Best Pitta Podcasts (2024)

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Ayurveda Cooking Tips for Summer with Divya Alter - 349 56:50

1h ago56:50

56:50

Divya Alter is the co-founder of the nation’s first Ayurvedic culinary school (Bhagavat Life) and the chef-owner of the award-winning New York City restaurant, Divya’s Kitchen, which reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. She is also the author of two cookbooks, What to Eat for How You Feel and Joy of Balance. Divya chats with Colette…

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Imbalances in the Udaka Vaha Srotas (Hydration Channel) - 348 19:26

8d ago19:26

19:26

Udaka vaha srotas, also known as ambu vaha srotas is the water carrying channel in the body and it also includes the channels that regulate water balance. In episode 276 Colette discussed the functioning of the hydration channel and subdoshas involved. In this episode she focuses on the imbalances and disorders which can occur in this channel and c…

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Ayurvedic Wisdom on the Sweet Taste and Sugar Cravings - 347 18:59

10d ago18:59

18:59

The sweet taste is made up of the water and earth elements and it strengthens, heals, energizes, grounds, cools and calms the body and mind. It also promotes sattva, love, compassion, stability, vitality, clarity and awareness. In this episode Colette covers the following topics: The numerous benefits of the sweet taste. How the sweet taste is perc…

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Imbalances in the Prana Vaha Srotas (Respiratory Channel) - 346 21:57

26d ago21:57

21:57

Prana vaha srotas is the life carrying channel, the respiratory system. It’s responsible for respiration, maintaining life functions, cellular communication, emotions, the flow of intelligence and communication with the higher self. In this episode Colette discusses the following: Early signs of imbalances in prana vaha srotas. Influence of the dos…

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Ayurvedic Guidelines for Summer Wellness - 345 18:20

25d ago18:20

18:20

Summer season is associated with the pitta dosha and the hot, intense weather of this season will naturally increase the qualities of pitta in our body and mind. If you have a high pitta constitution or pitta aggravation you will be very sensitive to this increase in heat, however, no matter what your doshic makeup we are all affected by the rise i…

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Imbalances in the Anna Vaha Srotas (Food Channel) - 344 22:24

1M ago22:24

22:24

In episode 272 Colette discussed anna vaha srotas, the food channel in detail. In this episode she dives deeper into the imbalances and disorders that can occur in the anna vaha srotas and covers the following topics: Early signs of imbalances in the anna vaha srotas. The four types of disorders in this channel. Fourteen types of imbalances includi…

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Haley McGee - Swimwear Sales 19:13

1M ago19:13

19:13

Haley McGee (Age is a Feeling) joins Nick Everitt (2nd place British comedian of the year 2023) and Nadège Nguyen (The Free Association, The Cookie Jar). Did anyone ever use the word whack? Should you ever eat food given to you by a teenager? How much information should you give your colleagues about your MASSIVE DIARRHOEA? All these questions and …

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Stress and Weight Gain - 343 25:19

1M ago25:19

25:19

In this solo episode Colette covers a subject which comes up a lot in her online consultations and that’s the relationship between stress and weight gain. When it comes to weight gain we often focus on our food, but stress plays a major role in weight gain also and particularly weight gain around the midsection of the body. She discusses the follow…

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Prana - Our Life Force Energy - 342 17:58

2M ago17:58

17:58

Prana is our life force energy and vitality governing all motor and sensory functions. Prana governs respiration, the physiological functioning of the heart, digestion and excretion. It coordinates our breath, our senses and mind. The functions of the mind, memory, thoughts, and emotions are all under the control of prana. In this episode Colette d…

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Karlie Menzel - Poolside Snack Bar 14:25

2M ago14:25

14:25

Tom Webster, Aram Balakjian and Karlie Menzel join me this week to discuss Karlie's job working the snack bar by the pool.By Freddie Sandilands

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Ayurvedic Perspective on Eating Disorders with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 341 45:29

2M ago45:29

45:29

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali and is a regular guest on the podcast. In this episode Colette discusses eating disorders with Dr. Sujatha and she shares the Ayurvedic perspective. They discuss the following: The eating and agni tendencies of vata, pitta and kapha dosha. What rol…

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Lola-Rose Maxwell - Alternative Sales 18:11

2M ago18:11

18:11

Shamus Maxwell joins Lola and myself to discuss her time working in an alternative store in Croydon (the city within a city). Follow Great Job on Instagram. @greatjobimprovBy Freddie Sandilands

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Tejas - Our Inner Radiance - 340 15:20

2M ago15:20

15:20

Tejas is the subtle essence of the pitta dosha and agni, our digestive fire. It is considered to be part of the subtle body in Ayurveda which is the energetic field behind the physical body. The subtle body consists of the mind, the emotions and deep thought along with the subtle channels of the nadis, the chakras and the subtle energies of tejas, …

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Katie Davison - Marketing for the Worst Theatre in the World 17:04

2M ago17:04

17:04

Nick Everett and Chelsea Gill join us to hear about Katie's experience working for a 'real' theatre (definitely not a cult). Late payments were hounded, slights against wives were avenged, but most importantly, it was a REAL theatre. Follow us on instagram: @greatjobimprovBy Freddie Sandilands

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Ayurveda and Yoga Wisdom for Pregnancy with Dhyana Masla - 339 53:20

3M ago53:20

53:20

Dhyana Masla was born to a family of Bhakti yoga practitioners, with the practices and teachings of Ayurveda woven seamlessly throughout her life. She’s the author of Ayurveda Mama: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum. Colette chats with Dhyana about her new book and they discuss the following: Dhyana's journey t…

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Clare Plested - John Lewis 14:02

2M ago14:02

14:02

Charlie Kemp and Chelsea Gill join myself and Clare to discuss her time at John Lewis. Would Clare fight for John Lewis if they went to war? Will Charlie get to see the message chutes before he dies? And why do John Lewis take care of their staff so well? What on earth is wrong with them?? Follow Great Job on Instagram: @greatjobimprov…

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Ayurvedic Concept of Ojas - 338 20:07

3M ago20:07

20:07

Ojas is our prime energy reserve, our vitality and our natural immunity. Optimal ojas is called ojas sara in Ayurveda and a person with ojas sara will have the following characteristics: Strong mental and physical strength Great endurance and plentiful reserves of energy All seven dhatus/tissues of the body will be healthy Strong immunity Loving, c…

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Mark Little - Sandwich Artiste at The Pitta Pit 20:30

3M ago20:30

20:30

Mark Little (JFL, Conan, Gary & his Demons, Picnicface) is joined by Ian Thomas Day and Chloe Godman in a podcast line up which is 75% Canadian. A world first??? Probably not to be honest, but still worth a mention. Follow us on Instagram: @greatjobimprovBy Freddie Sandilands

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Hormonal Health with Kate O'Donnell - 337 53:42

3M ago53:42

53:42

Kate O’Donnell is a three-time bestselling author, a highly sought-after speaker and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute where she has educated a generation of practitioners. Kate’s highly anticipated new book Everyday Ayurveda for Women's Health drops April 2024 and Colette discusses this book with Kate in this episode. They cover the fo…

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Jay Bennet - Call Centre 16:56

3M ago16:56

16:56

Chris Gau, Katie Davison and Jay Bennet join me to discuss the merits of working in a call centre. Follow us on Instagram: @greatjobimprovBy Freddie Sandilands

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Ayurveda Q&A - Boosting Energy, Overeating & Stress Resilience - 336 29:29

3M ago29:29

29:29

Colette answers the following questions from listeners: Lydia - I feel like my energy has been low the past few weeks and I’ve made an effort to get to bed earlier, however, I still feel so tired throughout my day. How do I boost my energy? Pamela - I know that living in tune with the Circadian rhythms is important in Ayurveda and I have been inten…

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Chloe Godman - Canadian Mint Tour Guide 15:38

3M ago15:38

15:38

Charlie Sturgeon, Megan Rose McCarthy join Chloe and myself to discuss what it's like to be a tour guide at The Canadian Mint. Chloe will be the first to tell you that a tour guide simply has to yell if it's a big crowd (they love it). This episode presents some real dilemmas. Should dumb 18 year old security guards get guns? Does shrieking help re…

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Episode 30: : Healing, Self-Care, and Navigating Life's Ups and Downs. Perimenopause! Book Recommendations! New Book Published! Do You Take Glutathione? 25:29

3M ago25:29

25:29

Returning to the airwaves after a reflective hiatus, I bring you not just updates from my life but pearls of wisdom gleaned from weathering its storms. From the poignant loss of family to the triumph over my dog’s health hurdles, this episode is a tapestry of triumph and transformation. I'll take you through the highs of launching my new book "High…

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Billy Merritt - Barkeep 13:46

3M ago13:46

13:46

Jim Woods, Amanda Bonar and Billy Merritt join me to discuss Billy's time as a bar tender in the prestigious ZigZag bar in New York. Is it ethical to poison one's own burger? Who really invented the Gin and Tonic? And how far should a patron go to earn a bar tender's respect? All these questions and more answered on this week's episode! Follow Grea…

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Ayurvedic Guidelines for Managing Sexual Energy - 335 19:06

3M ago19:06

19:06

Ayurveda considers brahmacharya (sexual energy and desires) to be one of the 3 pillars of health along with proper management of food (ahara) and sleep (nidra). According to Ayurveda sex is not limited to reproduction and pleasure but that the management and balance of sexual energy is vital for the flow of ojas. When ojas is plentiful it promotes …

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Sumina Kasuji - Usher at Warwick Arts Centre 15:28

3M ago15:28

15:28

Jonathan Broke, Luke Brown and Sumina Kasuji join me to reminisce about Sumina's time ushering at Warwick Art's Centre. Stick men roamed free, children occasionally got folded up in chairs. Sometimes everyone got free ice cream. It was a different time. Follow Great Job on InstagramBy Freddie Sandilands

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Linda's Physical and Emotional Ayurvedic Journey - 334 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

Linda works as a body-oriented psychotherapist and specialises in developmental trauma. She recently discovered Ayurveda and decided to sign up for the Digestive Reset Cleanse as she felt her body/mind needed the reset. In this episode Colette chats with Linda about the following: Her work as a body-oriented psychotherapist. How she discovered Ayur…

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Bonus Episode! Sam Roulston - Cruise Ship Comedian 15:22

4M ago15:22

15:22

Naomi Petersen, Jonathan Broke and Sam Roulston join Freddie this week. Important questions are asked. Is drinking 'mucky water' ever worth the risk? Did you know that if you receive the key to a city you get a holiday named after you? And whatever happened to Louise from Eternal? All these questions and more answered in this week's bonus April epi…

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Lara Ricote - Babysitter 18:14

4M ago18:14

18:14

Alex Holland, Sumina Kasuji, and Edinburgh award winner Lara Ricote join Freddie Sandilands in this week's episode. Is it a crime for someone to eat free food? (Even if they're obviously hungry). What's the difference between a nanny and a babysitter? And would you employee someone for 'smack work' if they didn't have a business card? All these que…

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Jwara - An Ayurvedic Understanding of Fever - 333 25:07

4M ago25:07

25:07

Jwara translates to ‘that which torments’ and in the classical Ayurveda texts the description of jwara includes a variety of conditions which includes changes in body temperature, compromise of metabolic function, discolouration and aches. These symptoms can be correlated to fever and also be an indicator of inflammation in the body. Ayurveda share…

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Jim Woods - 'Librarian' 18:27

4M ago18:27

18:27

What exactly is a 'librarian'? Should libraries serve chips? And please don't make fun of eczema, it's a silent killer. Follow us on Instagram: Great Job Staring: Freddie Sandilands Jim Woods Charlie Kemp Zoe Dunn Mike Orton-ToliverBy Freddie Sandilands

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Carolann's Ayurvedic Reset Restore Renew Journey - 332 25:56

4M ago25:56

25:56

Carolann was on a journey to calm her anxiety which was a result of increased stress in her life. She experienced a restless mind, brain fog, sleep issues, low concentration, heated emotions and psoriasis. She had a strong belief in self-help and started researching ways to heal her body and mind. This is when she came across Ayurveda which led her…

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