Reclaim Your Vitality Using Self-Love & Ayurveda with Cimeran Kapur
Release Date: 11/27/2024
Saffron for Mood, Skin, and a Balanced Nervous System with Hanna Mehrabani
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Optimize Weight Health and Feel Your Best with Ashley Koff
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Ever feel like life is moving so fast you barely notice your own needs? You’re showing up for everyone else, checking boxes, and doing what’s expected… but somewhere along the way, you stopped showing up for yourself. It’s not because you don’t care. It’s because life is loud. Responsibilities pile up. And our culture rewards being busy and self-sacrificing, especially for women, caregivers, and anyone who’s used to holding everything together. In this solo episode, I share a simple, sustainable 3-pillar method to take back your power and finally make your health and yourself a...
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Find Your Flow State and Unlock Joy with Dr. Caitlin Hoops
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Have you ever moved through your day on autopilot – checking boxes, getting things done, but barely feeling present? Spending too much time in your head can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, and out of sync with what brings you joy. Dr. Caitlin Hoops is a physician and hula-hoop artist who believes that flow state is the gateway to presence, focus, and calm. She first experienced being in flow while hula hooping, and it completely changed every aspect of her life. Now she teaches others how to access that same energy in their everyday lives so they can get out of their heads, reconnect...
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Fitness and Nutrition Without the Overwhelm with Kristin Avagliano
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Breaking Free from Cultural & Media Pressures with Kaila Yu
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The Biology of Trauma and the Path to Healing with Dr. Aimie Apigian
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Trauma affects so many of us – often in ways we don’t even realize. From fear, pain, and overwhelm to patterns passed down through generations, it shapes our health, emotions, and relationships. Dr. Aimie Apigian, physician, researcher, and leading voice on the biology of trauma, offers a fresh, science-backed approach to understanding how trauma lives in the body. As the author of the groundbreaking book The Biology of Trauma, she explains trauma at a cellular level and shares practical tools to regain safety, calm, and balance. She also explores why healing doesn’t always start with...
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The Secret to Feeling Good About Your Food with Tara Vander Dussen
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info_outlineIn the rush of everyday life, prioritizing your health can feel like a challenge. What if a timeless practice could help you become the most vibrant, energized, and healthiest version of yourself?
Cimeran Kapur, founder of the Ayurvedic wellness brand Potion, shares her transformative journey of healing after a life-altering cancer diagnosis during medical school. Turning to Ayurveda, she reimagined self-care and found a holistic path to wellness that honors both body and spirit.
In this conversation, Cimeran discusses how you can bring Ayurvedic wisdom into your life — from aligning with nature’s rhythms to filling up on the most nourishing foods to cultivating a mindset of love and intention in all that you do.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to integrate Ayurvedic principles into your modern life
- Simple daily Ayurvedic practices to support your health and vitality
- The essential role of self-love in healing and wellness
- Examples of prana-promoting (life-giving) foods to cook & eat
- How to make yourself a priority and set healthy boundaries
If you’ve been craving more energy, balance, and intentional living, this conversation is packed with ancient wisdom and practical tips to help you thrive.
Resources Mentioned:
Potion: https://takeyourpotion.com/
Learn More about Cimeran Kapur:
Website: https://cimeran.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cimerankapur/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cimerankapur
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeyourpotion/
Learn More about Elise Museles:
Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live
Website: elisemuseles.com
Instagram: @elisemuseles
Facebook: @elisemuseles