#8 Why You Feel Heavy in Winter: The Kapha Trap Most Women Miss
If winter hits you hard mentally, emotionally, physically, this episode explains why. It’s not your fault. Your body is shifting into Kapha season, and if you don’t understand how to work with it, you’ll feel stuck, heavy, and foggy. This episode breaks down how to support your body through this natural cycle using Ayurvedic wisdom that actually works.
EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this episode of The Corporate Medium Show, Sunita sits down with Ayurvedic expert Rishi Kher, co-founder of Holy Sanity, to unpack why winter feels so hard for women—why we gain weight, lose motivation, feel bloated, and mentally foggy. Spoiler: It’s not personal failure. It’s seasonal physiology.
You’ll learn what Kapha season really is, how to support your Agni (digestive fire), why early rising is key, and how simple rituals like burning the right oils or drinking spiced teas can shift your entire mental and emotional state. This is how you move through winter without shame or struggle, using ancient wisdom and practical action.
[00:01] Welcome + Intro to Guest Rishi Kher
Meet Ayurvedic product founder and wellness educator Rishi from Holy Sanity.
[03:14] What Are the Doshas?
Understanding Vata, Pitta, and Kapha and how they influence your mental, physical, and emotional state.
[06:11] Why Winter Feels So Heavy: Kapha Season Explained
Kapha season = cold, damp, heavy. Your body slows down, and that’s not failure—it’s biology.
[08:37] Gut Health and the Power of Agni
Digestion slows in winter. Learn how to stoke your inner fire with food and lifestyle shifts.
[10:27] Why You Crave Curry (And Should Eat It)
You’re not “being bad.” Your body needs warmth, spice, and fuel to stay stable.
[13:50] How Winter Triggers Shame in Women
The deeper emotional impact of bloating, body image issues, and hormonal cycles in colder months.
[14:33] Eat for Winter: What to Avoid & What to Embrace
Warm foods, light spices, teas. Ditch dairy, fried foods, cold salads.
[18:05] Aromatherapy & the Mood-Lifting Power of Scent
Best oils for winter: clove, frankincense, rosemary. Shift your state through your breath.
[22:05] Your Winter Sleep Trap
Why you’re more tired and want to nap—and why that makes it worse.
[22:33] Movement + The Ayurvedic Clock
Why getting up by 6 AM changes everything and how to use that window to reset.
[26:26] Shower Habits That Drain You
Hot showers feel good—but they burn your energy out fast. What to do instead.
[28:17] Dry Brushing and Abhyanga: The Game-Changer
Simple self-massage before your shower boosts lymph flow and circulation.
[30:02] What to Eat for Breakfast in Kapha Season
Protein-rich, warming, low-GI meals to avoid energy crashes.
[32:47] Visualising Agni: Your Inner Fire Ritual
Build your day like a fire—stoke it gently, keep it burning. No extremes.
[34:31] Kapha Season = Time to Reflect, Not Hustle
Winter is for resetting. Don’t fight it. Journal, read, rest, grow.
PERSONAL STORY:
[24:00] Sunita’s Morning Routine Shift
Sunita shares how her sleep cycle shifted as winter approached—and how early rising, movement, and spice-filled rituals changed her entire energy.
Winter is not the time to punish yourself for slowing down.
It’s the time to honour your body’s cycles and support it with intention.
WHY PEOPLE STRUGGLE IN WINTER (AND HOW TO BREAK FREE):
- They resist slowing down and punish themselves instead of listening.
- They eat the wrong foods and expect their energy to stay up.
- They ignore the signs of seasonal change and keep pushing.
- They think self-care means hustle, not alignment.
3 KEY STEPS TO SUPPORT YOURSELF IN KAPHA SEASON:
- Get Up Early and Move
Even 10 minutes makes a difference. Don’t wait for motivation.
Keywords: Ayurvedic clock, resistance, routine
- Eat Warming, Light Foods
Think ginger, cardamom, herbal teas, light protein. Avoid heavy dairy and fried foods.
Keywords: Ayurvedic nutrition, digestive fire, winter food
- Stimulate Your Senses
Burn oils like frankincense or rosemary. Dry brush. Light a candle. Use what you smell, feel, and hear to reset your state.
REFLECTION PROMPT:
Where are you ignoring your body’s signals because you're trying to keep up with an unrealistic pace?
Kapha season is the perfect time to turn inward, rest, and realign. This is the work we do inside The Journey Home Membership.
Want to know your Dosha and start your healing journey? Take the quiz here Maharishi Ayurveda Dosha Quiz
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
- 📍 Visit the Holy Sanity website here
- 📍 The Journey Home Membership
- 📍 Soul Alignment Retreat – October 2025
- 📍 Instagram: @corporatemedium | @holysanity
Rishi Kher, CA, is a visionary entrepreneur and cofounder of Holy Sanity, a Melbourne based Ayurvedic wellness and skincare brand and
the exclusive importer and distributor of Maharishi Ayurveda products from India.
Drawing on certified ingredients and Ayurvedic expertise, Holy Sanity crafts luxurious, organic
serums, oils, and home-care solutions formulated with intention and purity.
You can also engage with Holy Sanity’s wellness philosophy via the Maharishi Ayurveda
Dosha Quiz. The quiz is an intuitive tool that reveals one’s unique Vata, Pitta, or Kapha constitution and
guides users toward a personalised Ayurvedic approach to skin and wellbeing.
Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Rishi supports social causes through mentoring in
Education focused non profits, advising wellness startups, and advocating for stronger
Australia–India ties. He’s been recognised as an IABCA Young Professional of the Year and
is deeply engaged in community and policy forums.
