Back-to-school season isn’t just about school supplies and new schedules—it’s also a time of significant change for body and mind. In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate, host Kate O’Donnell explores how both seasonal shifts and cultural transitions (like returning to school or work routines) can stir up anxiety, digestive upset, and sleep disturbances. Drawing from Ayurveda’s timeless wisdom, Kate offers practical strategies to bring balance and rhythm back into your life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why fall transitions often trigger Vata imbalance The connection between sudden schedule shifts and anxiety How to gradually adjust sleep and mealtimes for better balance Ayurvedic food strategies for easing digestion during change Why simple, warm meals help during transitional periods Easy practices to ground your nervous system in September Evening routines to support sleep and calm the mind This is a solo episode with Kate O’Donnell, Ayurvedic practitioner, bestselling author, and founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute. Kate has been teaching and practicing Ayurveda for over 25 years, making ancient wisdom accessible for modern lives. Health Disclaimer: The information shared on Everyday Ayurveda with Kate is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, or wellness routine. Connect with Kate: https://www.healwithkate.orgFall Cleanse: https://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/products/courses/copy-of-fall-community-cleanse-2024Thanks to our Sponsors:Osi Oils. These handcrafted, organic oils are rooted in Ayurvedic tradition and thoughtfully formulated to support your skin, your senses, and your dosha.  Get 20% off at https://www.osioils.com/?ref_cca=kateodonnell with the code AYURVEDA20. Acknowledge, makers of full-spectrum hemp tinctures grown on a regenerative organic farm. Try the Sleep tincture with code KATE30 for 30% off your 1st order at https://acknowledge.co