Ayurveda for increased fertility, smoother pregnancies & a better postpartum

Have you heard of Ayurveda? 

Ayurveda is an ancient traditional medicine. But it is so much more than that. It is a way of life, as Kate O’Donnell puts it. 

I have been fascinated with Ayurveda since I first learned about it during my yoga teacher training in 2010 in Byron Bay. So naturally, I was thrilled to talk to Kate about Ayurveda – what it is, how we can access it for improved health, fertility, pregnancy and a better postpartum – on this episode of the podcast. 

Kate and I chat about: 

• What Ayurveda is 
• How the moon influences our energy and moods and how we can use this to our advantage
• The importance of aligning with the rhythms of nature and how we can start doing so even if we are busy 
• Ayurvedic practices for improving fertility 
• Food and drinks to support fertility 
• An Ayurvedic practice for a smoother pregnancy and better postpartum 
• How we can use food and drink to move through the seasons with greater vitality
• Small, doable daily habits that can begin to shift you into greater health 

Kate O’Donnell has spent more than twenty-five years traveling through India in search of ancient, time-tested, healing practices to bring back to the United States. Through her own healing journey, Kate experienced firsthand how a holistic system creates lasting health. She has since emerged as a preeminent expert in Ayurveda and has built her own curriculum customized for modern Americans. 

Her individualized approach, “guiding from disease to ease,” has transformed the lives of thousands of people and made her a respected thought-leader in holistic medicine. Kate’s best-selling books, published in seven languages, continue to be the top resources in the field of Ayurveda. As a highly sought-after speaker and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute, she has educated a generation of practitioners. 

Episode Links:

• Say hi to Kate on Instagram 
• Check out Kate’s books, online courses and so much more on her website healwithkate.org
• Read Kate’s newest book, Everyday Ayurveda for Women’s Health
• Learn more about Ayurveda at the Ayurvedic Living Institute 
• Come say hello to me over on Instagram 
• Grab a copy of my book, The Motherhood Reset

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