I want to thank you
Namaste,
To everyone listening to the podcast, reading the newsletter, sharing feedback, sending kind notes, or joining the Ayurveda course waitlist, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Wishing you a happy, healthy, and love-filled 2026.
🎙️ This Week on the Podcast:
How to Release Someone Who Hurt You. This one's close to my heart. I share what forgiveness really means from a Vedic perspective and how letting go gives you your peace back.
The Healing Power of Daily Walking in Ayurveda. Sometimes the simplest things are the most healing. This episode is all about walking the way Ayurveda intended. For digestion, clarity, and grounding.
You can also find them on Spotify, Apple, and Youtube.
🎁 A last quick reminder before the year wraps up:
Real Mushrooms is still offering 25% off your first order through December 31st. If you've been thinking about trying them out, now's the perfect time!
Just use code AWAKEN25 at checkout at nibodhi.com/mushrooms.
I also did a podcast on functional mushrooms you can find here.
On to this weeks's edition:
1. Weekly Health Insight – Why visual clutter drains attention
A messy environment constantly pulls at your awareness, creating micro-stress without you realizing it. When your eyes land on disorder, your brain processes it as unfinished business. Clearing visual clutter makes space for sharper focus and calmer energy.
2. The Quick Win – Take a 10-to-20-minute outdoor walk
Stepping outside, even briefly, resets your mind and body. Natural light and fresh air refresh your energy while movement helps reduce stiffness from sitting.
10 to 20 minutes is enough to return with more clarity and focus for the rest of your day. If possible, walk barefoot on the earth.
3. The Science Behind It – How selenium supports thyroid enzymes
Selenium is a trace mineral vital for converting thyroid hormones into their active form. Adequate levels support steady metabolism, energy, and mood balance.
Whole grains, spinach, asparagus, lentils, shitake mushrooms, Brazil nuts, sunflower and sesame seeds as well as herbs like alfalfa, burdock root and fennel are excellent ways to keep thyroid function strong.
4. Wellness Wonder – Seaweed for natural iodine
Seaweed is a rich source of iodine, a mineral essential for thyroid health. A small amount of seaweed in rice, salads, or soups boosts nutrition without much effort. This easy addition supports hormone balance and energy regulation.
5. Today’s Practice – Trace your finger along a textured surface
Run your fingertip over your skin, wood grain, grass or a tree, fabric, or a stone for half a minute. Paying close attention to the texture anchors your mind in the present. This small sensory break calms racing thoughts and refreshes mental focus.