Feeling Drained? Ancient Wellness Can Hold the Cure

Feeling Drained? Ancient Wellness Can Hold the Cure

Author: Dear Media October 20, 2025 Duration: 1:13:07
This week, Dominique explores the timeless world of Ayurvedic medicine with Dr. John Douillard, founder of Lifespa.com, a leading authority on evidence-based Ayurvedic healthcare. With more than 40 years of experience as a practitioner, Dr. John has collaborated with Deepak Chopra to co-direct his US center and train medical doctors in Ayurvedic medicine. As former Director of Player Development for the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, Dr. John was the first in the West to apply Ayurvedic principles, nose breathing, and diaphragm training to optimize athletic performance. Together, they discuss how ancient wisdom can transform modern health, from the power of breath and seasonal eating to a deeper connection between body, mind, and spirit. In this episode, Dominique and Dr. Douillard discuss:What Ayurveda truly means and how ancient India shaped our understanding of wellnessWhy whole plants heal better than supplementsThe power of breathwork to heal stress and inflammationHow “bubble-wrapping” your diet harms your gutThe science behind seasoning eating and your microbiomeInflammation, aging, and the wisdom of balanceSleep, energy, and the art of aligning with nature’s rhythms For more on Dr. John Douillard, follow him on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.douillard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifespa/  This episode is brought to you by:The Real Real: Get an extra $100 site credit when you sell for the first time on TheRealReal.com/over50O Positive: Head to OPositive.com/FLOURISHING or enter FLOURISHING at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.Vimergy: Visit Vimergy.com and use code FLOURISHING at checkout to save 20% off your first orderClean Simple Eats: Visit glnk.io/73q00/dominique and use code FLOURISHING20 at checkout for 20% off your first order, Aura Frames: Visit AuraFrames.com and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for $20 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6  Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating life after fifty can feel like uncharted territory, but it’s also a space brimming with potential for renewal and vibrant growth. That’s the heart of Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse. Drawing from her own journey and a career built on curiosity-first in television news and later through creating a deeply personal YouTube community-Dominique facilitates honest conversations that move far beyond the typical narratives about aging. This podcast, from Dear Media, delves into the multifaceted reality of this life chapter, exploring topics from physical health and fitness to cultural shifts, continuous education, and profound self-improvement. Listeners will hear interviews and reflections that tackle the real questions women are asking about purpose, wellness, relationships, and identity. It’s a resource for anyone ready to redefine what it means to flourish, offering practical wisdom and genuine camaraderie. Each episode aims to provide both insight and inspiration, proving that the years after fifty are not an ending, but a compelling new beginning rich with opportunity for the woman who is wise, healthy, and wonderfully aware of her own strength. Tune in for a dialogue that honors experience while eagerly exploring what comes next.
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Duration: 1:05:11
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Duration: 54:27
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Duration: 49:10
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Duration: 37:40
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Duration: 57:02
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