You can love your life and still feel drained inside it. In this episode, I explore how daily rhythm supports your nervous system, digestion, and hormones — and why small, consistent shifts can change how you experience your days.

Feeling too tired to decide what’s for dinner?

In this episode, I explore how gentle meal planning can reduce mental load, support your nervous system, and make everyday eating feel calmer on busy days.

Why do we feel calm one day and restless or heavy the next — even when nothing obvious has changed?

In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel explores the Ayurvedic concept of the gunas — sattva, rajas, and tamas — and how they shape the mind, influence our energy, and affect daily life. A grounded, practical look at awareness, food, and gentle choices that support clarity and balance.

Winter often amplifies dryness, restlessness, digestive changes, and disturbed sleep. In this episode, we explore winter Vata imbalances and how simple rhythms, warmth, and nourishment can help you feel calmer, steadier, and more grounded during the colder months.

Sleep isn’t a technique — it’s a response to rhythm and safety. In this episode, Katja and Miss Meg explore nervous system regulation and rest across all ages.

A step-by-step guide to making mung dal soup — one of Ayurveda’s most beloved, easy-to-digest meals. Adaptable to any season, this nourishing dish supports digestion and gently restores balance in both body and mind.

A gentle introduction to the seven dhatus in Ayurveda — and how digestion, nourishment and daily rhythm shape energy, immunity and long-term health.

Discover how the humble potato becomes a grounding, nourishing winter food when prepared the Ayurvedic way. In this episode, Katja explores digestion, nervous system support, and why simple meals can bring deep steadiness during the colder months.

Discover why your digestion feels “off” — and how Ayurveda’s concept of Agni explains the shifts in your energy, mood, and appetite. This episode explores the four states of Agni, early signs of imbalance, and simple ways to strengthen digestion naturally through rhythm, warmth, and mindful daily habits.

Winter immunity isn’t something you boost — it’s something you build.
In this episode, I explore the Ayurvedic view of immunity as Ojas, how digestion and daily rhythm shape your winter resilience, why your microbiome adapts to the season, and a simple three-second tongue check you can use each morning.

A warm conversation with Ayurvedic practitioner Anu Paavola on making Ayurvedic eating joyful and simple. We explore seasonal food, digestion, and stress-free nourishment.

As the days grow shorter and the light softens, it’s natural to feel a little more scattered or restless. Discover five Ayurvedic herbs — and a few familiar garden allies — that help calm the mind, balance Vata, and bring steadiness to the season of change.

Learn how to plan and enjoy a gentle Ayurvedic autumn cleanse without stress. In this episode, I share my personal cleanse routine, practical prep tips, and how to make cleansing easier — from reducing coffee and cooking smarter to finding calm through rhythm and rest.

Feeling the pull to slow down as the days grow shorter? In this episode, I’ll guide you through three restorative yoga poses that calm the nervous system, ease stress, and help you feel more grounded this autumn. Grab your blankets and cushions — or just listen along — and discover how stillness can restore your energy for the season ahead.

Autumn is beautiful — crisp air, colourful leaves, cosy nights. But the shift often brings discomfort too: bloating, dry skin, restless sleep, and scattered energy. An Ayurvedic autumn cleanse clears residual summer heat, soothes Vata imbalance, and nourishes body and mind for a grounded transition into winter.

Discover how seasonal eating reduces stress, balances your nervous system, and supports digestion through the rhythms of autumn and Ayurveda.

The shift from summer to autumn can leave you feeling scattered — dry skin, unsettled digestion, restless thoughts. In this short episode, I share six simple Ayurvedic shifts to help you feel centred again, from nourishing food and calming teas to breath practices and daily rituals.

Summer heat can leave your skin red, itchy, and irritated — a classic sign of Pitta dosha running high. In this episode, I share how Ayurveda helps you cool and soothe your skin with the right foods, yoga practices, herbs, and simple self-care rituals. Discover how small daily shifts can bring balance back to your skin — and your whole system.

Are you just run down — or is it something deeper? In this episode, we explore how to spot the difference between simple exhaustion and true burnout, and how Ayurveda helps you restore calm, energy, and joy through small daily steps.

It’s not just what you do — it’s when you do it. In this episode, we explore how syncing your daily habits with nature’s rhythms can improve your energy, digestion, and sleep — without adding anything extra to your to-do list.