Susan's Kitchen

Susan's Kitchen Susan is an ayurvedic wellness counselor. She will help you feel better in mind, body and soul. I see myself as a guide.

Blossom Into Your Most Balanced Self with Ayurveda
This program has a structure, but also is customized to what is coming up in your life. As your Ayurveda coach, we will look at your mind, body and spirit. In the first session, I will understand your vision for your health and what challenges you are currently facing. In the remaining sessions, I will support you as you reach your health goals an

d will ask you good questions to help you come up with your own solutions. I will also hold you accountable to what you say you are going to do. You will receive recipes, food lists, lifestyle advoce, journal prompts, self-care handouts and homework assignments throughout our time together. You can also ask me unlimited questions on email.

When the doshas crave sugar... We’ve all been there. That mid-afternoon moment when your brain is foggy, your stomach gr...
02/06/2026

When the doshas crave sugar...

We’ve all been there. That mid-afternoon moment when your brain is foggy, your stomach grumbles, and suddenly you want something sweet whether that be a cookie, cake, etc.

Here's how the doshas respond:

Vata: “Ooh! Cookie! Or maybe a muffin? Wait… maybe I need something savory? Or both?!?” (Ends up opening the fridge three times and still undecided.)

Pitta: “I don’t actually need this chocolate. Maybe I just want one more bite. No, make it two bites. Okay, done. My focus is back! Let’s get back to my inbox. "

Kapha: “Cookie or chocolate. Maybe I'll have both! Yes, all of it! Maybe I should sit down with a cup of tea while I enjoy. Ahhh...this is the life!”

Ayurveda says cravings are communication and messages from your body. You can dive deeper into the craving and see if:

-Your digestion needs a little support (maybe that lunch was rushed or skipped).

-Your energy is dipping because you didn’t rest enough.

-Maybe the craving is really emotional hunger and you actually want connection, comfort or more love in your life.

-Maybe you're actually just thirsty.

-You're not getting a balance of all 6 tastes.

-Maybe you're not getting enough protein.

Notice the craving, but don’t just react to it immediately. Pause and ask: “What does my body actually need right now?” Warm drink or quick stretch? Maybe a more nourishing snack? Taking deep diaphragmatic breaks can help. Tiny choices build a sense of groundedness.

Embracing the vata stage of life (the autumn of our lives)The vata stage of life is in the last part of our lives (start...
02/06/2026

Embracing the vata stage of life (the autumn of our lives)

The vata stage of life is in the last part of our lives (starting at approximately menopause for women.) Vata increases in this stage of life, which can result in some dryness of skin and bones becoming more fragile. Constipation might occur more often at this age due to the increased dryness in the body. We also might be more sensitive to cold at this stage of our life, especially at night. Joints might become more stiff and cracking joints and body aches might happen at this stage of life. We also naturally lose muscle mass at this stage and become thinner. We might become more in our head at this stage of life and feel more scattered. It’s important for older people to stay active as to prevent imbalanced vata emotions from taking over like fear, anxiety, OCD, etc.

As we go into our Vata years, we lose our pitta drive. With decreased testosterone, we no longer have the desire to push ourselves in career, success, education, etc. Some people might not know what’s happening to them and why their drive to achieve is less.

For those who have a vata imbalance earlier in life, it is particularly important to ground vata earlier on in your life. If one goes into the vata stage of life already having a vata imbalance, vata can be extremely high during the last phase of life.

You think your problem is emotional eating...but there could be underlying issues you don't think about like stress, hor...
01/06/2026

You think your problem is emotional eating...but there could be underlying issues you don't think about like stress, hormonal cravings, too much screen time, people pleasing, etc.

1.) We can reframe emotional eating as completely normal. The mother-infant relationship has trained us to connect food with calmness and relaxation. We receive milk when we are crying. In childhood, we connect special occasions with food. Connecting food and emotions is completely natural. Emotional eating is not necessarily a problem, as we are inherently emotional beings. So the first thing that is extremely helpful to do when dealing with emotional eating is coming from a place of acceptance and not judging ourselves. Look at emotional eating as a message or teacher that can help us gain awareness about ourselves. Our body is telling us that something is not in balance in our life.

2.) We can try to figure out our cravings according to which taste we are craving. For example, sometimes constant sweet cravings can be a sign of protein deficiency. Sweet cravings can also be a sign that we are lacking “sweetness” or love or affection in other areas of our life. We need to figure out what the craving is telling us. Cravings for salty snacks can mean something totally different like feeling bored in life, etc. It is up to us to figure out the craving. Craving for sour foods might mean we don’t feel grounded.

3.) Deep diaphragmatic breaths can be helpful for emotional eating

Most of us are breathing extremely shallowly. Breathing gets us back into our body. Whenever you’re feeling the urge to emotionally eat or feeling upset and about to eat something that you know won’t be good for you, start taking deep breaths and Ask yourself “How do I feel in this moment? What are the sensations I’m feeling” Check with your stomach, head and chest. Ask yourself, “What am I really hungry for?” Be willing to feel your emotions rather than escaping through food.

The doshas joining a gym for the first time...Vata walks into the gym and immediately feels inspired by all the possibil...
31/05/2026

The doshas joining a gym for the first time...

Vata walks into the gym and immediately feels inspired by all the possibilities. "This is it. This is my wellness era." She takes a yoga brochure, a pilates brochure and a strength training brochure. She realizes there are so many different ways to exercise and every option seems equally important. Should she focus on strength? Flexibility? Cardio? Mobility? By the time vata chooses, she's mentally completed an entire fitness journey and is ready for a recovery day.

Pitta walks into the gym and immediately starts gathering data. How many workouts per week is optimal? How much protein should be consumed? What time of day produces the best results? By the end of the first visit, pitta has enough metrics to run a small research study. She schedules workouts for the next month and secretly expects visible results in a couple weeks. By the second workout, pitta has developed strong opinions about the gym's management, equipment placement, and inefficiencies.

Kapha walks into the gym and immediately notices how nice everyone seems. The front desk person is friendly and the stretching area looks peaceful. The massage chairs look particularly inviting. She might spend fifteen minutes deciding where to start and might need a snack before making such a big decision. She considers starting next Monday because starting on a Monday feels more official.

These are funny, right? You could see these patterns as a microcosm of how many of us approach our health.

Vata gets excited by possibilities and pitta gets excited by results. Kapha gets excited by comfort and consistency. None of these patterns are wrong. The challenge is that we often try to create change in a way that doesn't match who we are. Vata creates a plan that is impossible to sustain and pitta sometimes can create a plan that feels too strict or rigid. Kapha waits until motivation arrives.

Then we wonder why we struggle to follow through. From an ayurvedic perspective, lasting change rarely comes from intensity of our plan. It comes from understanding yourself and making small shifts that are sustainable.

When the doshas stare out the window and do absolutely nothing......Vata: Their eyes are on the trees, but their mind is...
31/05/2026

When the doshas stare out the window and do absolutely nothing......

Vata: Their eyes are on the trees, but their mind is already planning 14 new projects, daydreaming about moving to Bali, and wondering what’s for dinner. Restless, distracted, and yet somehow entertained by their own thoughts.

Pitta: Lasted 2.5 seconds before thinking, “This is such a waste of time. I could be answering emails, finishing that project, or reorganizing my kitchen." Doing nothing feels like punishment or a waste of time.

Kapha: Ahhh… bliss. Window-gazing is my self-care!" They could sit there for an hour, cozy, unbothered, and probably emerge more grounded than when they started.

I'm definitely kapha with a slight tinge of vata. These are funny, right?...but our patterns have lots of wisdom too. The trick is noticing your default pattern!

When the doshas start showing up for themselves the way they show up for everyone else…Vata is incredibly responsive to ...
30/05/2026

When the doshas start showing up for themselves the way they show up for everyone else…

Vata is incredibly responsive to others. She adjusts quickly and she answers messages. She senses what people need. However, when she is feeling overstimulated, she still pushes through. Showing up for herself looks like protecting her rhythm: She eats at regular times and she leaves before she is completely depleted. She treats sleep like a commitment. She finds the balance in still choosing herself, while still being able to be spontaneous.

Pitta shows up for others with intensity and excellence. She delivers, she leads and she follows through. However, when her body asks for rest or softness, she overrides it. Showing up for herself looks like honoring her limits before she burns out. She allows herself to pause without earning it first. She eats before she is hangry and ravenous. She lets “enough” actually be enough. She stops holding herself to a harsher standard than everyone else.

Kapha shows up with loyalty and steadiness. She has amazing motherly energy and she is very generous with her time. She is dependable and she listens deeply. She stays when others need her. However, when her own growth requires movement, she hesitates. Showing up for herself looks like taking action before she feels ready. She takes the walk or she chooses the nourishing meal. She creates small momentum instead of waiting for motivation. She stops postponing taking care of herself.

Now let's zoom out and look the big picture for all the doshas: You already know how to care. You check in on loved ones and you respond when people need support. You keep your commitments.

You show up consistently in the places that matter. You would not ignore your pet’s hunger cues or delay your child’s rest. You would never tell someone you love to push through complete exhaustion.

Imagine tending to yourself daily the way you naturally tend to others. Your body is asking for the same reliability you so freely give to others.

This is exactly what I guide clients through in my 3-month Ayurveda program: learning to listen to your body, understand your patterns, create shifts, improve digestion, decrease stress and create rhythms that are actually sustainable.

There is an abundance of Ayurveda information and there are literally hundreds of resources. However what cannot be replicated by all this information is the space that I offer. Even though I do offer you a guided learning experience.....the bigger part of what I offer is a space full of warmth and grounded guidance on what to actually implement, and deep listening. Instead of piecing together information yourself, you receive structure, accountability and support that helps you understand yourself more deeply. If you're ready to feel more solid in yourself and have a solid foundation in Ayurveda that will serve you for life, message me!

💥 The doshas after an argument.....Vata: Replays the entire conversation for a couple of days. “I should’ve said that d...
29/05/2026

💥 The doshas after an argument.....

Vata: Replays the entire conversation for a couple of days. “I should’ve said that differently… maybe she hates me now… or maybe I’m overthinking it. Maybe she actually didn’t mean what she said… maybe I’ll just text her a meme.”

Pitta: Writes a detailed follow-up message outlining exactly why she was right, might give some examples, and concludes with: “I’m not upset, I just think this could’ve been handled better.”

Kapha: Her tendency is to withdraw and avoid. Says “It’s fine.” (However, it's definitely not fine.) Then slowly basks in silent resentment while being extra nice to everyone else.

Reframe:
Each dosha processes conflict differently. Sometimes balance looks like a kapha speaking her mind, a pitta softening, and a vata grounding before spiraling.

What if your next “argument” became a practice in awareness instead of an emotional loop or spiral?

Do you see yourself in two or maybe all? The doshas can give us insights into our relationships too!

Ojas and being in the present moment….Ojas is our deep vitality. It is the essence that gives us resilience, a feeling...
27/05/2026

Ojas and being in the present moment….

Ojas is our deep vitality. It is the essence that gives us resilience, a feeling of being grounded, radiance, immunity, emotional stability, and the subtle feeling that we can meet life without falling apart. In short, ojas can be described as our immune system. Ojas fights against aging, decay, and disease. One of the biggest ways we unknowingly drain it is by living everywhere except the present moment.

So many of us spend our days mentally time traveling: Replaying yesterday, preparing for tomorrow and over-analysing conversations. We rush through moments while thinking about the next thing. Meanwhile, our system never really lands in the present moment.

It's easy to focus on these ways to build ojas: nourishing food, spending time in nature, getting better sleep, better digestion, etc. These ways are very important. However, don't neglect another huge way of building ojas, which is in being more present in your life.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, this constant mental movement increases vata. The mind becomes overstimulated, we tighten up, and our life force gets scattered in too many directions at once. Over time, this weakens ojas. However, being present does the opposite. Presence gathers your energy back into one place. It tells the body: “You are safe enough to be here now.”

Ojas is also built through the quality of our inner state:
-A calm meal digests differently than a rushed one.
-A loving conversation nourishes differently than a draining one.
-Five minutes of fully being in the moment can be more restorative than an entire evening spent numbing out with stimulation.

An open heart also strengthens ojas....A heart that does not avoid pain or force itself to be positive. A heart that can stay present with life as IT IS....whether that be in pleasure, discomfort, joy, grief, and ordinary moments. The heart circulates ojas throughout the body, and presence helps keep that circulation flowing. This is why simple things can feel profoundly healing:
-Sitting quietly in the morning light, sipping your drink.
-Taking a slow breath before eating.
-Listening instead of rushing to respond.
-Feeling your feet on the ground.
-Letting yourself fully BE in one moment instead of multitasking.

Ayurveda recognizes something that is easy to forget in our chaotic modern life: Being in the present moment is deeply healing.

What would happen if you brought more lightness and joy into your health journey?VataShe still has a busy mind, but now ...
26/05/2026

What would happen if you brought more lightness and joy into your health journey?

Vata
She still has a busy mind, but now she closes a few tabs intentionally. She eats breakfast without scrolling and has more regular meal times...not because she "should", but because it actually feels good! She starts to celebrate small wins along the way.

Pitta
She still loves progress, but she stops treating her body like a project. If she misses a routine, she adjusts and moves on. She doesn't judge herself as much for not doing things certain ways. She focuses more on doing a few practices consistently, rather than auditing what she's doing and not doing.

Kapha
She still loves comfort, but she experiments with tiny shifts. A short walk counts and so does a nourishing meal. Momentum slowly builds and she feels proud! She stops waiting for a wave of motivation to get started. She just starts with one thing and builds from there.

For all the doshas, they start treating their journey with less judgement, instead of regularly thinking about what they are doing and not doing. They start asking better questions:

-Did this give me energy?
-Did this ground me?
-Did I feel more like myself?

The body does not care about checklists of habits, supplements or protocols. It responds to consistency and care.

As you bring more joy to their journey, you can laugh at the doshas playing out and drop a few unnecessary “shoulds.” You ultimately remember why you started: More peace, better digestion, more steady energy and more ease inside your own skin.

You can take your health seriously, without making it heavy. So which dosha in you is ready to lighten up today?

If health information alone were enough to help improve your health, you would probably already be where you want to be ...
25/05/2026

If health information alone were enough to help improve your health, you would probably already be where you want to be with your health. Many of us are overloaded with too much health information.

Likewise, there is also a ton of Ayurveda information out there and an abundance of Ayurveda books, podcasts, videos, and free online content. Even though there is a ton of Ayurveda information out there, learning how to actually follow through with Ayurveda in a sustainable way is quite rare.

Many of the women who come to me already know a lot. They’ve read health-related books, listened to podcasts, and started and stopped routines many times. They might know a tiny bit or have even done a course in Ayurveda. What they often need is not more information. They need support in implementing Ayurveda in a way that actually works in their already full life. Following through is a huge part of what I help people with. Yes, people absolutely learn Ayurveda in my program. About 40% of the program is learning. and we cover topics like digestion, ama, routines, prakriti, self-love, emotional patterns, and how to better understand and read their body. However, the bigger part of what I offer is personalized support so you can follow through, without becoming overwhelmed or putting too much pressure on yourself.

Information alone doesn’t create change, but sustainable implementation does. During my three-month program, we focus on small shifts that actually move the needle. We focus on simple practices that feel doable and changes that help you build trust with yourself. Overwhelming your system with too many things just aggravates vata.

What makes working with me unique? What can’t be replicated by all the abundant Ayurveda resources online is:

-The space I hold.
-The groundedness and warmth I bring.
-The structure and accountability I offer.
-My curiosity in getting to the root of things.
-The way I simplify and personalize Ayurveda

If this resonates, message me!

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