In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward, Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore the world of Ayurveda — the 5,000-year-old holistic health system built around balance, energy and individual constitution.

Rachel has just returned from an Ayurvedic retreat in the Dolomites, and together they unpack what really happens at an Ayurvedic retreat, the three doshas (Pitta, Vata and Kapha), and why so many women turn to alternative health approaches in midlife.

They discuss oil massages, pulse diagnosis, herbal remedies, digestion, lifestyle balance — and the reality of trying to live Ayurvedically once you’re back home, juggling work and everyday life.

A thoughtful, funny conversation about ancient wisdom, modern wellbeing and finding balance without perfection.

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It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward, Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into the confusing world of modern supplements — from vitamins and minerals to sprays, drops, patches and tinctures that promise everything from better sleep to glowing skin.

They talk honestly about what they take, what’s helped, what was a complete waste of money, and how to tell whether a supplement is genuinely effective or just white-labelled marketing in a pretty bottle. From decoding ingredients with apps to understanding why delivery method matters, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating midlife wellbeing.

If you’ve ever stood in a health shop wondering whether that tiny capsule is actually doing anything… this one’s for you.

New episodes every Monday at 6pm for Mocktail Monday 🍸

Stay tuned — new episodes every week.

It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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Is meditation really about sitting cross-legged in silence with a perfectly blank mind… or is that just another Instagram myth?

In this episode, Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore what meditation actually looks like in real life — from guided and silent meditations to breathwork, movement, Osho-style active practices, and even the slightly unhinged yoga shaking and gibberish that brought them together on a retreat.

They talk about how normal it is to have 200 thoughts racing through your head while you’re “meditating,” why stillness isn’t the only way to find calm, and how modern meditation is really about nervous-system regulation, not perfection.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “bad at meditating,” this episode is for you.

New episodes every Monday at 6pm for Mocktail Monday 🍸

Stay tuned — new episodes every week.

It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.