Wisdom of the Body

The Life You Thought You'd Have - with Special Guest Mandy Tang (Ep 195)

Heather is joined by fellow author and career strategist Mandy Tang for a candid conversation about grieving the life you thought you'd have—and finding meaning in the one unfolding before you. They explore career disappointment, identity shifts, unmet expectations, fertility journeys, and the quiet grief that can accompany life transitions. If you've ever questioned your path, struggled with burnout, wondered whether you're behind in life, or felt disconnected from the future you once imagined, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on resilience, reinvention, and how the body often reveals change before the mind fully understands it. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally. Mandy Tang is the author Heal Your Career Wounds: Navigating the Trauma of Today's Workplace. A career coach and holistic healer, she helps clients from Big Tech, start-ups, and the nonprofit sector bring more creativity and joy into their work lives. Her training includes an MBA in finance from Columbia, certification as a trauma-informed yoga instructor, and completion of a three-year shamanic practitioner program. Mandy runs the popular TikTok account @CareerCoachMandy with over 161K followers and a Skool community of artists and creators called the Everyday Creatives Club that meet weekly for accountability and inspiration. Visit her online at www.mandytang.co [http://www.mandytang.co/]. Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com [http://www.heathergrzych.com/] Instagram.com/heathergrzych [http://instagram.com/heathergrzych] Facebook.com/grzychheather [http://facebook.com/grzychheather] Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDZYaEtiSE1XaVczVDhPVWMyaHZsWUtNb1FZd3xBQ3Jtc0tuTndNb1JJTnFjV19BWEtmSkZ1U1d5WGROZTg0dUh0N3QzalNpcVBxUHJpS0F1T002aVd1NFY1eUlDaHhSZlR3Mzl3RGo5VXk4a0xUMkFCeV9TUDg0ZlRGaFZxQVNXcnhSakhXYW5lLXNGcTA4VU52MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heathergrzych.com%2F&v=IPMXtzcX9qA] Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbklrdVFSWUhkeUQ3T0d0Wmk0MnZ3aU9HSlVVQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMkV6Ni1rZ0k2ZkZzUEVVTE9RZmk5ZFZrV21MX3hPbE1lbnhvNXJQalBiUTdRUzFLNFFFQW5ScEdWVHBUMXN3N2M1bHkwUERuWUxuS2x0Z04xeHFUSW5jUE4xUUlZT0dMSVp1NWE2YjNJaUxCc19Tcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heathergrzych.com%2Fbook-on..&v=IPMXtzcX9qAhttps://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online [https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online]

When You're Between Two Versions of Your Life (Ep 194)

This episode of Wisdom of the Body, "When You're Between Two Versions of Your Life," explores the disorienting experience of feeling disconnected from yourself even when nothing is obviously wrong. Author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych reflects on life transitions, identity shifts, emotional numbness, burnout, and the feeling of being "stuck" or lost during periods of internal change. Drawing from stories in spiritual traditions, including from the Book of Genesis, she examines what it feels like when your body, emotions, and sense of self begin changing before your external life catches up. If you've been searching for answers about why you feel different lately, why your life no longer feels fully aligned, or why you feel emotionally unsettled despite functioning normally, this episode offers a deeply human perspective on transition, uncertainty, and becoming someone new before you fully understand who that is. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally. Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDZYaEtiSE1XaVczVDhPVWMyaHZsWUtNb1FZd3xBQ3Jtc0tuTndNb1JJTnFjV19BWEtmSkZ1U1d5WGROZTg0dUh0N3QzalNpcVBxUHJpS0F1T002aVd1NFY1eUlDaHhSZlR3Mzl3RGo5VXk4a0xUMkFCeV9TUDg0ZlRGaFZxQVNXcnhSakhXYW5lLXNGcTA4VU52MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heathergrzych.com%2F&v=IPMXtzcX9qA] Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbklrdVFSWUhkeUQ3T0d0Wmk0MnZ3aU9HSlVVQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMkV6Ni1rZ0k2ZkZzUEVVTE9RZmk5ZFZrV21MX3hPbE1lbnhvNXJQalBiUTdRUzFLNFFFQW5ScEdWVHBUMXN3N2M1bHkwUERuWUxuS2x0Z04xeHFUSW5jUE4xUUlZT0dMSVp1NWE2YjNJaUxCc19Tcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heathergrzych.com%2Fbook-on..&v=IPMXtzcX9qAhttps://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online [https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online]

Is Your Supplement Stack Actually Helping You? | Ayurveda, Wellness Culture & The Hidden Cost of Too Much Input (Ep. 193)

This episode of Wisdom of the Body, "Is Your Supplement Stack Actually Helping You?", explores the growing confusion around supplements, herbal medicine, and modern wellness culture. Author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych explains why more supplements do not always lead to better health, unpacking the difference between targeted herbal support and compulsive accumulation, the Ayurvedic concept of agni (digestive and processing capacity), and why simplification is often more supportive than constant optimization. Using personal stories, practical examples, and character references, she examines how wellness culture can encourage people to override their body's signals in pursuit of an ideal. You'll also learn how Ayurveda approaches herbs like Ashwagandha through individualized assessment, cleansing, and rejuvenation rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. This episode offers a more thoughtful framework for choosing the best herbs and supplements for stress, energy, inflammation, nervous system support, and overall wellness—while helping you understand when the body may actually need less input, less fragmentation, and more clarity. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally. Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDZYaEtiSE1XaVczVDhPVWMyaHZsWUtNb1FZd3xBQ3Jtc0tuTndNb1JJTnFjV19BWEtmSkZ1U1d5WGROZTg0dUh0N3QzalNpcVBxUHJpS0F1T002aVd1NFY1eUlDaHhSZlR3Mzl3RGo5VXk4a0xUMkFCeV9TUDg0ZlRGaFZxQVNXcnhSakhXYW5lLXNGcTA4VU52MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heathergrzych.com%2F&v=IPMXtzcX9qA] Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbklrdVFSWUhkeUQ3T0d0Wmk0MnZ3aU9HSlVVQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMkV6Ni1rZ0k2ZkZzUEVVTE9RZmk5ZFZrV21MX3hPbE1lbnhvNXJQalBiUTdRUzFLNFFFQW5ScEdWVHBUMXN3N2M1bHkwUERuWUxuS2x0Z04xeHFUSW5jUE4xUUlZT0dMSVp1NWE2YjNJaUxCc19Tcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heathergrzych.com%2Fbook-on..&v=IPMXtzcX9qAhttps://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online [https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online]

Why You Still Feel Stuck Even When You Know What To Do | The Real Reason Change Doesn't Happen

This episode, "Why You Still Feel Stuck Even When You Know What To Do," explores the common frustration of knowing what needs to change but not being able to follow through. Author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych explains why insight alone doesn't lead to transformation, unpacking the gap between intention and daily patterns, the role of habit and repetition, and how overthinking can keep you stuck. Using relatable examples and a powerful reference to The Truman Show, she shows how people often stay in familiar routines even when they're ready for something more. You'll learn why change happens through consistent, embodied action—not more information—and how small shifts in your daily life can help you move forward with clarity, whether you're navigating a major life decision, feeling stuck in a routine, or trying to align your actions with who you're becoming. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally. Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDZYaEtiSE1XaVczVDhPVWMyaHZsWUtNb1FZd3xBQ3Jtc0tuTndNb1JJTnFjV19BWEtmSkZ1U1d5WGROZTg0dUh0N3QzalNpcVBxUHJpS0F1T002aVd1NFY1eUlDaHhSZlR3Mzl3RGo5VXk4a0xUMkFCeV9TUDg0ZlRGaFZxQVNXcnhSakhXYW5lLXNGcTA4VU52MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heathergrzych.com%2F&v=IPMXtzcX9qA] Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbklrdVFSWUhkeUQ3T0d0Wmk0MnZ3aU9HSlVVQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMkV6Ni1rZ0k2ZkZzUEVVTE9RZmk5ZFZrV21MX3hPbE1lbnhvNXJQalBiUTdRUzFLNFFFQW5ScEdWVHBUMXN3N2M1bHkwUERuWUxuS2x0Z04xeHFUSW5jUE4xUUlZT0dMSVp1NWE2YjNJaUxCc19Tcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heathergrzych.com%2Fbook-on..&v=IPMXtzcX9qAhttps://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online [https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online]

Why Thinking About Fertility Isn't The Same As Preparing For It I The Real Question Behind Having Children (Ep 191)

This episode explores The Real Question Behind Having Children, and why so many people feel stuck when deciding whether or when to have a child. Author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych unpacks the deeper reasons behind declining birth rates, the real question people are asking about regret, and the reality that you can't fully understand the experience of having a child until you're in it. She addresses what's often in the mind of people considering egg freezing and preserving fertility, and why daily patterns—not big decisions—determine how you move through major life transitions. This episode offers a grounded, honest perspective on one of life's biggest decisions, helping you shift from trying to predict the future to building a life that can hold it. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally. Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDZYaEtiSE1XaVczVDhPVWMyaHZsWUtNb1FZd3xBQ3Jtc0tuTndNb1JJTnFjV19BWEtmSkZ1U1d5WGROZTg0dUh0N3QzalNpcVBxUHJpS0F1T002aVd1NFY1eUlDaHhSZlR3Mzl3RGo5VXk4a0xUMkFCeV9TUDg0ZlRGaFZxQVNXcnhSakhXYW5lLXNGcTA4VU52MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heathergrzych.com%2F&v=IPMXtzcX9qA] Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbklrdVFSWUhkeUQ3T0d0Wmk0MnZ3aU9HSlVVQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMkV6Ni1rZ0k2ZkZzUEVVTE9RZmk5ZFZrV21MX3hPbE1lbnhvNXJQalBiUTdRUzFLNFFFQW5ScEdWVHBUMXN3N2M1bHkwUERuWUxuS2x0Z04xeHFUSW5jUE4xUUlZT0dMSVp1NWE2YjNJaUxCc19Tcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heathergrzych.com%2Fbook-on..&v=IPMXtzcX9qAhttps://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online [https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online]