EP. 5 - MADISON MADDEN
"Ayurveda for me is a continual process of deepening my relationship to nature. And that includes my nature, my true nature. Our relationship with food is actually our first intimate relationship. It sustains our life. And we often relate to it with similar dynamics as we do like intimate relationships."
- Madison Madden
In this episode we sit down with Madison Madden, founder of LiveWISE and recognized Ayurvedic practitioner, who shares her profound transformation from chronic illness and pharmaceutical dependency to vibrant health through Ayurvedic medicine. Madison opens up about her journey from a young person who didn't expect to live past 30 to becoming a trauma-informed healer, exploring the sophisticated world of Ayurvedic body therapies, Panchakarma, and personalized medicine. We dive into her book "Mind, Body, Food," the concept of ahara (everything we consume), and how these ancient practices create profound healing through presence, reverence, and individualized care. This episode offers wisdom for anyone seeking to understand Ayurveda as a complete system of healing that honors our unique constitution and true nature.
Madison is a Practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine and serves as the Chair of the Professional Membership Committee at the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. She is the co-founder and a faculty member at the International Institute for Tantric and Vedic Sciences, and the creator and director of their Panchakarma Technician Certification Program. Madison is also an active Climate Activist and Environmental Educator, with a specialized interest in supporting indigenous communities and preserving indigenous wisdom around the world.
@livewise_madisonmadden
livewiseheal.com
madhyaayurveda.com/bodytherapy
