Small Acts of Living - An Ayurveda Podcast Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:06:36 -0400 http://www.smallactsofliving.com en-gb © 2026 Small Acts of Living - An Ayurveda Podcast yes 543c8e56-00cf-53b7-9395-1815f78cede9 stephw29@hotmail.com Steph Wollenberg episodic false A podcast that helps you find balance, using the wisdom of Ayurveda.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ayurveda, Health, Nutrition, Healing, Medicine, Holistic, Spirituality, Science, Lifestyle Steph Wollenberg stephw29@hotmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vhte5da4dsgj8q0fgq9z7fey7nye?.jpg Small Acts of Living - An Ayurveda Podcast http://www.smallactsofliving.com S1: Episode 14: How to Survive (and thrive) in Winter with Ayurveda S1: Episode 14: How to Survive (and thrive) in Winter with Ayurveda Not feeling the "new year, new you" energy? Prefer to take things slow? It's normal! In this episode, I'll be shifting your perspective on winter, and why it's in fact the best season to build immunity by slowing down, eating more, and taking time for you. We'll dive into the best diet, exercise and lifestyle tips to keep you thriving the whole winter through.

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]]> Not feeling the "new year, new you" energy? Prefer to take things slow? It's normal! In this episode, I'll be shifting your perspective on winter, and why it's in fact the best season to build immunity by slowing down, eating more, and taking time for you. We'll dive into the best diet, exercise and lifestyle tips to keep you thriving the whole winter through.

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]]> Steph Wollenberg Buzzsprout-18454858 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 1078 1 14 full true S1: Episode 13: Why You Feel Off During Seasonal Changes (And How Ayurveda Can Help) S1: Episode 13: Why You Feel Off During Seasonal Changes (And How Ayurveda Can Help) When the season starts to shift from summer to late summer/autumn, there are big impacts on the body. In this episode, we'll learn how to live in sync with nature's rhythms through diet and lifestyle, and discover what specifically happens in the body during the shift in season.



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]]> When the season starts to shift from summer to late summer/autumn, there are big impacts on the body. In this episode, we'll learn how to live in sync with nature's rhythms through diet and lifestyle, and discover what specifically happens in the body during the shift in season.



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]]> Steph Wollenberg Buzzsprout-17754495 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100 784 1 13 full false S1: Episode 12 - How to Build Ojas (The Body's Natural Glow) S1: Episode 12 - How to Build Ojas (The Body's Natural Glow) Ever wondered how to get that glow, from the inside out? Discover how to build and nourish your inner essence through diet and lifestyle, and learn why "ojas" is so key for overall longevity.

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]]> Ever wondered how to get that glow, from the inside out? Discover how to build and nourish your inner essence through diet and lifestyle, and learn why "ojas" is so key for overall longevity.

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]]> Steph Wollenberg Buzzsprout-17429084 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100 547 1 12 full false S1: Ep. 11 - A Vata Survival Guide to Autumn S1: Ep. 11 - A Vata Survival Guide to Autumn Autumn can be an unbalancing season if you're a vata type. With excess air and dryness in the atmosphere, we experience the same qualities in the body such as as anxiety, constipation, achy joints, insomnia and more! Tune in to this episode where I give you top tips on how to follow the right diet, lifestyle and routine so you can stay in balance during autumn, and beyond!

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]]> Autumn can be an unbalancing season if you're a vata type. With excess air and dryness in the atmosphere, we experience the same qualities in the body such as as anxiety, constipation, achy joints, insomnia and more! Tune in to this episode where I give you top tips on how to follow the right diet, lifestyle and routine so you can stay in balance during autumn, and beyond!

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]]> Steph Wollenberg Buzzsprout-13543472 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0100 787 1 11 full false S1: Ep.10 - Discover YOU with Yoga and Ayurveda S1: Ep.10 - Discover YOU with Yoga and Ayurveda In this episode I talk about how yoga and ayurveda make powerful tools to rediscover who we really are. You'll get an understanding of the different energies we absorb through food, which affect our body and mind, as well as how to use yoga to connect more deeply to yourself. Plus, I talk about my retreat in Menorca which combines both yoga and ayurveda to help bring back that healthy glow.

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]]> In this episode I talk about how yoga and ayurveda make powerful tools to rediscover who we really are. You'll get an understanding of the different energies we absorb through food, which affect our body and mind, as well as how to use yoga to connect more deeply to yourself. Plus, I talk about my retreat in Menorca which combines both yoga and ayurveda to help bring back that healthy glow.

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]]> Buzzsprout-13243360 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0100 752 1 10 full false S1: Ep.9 - Why can't we stop snacking? S1: Ep.9 - Why can't we stop snacking? Do you find yourself grazing throughout the day? Or always feel a sense of dissatisfaction after meals? This episode looks at our obsession with snacking: what drives us to do it, the effects it can have on the body,  why each dosha type is likely to snack and the best snacks for your constitution. It's short, but sweet - and listen up to the background beats – they're pretty sweet too.

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]]> Do you find yourself grazing throughout the day? Or always feel a sense of dissatisfaction after meals? This episode looks at our obsession with snacking: what drives us to do it, the effects it can have on the body,  why each dosha type is likely to snack and the best snacks for your constitution. It's short, but sweet - and listen up to the background beats – they're pretty sweet too.

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]]> Steph Wollenberg Buzzsprout-12799020 Sun, 07 May 2023 11:00:00 +0100 921 1 9 full true S1: Ep.8 - Constipation SOS! S1: Ep.8 - Constipation SOS! This episode is all about constipation – one of the most common health concerns I come across as an ayurvedic practitioner. So why are we all constipated, and what happens in the body when we don't go to the toilet?! This mini podcast looks at why daily bowel movements are important, as well as the top 6 causes of constipation, what happens as a result of it, and a few  handy tips to prevent those uneventful toilet trips. 

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]]> This episode is all about constipation – one of the most common health concerns I come across as an ayurvedic practitioner. So why are we all constipated, and what happens in the body when we don't go to the toilet?! This mini podcast looks at why daily bowel movements are important, as well as the top 6 causes of constipation, what happens as a result of it, and a few  handy tips to prevent those uneventful toilet trips. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-12702148 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0100 594 1 8 full true S1: Ep.7 - What makes a meal ayurvedic? S1: Ep.7 - What makes a meal ayurvedic? If you think ayurveda is about curries and dals forever more, think again! In this episode, I explore exactly what makes a meal more ayurvedic:  from incorporating the 6 tastes, to portion size, seasonal foods and making sure you've created a balanced plate, and more! Tuck in to this episode, and please do rate it if you enjoyed :). 

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]]> If you think ayurveda is about curries and dals forever more, think again! In this episode, I explore exactly what makes a meal more ayurvedic:  from incorporating the 6 tastes, to portion size, seasonal foods and making sure you've created a balanced plate, and more! Tuck in to this episode, and please do rate it if you enjoyed :). 

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]]> Buzzsprout-12654327 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0100 1408 1 7 full false S1: Ep.6 - Busting the Myth: Exercise & The Doshas S1: Ep.6 - Busting the Myth: Exercise & The Doshas Do your workouts give you energy, or drain your energy? Just like everything in ayurveda, exercise is personal. How we choose to move our body can have a huge impact on our overall sense of balance – and one workout doesn't work for all! Tune in to find out the best exercise type for you, so you know whether to sprint, squat or stretch your way to a perfectly balanced mind and body, without overdoing it.

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]]> Do your workouts give you energy, or drain your energy? Just like everything in ayurveda, exercise is personal. How we choose to move our body can have a huge impact on our overall sense of balance – and one workout doesn't work for all! Tune in to find out the best exercise type for you, so you know whether to sprint, squat or stretch your way to a perfectly balanced mind and body, without overdoing it.

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]]> Steph Wollenberg Buzzsprout-12587438 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0100 936 1 6 full false S1: Ep.5 - Communication Styles S1: Ep.5 - Communication Styles We all know communication is everything, and thanks to ayurveda, we can make it all the more effective. In this week's episode, I explore different communication styles based on the doshas, so you can learn to navigate difficult conversations in the best way possible – be it with your partner, at work or your family.  PLUS you get the bonus of my sultry voice, as I discuss why we tend to get sick in the switch of season (and how to prevent it!).

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]]> We all know communication is everything, and thanks to ayurveda, we can make it all the more effective. In this week's episode, I explore different communication styles based on the doshas, so you can learn to navigate difficult conversations in the best way possible – be it with your partner, at work or your family.  PLUS you get the bonus of my sultry voice, as I discuss why we tend to get sick in the switch of season (and how to prevent it!).

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]]> Steph Wollenberg Buzzsprout-12539958 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0100 1119 1 5 full false S1: Ep.4 - Deep Dive on Kapha Dosha S1: Ep.4 - Deep Dive on Kapha Dosha Episode 4 is all about kapha dosha: the sweetest of them all! I'll explore kapha's elements earth and water – how they function in the body and mind, and how their qualities make up everything about a kapha person. Discover common kapha imbalances, and how to treat them using diet and lifestyle.  

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]]> Episode 4 is all about kapha dosha: the sweetest of them all! I'll explore kapha's elements earth and water – how they function in the body and mind, and how their qualities make up everything about a kapha person. Discover common kapha imbalances, and how to treat them using diet and lifestyle.  

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]]> Steph Wollenberg Buzzsprout-12453203 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1579 1 4 full false S1: Ep.3 - Deep Dive on Pitta Dosha S1: Ep.3 - Deep Dive on Pitta Dosha Today I explore pitta dosha, and how it's dominating elements fire and water play out in our body and mind. You'll get to know the classic pitta personality type, and come to see what happens when we experience a pitta imbalance in mind and body. To finish things off, I run through top tips to help bring your fire into balance, meaning the motivated Pitta type can achieve anything. 

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]]> Today I explore pitta dosha, and how it's dominating elements fire and water play out in our body and mind. You'll get to know the classic pitta personality type, and come to see what happens when we experience a pitta imbalance in mind and body. To finish things off, I run through top tips to help bring your fire into balance, meaning the motivated Pitta type can achieve anything. 

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]]> Steph Wollenberg Buzzsprout-12430844 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000 1340 1 3 full false S1: Ep.2 - Deep Dive on Vata Dosha S1: Ep.2 - Deep Dive on Vata Dosha In this episode, I tackle the concept of dosha, what it means and how to use yours as a tool to stay in balance with the shifting world around us. Then it's time to explore vata dosha in detail. I look at classic vata personality and body types, the most common imbalances, and how to keep your vata in check.

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]]> In this episode, I tackle the concept of dosha, what it means and how to use yours as a tool to stay in balance with the shifting world around us. Then it's time to explore vata dosha in detail. I look at classic vata personality and body types, the most common imbalances, and how to keep your vata in check.

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]]> Steph Wollenberg Buzzsprout-12377636 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000 1674 1 2 full false S1: Ep.1 - What is Small Acts of Living? S1: Ep.1 - What is Small Acts of Living? In this episode, I talk about my mission: to help everyone understand the magical science of Ayurveda. Plus, find out how ditching coffee and drinking a glass of warm water instead can really benefit your health.

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]]> In this episode, I talk about my mission: to help everyone understand the magical science of Ayurveda. Plus, find out how ditching coffee and drinking a glass of warm water instead can really benefit your health.

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