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 and 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.

📱 Screens are everywhere… but is your mind getting the break it needs?Our phones, laptops, and TVs keep us connected. H...
10/12/2025

📱 Screens are everywhere… but is your mind getting the break it needs?

Our phones, laptops, and TVs keep us connected. However, all this stimulation comes at a huge cost. From an Ayurvedic perspective, notifications, the bright screen, endless scrolling, and information overload are all vata aggravating. All of this vata aggravation speeds up your nervous system and scatters your energy.

When Vata rises too high, you might notice:

-Racing thoughts or difficulty focusing

-Feeling restless, anxious, or “wired”

-Afternoon energy crashes or irritability

-Sleep that’s light, irregular and difficulty getting to sleep.

Constant alerts, notifications and scrolling keep vata high. When the mind can’t settle, neither can your body.

How to rebalance Vata:

-Take intentional tech breaks whether that be by stepping outside, breathing deeply, or noticing your surroundings

-Practice grounding activities like cooking, journaling, or any movement that brings you joy.

-Turn off notifications when possible and designate screen-free periods of time.

-Even some small windows of screen-free time allow your body and mind to calm and rest.

Your body and mind will be thankful!

Let’s look at our relationship with the space element!In Ayurveda, space is the most important element because without i...
09/12/2025

Let’s look at our relationship with the space element!

In Ayurveda, space is the most important element because without it, nothing else can move. Vata, which consists of the air and space elements, is truly the king of all doshas.

So let’s explore how space shows up in different areas of your life and everything it holds. Space isn’t just “emptiness.” It's full of potential, possibility and expansiveness. It’s the place where creativity emerges.

Think of all the moments you’ve had a creative idea. It probably happened in a spacious, relaxed moment. (Side note: a lot of people get their best ideas in the shower because they finally have space to think!)

What might open for you if you stopped rushing to fill every space in your life?

Let's look at various aspects of life and where you allow space:

Space in your day
Many people want to fill empty time with doing more and being busy. It can feel uncomfortable to have too much time because we can get lost in it. Vatas especially fear stillness. When we’re still, emotions can surface, which can be uncomfortable. So they pack their days tightly and rush from one thing to the next, with very little room to breathe. Pittas tend to fill their days the most with work, which is why they’re the most prone to burnout.

Space in relationships
Space can feel just as uncomfortable in our relationships. With friends, if someone doesn’t respond to a text, we might worry. Even in conversations, silence can feel awkward, so we hurry to fill it. Do you feel the need to immediately fill silence? With our partner, it can feel strange if they ask for space. Do you get worried they’re pulling away? How much space feels comfortable for you?

Introverts often need space after social time to regain energy. Kaphas tend to feel deeply nourished by relationships. So for kaphas, if there is too much space, especially in transitions like becoming an empty nester, space can hit them harder.

Space in your physical environment
Kaphas also tend to fill physical space with relationships, food, or belongings. When out of balance, this can show up as clutter. Kaphas are prone to hoarding tendencies when extremely out of balance.

When the doshas hesitate to invest in their health…Vata hesitationVata is so excited about transformation. She’s already...
07/12/2025

When the doshas hesitate to invest in their health…

Vata hesitation
Vata is so excited about transformation. She’s already imagined her before and after. She’s researched different programs, listened to so many podcasts, and researched different cleanses/detoxes. She’s “almost ready," “just deciding” and “still feeling into it.” However, every week she’s back at square one feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Meanwhile her body is like, “We don’t need another idea. We just need commitment!"

Pitta hesitation
Pitta wants to invest, but only when the timing is perfect. When her schedule clears and her planner approves. The more she waits, the more her scheldule keeps filling up though. She’s convinced she might get better results at a later time. She keeps tweaking, preparing, and optimizing.... instead of actually starting. Her body wants to get started, but she's still waiting for the perfect time.

Kapha hesitation
Kapha is still thinking about thinking about starting. She’s waiting until the magical day that she feels more motivated. She might love to read wellness content and feel inspired. In fact, when she feels inspired, she might think change is happening. She promises herself “soon" but soon keeps getting delayed. Her body is saying “let's get started! " However, it's very hard for kaphas to begin. Once they do get started, they are unstoppable.

It's difficult to admit that waiting often costs more than investing. Sometimes it costs energy, bandwidth, clarity, confidence and joy.
You don’t need the perfect timing or the perfect plan. You just need to decide your health is worth more than delaying it until "someday"

Investing in yourself often gives energy, while hesitating can slowly drain it.

Your future self is sending you a postcard six months from now, and all three doshas are in on it. Vata is panicked, pit...
01/12/2025

Your future self is sending you a postcard six months from now, and all three doshas are in on it. Vata is panicked, pitta is impatient, and kapha is blissfully slow. Six months will pass either way. The tiny choices you make today will decide which dosha signs off on the message. Are you ready to pick your future self and see whether it's out of balance?

🌬 Vata Future You:
“Hey… remember those lunches you skipped? My energy is still all over the place, my brain is on overdrive, and I’m spiraling and crashing at 2 PM. Maybe start eating warm meals now and reduce overstimulation. Please try to slow down... I'm just saying! Thanks, Overwhelmed Vata”

🔥 Pitta Future You:
“Hello again! My stress levels are high, my inbox is still never-ending, and my jaw is still tight. I’ve been pushing too hard. Honestly, I could’ve avoided burnout if we’d paused sooner. All the best, Frustrated Pitta”

🌿 Kapha Future You:
“Hi friend. My energy is still slow and a bit lethargic. My naps are still necessary. Bringing playfulness and laughter into your life, exercise, and intentional pauses help....but only if you actually start doing them. Thanks, Chill Kapha”

Who is writing to you six months from now? Remember that six months will pass no matter what. The choices you make today will impact the version of you six months from now:
-Eat that nourishing meal instead of skipping it.
-Take a short walk instead of scrolling endlessly.
-Pause, breathe, stretch, hydrate, or rest.

Choose ONE shift today that supports your body, mind, or energy. Little steps compound into big, steady results. Your future self (and all three doshas) will thank you!

I hope you are liking these humorous and lighter posts. Remember we are a combination of all three doshas, but most of us are dominant in two.

Your body isn't being drama...it's just a bit overloaded and maxed out.Think about what happens when your phone storage ...
29/11/2025

Your body isn't being drama...it's just a bit overloaded and maxed out.

Think about what happens when your phone storage is almost full. It slows down because there is no space and then it glitches because it’s overwhelmed. It freezes and almost shuts down because it can't process any more info.

Nothing is actually “wrong” with the phone. It’s just overloaded.

That’s how many of us live. We are at low energy, but still push harder. We might have weird digestion, but still consume more. Our mind races, yet we pile on more stimulation. We have busy days and don't take any real break.

Then we wonder why we can’t focus, why we feel irritated or why our body feels a bit off.

Your system isn’t failing, it's just maxed out at full capacity. Your body is basically saying, “I can’t run all these apps forever. I need some space to function well.”

Your body doesn’t need a dramatic overhaul. It just needs some time and space to slow down and to breathe fully again.

When you clear a little capacity, your mind starts responding again and your digestion feels predictable. This doesn't happen because you forced or pressures yourself, but because you finally made space for it!

How to Flourish as a VataBalanced vata: Creative type (artist, designers, painters, etc), enthusiastic, flexible, good d...
28/11/2025

How to Flourish as a Vata

Balanced vata: Creative type (artist, designers, painters, etc), enthusiastic, flexible, good digestion

Out of balanced vata: dry skin, dry hair, constipation, scattered or flighty energy, fatigue, not able to complete projects, not able to make decisions, etc.

NOTE: Most of us have some type of vata imbalance in the mind as we are “on” most of the time, have too much stimulation and info coming at us, etc.

What can we do?

1.) Develop a structured routine. Having the same wake, sleep and eating times can be difficult difficult to change all at once. So start with establishing the same meal times everyday. The body loves routine, even though the mind might find it boring.

2.) Carve out creative time daily. Vatas are the most creative out of the doshas, so allow time daily to nurture that creativity even if it’s just 20 minutes.

3.) Stop multitasking. Become aware of how much you’re multitasking during the day. Listening to a podcast while making dinner? On the phone while eating? When during the day are you truly doing only one thing at a time?

4.) Add spices to your meals like ginger, black pepper, basil fennel, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, etc. These will help with digestion and warm you up.

How more routine and structure in your day actually creates more freedomHaving more structure in one's day often has a n...
27/11/2025

How more routine and structure in your day actually creates more freedom

Having more structure in one's day often has a negative connotation. Often, people (especially vatas) have the idea that routine creates inflexibility and rigidness in one’s life. You can reframe the way you think about routine and that it actually gives you more freedom. How does routine actually give more freedom?

1.) With more structure, your brain is able to predict what will happen and therefore there is less decision fatigue. This means with too many choices, it’s harder to make a decision. Constantly deciding is exhausting for our brains. If you know what you are going to do, fatigue decreases and you therefore expend less effort doing things. You’ll have more time for what you enjoy.

2.) You won’t have to force yourself to do things. Once you get in the routine, you’ll start to do things automatically to get started. Routines tell your brain what’s coming next and what’s expected.

3.) You can prioritize what’s important to you. Ultimately, you’ll enjoy your time more doing things you actually want to do, instead of battling things you have to do.

How to Flourish as a KaphaBalanced Kapha: Motherly and earthy energy, patient listener, best physical endurance and stam...
26/11/2025

How to Flourish as a Kapha

Balanced Kapha: Motherly and earthy energy, patient listener, best physical endurance and stamina of all the doshas, generous and loving, sturdy and solid build

Out of Balanced Kapha: Tendency toward lethargy, trouble waking up in the morning, heaviness in the mind, tendency to be overweight, over-giving, easy to put others ahead of yourself, feeling stuck

1.) Since kaphas have a tendency to feel stuck when they are out of balance, novelty in their routine is quite important. Try new hobbies, new recipes, new routes on your walk, etc.

2.) Since kaphas tend to feel heaviness in their mind and body, bring the quality of “lightness” in your life. What are some things with the light quality:

Food: Popcorn, crackers, fruit, soups etc.

Lifestyle: Comedy, non-seriousness, playful, exercise, etc.

3.) Earlier, lighter dinner. Try to eat dinner by 6:30pm. The earlier the dinner, the better because you are giving your digestive system a chance to digest before you sleep. If you eat soon before bed or close to bedtime, the higher the chance your food will not digest properly, which could cause ama (undigested food that becomes toxic sludge).

Ayurveda information is everywhere. However, the experience of being deeply supported while you integrate it is rare.Yo...
24/11/2025

Ayurveda information is everywhere. However, the experience of being deeply supported while you integrate it is rare.

You can Google a dosha quiz and you can watch a morning routine on Instagram. You can read every book on digestion and still feel stuck in the same patterns.

Knowing more about Ayurveda isn’t what changes your life. However, being held in a space where you can actually LIVE it is what creates transformation. This is the part you can’t find on the Internet or through information alone.

Even with hundreds of Ayurveda resources out there, here’s what can’t be replicated:

-My warmth that softens the pressure you put on yourself

-My grounded presence that steadies you.

-A clear, gentle structure so you’re not piecing together random things.

-Being listened to with full, unhurried attention

- Questions to help you understand yourself, not just your dosha

-My curiosity that digs deeper

In my program, Ayurveda becomes something you embody and not just another thing you “should be doing.”

These are the values that guide my work:

-Slow and steady change
Healing happens when your system isn’t overwhelmed.

-Simplicity can be profound
Simple habits done consistently shift your entire life.

-Action without attachment to the outcome. You show up, you try, and you do your best. We are not gripping to an outcome.

- Thriving instead of surviving
This work isn’t about just surviving. It’s about expansion and thriving.

If this resonates, let's talk.

10 random facts about me1.) I'm a more introverted person but when I'm being silly or goofy, you might think I'm extrove...
23/11/2025

10 random facts about me

1.) I'm a more introverted person but when I'm being silly or goofy, you might think I'm extroverted.

2.) I don’t preach perfection for myself or clients. I’m doing this work too and I know it can feel overwhelming to prioritize health in an already full life.

3.) I've been told that I'm a very grounded person, so I have many kapha tendencies. However, I definitely have a strong pitta side which comes out intellectually and being too serious at times. My digestion is also very pitta.

4.) I love to coach because I'm deeply curious about people and love connecting the dots. Ayurveda goes deep and in a world that feels very superficial, I love depth.

5.) I like when people don't take themselves too seriously. I appreciate self-deprecation in myself and in others.

6.) One of my favorite quotes is “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson

7.) Hospitality is one of the main things that I’m touched by in Indian culture. Total strangers reaching out and inviting one into their home is extraordinary.

8.) Unconditional love is an interesting topic to me. Is unconditional love even possible or is it just possible between mother and child?

9.) I prefer coffee over tea, but still can't resist a good chai.

10.) I believe that as a coach, I can only take a client as far as I've gone myself.

Do you ever leave 27 tabs open on your browser and then go about your business? That’s how most of us manage our bodies...
22/11/2025

Do you ever leave 27 tabs open on your browser and then go about your business? That’s how most of us manage our bodies. (Confession: I have about 15 tabs open right now).

Your mind is spinning, digestion feels off, and sleep is a bit weird. However, instead of closing a few tabs, you just keep opening more.

Feeling bloated? Open a new tab called “What’s wrong with me?”

Feeling exhausted? Add another tab for caffeine.

Feeling anxious? Open five tabs of overthinking and hope for the best.

Your body isn’t meant to run like an overloaded browser. Maybe it's saying, “Hey… maybe close a tab before you open ten more?”

Your body is not being drama and it's not shouting at you. It's trying to guide you toward clarity, calm and a little space to breathe.

What if you treated your body like your laptop before it overheats? Pause, close few mental tabs and give your system a reset.

You might notice that there is more space in your mind, more steady digestion and more ease in your day.

Your body isn’t the problem....the open tabs are.

The moment you start listening, instead of multitasking your way through symptoms, is when things starts to cool down!

Here is an end-of-week check-in for you. How did your body feel about your choices this week? Imagine your body is holdi...
21/11/2025

Here is an end-of-week check-in for you. How did your body feel about your choices this week?

Imagine your body is holding a staff meeting. What's on the agenda? Your energy levels, digestion, stress, and how you treated yourself this week.

Vata: “Wait… how many lunches did I skip? How many times did I ignore my racing thoughts and scattered energy? Did I even notice my body today?” Vata’s notes are scattered, ideas half-written, and reminders are piling up.

Pitta: “Stress levels high and my focus was dipping. Did I take a real break this week or did I just push through?” Pitta’s meeting is tense, minutes are precise, and the tension is palpable.

Kapha: “Soup, tea, snd chill...repeat until calm. Ahhh… balance restored.” Kapha’s meeting is slow, cozy, and steady. Everyone leaves feeling nourished and grounded.

Ayurveda reminder: your body gives signals all week, but it’s up to you to show up, listen, and respond.

Pick ONE reset activity this week: a warm bath, nourishing meal, short walk, 10 minutes of doing nothing, or intentional pause. These tiny consistent steps are like staff meeting notes you actually implement. They compound into energy, clarity, and groundedness that lasts!

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