🎙️ Podcast Description

In this episode of The Grounded Leader: Ayurvedic Wellness for Leaders Who Want to Succeed from a Place of Balance, I sit down with April Jarrett, Executive Director at ACDN, who brings over 15 years of experience in operations management and strategic planning. April is a champion of whole-person leadership—one that values balance, self-awareness, and the courage to step away in order to return stronger.

Our conversation centers on why solo trips aren’t just leisure—they’re a vital practice for wellness and leadership success. Through an Ayurvedic and holistic lens, we explore how solitude and changing environments foster mental clarity, stress relief, resilience, and creativity.

✨ Key Takeaways

• Solitude fuels leadership: Solo travel allows leaders to step away from constant connectivity and return with renewed clarity and vision.
• Ayurvedic perspective: Aligning with natural rhythms during travel supports balance, creativity, and emotional regulation.
• Mindset shift: Solo trips should be reframed not as indulgence, but as an investment in leadership and well-being.
• Practical insights: April shares stories of how solo journeys helped her reconnect with herself and return as a more grounded and compassionate leader.
• Advice for professionals: Tips on overcoming guilt or hesitation about solo travel and embracing it as a pathway to personal and professional renewal.

📢 Call to Action

If this episode inspired you to rethink wellness and leadership through the lens of solitude, share it with a colleague, friend, or leader in your life who could benefit from the reminder. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Grounded Leader so you never miss an episode that helps you lead from balance, not burnout.

💡 What about you? Have you ever taken a solo trip that shifted how you show up as a leader? I’d love to hear your story—tag me on social media or drop me a message.

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Full Bio:

April Jarrett carries almost 20 years of experience in operations management and strategic planning, guiding both U.S. and international organizations to thrive with clarity and purpose. She is passionate about building systems, communities, and leaders that are both effective and sustainable.

April’s whole-person approach to leadership emphasizes self-awareness, balance, and the courage to step away in order to return stronger. She believes solo trips are not only a vital practice for personal wellness, but also a powerful tool for cultivating self-confidence, resilience, and vision - qualities she models for her children, her team, and the leaders she mentors.

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Disclaimer: The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. The information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional. If you are nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of any of these herbs.

Ayurvedic Nutrition for Mental Clarity and Better Decision-Making

If your brain feels foggy by 3 p.m., if you find yourself staring at your fridge wondering why you opened it, or if you’ve been making decisions you later regret—it might not be your willpower at fault. It could be your gut.

In this episode of The Grounded Leader, we explore how Ayurvedic nutrition can sharpen your focus, boost your mental clarity, and support smarter, more intuitive decisions. You’ll learn why what’s on your plate directly impacts how you think, lead, and show up in the world—and how simple, intentional changes in your eating habits can transform your leadership capacity.

Whether you’re a high-performing leader, solopreneur, or someone navigating constant decision-making, this episode offers timeless Ayurvedic strategies for nourishing your mind and making better choices.

Key Takeaways:

• The gut-brain connection: Why Ayurveda sees digestion (agni) as the key to clear thinking and effective decision-making.
• What to eat for a sharper mind: Foods that enhance clarity (and what to avoid when you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or foggy).
• Dosha-based nutrition hacks: Tailored tips for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha leaders to stay mentally grounded and focused.
• Practical rituals for clarity: Eight simple daily habits—from meal timing to mindful eating—that can reset your mind and energy.
• Why nourishment is a leadership strategy: How feeding yourself intentionally helps you lead with wisdom, focus, and resilience.

👉🏼 If this episode resonated with you, share it with a colleague or friend who could use a little more clarity in their day (you know the one who calls coffee “lunch”).

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And if you loved what you heard, don’t forget to subscribe to The Grounded Leader so you never miss an episode on leading with balance, purpose, and resilience.

If you are looking for advice from a trained yogi and Ayurvedic Doctor, contact Sweta here.

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Disclaimer: The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. The information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional. If you are nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of any of these herbs.

What if productivity isn’t about cramming more into your day—but aligning your energy with what truly matters?

In this episode of The Grounded Leader, I sit down with Ayurvedic Doctor, Lindsey Scarlata Woodruff—an award-winning brand strategist turned Doctor of Ayurveda—to explore how the ancient science of Ayurveda reframes time management. We unpack how syncing your schedule with your natural doshic rhythms (rather than your to-do list) can revolutionize your energy, focus, and leadership.

If you’ve been stuck in the hustle cycle—chasing deadlines, running on fumes, and feeling like you’re always “on”—this conversation offers a radically different approach: one that honors your life force (prana) and gives you more clarity, creativity, and calm.

Key Takeaways

• Time ≠ Money. Time = Prana. Learn why Ayurveda considers time a vital life force and how this perspective shifts your productivity mindset.
• The Doshic Clock. Understand how Ayurveda divides the day into Vata, Pitta, and Kapha phases—and how to use this to optimize when you work, create, and rest.
• Signs You’re Working Against Your Energy. From burnout to brain fog, discover red flags that you’re misaligned with your natural rhythms.
• Practical First Steps. Simple adjustments you can make—today—to align your tasks with your energy flow.
• Why This Works for Leaders. How small daily rituals create massive impacts in leadership, creativity, and team dynamics.

🎧 Listen now to this episode of The Grounded Leader with Ayurvedic Doctor (AD) Lindsey Scarlata Woodruff.
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About Lindsey Scarlata Woodruff

Dr. Lindsey Scarlata Woodruff believes in unlocking the innate wisdom and uniqueness of each individual, helping them to restore their health and vitality from within, through the ancient science of Ayurveda. Her clinical practice is grounded in the foundational principles of Ayurveda, root cause medicine, and a profound respect for natural law and circadian rhythms.

Prior to becoming a doctor of Ayurveda, she held an award-winning career in brand strategy and macro-trend forecasting, leading global creative teams for multi-million dollar brands in the luxury and wellness industries for over 10years. Since discovering Ayurveda in the early 2000’s, Lindsey has been dedicated to living, practicing and diving deeper into this ancient science of life, and slowly integrating the prin

If you are looking for advice from a trained yogi and Ayurvedic Doctor, contact Sweta here.

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Disclaimer: The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. The information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional. If you are nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of any of these herbs.