The liver is the body’s great alchemist transforming what we take in from the world into the fuel, vitality, and clarity that shape our energy, mood, and balance. Ayurveda calls it yakrit, the organ that creates rasa (the nutrient essence), linking it to immunity, vitality, and even emotional steadiness. In this talk, Ayurvedic Expert Kim Valeri Povey weaves together modern science and Ayurvedic medicine to illuminate the liver’s dual role as physical regulator and emotional alchemist. You’ll learn how to recognize signs of overload, support hormone balance, and clear the pathways of detoxification through an integrative East–West lens.