{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Navigating Perimenopause with Ayurveda: My Sister Niamh\u2019s Story - 419","description":"In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast, Colette is joined by her sister, Niamh, an Occupational Therapist who specializes in mental health for children and young adults. Together, they explore Niamh\u2019s honest and vulnerable journey through perimenopause, a time that tested even her professional understanding of the mind and her long-time relationship with Ayurvedic living. Despite her professional knowledge of mental health and years of practicing Ayurvedic principles, Niamh found herself facing out-of-character symptoms and a sense of losing control, especially during intense hot flushes and cognitive difficulties. This conversation offers a compassionate look at what it means to navigate hormonal shifts when even your best tools seem to fall short. Colette and Niamh discuss how Ayurveda supported her self-understanding, how she began to view her therapeutic work through a new lens, and how the Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse helped her find stability amidst the fluctuations of perimenopause. They also talk about Niamh\u2019s integration of hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) as part of her perimenopausal journey. This episode is a reminder that perimenopause is not just a hormonal transition, it\u2019s an invitation to deepen self-awareness, compassion, and connection to one\u2019s true rhythm. In this episode, they discuss:  The impact Ayurveda had on Niamh\u2019s self-understanding How she applies Ayurvedic wisdom in her work as an Occupational Therapist The out-of-character symptoms that surprised her during perimenopause How the Digestive Reset Cleanse helped rebalance her system Her ongoing journey integrating Ayurvedic practices with the hormonal support provided by modern medicine  Resources &amp;amp; Links Mentioned: Dr. Lisa Mosconi \u2013 Neuroscientist specializing in women\u2019s brain health Digestive Reset Cleanse \u2013 Next group discounted cleanse begins January 23, 2026 Take the ama (toxin) quiz! - Do I have an accumulation of ama\/toxins in my body?&amp;nbsp; Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community \u2013 Join the community for connection and seasonal guidance Coriander Hima (cold infusion) recipe Check out Colette's online services:&amp;nbsp;  Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program Bundle All 3 Above = Reset-Restore-Renew Program Next Discount Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - January 23rd, 2026  Have questions on Colette's online services?&amp;nbsp;Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Stay connected on the Elements&amp;nbsp;Instagram&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;Facebook&amp;nbsp;pages. Thanks for listening! ","author_name":"Elements of Ayurveda Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39021055\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39021055"}