{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63b95a835c7f640011e04a79/6ab116e946fd9745eaae5825?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"E.220 Mum and I in the Dolomites: Ayurveda, Alcohol & Feeling Your Best","description":"<p>For this very special episode of Catch Ups in My Kitchen, we’ve officially left the kitchen and taken the podcast to the Dolomites!</p><p><br></p><p>Mum and I are recording from the balcony of Engel Ayurpura, a beautiful Ayurveda retreat in the heart of the Dolomites in South Tyrol, where we’re spending three days slowing down, switching off and immersing ourselves in an Ayurvedic way of living.</p><p><br></p><p>Engel Ayurpura is centred around the philosophy of Ayurveda and the idea of taking a step back from everyday life to reconnect with yourself. Each stay is tailored to the individual, with the hotel’s Ayurveda medical team creating personalised treatments, therapies and nutrition plans based on your needs. The food is also a huge part of the experience, with individual Ayurvedic menus designed to help bring your doshas back into balance. And all of this is set against the rather incredible backdrop of the Dolomites.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Mum and I are sharing what the experience has actually been like, from our first Ayurvedic doctor’s appointment and what we learned about our bodies, to the treatments, food, caffeine withdrawals (!) and the little Ayurvedic practices I’d love to take home with me.</p><p><br></p><p>We also have a much bigger catch up on health and where we both are at the moment. I share an update on my bloating and the changes that have finally made a difference for me, while Mum talks about her recovery following breast cancer and what she’s focusing on now.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is in collaboration with Engel Ayurpura. They very kindly hosted us for our stay and have also given the Catch Ups community <strong>15% off a stay with code CATCHUPS15</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>You can discover Engel Ayurpura and their Ayurvedic programmes here:</p><p><a href=\"https://ayurpura.hotel-engel.com/en/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Engel Ayurpura</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Discount code: CATCHUPS15 for 15% off your stay.</strong></p><p>Please note this discount is valid until the end of the year but your stay can be booked in advance </p><p><br></p><p>I hope you love this slightly different catch up from the Dolomites, where we have swapped the kitchen table for mountain views!</p><p><br></p><p>Talking points:</p><ul><li>The Dolomites - a deep dive into our stay</li><li>Our doctors appointment and what we are both focusing on whilst we are here&nbsp;</li><li>The Ayurvedic lifestyle - what I love about it&nbsp;</li><li>Bloating and how living in tune with your body can improve your digestion and reduce your bloating</li><li>Mum's update on her recovery from Breast Cancer</li><li>Mum’s decision to stop drinking</li><li>Mum shares what she’s learned and her tips for anyone who wants to drink less&nbsp;</li><li>Living a non toxic life and the swaps mum has made in the kitchen </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p><br></p><p>Healthy Habits - Try mouth tape today and get 20% off your first purchase with code CATCHUPS20</p><p><a href=\"https://www.thehealthyhabits.co.uk/products/mouth-tape\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a></p><p><br></p><p>HEXCLAD - CATCHUPS20 - 20% off your order&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds</p><p><br></p><p>Georgia’s Instagram - <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/georgia.symonds/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here!</a></p><p>Georgia’s Substack - Off Camera - <a href=\"https://substack.com/@georgiasymonds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here!</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: <a href=\"http://www.catchupsinmykitchen.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.catchupsinmykitchen.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Catch Up Productions"}