Show Notes:

\In this special Lunar New Year Q&A episode, Nicholas and Bridge answer real listener questions—live, unscripted, and rooted in practical Ayurveda for modern life. We talk postpartum “hormonal chaos” through a nervous-system-first lens, why bloating isn’t one-size-fits-all (gas vs. fluid matters), and simple daily anchors that support insulin balance—without turning your life into a 47-step protocol. We also unpack why kids can catch frequent coughs/colds and how digestion, food combining, and tiny kitchen tweaks can change the whole immune story.

You’ll hear us say it plainly: food is foundational, lifestyle is the lever, and remedies work best when they match your constitution and current imbalance.

In this episode:

• Lunar rhythms + why “the moon is mooning” (and how to stop taking yourself so seriously)

• Postpartum as a Vata time of life: depletion, routine, nourishment, and the “first 40 days” window

• Bloating breakdown: gas vs. fluid + when to seek medical evaluation

• Easy digestive supports: ginger pickle, digestive teas, cooking your food, simpler combos

• Insulin resistance: stability, meal timing, walking after meals, and practitioner guidance

• Kids’ coughs/colds: humidity, digestion, food combining, and reducing immune burden

• A key Ayurveda PSA: don’t heat honey—let your tea cool first

Work with Bridge or Nicholas / Resources:

• Courses + freebies: Bridge Ayurveda on Stan Store

• Free triage consult call: Book with Bridge (Calendly)

• Nicholas' Website: www.DIVOwellness.com
• Nichooas' Email: divo@divowellness.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general wellness. It isn’t medical advice. If symptoms are severe, painful, persistent, or you’re on medication, consult a qualified clinician and/or a trained practitioner.

Show Notes:

In this episode of Ayurveda Digested, Nicholas and Bridge explore what truly separates Ayurveda from symptom-chasing wellness culture—and even from functional medicine. Using constipation as a surprisingly perfect case study, they unpack how vata, pitta, and kapha constipation may look similar on the surface, yet require completely different support based on vikṛti first, prakṛti always.

The conversation expands into gut imbalances like Candida and H. pylori, why “killing the bug” isn’t the same as rebuilding the terrain, and how Ayurveda’s six stages of disease invite earlier, gentler intervention—before chronic illness takes hold. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by protocols, bounced between diagnoses, or tired of quick fixes, this episode is a grounded return to root-cause healing and trusting the body’s intelligence.

Quote from Episode:

“Food should be the number one medicine.” — Bridge Ochoa

Show Notes:

Nicholas and Bridge reunite after the holidays with a grounded, real-life reminder: Ayurveda isn’t complicated—it’s rhythmic. They unpack how travel, hotel food, and routine disruption can push the system off-balance, especially when Vata volatility and Pitta heat collide. Bridge shares a practical “mom-as-practitioner” story—using simple, accessible foods like congee, stewed apples, baked banana, and fresh paneer + probiotic whey to support digestion, hydration, and recovery fast. From defining demulcents to discussing herb–drug interactions, they emphasize the Ayurvedic approach: focus on qualities, start with dinacharya, and move toward a state of health—one doable habit at a time. If you’ve been overwhelmed by wellness trends, this episode brings you back to basics.