Ayurveda and the Sacred Fire: Menopause as a Spiritual Passage with Heidi Veraa

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Soul of Medicine

Kay Corpus, MD | Rob Kress, RPh

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Our life story is documented in every organ, tissue, and cell. Disease and illness are not just pathologies to diagnose and treat but an open portal to find our authentic selves. Welcome to Soul of Medicine Podcast! Join us functional medicine expert and spiritual strategist, Kay Corpus, M.D., and pharmacist and lifestyle consultant, Rob Kress, as we explore how your biography affects your biology. Our intention is that you walk away with an understanding of how stress and trauma are linked to physical and emotional illness.

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Ayurveda and the Sacred Fire: Menopause as a Spiritual Passage with Heidi Veraa

Soul of Medicine

48 minutes 20 seconds

3 months ago

Ayurveda and the Sacred Fire: Menopause as a Spiritual Passage with Heidi Veraa

This week, Kay Corpus opens up a conversation that so many women need but rarely get—an honest, unfiltered talk about menopause.

Kay is joined by Heidi Veraa, founder of Sundara Wellness on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. With over 25 years in holistic health, Heidi brings deep experience in Ayurveda, yoga, and healing therapies. She’s not just an expert—she’s lived it. After a decade of teaching about menopause, Heidi found herself right in the thick of it, facing all the confusion, discomfort, and transformation firsthand.

In this episode, Kay and Heidi dig into:

The real, unspoken experiences of menopause—beyond the clichés and scary stories

How Ayurveda and holistic practices can help women understand and navigate this transition

Why so many women suffer in silence, and what we can do to change that

Reframing menopause as a chapter of power, surrender, and self-discovery

Heidi shares the wisdom she’s gained both from her professional practice and her own journey, offering practical advice and hard-won perspective.

If you’ve ever felt alone on this path, or wondered what’s really possible on the other side, you’ll find both comfort and inspiration here.

Ready to break the silence? Hit play and join the conversation.

📌 Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Reframing Menopause02:08 – From Teaching to Living It: Heidi’s Story06:52 – Why So Many Women Suffer in Silence08:23 – Menopause as a Spiritual Gateway13:28 – Ayurveda, Ceremony & the Power of Slowing Down20:14 – Rage, Ritual, and Releasing the Past26:30 – Self-Discovery & Embracing the Crone31:10 – Normalizing the Symptoms33:08 – Support Systems & Holistic Healing39:17 – Final Message: You’re Not Broken42:34 – Connect with Heidi Veraa

Learn more about Heidi and Sundara Wellness:

Website: https://sundara.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidiveraa/

🌿 Stay Connected with Dr. Kay CorpusFor holistic resources, upcoming events, and supportive tools for your midlife journey:🔗 Instagram: @kaycorpusmd🌐 Website: www.kaycorpusmd.com

🌀 Not sure where you are in your menopause journey?Take the Know Your Menopause Stage Quiz now:👉 Start the quiz

✨ Soul of Menopause Workshop for Women 40+A sacred space to explore your transition with ceremony, wisdom, and support. Join the next cohort:👉 Sign up here

🔍 Menopause Review: A 90-minute Deep-Dive ConsultationGet personalized guidance and clarity from Dr. Kay:👉 Book your session