Up Your Total Glow

Ruth Balsiger
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Nutrition

Up Your Total Glow is for high-functioning people who look like they have it all together but feel disconnected, depleted or no longer themselves underneath it all. If your body feels off, your energy isn’t holding, or what used to work no longer does… this is where we go deeper. This podcast goes beyond surface-level wellness, routines or “fixing” symptoms. It’s about understanding what your body is actually communicating — and learning how to respond in a way that restores real energy, stability and vitality. Through a deeply personalised, body-led approach grounded in nervous system work and Ayurvedic wisdom, Ruth Balsiger guides you back into connection with your body, your energy and your natural rhythm. Inside, you’ll explore:• why your energy drops — even when you’re doing everything “right”• how to shift out of survival mode without forcing or overriding yourself• what your body truly needs to feel safe, supported, and steady again• how to rebuild vitality in a way that is sustainable and deeply personal This is not about discipline, restriction or pushing through. It’s about working with your body instead of against it. Because when your body feels supported, everything changes — your energy, your clarity, your capacity, and how you experience your life.

  1. 2d ago

    Exploring identity shifts, self-trust, and coming home to yourself with Natasha Ramlall.

    In this episode of Up Your Total Glow, I am joined by Natasha Ramlall, an Embodied Integration Coach who supports high-achieving women through what she calls “Identity Rupture” moments — those times in life when something shifts so profoundly that we no longer recognise ourselves in the mirror of our own lives. These moments can happen through divorce, illness, burnout, loss, major life transitions, or even a quieter realisation that the life we created no longer reflects who we truly are. But what if these moments are not a sign that something has gone wrong? What if they are invitations? Invitations to reconnect with ourselves beyond the roles we play, the expectations we carry, and the identities we have built along the way. In this conversation, Natasha and I explore: ✨ What identity rupture really means and why it can feel so disorienting ✨ Why high-achieving women often struggle when their old identity no longer fits ✨ The difference between intellectually understanding change and truly embodying it ✨ How the body and nervous system hold wisdom during times of transformation ✨ Rebuilding self-trust when life feels uncertain ✨ What it means to move from who we think we should be towards who we truly are One of the things I love about Natasha’s work is that she does not simply help people analyse their struggles. She guides them back into a deeper relationship with themselves — helping them reconnect with their body, their intuition, and their own inner knowing. Because sometimes we are not lost. Sometimes we are simply being invited to release the version of ourselves that we have outgrown. If you are navigating a transition, questioning your direction, or feeling like the old version of yourself no longer fits, this conversation is for you. You can connect with Natasha and explore her resources here: Free Audio: https://humanistcoaching.eo.page/safety-pulse Website: https://www.humanistcoaching.ca/ If you would like to explore your own unique health and wellbeing patterns, you can also take my free Vitality Imbalance Quiz here: https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-dosha-quiz/ And remember: You are love. You are light. And you are already whole. Much love, and keep glowing.

  2. Jul 18

    What If This Is Actually Your Time? Menopause, Self-Trust & The Wisdom of Your Body

    What if menopause is not the beginning of losing yourself… but the beginning of coming home to yourself? In this episode of Up Your Total Glow, Ruth explores a different perspective on perimenopause and menopause — one that goes beyond managing symptoms and invites you to reconnect with your body, your intuition, and your own inner wisdom. Ruth shares her personal experience of moving through menopause and why she believes this transition can become a powerful opportunity for transformation, deeper self-trust, and renewed vitality. Together, we explore: ✨ Why your body may not be working against you — but communicating with you  ✨ How menopause can become a turning point rather than something to simply endure  ✨ The Ayurvedic perspective on heat, grounding, nourishment, and balance during midlife  ✨ Why sleep changes, emotional shifts, and body changes may hold important messages  ✨ How to reconnect with yourself and create a more supportive relationship with your body If you are navigating perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormonal changes, fatigue, sleep challenges, or simply feel ready for a deeper relationship with yourself, this episode is for you. Your body is not betraying you. It is inviting you into a new chapter. 🌿 Discover your unique Ayurvedic constitution and what your body may be asking for:  https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-dosha-quiz/ ✨ Ready for personalised support and deeper transformation?  Book your Vitality Reconnection Session here:  https://tidycal.com/ithrive/vitality-reconnection-session Remember:  You are love.  You are light.  And you are already whole. Much love, and keep glowing.

  3. Jul 10

    When You Look Fine But Don’t Feel Fine: Finding Your Voice, Authenticity & True Wellbeing with Dr. Fred Moss

    What if feeling disconnected, exhausted, or “off” is not a sign that you are broken — but a message inviting you to reconnect with yourself? In this deeply meaningful episode of Up Your Total Glow, I am joined by Dr. Fred Moss — psychiatrist, author, and someone who has spent more than 36 years exploring the human experience of emotional and psychological suffering. After supporting over 30,000 people, Fred has developed a unique perspective that challenges traditional ideas around diagnosis and encourages a return to something deeply human: connection, expression, authenticity, and finding your true voice. Together, we explore why so many people can appear successful, capable, and “fine” on the outside while privately feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unlike themselves. We discuss: ✨ The hidden experience of functioning while feeling emotionally disconnected  ✨ Why labels and diagnoses may not always capture the full human experience  ✨ What happens when we suppress our emotions and authentic expression  ✨ How the body communicates when something is out of alignment  ✨ Why creativity and self-expression are essential for wellbeing  ✨ What true healing looks like beyond simply managing symptoms This conversation is an invitation to look inward, listen more deeply, and reconnect with the wisdom that has always been within you. Because wellbeing is not just about looking healthy or functioning in everyday life. It is about feeling connected to who you truly are. Connect with Dr. Fred Moss:  http://welcometohumanity.net/ Explore your unique Ayurvedic mind-body constitution:  https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-dosha-quiz/ Or if you feel called to reconnect more deeply with your body, energy, and vitality:  https://tidycal.com/ithrive/vitality-reconnection-session Thank you for being here and for being part of the Up Your Total Glow community. Remember:  You are love.  You are light.  You are already whole. Much love,  Ruth

  4. Jul 4

    What Your Body Is Carrying That You've Never Said Out Loud | Healing Limiting Beliefs Through the Body

    Your body may be carrying stories you've never given yourself permission to say out loud. In this episode of Up Your Total Glow, Ruth explores the powerful connection between our beliefs, emotions, nervous system, and physical wellbeing. Discover how deeply held beliefs like "I have to hold everything together," "I'm not enough," or "love has to be earned" can influence the way we experience stress, digestion, self-care, and our relationship with ourselves. Through an Ayurvedic lens, Ruth shares how the body is not broken or working against us — it is constantly communicating, inviting us to listen with more compassion, awareness, and curiosity. This episode is for anyone who feels exhausted from pushing, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or carrying too much for too long. ✨ Free Vitality Imbalance Quiz:  https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-dosha-quiz/ ✨ Book a Vitality Reconnection Session:  https://tidycal.com/ithrive/vitality-reconnection-session

  5. Jun 21

    Guilt Is Not a Side Effect of Eating: Food Guilt, Stress & Your Relationship with Health

    Sometimes the most stressful part of a meal isn't the food—it's the story we're telling ourselves about the food. In this episode of Up Your Total Glow, Ruth Kudzi explores the hidden impact of food guilt, health anxiety, and the subtle fear that can drive even our healthiest habits. Discover how guilt affects digestion, why Ayurveda views emotional state as part of nourishment, and how to build a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and your body. ✨ Free Vitality Imbalance Quiz:  https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-dosha-quiz/ ✨ Book a Vitality Reconnection Session:  https://tidycal.com/ithrive/vitality-reconnection-session

  6. Jun 14

    5 Ayurvedic Truths About Healthy Eating That Nobody Talks About

    What if some of the healthiest things you're doing are the very things keeping you stuck? In this episode of Up Your Total Glow, Ruth shares 5 Ayurvedic truths about healthy eating that challenge conventional wellness advice. Discover why healthy food isn't always healthy for you, why digestion matters more than nutrients, why overeating isn't always about lack of willpower, and the surprising reason your body may still feel off despite your best efforts. A practical, eye-opening episode for anyone who wants to understand their body more deeply and build a healthier relationship with food. ✨ Take the free Vitality Imbalance Quiz:  https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-dosha-quiz/ ✨ Book a Vitality Reconnection Session:  https://tidycal.com/ithrive/vitality-reconnection-session

  7. Jun 7

    The Body Always Finds a Way to Speak

    What if your symptoms aren't your body's way of failing you—but its way of trying to reach you? In this episode of Up Your Total Glow, I explore the Ayurvedic understanding of symptoms as communication, share my personal journey following a brain aneurysm at age 15, and invite you to see your body's signals through a lens of curiosity rather than fear. If you've ever wondered whether your fatigue, digestive issues, anxiety, or recurring symptoms might be asking something of you, this episode is for you. ✨ Take the free Vitality Imbalance Quiz:  https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-dosha-quiz/ ✨ Book a Vitality Reconnection Session:  https://tidycal.com/ithrive/vitality-reconnection-session

  8. May 31

    The Expert In The Room Is You

    If you’re exhausted by conflicting wellness advice and constantly wondering what’s actually “healthy” anymore — this episode is your permission to come back to your own body. In this episode of Up Your Total Glow, we explore why true wellness is not about blindly following trends, protocols, or expert opinions — it’s about learning to trust your body’s own signals again. Through personal stories, Ayurvedic wisdom, and nervous system insight, we talk about: ·       Why something healthy for one person can dysregulate another ·       The hidden cost of overriding your body’s signals ·       Coffee, cold plunges, supplements, and wellness trends through an Ayurvedic lens ·       The difference between fear-based wellness and genuine nourishment ·       How to reconnect with your body’s natural wisdom and self-trust Plus, reflective coaching questions, a grounding body connection practice, and a powerful affirmation to help you tune back into yourself. ✨ Vitality Imbalance Quiz:  https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-dosha-quiz/ ✨ Vitality Reconnection Session:  https://tidycal.com/ithrive/vitality-reconnection-session

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Up Your Total Glow is for high-functioning people who look like they have it all together but feel disconnected, depleted or no longer themselves underneath it all. If your body feels off, your energy isn’t holding, or what used to work no longer does… this is where we go deeper. This podcast goes beyond surface-level wellness, routines or “fixing” symptoms. It’s about understanding what your body is actually communicating — and learning how to respond in a way that restores real energy, stability and vitality. Through a deeply personalised, body-led approach grounded in nervous system work and Ayurvedic wisdom, Ruth Balsiger guides you back into connection with your body, your energy and your natural rhythm. Inside, you’ll explore:• why your energy drops — even when you’re doing everything “right”• how to shift out of survival mode without forcing or overriding yourself• what your body truly needs to feel safe, supported, and steady again• how to rebuild vitality in a way that is sustainable and deeply personal This is not about discipline, restriction or pushing through. It’s about working with your body instead of against it. Because when your body feels supported, everything changes — your energy, your clarity, your capacity, and how you experience your life.

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  • Creator
    Ruth Balsiger
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Up Your Total Glow
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