The Uprooted Podcast

Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old practice that began in India and has since spread across the world, refining and improving many lives. Ananta Ripa Ajmera helps us understand how to intuitively attune to our body’s natural rhythms, eat seasonally, create harmony between our body mind and spirit. Tune in to understand how this approach to healing can balance the five great elements in your body: space, air, fire, water, and earth. Some other topics we cover include: How Ayurveda originated and came to be a popular holistic approach to healing today The science affiliated with Ayurvedic modalities The definition of Ayurveda What the 3 main Doshas are, the characteristics, habits and recommended lifestyles are for each The importantance of understanding your Dosha Where to start with Ayurveda How Ayurveda is different from other wellness practices Who is the best candidate to practice Ayurveda

When we think about what it takes to be "successful", seldom do we consider how our level of self awareness can help us get there. Benis Reffkin's approach to career coaching and achieving professional greatness starts at her client's core and begins with them embarking on a bath of self-realization. Tune into this episode to learn everything from how starting with self-awareness in the workplace can help you create a healthy growth-mindset, view failure as feedback and tell your story more effectively and successfully. In this episode, we cover the main points: Benís’s specific approach to career coaching How impactful reflecting on the past and taking stock of the present can be How do we define self awareness today? How self awareness is actually the true first step in improving ourselves professionally Examples of professional situations where a self awareness can come into play How to effectively tell ‘your story’ Why your mindset matters and how we can unintentionally limit ourselves from success How to allocate your energy wisely

It's time to take our shit seriously. Jen Gonzalez and I sat down to normalize talking about going to the bathroom and how important it is to eliminate waste. One of the ways we can do this is through a colonic. Jen has been performing gravity-based colonics since 2009 and knows a thing or two about how to properly take care of our digestive tracts so we can clean our colon effectively and feel our best mentally and physically. We cover a broad range of topics in this episode, some you can expect to hear include: How often we should be going to the bathroom a day Why it’s important to eliminate waste/what can happen to us mentally and physically if we don’t What someone can expect during a gravity colonic and the purpose of a gravity colonic How to prepare for a colonic What ailments a colonic helps with How taking care of our gut helps our mental health The best foods to incorporate and eliminate to have our GI system perform at an optimal state How much water you should be drinking & best probiotics to take for your gut Jen’s recommendations for additional detox

Whether you're an avid horoscope reader or don’t follow astrology at all, Colin and I chat about so much more beyond what the different zodiac signs are and whether you're compatible with another sign or not. Colin breaks down the true meaning behind astrology and how we can use it to our advantage in our everyday lives and in relationships, whether that be romantic, personal or professional. Colin’s takes what he knows about astrology and makes it relatable with what’s going on in the world today, while topping it off with his unmatched sense of humor and Long Island accent. Colin Bedell is a queer Gemini Twin from Long Island New York who’ an established astrologer, author and the weekly horoscope writer for Cosmopolitan. Some topics we cover in this episode include: A general over view of the zodiac signs and characteristics of each How understanding astrology helps us understand others and ourselves How to use astrology to maximize strengths and compliment weaknesses What to do if you don’t “identify” with your sign and how we “grow into” our signs How to better relate to those around us in personal, professional and romantic relationships How understanding your sign helps you embody your most authentic self Why we are compatible with some signs and not others

Former cardio-junkie turned pilates instructor Lia Bartha shares how low-impact movement creates mind-body connection, achieving big results with low-weight consistent exercises. B The Method focuses on breath work, spinal mobility, and shifting focus from aesthetics. Discussion on releasing shame from not doing 'enough' in a workout.

Jason Gorskie is a communications consultant, personality profiler, functional coach, and neuro-linguistic programming practitioner. He has profiled hundreds of people and travels the globe helping people to understand themselves differently and to improve their quality of life. Jason graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Science, Technology, and Society. After graduation he moved to Europe to compete internationally on multiple professional soccer teams. During his five years overseas, Jason began to study neuro-linguistic programming and Jungian personality profiling, and is now certified in multiple practices. He has advised executives, professional athletes, and creatives on how to take action improving themselves, their relationships, conflict management, communication skills, as well as other related topics. Jason currently leads and facilitates Confidence and Social-Emotional Workshops to students in NY public high-schools alongside Sanne Vloet, with the goal of getting emotional intelligence into school curriculums across the United States. Some topics we cover in this episode include: The different ways people use control as a source of comfort Why we’ve been conditioned to associate certainty with safety The various levels/stages of uncertainty and how we react to it How routines have become so prevalent and how to not fixate on them How we can control the meaning of situations A simple approach to moving on from any situation How to make sense of experiences that we seek closure from Understanding who we are when we don’t have certainty How to process and welcome emotions with grace Advice for what to do when you feel “stuck”

Julie Rice is a product developer, clean beauty advocate and the founder of Inner Beauty Cosmetics. Inner Beauty Cosmetics delivers high-performance cosmetics in easy to use formulas that celebrate true, clean beauty. Their mission is to encourage your health—and beauty—from the outside in while using safer, good-for-you ingredients. At the heart of each Inner Beauty product is a natural formula based on botanical ingredients carefully selected for performance, health and safety. Developed with a Naturopathic Doctor, their philosophy was inspired by the Naturopathic Principles–do no harm–and the healing power of nature. Julie studied Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, and has worked as a professional in the cosmetics industry for 18 years. With expertise in Product Development, Julie founded Inner Beauty after receiving a life-altering health diagnosis. Today, Julie is committed to formulating beauty products safe enough for everyone to use—and love. Some topics we cover include: The ingredients IBC focused on incorporating into their formulas vs. staying away from The science, formulas and backend work that went into creating IBC How consumers are becoming more aware of the importance of clean ingredients Understanding clean vs. natural vs non toxic beauty terms Why clean ingredients are so important and the long term effects “dirty” ingredients can have  How everyone’s bodies are different and can react differently to certain products The meaning behind “fragrance” and “flavor” The types of reactions we can get from certain ingredients Products to prioritize being clean or non toxic

Amanda Blair is a relationship + manifestation coach for To Be Magnetic, the leading destination for neural manifestation backed by neuroscience, psychology, epigenetic and energetics to help you raise your self-worth and step into your authenticity. Amanda credits To Be Magnetic’s manifestation formula for changing her life. Through this work she has healed trauma, got sober, removed limiting beliefs, and created a deep sense of self worth. She found her niche in studying attachment theory and how it relates to relationships. This is a powerful set of principles to pair with this manifestation process. Amanda is passionate about using this knowledge to help clients raise their self-worth on a subconscious level, creating a true feeling of deservingness while dismantling attachment styles that serve as blocks. She teaches clients how to manifest healthy and loving relationships. Amanda also has a knack for spotting blocks that you may not even realize you have, and giving straightforward actionable steps to move through them. If you’re tired of settling for less than you deserve, dating the wrong people, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns, this episode will be just the cure. Some topics we cover in this episode include: The different types of attachment styles in relationships: how they formed during childhood, the signs & the kinds of partners we’ll attract  How to set the tone for a healthy relationship Why certain habits or tendencies come up in dating (rushing into things, getting butterflies right away, avoiding certain conversations) Building awareness around red flags, triggers and patterns Why we stay in relationships, settle, or compromise and how to stay in our worth Why we feel like we can “change” people who aren’t everything we want them to be when we meet them The different ways the fear of being alone shows up in relationships The importance of feeling whole before someone comes into our lives The type of people we attract based on where we are at with ourselves How to truly know if someone is “everything you want” Dating app culture & getting ghosted 

Friends and lovers of all things health, wellness, and spirituality, Hailey Outland and Chelcie May found a connection over the beauty of everyday rituals and how they both value living in their highest potential. Both find the beauty and magic in the power of the perfect morning routine, they both value the simple things in life and found that certain practices and routines have totally changed their lives. Coming together, they created an amazing space for women to also experience this change and take charge of their own wellness journey. Chelcie is a certified health coach specializing in Gut health and wellness, while Hailey has found her calling and passion through journalling and meditation. Both coming from a modeling background, they have found and curated the resources and tools that have allowed them to live healthy, happily, and intentionally. They have started The Collective Ritual Membership to share their knowledge and help other women on their own wellness journeys. Some topics you can expect in this episode include: Chelcie & Hailey's experiences of feeling defined by their measurements, how they handled feedback on their looks, the pressures of looking a certain way all the time The tools and mindsets that got them through doubtful or low moments How they’ve handled rejection Understanding triggers and how to face them The practices they adopted to stay in their self worth Chelcie’s AM routine & Hailey’s PM routine How they developed a healthy relationship with sticking to their routines Their advice on dealing with times of low self-worth or low-vibrational days

Korey Rowe is an Entrepreneur & Celebrity Personal Trainer. Before he transitioned into the health and wellness arena, he had an illustrious career as an International Model. His decorated career achievements include fitness and fragrance campaigns, appearances on the cover & pages of GQ magazine, Men’s Health magazine, and has also been featured on America’s next top model, CNN & BBC Radio. With over a decade of experience in the Health and Wellness space, Korey Rowe has helped hundreds of individuals transform how they approach fitness and their lives. By implementing a holistic approach to personal training, his clients work towards their goals with the mantra of being 1% better every day. With this philosophy and a rigorous customized training program, Korey has become a top performer in his field. He considers his role and responsibility as a Family man, Mentor, and Friend to be his highest title and most significant purpose. He lives by the mantra “ 1% Better Every Day” and believes that by honoring the small yet significant daily disciplines that pull us forward, with humility and consistency, we can live an extraordinary life. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Understanding Korey’s 1% better mentality How to set lasting, achievable goals for ourselves How to adopt a healthy mindset on the path of self improvement Identifying your “why” and what you want to leave behind Overcoming the “never enough” mentality Understanding the power of choosing our own narratives How to shift our mindset around “off” days or “cheat” days Eliminating the need to compare What to do when we’re not seeing results after making eating/fitness changes