In this episode of Zen and Tonic: Wellness Unfiltered, we’re zeroing in on one of the most misunderstood yet widespread root causes of chronic health issues: leaky gut (aka intestinal permeability).

We break down what leaky gut actually is, why it’s become so common, and how it contributes to symptoms like bloating, food sensitivities, fatigue, acne, autoimmunity, and brain fog. You'll learn how the gut lining functions as your body's protective barrier — and what happens when that barrier breaks down.

We also share natural tools to start healing, including gut-loving staples like ghee, bone broth, glutamine, and butyrate, plus the biggest foods and habits that could be harming your gut lining without you even realizing it.

If you’ve been feeling "off" with no clear answers, this episode will help you connect the dots and begin your gut-healing journey with clarity and confidence.

Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. I am a certified Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, not a licensed medical doctor.

If you're struggling with PMS, mood swings, irregular cycles, or other symptoms of hormonal imbalance, this episode is for you. Today on Zen and Tonic, we’re diving into seed cycling—a gentle, natural method that uses the nutritional power of specific seeds to support hormonal balance throughout the phases of your menstrual cycle.

Learn how flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds work to harmonize estrogen and progesterone levels, reduce PMS symptoms, and enhance your energy, mood, and fertility. Whether you're on hormonal birth control or not, seed cycling offers a nourishing, food-based tool to reconnect with your cycle and support your body’s natural rhythm.

We’ll cover:

• How your hormones shift during the follicular and luteal phases
• Why each seed is perfectly matched to a phase of your cycle
• What phytoestrogens are and how they support hormonal regulation
• The exact amounts to eat and when to start
• Simple ways to add these seeds into your daily routine
• Holistic tips to boost results, from liver support to stress relief

This is a practical and empowering guide to syncing with your cycle and restoring hormonal harmony—naturally.

**Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. I am a certified Ayurvedic Wellness coach, not a licensed medical doctor.

Join us on this week's episode of the Zen & Tonic Podcast, where we dive into the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is so important to our health, immune system, and detoxification. It also has another side that's often overlooked. Today, we explore the connection our lymphatic system has to other systems within our physical body, and it's connection to our emotional health, and sense of vitality and balance in life.

Taken from an Ayurvedic Perspective, the Eastern Medicine tradition from India, we'll explore how it connects to a tissue layer defined as 'Rasa', which connects not just to our lymphatic system, but our menstrual flow, our mucous membranes, and our white blood cells. We'll explore how we can understand whether this tissue layer is depleted, or in excess; and what we can do to bring it back into balance. We also discuss the ways it connects to our clarity, sense of love and trust, and our emotional flow; and why understanding this connection will allow us to support optimal health of these systems within us.

Lastly, we talk about tips on how to support your lymphatic system, why lymphatic drainage is so important, and what you can bring in on a daily basis for optimal lymphatic health!!

**Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. I am a certified Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, not a licensed medical doctor.