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Wisdom of the Body

Explore mind-body-spirit health, body intelligence and Ayurveda with host Heather Grzych, as she connects with today's creative leaders and experts, who speak from their personal experience to help you listen to your body, trust your gut and live in deeper harmony with nature.

Podcast · By Heather Grzych · English · Official site

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Sep 18, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    The Hidden Danger of Letting AI Track Your Health (Ep 202) (opens the original)

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    Can AI know your body better than you do? In this episode of Wisdom of the Body , Heather Grzych explores what artificial intelligence could mean for the future of medicine—and the difference between measuring the human body and actually experiencing life inside one. AI can analyze medical images, health records, genetic information, wearable data, and physiological patterns at a scale no human physician can match. But can AI actually know what pain, fatigue, hunger, fear, or a change in your bo

  2. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    What AOC's Egg Freezing Can't Tell Us About the Mystery of Life (Ep 201) (opens the original)

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    What can AOC's decision to freeze her eggs tell us about fertility, reproductive technology, and our desire to control the future? In this episode of Wisdom of the Body, Heather Grzych explores egg freezing, IVF, fertility preservation, and what actually happens when sperm meets an egg, including the remarkable "zinc sparks" scientists can observe during egg activation. Through real fertility stories, modern reproductive medicine, and an ancient image from Genesis, Heather asks a deeper question

  3. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Can We Control Fertility? What Science Fiction Gets Right About Reproduction (Ep. 200) (opens the original)

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    What happens when reproduction becomes something we can measure, manage, and control? In this episode, Heather explores that question through Brave New World, Gattaca, and The Handmaid's Tale, alongside ancient stories about fertility and the Ayurvedic view of preparing the conditions for life without confusing preparation with control. Drawing from her work with fertility clients, she examines how more information and more reproductive choices can create both freedom and anxiety—and why agency

  4. Episode · Aug 7, 2026

    Can People Really Change? Why Some Do—and Others Don't (Ep 199) (opens the original)

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    Can people really change? Or do we simply become more of who we've always been? In this episode of Wisdom of the Body, Heather Grzych explores this timeless question through Victor Hugo's Les Misérables and the transformation of Jean Valjean, a man whose life is changed by an unexpected act of mercy. Drawing from Christianity, Greek mythology, and Ayurveda, Heather explores the forces that shape who we become—from grace and choice to our environments, habits, and experiences. She reflects on why

  5. Episode · Jul 24, 2026

    Why Is It So Hard To Make A Big Life Decision? (Ep 198) (opens the original)

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    What Ayurveda Teaches About Uncertainty. Whether you're thinking about changing careers, ending a relationship, moving, or starting a new chapter, uncertainty can make even the right choice feel overwhelming. In this episode of Wisdom of the Body, author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych explores why humans struggle with major life decisions, how keeping every option open can leave us feeling more anxious than free, and what Ayurveda teaches about navigating uncertainty with greater clar

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