Do you experience gas, bloating or indigestion?  You may need to work on your kindling your digestive fire.  In Ayurveda, we call this agni.  A digestive fire that burns just right will make digestion more efficient and can have ...

In this episode I welcome Julian Bermudez, a therapist and guide specializing in trauma, identity, and the integration of psychedelic experiences. Julian shares his personal journey from growing up in a racially divided, challen...

Caffeine is something that is integrated into most people's lives, but do you ever take a step back to really look at your relationship with caffeine? In this episode I discuss the effects of caffeine on the body and mind from both ...

The breath is an incredible tool for nervous system regulation that we always have with us.  Like meditation or movement practices, the more you practice with it the more it becomes second nature.  In this episode I have a prof...

Do you have the tendency to spread yourself thin in the summer?  I know I do.  There is inevitably a point (or many points) in the summer that I feel burnt out.  I've been thinking about this in relation to the spreading q...

Have you ever had a stressful or tramatic experience and your body begins to involuntarily shake?  Have you also tried to stop the shaking?  It is very common in our culture to do so, but this shaking is a key to processing stress and...

I've been talking a lot about "connecting to your life force" but what exactly IS your life force?  It could be many things, and one of the ways I think of it is Prana.In this episode, I explore the concept of prana, the vita...

If you are a parent, grandparent, aunt uncle or anyone that has small children in your life - this episode is for you.  How do we ride the waves of emotion with our children, building connection and creating a relationship built on trust a...

Your body, mind and spirit want to heal.  It is a matter of getting situated in the self and connecting to your life force and creating the conditions for thriving.   But this is easier said than done.  What gets in the wa...

What you eat is such a big part of Ayurveda because it is literally what makes up your body.  But there is so much more to the food we eat than how it affects us physically.  In this episode of the Nourished Nervous System, I a...

This idea for this episode began while starting seeds.  Is anyone else consistently amazed when their seeds sprout?  An I the only one?In this episode, I reflect on this awe-inspiring experience and draw a parallel to the ways ...

In this episode of the Nourished Nervous System, I have a deep and insightful conversation with Elysia Skye, a motivational speaker, mindfulness facilitator, author, podcast host, and intuitive life and business coach. Elysia shares...

Food is more than it's nutritional composition.  It is also a composition of tastes, and these tastes can be important clues to whether that food is going to bring us in or out of balance.In this episode, I focus on the six fundamen...

In this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I welcome my longtime friend Daniel Bear Davis, a somatic experiencing practitioner with a rich background in dance, performance and bodywork. Our conversation explores the intersecti...

Do you ever feel stuck in the early spring?  Heavy, tired, sluggish digestion or stuck in your emotions?  This is because one of the qualities of Kapha Dosha, present in the spring is the "sticky" quality.  In this episode...

As things feel more chaotic in the world, there is a common sentiment that this is an important time to focus on community.  I hear a lot about community in the circles I am in, but what does it actually mean to be in community?&nbs...

Curiosity is innate, and yet it is also something that can be cultivated.  It can be used as a tool for more self awareness as well as creating connection.In this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I explore the concept of cur...

Neuroplasticity is a big part of resilience.  We know the impact of our thoughts on so many aspects of our lives.  But how does your posture and movement affect your brain and neuroplasticity?We are going to explore this in thi...

Have you ever wondered why Ayurveda is so focused on seasonal transitions, digestion and prevention?  It all ties into the Ayurvedic perspective of disease and how it manifests in the body.In this episode I delve into the Ayurvedic ...

Do you have food sensitivities or allergies?  Do you cook for someone that does?  If you answered "yes" to either of those questions, you won't want to miss this episode with Chay Wike, author of 'The Kitchen Commune'b. Th...

Happy Imbolc!  This is the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox.  It is also the beginning of Kapha season in Ayurvedic thought.  In this episode, I briefly share my observations on this seasonal shift a...

We know that the food we eat impacts our physical bodies.  We are also beginning to recognize how it impacts our minds.  The teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda have a lot to contribute to this topic.In this episode of the The Nour...

Here in the Northeast United States, it is cold and flu season.  So, in this episode of the Nourished Nervous System I discuss the Ayurvedic approach to maintaining a healthy immune system.This is more of a long game approach as op...

In this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I welcome back Dr. Pavini Moray, a somatic coach and author with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Moray introduces their new book, 'Tending the Bones: Reclaiming Pleasure After T...

In this episode I embark on an intriguing exploration of surrender's nuanced landscape. Delving into the delicate balance between surrender and collapse, the conversation unravels the intricate dance between resistance, control, an...