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#251 Seasonal Living & Circadian Health Through Ayurveda | Brett Aldrich @Seed The Spirit image

#251 Seasonal Living & Circadian Health Through Ayurveda | Brett Aldrich @Seed The Spirit

E254 · Mind Body Peak Performance
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4 Plays2 months ago

Ever wake up tired even when you slept enough?

Brett Aldrich shares how Ayurveda and circadian-aligned living, like morning sunlight, seasonal eating, & simple self-massage… restore steady energy, digestion, & long-term resilience

Meet our guest

Brett Aldrich is an Ayurvedic Counselor, Breathwork Practitioner & founder of Seed the Spirit in Portland, Maine, blending decades of service with holistic training. Her work spans supporting trauma survivors & children with developmental needs to guiding clients through Ayurveda, breathwork & yoga. A graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda & affiliated with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, she helps people cultivate lasting physical, emotional & spiritual balance through simple, sustainable practices.

Thank you to our partners Key takeaways
  • Even one daily Ayurvedic practice creates meaningful impact… consistency beats perfection when building habits
  • Align daily routines with sunrise, sunset, & meal timing to optimize energy, mood, & long-term health
  • Ayurveda treats each constitution as unique, adapt nutrition & routines to your lifestyle instead of following one-size-fits-all protocols
  • Strong digestion drives energy, immunity, & mood. Use spices, cooked foods, & mindful eating to strengthen gut function
  • Support hydration internally & externally with moist cooked foods & healthy oils for organs & skin
  • Daily sun exposure at sunrise & sunset strengthens circadian rhythm, mood, & foundational health markers
  • Eating seasonal, local produce prevents excess & deficiency across food groups
  • Progress over perfection wins. Guilt-free experimentation & gradual change outperform rigid rules
  • Stable daily rituals regulate the nervous system & build resilience through predictability
  • During busy seasons, stack supportive practices like tea or herbs instead of focusing on restriction. Flood the system with good
Episode highlights

0:00 Introduction

03:41: Anchor your day with ayurvedic daily rhythms

11:03: Strengthen digestion as the foundation of health

18:31: Personalize practices to your constitution

32:13: Align with circadian & seasonal cycles

37:00: Adapt ayurveda for modern high performers

59:11: Cultivate self-compassion for sustainable change

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