35: Thriving with a Chronic Condition and Ayurveda with Angela Perger
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If you have ever faced a grim health diagnosis or lived with a serious chronic condition, you know how meaningful it is to bounce back with a happy, healthy, and thriving life. Today’s show brings inspiration in the form of a comeback story due to living an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Join us to learn more!Angela Perger is an Ayurvedic practitioner in Florida and a nature-loving Mama of two beach babies. She teaches Ayurveda and yoga because those ancient sciences continue to give her the tools to thrive, despite an ulcerative colitis diagnosis and a rare autoimmune liver condition. Her purpose is to share how you can incorporate the wisdom of these teachings into everyday modern life to be your healthiest, happiest self. Our discussion is about Ayurveda on a simple level so that even kids can understand and take part, along with how to incorporate Ayurveda into life with chronic health conditions. Angela is sharing great tips that you don’t want to miss!Show Highlights:How Angela began her journey into Ayurveda after growing up in a very non-holistic familyHow autoimmune disorders diagnosed in college prompted Angela to learn more and fall in love with AyurvedaHow Angela’s “health crash” and dire prognosis for the future put her on the path to pursue healing through AyurvedaWhy Angela began practicing yoga during her early teaching career in PhiladelphiaHow three months of Ayurvedic study and practices brought Angela more results than her ten-year experience with every eating style imaginableHow Angela’s experience with a serious diagnosis and basically a death sentence has motivated her to share with othersWhy Angela understands the despair of feeling hopeless–and why she’s determined to help othersWhy we need constant awareness to realize when an eating system isn’t working–and pivot to something elseWhy Angela doesn’t advocate using a food list but encourages people to understand their bodies and adapt as they goWhy Angela’s brand focuses on “simple Ayurveda” to bring it into a modern lifestyle Angela’s Ayurvedic meal ideas that are kid-friendly and do-able for familiesHow Angela’s chart shows a wounded healer with grace and creative visionHow Ayurveda helps with ulcerative colitisAngela’s resources and programs for those suffering with ulcerative colitisWhat it means to Angela to live for your purpose: “It means slowing down and turning inward to hear the voice of your own intuition.”Hear Angela’s answers to rapid-fire questions about advice, grounding practices, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, something people might not know, what she’s reading, and what’s bringing her joy right now.Angela’s advice for those starting a business: “Be as authentic as possible and make meaning of everything, even if it’s messy.”Parting advice from Angela: “Taking one small step at a time is the most sustainable path.”Resources:Connect with Angela, find her blog, podcast, resources, and free guide, Ayurveda for Ulcerative Colitis: https://simpleayurveda.com. Find Angela on Instagram.Angela's IG: @simpleayurvedaAyurveda for UC Guide:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61a67f166fd16bd0a4ddaef2Simple Ayurveda Sanctuary for Thriving with UC: