166. Dr. Kela Smith on Optimal Fertility Hormones
Wisdom of the Body
Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews Dr. Kela Smith, a holistic-integrative fertility and hormone expert, to explore how to decode and optimize hormones for enhanced fertility and treating infertility. As the founder of The Hormone Puzzle Society and a double board-certified Doctor of Natural and Humanitarian Medicine, Dr. Kela shares insights from over 25 years of experience helping women and couples reclaim reproductive vitality. Heather and Dr. Kela discuss the root causes of hormonal imbalance, the key differences between functional and conventional lab testing, and the...
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165. Reema Datta on Transforming Mentally, Physically and Spiritually
Wisdom of the Body
Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych speaks with Reema Datta — yogini, singer, and author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality. Reema shares how her early exposure to yoga and Ayurveda from her Indian family shaped her path, from working at the United Nations to becoming a globally respected teacher of ancient yogic wisdom. Heather and Reema explore the powerful influence of the mind on our health and reality, diving into yogic concepts like the kleshas (mental afflictions), the pain of regret, and how sensitivity can be transformed into a superpower. They...
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164. Heather Grzych on Respecting the Seasons
Wisdom of the Body
Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych explores the Ayurvedic principles behind adjusting our clothing, food, and even the colors we wear as the seasons change. Heather emphasizes the importance of aligning our daily habits with nature’s cycles, suggesting that these changes help maintain balance and wellbeing. She explains that there is a deeper reason for altering what we eat and wear, as these shifts support our physical and emotional health in harmony with the seasons. Drawing from Ayurvedic teachings, she highlights how tuning into these natural rhythms can improve our overall...
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163. Nina Schuyler on Words that Talk to the Body
Wisdom of the Body
Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews Nina Schuyler, acclaimed author of the short story collection In This Ravishing World. Nina discusses her exploration of nature's voice in her latest work, delving into the idea of moving beyond a human-centric world to one where humans coexist with other-than-human beings. Nina reflects on the challenges and beauty of giving nature a more nuanced, deep-time voice, inspired by everything from the songs of humpback whales to the language of bats. She also shares insights into her creative process, the importance of fiction in moving people,...
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162. Peter Walters on Being the Yogi
Wisdom of the Body
Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews renowned yoga teacher Peter Walters for an insightful and candid conversation. They dive into the importance of social connection in yoga, with Peter emphasizing the value of encouraging conversation in classes to foster a sense of community. They reflect on the vibrant yoga scene in San Francisco during the 2010s and the profound impact of Peter’s mentor, Rusty Wells, whose devotional and sweaty yoga classes left a lasting impression on his own teaching style. The discussion also explores the balance between memorizing scripts and...
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161. Heather Grzych on Emotional Impact on the Body
Wisdom of the Body
Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych discusses the impact that emotions have on the body, and the risk of doing nothing about it. She discusses how not to let negative emotions hold you back, and what people do to make a major shift when they’ve been holding onto harmful emotions for too long. She shares a client story about Sarah, who was struggling with anger and burning sensations. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the...
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160. Becca Powers on Returning to Your Radiance
Wisdom of the Body
Heather Grzych interviews author Becca Powers about how to live up to your full potential and rock your radiance. Becca shares the real reasons behind burnout and gives practical lifestyle and mindset strategies for recovering from it. She also gives very practical tips for getting at the root cause of your own burnout. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part...
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159. Heather Grzych on If Ashwagandha Were a Person You Knew
Wisdom of the Body
Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych gets creative by imagining what ashwagandha would be like if it were a person. With a grounding and powerful presence, ashwagandha would exude warmth and strength without being flashy—like someone who helps you build resilience, both physically and emotionally. Heather explores how this ancient herb, known for its stress-relieving and balancing properties, would guide you toward regeneration, improved energy, and hormonal harmony. Through this fun, imaginative exercise, Heather helps us see ashwagandha not just as a supplement, but as a wise, healing...
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158. Happy Ali on Cultivating Intuition
Wisdom of the Body
Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews Happy Ali, author of The Intuition Bible, about the art of connecting with your intuition. Ali shares practical tools for tuning into your body's subtle signals, helping listeners recognize when they are receiving intuitive guidance rather than being influenced by fear, ego, or conditioning. They dive into the importance of cultivating a deep sense of trust in your own inner wisdom, as well as the transformative power of dreams in this process. Ali explains how dreams can serve as a direct channel to the unconscious mind, offering clarity,...
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157. Heather Grzych on Rejuvenating Winter Activities
Wisdom of the Body
Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych covers how to stay healthy in the winter season - mentally, physically and emotionally. She discusses how to balance your energy and mood and avoid getting affected so much by the seasonal change. This is especially helpful for anyone who might be interested in seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Learn a couple tips and tricks from Ayurveda to keep your skin looking healthy, to stay fit, and glow from the inside. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a...
info_outlineWellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews renowned yoga teacher Peter Walters for an insightful and candid conversation. They dive into the importance of social connection in yoga, with Peter emphasizing the value of encouraging conversation in classes to foster a sense of community. They reflect on the vibrant yoga scene in San Francisco during the 2010s and the profound impact of Peter’s mentor, Rusty Wells, whose devotional and sweaty yoga classes left a lasting impression on his own teaching style.
The discussion also explores the balance between memorizing scripts and teaching authentically, with Peter offering guidance on finding one's true voice as a teacher. They touch on the sometimes unexpected dynamics in yoga classes, like the social element of people looking for romantic connections, and delve into the essence of Bhakti yoga — the yoga of love and devotion. Through this lens, Peter reflects on how yoga can help us transcend differences and connect with something greater than ourselves.
The episode also explores the benefits of meditation, Peter’s daily rituals, and his humorous take on “biohacking” and eating what you love. They discuss the shift to virtual yoga classes during the pandemic and the unique dynamics of teaching on Zoom versus in person. Peter shares his favorite books, including *Bringing Yoga to Life* by Donna Farhi and *The Surrender Experiment* by Michael Singer, and they explore the deeper aspects of yoga beyond the asana, touching on the true meaning of yoga.
Listeners can expect a conversation that blends personal anecdotes, yoga philosophy, and a sense of humor, offering fresh insights into the practice and teaching of yoga.
Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather’s first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 3% of podcasts globally. www.heathergrzych.com
Peter Walters is a Bay Area yoga teacher and devoted student of Life. He teaches an experiential, sweaty, music-infused, and celebratory Bhakti Flow Yoga practice. With over a decade of teaching public classes in person and online, leading workshops, retreats, and global festivals, Peter is on a mission to help people become students of their own lives—to practice acceptance and kindness, to open their hearts, and strengthen their voices (and bodies!) so they may truly Begin Again for all beings. In his former life, Peter was an EMT, tall ship sailor, fisherman, line cook, and social entrepreneur. When he's not teaching yoga, you can find him motorcycling on windy roads, reading in the sun, and going on hikes with his trusty companion, Sir Huckleberry Finn. Join him online, or at a retreat somewhere around the world! www.peteryoga.com
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