What happens when a chemical engineer follows her inner fire—and discovers ancient wisdom that transforms modern health?
In this inspiring episode of the Green Living Now Podcast, Amy sits down with Emily Manternach, a former chemical engineer turned yoga teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner, and holistic life coach.
Emily shares her remarkable journey from the lab to the yoga mat, and how she now helps others align with their true nature through Ayurveda, emotional awareness, and personalized wellness routines.
Whether you’re curious about your dosha, looking for tips on seasonal eating, or wondering how Ayurveda and yoga can help you feel more grounded, energized, and alive—this episode is filled with insights you can apply right away.
You’ll Learn:
• How Emily transitioned from science to spirituality and embodied wellness
• What the Ayurvedic doshas are—and how to find your personal balance
• Daily and seasonal practices to support digestion, energy, and mental clarity
• Why hydration and water quality are foundational to health
• How to cook with love and align meals with Ayurvedic wisdom • The connection between emotional wellbeing and physical health
• How to ignite your inner fire and live with purpose
00:00 Introduction to Green Living Now Podcast
00:44 Meet Emily Mad Neck: From Chemical Engineer to Ayurvedic Practitioner
01:33 Emily's Journey: Balancing Work and Wellness
03:42 Transition to Full-Time Yoga and Life Coaching
05:02 Ayurveda and Yoga: Daily Practices and Personal Experiences
08:23 Dietary Choices and Their Impact on Health
10:21 Understanding Doshas and Ayurvedic Principles
20:51 Client Questions and Emotional Wellbeing
21:13 Addressing Common Aches and Pains
21:23 The Importance of Water Quality
22:17 Balancing Water Intake
23:45 Emotional Wellbeing and Physical Health
24:49 Herbal Remedies for Health
27:48 Seasonal Eating and Doshas
31:07 Cooking with Love and Intention
34:36 Upcoming Wellness Event
36:38 Final Thoughts
#seasonaleating #doshas #yoga #ayurveda #green
Emily Manternach became certified to teach yoga in 2017 and has continued with her journey into multiple types of yoga. She became certified in wellness counseling through Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga, in 2022 and a life coach in 2024.
You may find more about her on her website:
www.mbodynmindyoga.com,
Facebook or Instagram as MBodyNMind or as Enjoy and Encourage.
She has the brain of an engineer to problem solve and the heart of a yogi living her best life as a self-actualist.
An active and full-hearted individual, Emily wants to live life fully and bring peace to the world.
Dosha quiz link direct:
https://forms.gle/P7wL8yrUFbkUjcgT7
Website with dosha Quiz link: Ayurveda | consultation, healthy eating, digestion.
Grab Amy's 5 Steps to Ditch Everyday Toxins Without Overwhelm: https://greenlivingnow.kit.com/8fc40c7a9band Amy's website: https://www.greenlivingnow.com/
