Nutrition and Cooking for the Postpartum Window with Kate O’Donnell

28/01/2025 1h 2min

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Episode Synopsis

Christine Eck and Kate O'Donnell discuss Ayurvedic postpartum care, focusing on dietary shifts to support digestion and overall health. They emphasize how postpartum impacts Vata, the dosha governing digestion, recommending easily digestible foods like rice gruel and soups. Kate advises incorporating digestive spices and avoiding raw foods and greens. They highlight the importance of nourishing fats like ghee and stress the value of self-care practices like oil massages to enhance resilience and support caregivers.

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Kate O’Donnell is the author of three Ayurvedic Cookbooks, including The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care, The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook and Everyday Ayurvedic Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind.

She is a nationally certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute.

Kate has travelled extensively in India and has studied the wisdom traditions of Ayurveda for over 20 years.

Kate specializes in Ayurvedic education, cooking skills, cleansing programs, and professional trainings.  Her offerings aim to help others come closer to their true nature.

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Kate O'Donnell Ayurveda Practitioner & Book Author

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateodonnell.ayurveda/


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