Cate podcast ayuveda for spring detox with Kate O'Donnel

Ayurveda for Spring Detox with Kate O’Donnell + Cate Stillman

In this illuminating episode of Thrive with Cate, Ayurvedic expert and bestselling author Kate O’Donnell returns to the show to explore the transformative power of seasonal detox through the lens of Ayurveda. Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her beloved Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook, Kate shares practical strategies, personal insights, and the deeper spiritual wisdom behind aligning with nature’s rhythms—especially during the potent spring transition.

What You’ll Get Out of Tuning In

⏱ Why spring is the ideal time for detox and how Ayurveda views seasonal cleansing
⏱ The emotional and spiritual layers of cleansing—not just the physical
⏱ Common mistakes in modern detox culture vs. traditional Ayurvedic wisdom
⏱ How Kate prepares for her own spring detox and the importance of rest
⏱ Integrating detox into your lifestyle: rituals, recipes, and mindset shifts

Highlights

  • Kate reflects on the 10-year journey of Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook and how it continues to support thousands.
  • Why detoxing isn’t just about food—it’s about emotions, energy, and consciousness.
  • The role of slowing down and tuning in to what your body really needs during spring.
  • Key Ayurvedic principles for building a seasonal rhythm aligned with your environment.

Notable Quotes

🗣️ “The purpose of detox isn’t to be better—it’s to remember who you already are.”
— Kate O’Donnell

🗣️ “People often miss the rest piece. Detox is not a doing process—it’s a receiving one.”
— Kate O’Donnell

🗣️ “We need to create the space for insight to emerge, and that happens when we stop digesting so much—physically and mentally.”
— Cate Stillman

🗣️ “Spring cleaning is ancient—it’s cellular. It’s about letting go of what doesn’t serve and preparing for a lighter way of living.”
— Kate O’Donnell

Cate Stillman