196: Building a Wellness Routine
I recently sent a survey out to those on my email list to see what they wanted to see more of and one of the responses that came back quite a few times was building a wellness routine that sticks. I want to share how I do it and tips for building your own that will fit into your lifestyle. I will also troubleshoot the most common excuses I hear on why it’s hard to make it happen. My own routine I used to have a pretty solid morning practice of getting up to meditate in the morning for 5-15 minutes, doing a little journaling and going off to train…
192: Ayurvedic Travel Tips
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today I’m chatting all about Ayurvedic travel tips. Overview When we travel the dosha that is most affected is the vata dosha. After all vata needs routines and grounding practices to stay balanced. Travel really throws a wrench into the regular routines and grounding practices that you might have set up for yourself at home. How can we stay grounded if we have trips planned this summer whether they be vacations or even weekend cabin or camping trips. What to practice Meditation or morning silence by yourself – Spending just a few minutes alone to start the day will help ground any anxious energy…
191: Dr. Eric Zielinski on the Essential Oils Diet
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast today I chat with Dr. Eric Zielinski aka Dr. Z. Introduction Today’s interview is one of my favorite hitting on all things I love/hate about our marketing world. Dr. Z goes into all of the reasons why we should not have synthetic fragrances in our lives, why essential oils are miracle workers and how to use them safely. We also chat about if you are purchasing the right kind of essential oils not all are made equally just like not all lotions are actually good for us to use… I purchased his book that he wrote with Mama Z which was also a favorite…
190: How to Practice Ayurveda with your Kids
This week I had a request to chat about how to incorporate Ayurveda with your kids. I will start with the early years and build up to teenage years and tips to help you notice your child’s dosha. First 6 months The early years when they are just born there really isn’t much for them to do via Ayurveda besides enjoy breastmilk or formula, sleep & poop. Now one thing to notice is be aware if they are gassy, or fussy after feeding them and start making connections back to what you are eating. What you eat will affect how they feel and if there little digestive system can handle…
188: How To Know If Intermittent Fasting Is For You
Today on the Peaceful Power Podcast I’m breaking down intermittent fasting and how to know if it’s something for you to try. Yes we are going to get sciencey on today’s show! What we are covering What are the benefits? Factors that determine fasting window Who should not fast? Damaging to adrenals or helpful Women while menstruating is it advised? What breaks the fast Long term fasting and when or if you need to stop What is Intermittent Fasting? I will reference Ayurvedic medicine idea of intermittent fasting. During the kapha season (spring) is a perfect time to experiment with a deeper fast but some are recommended year round. A…
186: How To Create Your Own Ayurvedic Spring Detox
There are two times a year Ayurveda really invites you into a detox for not only your body but your mind. One of those times are the spring season the other being the fall. I personally love to engage in a detox whether that be just social media or a diet full of kitchari. I will break down what you need to know about the spring detox this month and report on how mine went this Spring season. Don’t worry it’s not too late to enjoy a detox of your own. April is a perfect month to schedule in 3-7 days. The detox I go over is a simple one…
184: How to know when to change up your wellness routine
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast today I’m chatting about how to know when it’s time to change up your wellness routine. Highlights Seasonal shifts How long have you been doing it? Are you paying attention to your daily wellness habits? How are your results? Are you bored? Have you stopped a routine recently? Ask yourself why. Weekly Challenge Change something up this week. What is going stale in your life and how can you add some spice to make it more inviting again. Where to Connect with Andrea Instagram- instagram.com/andreaclaassen21 Facebook- facebook.com/andreaclaassen21 Website- andreaclaassen.com
182: Can you be soft without losing your edge?
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today I’m chatting all about what happens when the pendulum swings too far in one direction.. Introduction Remember last year when I was working on cultivating more kapha into my life? Yay I thought I was good bringing in more feminine flow energy and grounding when in reality I gutted who I was to my core, a fiery pitta who likes to get stuff done. I realized this after I stepped on the scale and had gained about 20 pounds. I just became so out of balance with who I was. Can you be soft without losing your edge? This was a question…
177: Julie Ward on Optimal Health Through Fresh Food
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast today I chat with Julie Ward all about fresh food alchemy. Introduction Julie and I had a wonderful conversation about food and various ways to incorporate vegetables into your diet. Julie has a practical outlook on how to build a spice cabinet with food as your medicine. How to slow down and enjoy your food for better digestion, and how to make habit shifts when looking at your food choices in a practical way. This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to better their habits around food. About Julie Julie helps others transition to health using a new approach to food and “habit hacks”…
168: Reed Mosimann on Body Talk
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast today I chat with Reed Mosimann and I chat all about body talk. Introduction Reed is someone I’ve been mentoring since she was in college. She now is a lead trainer at Orange Theory Fitness and has started her own training business. She is such an old soul that is here to help so many souls to live a more mindful, fit life. If you’ve been craving a fitness conversation this is it learn what mistakes you might make in the gym, why talking about your body constantly might not be a good thing, and learn what to do instead. Background on Reed Mosimann…
