Money with Kerry and Kristina

What Is Ayurveda? And What Does It Have to Do With Money?

Ayurveda gets name-dropped a lot, but what is it really? And why are two women talking about it on a podcast about money? In this episode, Kerry and Kristina break down the foundations of Ayurveda, not as ancient trivia but as a real, useful framework for how we relate to everything, including money. They explore the body types (vata, pitta, kapha), the five elements, and how understanding your personal makeup can give you practical tools to shift your habits, your energy, and yes, your bank account. You’ll also hear how these ancient systems intersect with modern realities, from navigating Western medicine and fundraising to the way capitalism distorts our ideas of wellness and worth. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: * What Ayurveda actually means (and doesn’t mean) * How yoga and Ayurveda differ and why they’re connected * The real reason we resist talking about money in spiritual spaces * Why your body type and energy affect your financial decisions * How ancient wisdom can support modern wellbeing * Why self-understanding isn’t selfish, it’s where real change starts

How to Nudge Your Finances Out of a Rut

Kerry and Christina explore the kapha body type—rooted in earth and water—and how those grounded, steady qualities shape our relationship with money. If you’re someone who craves security, resists change, or just wants to curl up in a comfort zone, this episode is for you. Kapha types bring patience, stability, and loyalty to the financial table—but also a tendency to freeze, procrastinate, or cling too tightly to “what’s always worked.” Kerry and Christina share tools to spark movement, invite lightness, and gently push past financial stagnation—without losing your sense of safety. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: * The traits of the earthy, watery kapha money type * Why “saving everything” can hold you back as much as overspending * How resistance to change shows up in your money habits * Tools to increase motivation, break routine, and create momentum * How community and accountability help counter financial stagnation * Why your comfort zone isn’t always where you grow

How to Stop Melting Down Over Money

If you identify as a doer, perfectionist, or overachiever, this episode is for you. Kerry and Christina break down the pitta body type—rooted in fire and water—and how it shapes your relationship with money.  They explore how ambition and control can fuel your financial success, but also drive burnout, rigidity, and shame. Whether you're a spreadsheet-lover with a short fuse or someone always feeling “behind,” this episode offers grounded ways to cool the fire and find some breathing room. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: * The fiery traits of pitta and how they show up in your financial habits * How pressure to “have it together” can backfire when it comes to money * The war between drive (pitta) and freedom (vata) that many high-achievers face * Why structure is important, but so is fun money and letting go * How meditation, nature, and community help regulate financial stress * Practical tools for turning intensity into clarity, not chaos

Money Stress Isn’t a Flaw. It’s a Vata Imbalance.

If you’ve ever felt scattered, anxious, or impulsive with money, you’re not broken, you might just be running high on air and ether. In this episode, Kerry and Kristina unpack how the vata (or airy) body type shapes not just your energy and emotions, but your financial patterns, behaviors, and stress. They explore how lightness, movement, and creativity can both support and sabotage our relationship with money. From impulse buys to financial flightiness to info overload, this conversation digs into what it means to stay grounded in a world built to keep us floating. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: * Why airy types tend to chase trends but avoid consistency * How overstimulation and anxiety feed money stress * Tools to ground yourself emotionally and financially * What financial structure actually looks like for creative, non-linear thinkers * Why money isn’t separate from your nervous system, and never has been * How to stop judging your tendencies and start working with them This episode is especially for: * Creative, multi-hyphenate, or “flighty” types * Anyone who gets overwhelmed by budgets or finance talk * Women and nonbinary folks navigating money in systems that weren’t built for them * Listeners who want practical tools with zero shame

What Ancient Wisdom Can Teach Us About Modern Financial Stress

Kerry and Kristina break down the five elemental building blocks of Ayurveda—earth, water, fire, air, and space—and show how they affect more than just your yoga mat or diet. They affect how you think, feel, relate, spend, and stress about money. From over-scheduling and anxiety to scarcity fears and financial shame, the duo makes the case for using ancient wisdom to rewire how we approach modern money. They share personal stories, relatable insights, and powerful reframes around topics that usually stay taboo—especially for women. This is not a podcast about tracking every penny. It’s about understanding how your unique energy shapes your financial experience—and how to start shifting that experience with tools that actually work. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: * A crash course in the 5 Ayurvedic elements and how they show up in real life * What floods, forest walks, and fire ceremonies can teach you about balance * How the elements connect to emotions, digestion, and money stress * Why we need to stop keeping financial fears to ourselves * How yoga and Ayurveda offer real tools for financial healing