Ayurveda For Women's Health

Brittni Nicolodi & Rita Sweeney
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  • Alternative Health

Welcome to the Ayurveda for Women’s Health Podcast with Rita, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Brittni, an Ayurveda Practitioner. Here we simplify ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into practical guidance for your everyday life! Between the overwhelming wellness trends, quick fixes and conflicting health advice out there, we return to a science that has been around for thousands of years. In a world that disconnects us from our bodies, we're here to guide you back. Through body literacy, practical tools, and time-tested science we will help you step boldly into a more empowered, aligned version of yourself. Let's dive in! If you’re looking for more connection or would like to support this podcast, we’d love to have you join our Patreon for $5 a month. Here you’ll get bonus episodes and access to our community chat Q&A. And don’t forget to check out our Wellness Library, which is filled with self-guided classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more Ayurvedic practices all for just $5 a month. Patreon | Library | IG | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Rita https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittni https://mountainsforbreakfast.com/ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Views expressed do not represent our employers.

  1. 6d ago

    35. Ovulation Myths Debunked: Tracking Basal Body Temperature, Cervical Mucus & Cervix Position

    Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita explore ovulation: what it is, why it matters for your overall health, and why so much of what we were taught about it is wrong. They bust common myths about how cycles and conception actually work, and share the simple, empowering ways they track ovulation in their own lives. Whether you’re trying to conceive, avoiding pregnancy, or just want to understand your body better, this episode will change how you think about your cycle. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider or a qualified fertility awareness educator before using any tracking method for contraception. Highlights: The connection between ovulation and thyroid function, cardiovascular and bone health, mood, sleep, and cognitionWhy menstruating does not necessarily equate to ovulating, and why apps aren’t always reliableDebunking major myths around ovulation, including cycle length and how conception actually happensHow to track your ovulation patterns through cervical fluid observations, temperature tracking, and even cervix position trackingWhat your cycle can tell you about your hormones before you ever need testingWhy tracking can bring clarity and confidence instead of overwhelm, and how to start with just one methodResources and apps to help you beginResources: Episode 6: What You Were Never Taught About Your Menstrual Cycle—Part 1Balance Your Hormones Balance Your Life by Claudia WelchTaking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni WeschlerOur favorite tracking app: Read Your Body The Fifth Vital Sign & Fertility Friday PodcastThis episode contains affiliate links. We only recommend products we genuinely love, and any commission earned comes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work! Support the podcast on Patreon! Classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more for $5 a month in the Wellness Library! Follow us: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube We'd love to hear from you! Email us your questions, topic ideas, and feedback at hello@ayurvedaforwomenshealth.com Connect with Rita https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittni https://mountainsforbreakfast.com/

  2. Oct 28

    34. Ayurveda for Life Transitions: How to Care for Yourself When You're In Survival Mode

    Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita get honest about something most wellness conversations skip over — what happens to your Ayurvedic practice when life gets genuinely hard. Because living “Ayurvedically” isn’t about the perfect morning routine, cooking every meal from scratch, or never missing a practice. In this episode, Brittni opens up about a year of major transitions and the question it kept bringing her back to — what does it mean to show up for yourself when you’re just trying to survive the day? Together she and Rita explore what Ayurveda actually asks of us in the hard seasons. Highlights: Why living an Ayurvedic lifestyle doesn’t mean having a perfect routine — and what it actually means when life gets hardThe concept of emotional digestion in Ayurveda and why creating space to feel your feelings is as important as what you eatWhy crying is not a weakness — what Ayurveda and ancient cultures understood about tears that our society has forgottenThe one practice Brittni held onto through the chaos of movingHow to identify your non-negotiable when everything else has to goWhy numbing and resting are not the same thing — and how to tell the difference when you’re burnt outThe wheel of life — how to hold onto hope when you’re in the low and gratitude when you’re in the highSmall Ayurvedic practices that actually work when you’re in survival modeBanyan Botanicals Nasya/Nose Oil (Use code WOMENSHEALTH15 for 15% off) Banyan Botanicals Digestive CCF Tea (Use code WOMENSHEALTH15 for 15% off) Banyan Botanicals Daily Massage Oil (Use code WOMENSHEALTH15 for 15% off) This episode contains affiliate links. We only recommend products we genuinely love, and any commission earned comes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work! Support the podcast on Patreon! Classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more for $5 a month in the Wellness Library! Follow us: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube We'd love to hear from you! Email us your questions, topic ideas, and feedback at hello@ayurvedaforwomenshealth.com Connect with Rita https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittni https://mountainsforbreakfast.com/

  3. Oct 21

    33. Ayurvedic Nutrition Explained: The Seven Tissues & How Food Becomes Your Body

    Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita explore one of the most fascinating and foundational concepts in Ayurvedic nutrition — the seven tissues, known in Sanskrit as the Seven Dhatus. From lymph and blood to muscle, fat, bone, nervous system tissue, and reproductive organs, each layer of tissue in the body has its own nutritional needs, its own elemental qualities, and its own way of showing up in your symptoms when something is off. In this episode they break down what each tissue needs to thrive, how food moves through each layer sequentially over 35 days, and why understanding this framework can completely transform how you think about nutrition, digestion, and healing. Highlights: What the seven tissues are and why Ayurveda considers this framework the foundation of truly individualized nutritionHow food becomes your body — the fascinating 35-day journey from your plate to your deepest tissuesWhy two people can eat the exact same diet and have completely different results — and what that actually means for your healthWhat your hair, skin, nails, teeth, energy, and menstrual cycle are really telling you about which tissues need supportThe specific foods that nourish each tissue — and why healthy fats, minerals, and building foods are just as important as proteinWhy digestion is the missing piece — and how even the most nutritious diet won’t reach your tissues if your Agni isn’t strongThe connection between tissue depletion and symptoms like painful periods, bone issues, nervous system imbalances, and moreWhy Ayurvedic healing takes time — and how understanding this timeline can bring patience and clarity to your wellness journeyWe'd love to hear from you! Email us your questions, topic ideas, and feedback at hello@ayurvedaforwomenshealth.com For Ayurvedic herbs, oils, foods and tools check out Banyan Botanicals and use code WOMENSHEALTH15 at checkout! This episode contains affiliate links. We only recommend products we genuinely love, and any commission earned comes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work! Support the podcast on Patreon! Classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more for $5 a month in the Wellness Library! Follow us: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Rita https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittni https://mountainsforbreakfast.com/

  4. Oct 14

    32. What Is Missing From Western Medicine? Exploring History & Reimagining the Future with Ayurveda

    Have you ever felt frustrated by your experiences with Western healthcare? You’re far from alone. In this week’s episode, Rita and Brittni explore what’s missing from conventional medicine, how we got here, and what moving toward a more integrative model of healthcare could look like. Highlights: Key differences between Ayurvedic and Western medicine: preventative vs. reactive care.The Ayurvedic six stages of disease and why symptoms can arise despite normal diagnostics.How the 1910 Flexner Report pushed out holistic and herbal medicine while reinforcing racial, gender, and economic barriers to becoming a doctor.How gaps in conventional care created space for a multi-trillion-dollar wellness industry, leaving people caught between two profit-driven systems.The role of community and connection in health, and unlearning individualistic approaches to healing.A proposed three-tier healthcare model that makes lifestyle medicine accessible to all while reserving reactive care for emergencies, surgery, and advanced disease.How colonialism nearly erased Ayurveda, and our reflections on teaching Ayurveda as white American women.If you enjoyed this conversation, it would mean the world to us and help support our work if you’d like, share, leave a review, as well as subscribe to our podcast on whichever platform you use. If you’re looking for more connection or would like to support this podcast, we’d love to have you join our Patreon community. Here you’ll get bonus episodes and access to our community chat Q&A. And don’t forget to check out our Wellness Library, which is filled with self-guided classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more Ayurvedic practices all for just $5 a month! Support the podcast on Patreon! Classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more for $5 a month in the Wellness Library! Follow us: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Rita https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittni https://mountainsforbreakfast.com/

  5. Oct 7

    31. Acid Reflux & Indigestion: Understanding the Root Cause & Natural Remedies with Ayurveda

    If you struggle with acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, or bloating, this episode is for you. Today Brittni and Rita take a deep dive into what's actually driving these incredibly common digestive complaints — and why standard treatments so often fall short of real, lasting relief. Acid reflux is so much more than excess stomach acid, and Western medicine's approach to treating it almost completely misses the bigger picture. Drawing on Ayurvedic wisdom and Rita's clinical experience as a medical speech language pathologist, they break down the root causes of acid reflux and indigestion, the role of gut motility, nervous system health, and digestive fire, and what a natural, whole-body approach to healing actually looks like. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider if you are experiencing chest pain or concerning symptoms. Highlights: Why acid reflux and heartburn are far more than a stomach acid problem — and the missing piece most treatments completely overlookThe surprising ways reflux can show up beyond heartburn, including throat symptoms, chronic cough, sinus issues, and moreThe two Ayurvedic root causes of acid reflux and indigestion — and why addressing both is essential for lasting reliefWhat long-term use of acid-blocking medications can do to the body — and why weaning off them requires supportThe foods, habits, and emotional patterns that quietly contribute to heartburn and indigestionSimple but powerful natural remedies for acid reflux — from dietary shifts and meal timing to sleep position and postureThe herbs Ayurveda reaches for to soothe, rebuild, and restore digestive function naturallyWhy your nervous system, stress levels, and how fast you eat matter more than you might thinkBanyan Botanicals Pitta Digest Tablets (Use code: WOMENSHEALTH15 for 15% off) Banyan Botanicals Digestive CCF Tea (Use code WOMENSHEALTH15 for 15% off) This episode contains affiliate links. We only recommend products we genuinely love, and any commission earned comes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work! Support the podcast on Patreon! Classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more for $5 a month in the Wellness Library! Follow us: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Rita https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittni https://mountainsforbreakfast.com/

  6. Sep 30

    30. Ayurvedic Sleep Guide: Natural Solutions for Better Sleep & What Your Dosha Pattern Tells Us

    Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita dive into one of Ayurveda's three pillars of health — sleep. This conversation goes far beyond standard sleep advice, exploring why Ayurveda considers sleep so essential for detoxification, cognitive health, and long-term wellbeing, and how the timing of sleep matters just as much as the total hours. They also break down sleep imbalances through the Ayurvedic lens, explaining how Vata, Pitta, and Kapha type sleep issues each look completely different — and how to address each one in a way that actually fits your body and constitution. Highlights: Why Ayurveda considers sleep one of the three pillars of health — and what that actually means for your body overnightThe glymphatic system and what modern science now confirms about sleep and brain detoxificationWhy the timing of sleep matters — what happens in the body between 10pm and 2am and why going to bed later disrupts more than just your energyHow Vata, Pitta, and Kapha type sleep imbalances each present differently — and the specific tools and practices that support each oneWhy starting with just one small shift is almost always more effective than overhauling everything at onceBanyan Botanicals iSleepSoundly Tablets: https://alnk.to/9IiU3gI (Use code WOMENSHEALTH15 for 15% off) Banyan Botanicals Sleep Easy Massage Oil: https://alnk.to/cm2gLws (Use code WOMENSHEALTH15 for 15% off) This episode contains affiliate links. We only recommend products we genuinely love, and any commission earned comes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work! Support the podcast on Patreon! Classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more for $5 a month in the Wellness Library! Follow us: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Rita https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittni https://mountainsforbreakfast.com/

  7. Sep 23

    29. Cycle Syncing: How to Align Your Work, Creativity & Energy with Your Menstrual Cycle

    Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita explore one of their most passionate topics — cycle syncing. Not just in the context of hormone health, but in the context of how we work, create, make decisions, and move through life. In this conversation they break down why our menstrual cycle is one of the most underutilized tools we have as women, and how learning to align our energy and output with each phase of the cycle can reduce burnout, unlock creativity, and help us show up more fully in every area of life. Highlights: How the four phases of the menstrual cycle — menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal — map onto different types of cognitive and creative energyWhy our current work structures are built around the male 24-hour hormonal cycle — and what it would look like to build around the female cycle insteadReal examples from Brittni and Rita's own businesses of how they align their work, writing, editing, and decision making with their cycleWhy bleeding on a big decision might be the most powerful thing you can do before saying yes or noThe connection between cycle syncing, healing painful periods, and unlocking creativity — and why these aren't separate thingsHow to start cycle syncing even if you have limited autonomy over your scheduleFREE GUIDE: Download Brittni's free guide at mountainsforbreakfast.com to go deeper into each phase and how to plan your work around your cycle. Support the podcast on Patreon! Classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more for $5 a month in the Wellness Library! Follow us: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Rita https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittni https://mountainsforbreakfast.com/

  8. Sep 16

    28. Vata Season: Ayurvedic Foods, Spices, & Practices for Fall Wellness

    This week, Rita and Brittni are talking about transitioning into Vata season. They break down why autumn calls for a two-phase approach: first flushing out the heat that accumulated over summer, then building warmth and stability for the winter ahead. As the air gets colder, drier, and more mobile, many people notice an uptick in anxiety, poor sleep, constipation, dry skin, low energy, and scattered focus without understanding why. In this episode, they break down exactly what's happening from an Ayurvedic perspective and share simple, practical tools to help you move through this transition with more ease, groundedness, and even a little creativity. Highlights: Why it's essential to flush out summer heat before building warmth and stability for winterWhy the fall transition can feel so unsettling for your body and mind — and what Ayurveda says is actually going onThe symptoms that show up this time of year that most people never connect to the seasonKey foods, spices, and practices to support digestion, circulation, and the nervous systemThe one practice Brittni and Rita keep coming back to for grounding the nervous system during Vata seasonWhy oil might be the most underrated tool in your fall wellness routine — and all the ways you can use itThe unexpected creative and spiritual opportunity that Vata season offers — and how to actually tap into itWhy learning to rest this season might be one of the most powerful things you can do for your health all yearVata Balancing Massage Oil: https://alnk.to/btstRCt (Use code WOMENSHEALTH15 for 15% off) Nasya/Nose Oil: https://alnk.to/7MezhqW (Use code WOMENSHEALTH15 for 15% off) CCF Digestion Tea: https://alnk.to/1Cc1ulZ (Use code WOMENSHEALTH15 for 15% off) This episode contains affiliate links. We only recommend products we genuinely love, and any commission earned comes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work! Support the podcast on Patreon! Classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more for $5 a month in the Wellness Library! Follow us: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Rita https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittni https://mountainsforbreakfast.com/

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Welcome to the Ayurveda for Women’s Health Podcast with Rita, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Brittni, an Ayurveda Practitioner. Here we simplify ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into practical guidance for your everyday life! Between the overwhelming wellness trends, quick fixes and conflicting health advice out there, we return to a science that has been around for thousands of years. In a world that disconnects us from our bodies, we're here to guide you back. Through body literacy, practical tools, and time-tested science we will help you step boldly into a more empowered, aligned version of yourself. Let's dive in! If you’re looking for more connection or would like to support this podcast, we’d love to have you join our Patreon for $5 a month. Here you’ll get bonus episodes and access to our community chat Q&A. And don’t forget to check out our Wellness Library, which is filled with self-guided classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more Ayurvedic practices all for just $5 a month. Patreon | Library | IG | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Rita https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittni https://mountainsforbreakfast.com/ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Views expressed do not represent our employers.

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  • Creator
    Brittni Nicolodi & Rita Sweeney
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brittni Nicolodi & Rita Sweeney
  • Show Website
    Ayurveda For Women's Health

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