148: Ayurveda for Women's Health, Book Writing and More with Kate O'Donnell

Today’s episode covers several interesting topics. My guest is an Ayurvedic rockstar with extensive knowledge and teaching experience and a passion for women’s health. She has an exciting new book available for preorder! Our conversation is packed with information about women’s health, Ayurveda, the book-writing process, cooking, and more. Join us!Kate O’Donnell has spent the last 25 years traveling through the far reaches of India in search of ancient healing practices to bring back to the US. Through her personal healing journey, Kate experienced firsthand how a holistic system creates lasting health. She has emerged as a preeminent expert in Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga, and has built her own method customized for modern Americans. Her individualized approach, “guiding from disease to ease,” has transformed the lives of thousands of people and made her one of the most respected thought leaders in holistic medicine. Kate is a three-time bestselling author, a highly sought-after speaker, and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute, where she has educated a generation of practitioners. Kate’s highly anticipated Everyday Ayurveda for Women’s Health drops on April 23. See our Resources section for more info, bonuses, and links. Thousands continue to heal with Kate through her annual detox programs, community education, and retreats, and audiences are inspired to radiant health by her keynotes. Show Highlights:Kate’s new book and why it focuses on women’s health and the natural changes that happen as we ageKate’s path to Ayurveda began at age 19 in India where she battled digestive issues and parasites.A career in writing and teaching that began with food and cookingLife as an entrepreneur and innovator, which aligns perfectly with Kate’s birth chartAn overview of Kate’s latest book and how it’s organized around a woman’s generative system through the different stages of lifeDetails of Kate’s writing process—and why this is the perfect time for her book to come outThe moon’s energy and how women can work with it and understand itA fear of aging and the gift that comes with healthy agingAyurveda as a longevity medicineKate’s spiritual view of her business and how it pushes her to personal growth and the best version of herselfHear Kate’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, morning routine, and what she’s reading and recommending.Resources:Connect with Kate O’Donnell: Website, Instagram, and Kate's books **There are audio bonuses of Ayurveda for Women’s Health available with each preorder of the book. Click here to preorder and get additional bonuses as the publication date nears!**Books recommended by Kate: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, books by Charlotte Brontë, and the Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls WilderConnect with PaulaJoin the Cosmic Business Lab! This is a year-long program with me going deep into the business strategies I’ve used to build my six-figure business. You’ll get access to resources, courses, and three calls a month, plus bonus calls with guest experts. Are you ready to uplevel? Join...