Bringing Ayurveda to Life

Perfect for the Ayurvedic beginner, Monica B. is the expert on improving your life with daily Ayurveda basics. Monica brings modern Ayurveda to life, by taking Ayurvedic healing and wisdom, blending it with practicality and fun, so you can design and enhance YOUR unique LIFE.

Best Gift Ever: Breast Cancer Surgery Day 09/20/2021

Best Gift Ever: Breast Cancer Surgery Day Pretend like we're on the phone...what happened on my surgery day was not what I expected. The entire experience blew my mind. I left my mind completely open like a blank slate, no judgements or preconceived ideas or agendas. I did not allow fear or negativity into my mindset. I only allowed an openness, trust, and optimism. Early on, I decided that these cancer lumps would be the best gift EVER. And they were. This episode is part of the story. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/20538173

#47 Take an Everyday Vacation 03/09/2021

#47 Take an Everyday Vacation We all love a good vacation. But what if you could design your days to include more of the things that feel like vacation. In this Ayurveda podcast episode, learn six things you can do daily to bring more fun, celebration, rejuvenation and LIFE into the every day. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/18247331

#46 Six Ayurvedic Tips for SPRING, Kapha Season 02/05/2021

#46 Six Ayurvedic Tips for SPRING, Kapha Season In Ayurveda, it's kapha season, which is the second half of winter and spring! When seasons change, we have to change too — because we are a small part of the bigger picture. In this Ayurveda podcast, learn how to transition from Winter (vata) into Spring (kapha!) with these Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle recommendations. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/17837381

#45 Finding INTERNAL Balance, No Matter What the World Delivers 12/16/2020

#45 Finding INTERNAL Balance, No Matter What the World Delivers In this Ayurveda podcast, let's work on your mindset. No matter the external factors in life (cause things will happen! Always!), your super power will be found when you know exactly what brings you back to a balanced and happy mind. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/17221901

#44 Make the MOST of the Spaces in Your Day 11/17/2020

#44 Make the MOST of the Spaces in Your Day There’s VALUE in using your time wisely because you only get so many hours in the day. There’s also VALUE in consciously creating space and using it well. In this Ayurveda podcast episode we talk about how to intentionally create space to allow flow, creativity and productivity. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/16849649

#43 Stop Distracting Yourself, Do What Matters 10/14/2020

#43 Stop Distracting Yourself, Do What Matters In this Ayurveda podcast episode, we are talking about how to stop distracting yourself and start doing what matters. Your mindset and focus are the key! I'll give you four steps to bring focus to the things that are most important for YOU. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/16402589

#42 When Your Emotions Get The Best Of You 08/26/2020

#42 When Your Emotions Get The Best Of You Struggling to adapt? Emotions getting the best of you? In this Ayurveda podcast episode, I teach you how to let those tough emotions roll off and a technique you can use each day to adapt, solve problems, and move forward with optimism. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/15767654

#41 Pitta Series Part 3: Pitta Spirit 06/09/2020

#41 Pitta Series Part 3: Pitta Spirit The 3rd Part in the Pitta Series is all about Pitta Spirit. Learn the things that make Pittas spirit SOAR and the things that may dampen their spirit. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/14576378

#40 Pitta Series: Part 2 Pitta Mind 06/02/2020

#40 Pitta Series: Part 2 Pitta Mind This is the 2nd part in the Pitta Series — all about understanding the pitta mind. Pittas are drivers, leaders, controllers, and analyzers. They are witty, fully present, and great problem solvers. Learn how pitta can both help and hinder by way of their mind. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/14576318

#39 Pitta Series Part 1: Pitta Body 05/26/2020

#39 Pitta Series Part 1: Pitta Body The first of a 3-part Pitta series, today we talk about pitta dosha, specifically the pitta body. In Ayurveda, we talk about pitta skincare, the best exercise for pitta dosha and pitta balancing diet guidelines — and this episode includes all of those Ayurvedic lifestyle guidelines for our pitta friends! /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/14576042

#38 It's OK, You Can't Do Everything 04/06/2020

#38 It's OK, You Can't Do Everything How can I be my best self while taking care of everything? My friend, you don't have to take care of everything. In this Ayurveda podcast, learn 3 mindset shifts needed to calm the overwhelm and keep things simple. You are already enough. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/13878347

#37 Are You Creating a Virtual Vata Imbalance? 03/21/2020

#37 Are You Creating a Virtual Vata Imbalance? Feeling a little ungrounded or restless? In Ayurveda, this is vata energy. But, don't create your own vata imbalance just because you're too uncomfortable to slow down. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/13641761

#36 Building Strong Immunity based on Ayurveda 03/13/2020

#36 Building Strong Immunity based on Ayurveda In this episode you'll learn how strong immunity is created from an Ayurvedic perspective. And, you'll learn 5 Ayurvedic practices to keep your immunity strong! /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/13539185

#35: Balancing Time Change 03/06/2020

#35: Balancing Time Change Some of us in the U.S. move our clocks 1 hour forward, which also means we lose 1 hour of sleep. Here are 5 easy Ayurvedic tips to balance the spring time change. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/13446035

#34 Kapha Dosha Remedies: Depression 02/13/2020

#34 Kapha Dosha Remedies: Depression Take charge of the blues with these 6 Kapha dosha remedies for depression. This episode is not just for kaphas, but vatas and pittas, too. Anybody can suffer the blues from time to time. Use these six Ayurvedic principles to create new patterns and begin to rise into a more vibrant space. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/13143728

#33 Kapha Series Part 3: Kapha Spirit 02/05/2020

#33 Kapha Series Part 3: Kapha Spirit The 3rd Part in the Kapha Series is all about Kapha Spirit. Learn the things that make kaphas spirit SOAR and the things that may dampen their spirit. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/13034045

#32 Kapha Series Part 2: Kapha Mind 01/28/2020

#32 Kapha Series Part 2: Kapha Mind This is the 2nd part in the Kapha Series — all about understanding the kapha mind. Kaphas are risk-averse, steady, single-focused, slow, patient & thorough. Learn how kaphas can both help and hinder by way of their mind. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/12920186

#31 Kapha Series Part 1: Kapha Body 01/16/2020

#31 Kapha Series Part 1: Kapha Body The first of a 3-part Kapha series, today we talk about kapha dosha, specifically the kapha body. In Ayurveda, we talk about kapha skincare, the best exercise for kapha dosha and kapha balancing diet guidelines — and this episode includes all of those Ayurvedic lifestyle guidelines for our kapha friends! /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/12758693

#30 MonicaB's 5 Ayurvedic Cold Remedies 01/02/2020

#30 MonicaB's 5 Ayurvedic Cold Remedies I don't talk much about Ayurveda remedies or how to cure any sickness because in Ayurveda the rule, "it depends" is the cornerstone of treatment, causes and everything else. Ayurveda is specific to the individual. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/12596003

#29 Holiday Help! The Food, The Cold, The Emotions 12/13/2019

#29 Holiday Help! The Food, The Cold, The Emotions In this episode I give some special Holiday Helps for the food (er, weight gain), the cold (winter!), and the emotions (mindset) — so we can feel more balanced this holiday season. Enjoy these Ayurvedic holiday health tips to find balance in our mind, body and spirit. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/12393290

#28 Vata Series Part 4: Vata Spirit 11/29/2019

#28 Vata Series Part 4: Vata Spirit “Let’s play!” Vatas have a playful and light-hearted spirit! In this 'Bringing Ayurveda to Life' podcast episode, learn my 4 tips to help vata dosha's spirit enlivened and perceptive without losing their ground. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/12220922

#27 Vata Series Part 3: Vata Mind 11/21/2019

#27 Vata Series Part 3: Vata Mind If vata is your dosha, don't miss this vata-balancing series! This Ayurveda podcast episode focuses on how to balance a vata mind. Learn about vata mind tendencies and mindful vata tips to keep your mind centered, peaceful and focused. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/12128504

#26 Vata Series Part 2: What's with the Oils? 11/15/2019

#26 Vata Series Part 2: What's with the Oils? Learn why Ayurveda uses oils! In this vata-balancing podcast episode, we will talk about the benefits of using oils internally and externally especially for balancing vata dosha. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/12052463

#25 Vata Series Part 1: Vata Body 11/07/2019

#25 Vata Series Part 1: Vata Body In the 'Bringing Ayurveda to Life" episode #25, we kick off the first in a 3-part series all about vata dosha. We talk in details about what balances a vata-type body. Enjoy the extra bonus Ayurveda tips at the end! /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/11949362

#24 Ayurvedic Tips to Survive the Fall Time Change 10/29/2019

#24 Ayurvedic Tips to Survive the Fall Time Change Time change in Ayurveda affects vata dosha (energy of movement), which can leave us feeling low energy, anxious, or frazzled because, well, we've made a fast change. It can take some of us weeks to adjust but the 6 Ayurvedic tips to survive the fall time change will help you slide back nicely into nature's rhythm quickly. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/11828807

#23 Five Things That Create Anxiety 10/08/2019

#23 Five Things That Create Anxiety Vata is the energy of movement in our bodies and minds. If our mind is racing or anxious, the goal is to decrease the energy of vata. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/11564300

#22 How to Make Right Choices and Follow Through 10/03/2019

#22 How to Make Right Choices and Follow Through We are usually aware of the choices that are best for us but taking the action, is another story! In this Ayurvedic podcast, I'll give you 3 tips to help you STICK to those right choices and right action. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/11502233

#21 Ayurvedic Nutrition Guidelines 09/25/2019

#21 Ayurvedic Nutrition Guidelines The basic Ayurvedic nutrition guidelines have a lot to do with how we eat, not just what we eat. And, based on the 'one size does not fit all' principle in Ayurveda, nutrition is not generalized, it is personalized. This blend of personalized nutrition and eating in the right way is what Ayurvedic nutrition is all about. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/11397335

#20 Why Am I Pooping Pellets? 09/13/2019

#20 Why Am I Pooping Pellets? If you are pooping sad little balls or pooping pellets...whatever you want to call it, Ayurveda says you’re either at the brink of getting constipated or maybe have constipation for a while. In any case, the hard poop is coming out in little balls, and it's making you sad. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/11240435

#19 Five Tips to Transition into Vata Season 09/04/2019

#19 Five Tips to Transition into Vata Season Learn 5 diet & lifestyle tips to transition into vata season (or from summer to fall), based on Ayurveda. /episode/index/show/heymonicab/id/11130329

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