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Perimenopause. An empty nest. A divorce. A health journey no one around you quite understands. Midlife can be quietly isolating, and your body notices. In this honest solo episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta connects the latest gene research with ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to show why loneliness is a real, measurable driver of inflammation. She also shares her own lonely year of mold recovery, the best friend whose questions made her feel seen, and why she stopped asking "what did I do wrong?" What This Conversation Reveals: Why women so often blame themselves when their health feels unstableHow loneliness changes the way your immune system reads its own DNAWhy warmth, trust, and feeling known are anti-inflammatory at the gene levelHow ojas and sattva explain connection as a source of resilienceWhy losing a community (like a favorite gym) can affect more than your moodEasy, real-life ways to find your people againWhy sharing what's working for you gives you both connection and purpose Take care of yourself, and of the people around you. As Dr. Shivani reminds us, those were never two separate things. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ Work with Dr. Shivani / Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ FEATURED RECOGNITION 🎙️ The Inflammation Code with Shivani Gupta was featured in FeedSpot’s Top 45 Wellpreneur Podcasts of 2026. Explore the full list here: https://podcast.feedspot.com/wellpreneur_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can't focus, can't remember, can't follow through, and you're wondering if something is wrong with your brain? For many women in their late 30s and 40s, the answer involves hormones, and sometimes a lifetime of undiagnosed ADHD. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, certified menopause specialist, nutrition scientist, and author of the new book ADHD and Women. She joins Dr. Shivani to untangle ADHD from perimenopause and share what actually helps. What You'll Learn Why perimenopause can feel like "ADHD light," and when the brain typically starts to recoverWhy ADHD women may hit perimenopause earlier, with more severe symptomsHow estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, insulin, and cortisol shape focus and moodThe 25/25 rule for lowering inflammatory visceral fatGut-brain foods: ghee, cooled potatoes, and a brain-supportive taco plateWhy thyroid and ferritin should be checked before an ADHD evaluationHow to advocate for yourself when your doctor dismisses youYou've been working harder than anyone realized. This conversation helps you understand why, and what to do next. RESOURCES MENTIONED ADHD and Women by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://drbrighten.com/adhd-and-women/ The Dr. Brighten Show / Website: https://drbrighten.com/ Instagram: @drjolenebrighten The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ Work with Dr. Shivani / Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the reason your hormone therapy hasn't worked isn't the medication, it's that no one walked you through the first few months of it? In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta talks with Dr. Jila Senemar, a board-certified OB/GYN, certified menopause specialist, and longevity physician, about why HRT gets sold as a quick fix and why that expectation sets so many women up to quit too soon. Dr. Jila also shares the story of a patient whose sudden, out-of-character anger revealed she was deep in perimenopause and hadn't recognized it, and how a single reassuring text message can be the difference between a woman staying on hormone therapy or abandoning it over a normal side effect. In this episode: Why HRT is not a magic bullet, and what real hand-holding through treatment looks like Why women quit hormone therapy over a cramp or breast tenderness that was actually expected What biological age testing reveals about inflammation and cellular aging Why the mood symptoms of perimenopause are so under-discussed in women in their 30s and 40s How chronic inflammation "pre-loads" women before perimenopause even begins Why Dr. Jila calls this stage of life a "second bloom" instead of a decline What led her to leave a 22-year, insurance-based OBGYN practice This conversation isn't about whether you should take HRT. It's about understanding what your body actually needs, so whatever you choose works. RESOURCES MENTIONED CONNECT WITH DR. JILA Dr. Jila Senemar https://www.jilamd.com/ Her Time, Her Health Podcast (Dr. Jila Senemar's podcast) The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ Work with Dr. Shivani / Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You haven't stopped taking care of yourself. You may still be exercising, eating well, taking your supplements, and doing many of the same things that worked for years. So why does your body suddenly seem more inflamed? In Part 2 of Dr. Shivani Gupta's Vata Season of Menopause series, she explores what she calls inflammopause—the inflammatory shift that can accompany declining estrogen during perimenopause and menopause. Part 1 introduced the “wind”: rising Vata and the dryness, instability, anxiety, poor sleep, joint changes, and unpredictability that can come with this transition. Now comes the “fire.” What This Conversation Reveals: • How estrogen helps regulate inflammatory signaling and what changes when estrogen declines • Why joint stiffness, metabolic changes, hot flashes, brain fog, and cardiovascular changes can appear during the same life stage • Why Dr. Shivani describes menopause as a collision between rising Vata and rising inflammation • What current research suggests about curcumin and inflammatory pathways • Why Ayurvedic formulations combine turmeric with Boswellia, ginger, amla, Guduchi, and black pepper • How poor sleep can drive inflammation higher while inflammation itself makes restorative sleep harder • Why supporting sleep, nervous system rhythm, and inflammation can become increasingly important in midlife The goal isn't to fear menopause. It's to understand what your body is navigating so you can respond with better tools. When you stop seeing every symptom as an isolated problem, the whole transition begins to make more sense. RESOURCES MENTIONED  The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true  Fusionary Formulas (Inflammation Relief, Turmeric Gold, Deep Sleep Tea) Code CODE15 for 15% off https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast  Elemental Design Quiz (find your Vata/fire balance) https://shivanigreenliving.clickfunnels.com/elementaldesign  7-Day Inflammation Detox https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/  Free Discovery Call with Dr. Shivani https://shivanigupta.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your joint pain, your sleepless nights, your stubborn belly weight, and your 3am anxiety were never ten separate problems? In this solo episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta names the root condition underneath nearly all of it: the Vata Syndrome of Menopause. Drawing on 5,000-year-old Ayurvedic texts alongside modern menopause research, she explains why estrogen functions as your body's "anti-vata" hormone, why hot flashes are actually a wind problem rather than a fire problem, and why some women glide through this transition while others crash. In this episode: Why Western medicine has named a syndrome for the pelvis, the bones, and the brain in menopause, but never for the root connecting them The real mechanism behind unpredictable hot flashes Why progesterone often disappears before estrogen, and what that means for early anxiety and sleep disruption How thyroid, adrenal, and gut health form a "team" that determines the severity of your transition What ojas (vital reserve) means, and why it decides whether you crash or glide Free, practical Ayurvedic practices that directly ground this shift, starting today RESOURCES MENTIONED The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ Work with Dr. Shivani / Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ Free Elemental Design Quiz https://drshivani.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the diagnosis you were given isn't the end of your health story? Shawn Stevenson was only 20 when he was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, two herniated discs, and told he had the spine of an 80-year-old. After two years of worsening pain and declining health, one question changed the direction of his life: “What can I do to feel better?” In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Shivani Gupta and Shawn explore what happened next and why healing involves much more than nutrition and exercise. They dig into the nocebo effect, mental inflammation, sleep, brain health, loneliness, social connection, family meals, and the powerful role relationships play in long-term health. What This Conversation Reveals: How Shawn went from being told his condition was “incurable” to seeing documented changes on a follow-up scan Why the question “What can I do to feel better?” became a turning point in his healing journey How the nocebo effect can shape the way the body responds to a diagnosis Why thoughts, stress, and mental inflammation can influence physical health What research on loneliness and social connection reveals about longevity Why the quality of your relationships may shape your sleep, food, movement, and stress more than you realize How family meals can become a simple but powerful health practice Why Shawn believes creating a healthy “microculture” at home can make better habits easier and more sustainable Wherever you are in your own healing journey, this episode is a reminder that health does not always have to become more complicated. Sometimes it starts with asking a different question, creating a more supportive environment, and giving your body the conditions it needs to heal. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ Work with Dr. Shivani / Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ Eat Smarter Family Cookbook by Shawn Stevenson Available wherever books are sold The Model Health Show https://themodelhealthshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnmodel/ CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You're eating clean, sleeping (or trying to), doing everything you know to do, and your labs still come back low across the board. Dr. Shivani sits down with Kim Rogers, "The Worm Queen," to talk about a root cause that's rarely discussed in Western wellness circles: the hidden trifecta of parasites, mold, and Lyme. Kim spent over 20 years working inside Western medicine before her own health crisis, stage four endometriosis, 13 surgeries, and years of undiagnosed chronic Lyme, forced her to find her own answers. Her story went viral in 2021, and she's since built a following of over 1.5 million people teaching women how to advocate for their own health. In this episode: Why parasites, mold, and Lyme often live together in one "biofilm" Everyday symptoms (teeth grinding, bloating, sugar cravings, insomnia) that can point to parasites Why standard stool testing can miss parasites entirely The surprising history of hookworm and early Western medicine How hookworm can directly cause iron deficiency and anemia What to expect physically and emotionally during a detox Why moving into a new home can trigger unexpected health decline If your body has been telling you something your labs haven't confirmed yet, this conversation gives you language for it.  RESOURCES MENTIONED The Inflammation Code (book) https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements (use code CODE15 for a discount) https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ CONNECT WITH KIM ROGERS RogersHood Apothecary https://rogershood.com/ Kim Rogers: Instagram @mrsrogers.hood Kim's podcast, "What's Eating You" CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ Podcast: The Inflammation Code on Spotify & Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the way we're raising our children is quietly teaching them to perform instead of connect? In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta talks with Dr. Shefali, Clinical Psychologist, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Founder of the Conscious Parenting Movement, about the difference between raising a "human doing" and a "human being." They dig into why girls today feel crushing pressure to be everything, why boys are quietly withdrawing into loneliness and overstimulation, and why a scrolling, checked-out teenager isn't lazy, they're disconnected. Dr. Shefali also shares the story of a mother whose 13-year-old son kept sneaking out at night, and the surprising shift that turned the standoff into connection. In this episode: Why raising a "human being" instead of a "human doing" changes how you respond to your child Why girls carry pressure and boys carry overstimulation, and what each actually needs The Urban Explorer story, and what one mother did differently to reach her son Why boys often bond side by side through activity, not face to face through talking How a silent 15-minute walk rebuilt trust between a mother and her teenage daughter Why reclaiming your own authentic identity is the real starting point of conscious parenting What it means to stop measuring your parenting by your child's outward achievements This conversation isn't about parenting perfectly. It's about seeing your child, and yourself, more clearly. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. SHEFALI Instagram: @doctorshefali Website: https://www.drshefali.com YouTube: @doctorshefali Podcast: Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most of us treat pain as the beginning of a problem. It isn't. By the time you feel it, whether it's a stiff knee, an aching lower back, or hands that hurt in the morning, inflammation has usually been quietly active for months, sometimes years.In this solo episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta breaks down why pain is the last signal your body sends, using her own experience with plantar fasciitis and a round of NSAIDs that damaged her gut without ever solving the original problem.In this episode: The real difference between acute inflammation, which is protective, and chronic inflammation, which is quiet and easy to explain away Why Tylenol and Advil work differently, and why neither one addresses the disease process underneath your pain What's happening inside an osteoarthritic or rheumatoid joint at the cellular level Why curcumin research shows results comparable to ibuprofen and prescription NSAIDs, without the gut damage The COX2 and 5-LOX pathway explanation, and why turmeric and boswellia work better paired together How your everyday ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fats shapes your body's baseline inflammatory response Dr. Shivani's honest, still-unfolding story about her own hip and spine pain This conversation is an invitation to listen to the whisper before your body has to shout. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people are taught to focus on cholesterol when they think about heart disease. But what if cholesterol is only one small part of the story? In this episode of The Inflammation Code Podcast, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Dr. Philip C. Ovadia, a board-certified heart surgeon, founder of Ovadia Heart Health, host of The Stay Off My Operating Table Podcast, and author of Stay Off My Kitchen Table. After performing thousands of heart surgeries and reversing his own metabolic dysfunction, Dr. Ovadia now focuses on helping people prevent the very conditions that lead them to the operating table. Together, they discuss what really drives heart disease risk, including insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, nutrient absorption, gut health, and the importance of imaging like coronary artery calcium scans. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why heart disease can begin decades before symptoms appear • Why cholesterol alone is not enough to predict heart disease risk • How insulin resistance and inflammation contribute to cardiovascular disease • Why women’s heart risk rises rapidly after menopause • What a coronary artery calcium scan can reveal • Why nutrient density and bioavailability matter for metabolic health • How elimination diets may help identify foods that drive inflammation This episode is for anyone who wants to understand heart disease prevention before it becomes urgent. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. PHILIP OVADIA Instagram: @ifixhearts Book: Stay Off My Kitchen Table (July 28, 2026) Website: stayoffmykitchentable.com CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ Podcast: The Inflammation Code on Spotify & Apple Podcasts If this resonated with you, share it with someone who's still being told to just watch their cholesterol, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever taken turmeric and felt nothing, this episode explains exactly why. Dr. Shivani Gupta, whose PhD dissertation was on turmeric bioavailability, walks through the science of curcumin absorption, the safety issue almost nobody talks about (lead contamination, even in organic turmeric), and what a properly formulated curcumin supplement actually needs to include. She also shares the story that started it all: her grandmother's nightly turmeric milk ritual, and the years of unexplained health struggles that sent her looking for answers modern medicine couldn't give her. What This Conversation Reveals: The difference between turmeric as food and curcumin as a therapeutic compound Why fat (like eggs, avocado, or olive oil) meaningfully improves curcumin absorption Why some turmeric has been recalled for lead contamination, and what to look for instead Where turmeric fits into the GLP-1 and blood sugar conversation, without overpromising How declining estrogen in perimenopause raises inflammatory sensitivity, and why that matters for joint pain, brain fog, and mood Why the benefits of curcumin build over months, not days, and why that's actually the point RESOURCES MENTIONED The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ Work with Dr. Shivani / Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've tried keto, fasting, or cutting carbs and felt like your body just won't cooperate the way it used to, you're not broken and you're not doing it wrong. You may just be missing the piece that makes it sustainable: flexibility.In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with returning guest Ben Azadi, FDN-P, New York Times bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom, to talk about his newly revised book, Keto Flex. Ben explains why keto isn't a diet at all, but a metabolic process nearly all of us are born knowing how to use, and why most people, especially in midlife, have simply forgotten how to access it. They dig into why the real question isn't "how do I lose weight," but "how do I lower inflammation and insulin," and why that shift changes everything.This conversation is for anyone who has felt like a walking science experiment with their own body: trying a plan, watching it work for a while, then hitting a wall with no clear reason why. Ben and Dr. Shivani talk through what makes this approach different for women, especially in the perimenopausal and postmenopausal years, and how to build metabolic flexibility gently instead of forcing it.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy keto is a metabolic process your body already knows, not a diet you have to forceThe real question to ask instead of "how do I lose weight": how to lower inflammation and insulin firstThe four-pillar framework (adapt, fast, phase, flex) and why the last pillar is where true customization beginsWhy fasting is a stress on the body, and how to tell if you're adapting to it or being harmed by itHow anti-nutrients like oxalates, tannins, and phytates can quietly block progress, even in "healthy" keto foodsWhy women in perimenopause and postmenopause need a different approach than men, and what to track along the wayRESOURCES MENTIONEDThe Inflammation Code (book)https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=trueFusionary Formulas Supplements (use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order)https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast7-Day Inflammation Detox Challengehttps://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Callhttps://shivanigupta.com/ABOUT BEN AZADIBen Azadi is a leading authority on metabolic health and the New York Times bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom. His revised book, Keto Flex, releases July 21, 2026. Learn more and access free bonuses at ketoflexbook.com.CONNECT WITH BEN AZADIWebsite: benazadi.comInstagram: instagram.com/thebenazadiYouTube: youtube.com/@KetoKampCONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANIInstagram: @dr.shivanigupta — https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/Website: https://www.shivanigupta.com/SHARE THIS EPISODEIf you've been feeling stuck in your own metabolism, share this episode with a friend who needs a gentler way in, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps more women find this message. 🌿 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know that feeling when you're at the end of your rope, but you push a little further anyway because you assume there's more fuel left in the tank? In this solo episode, Dr. Shivani breaks down why that instinct, so common in women, is quietly setting the stage for burnout, hair loss, and even autoimmune disease. Using the story of her friend Rima, whose autoimmune diagnosis showed up right after a devastating divorce, and her client Amy, who lost half her hair with no dermatology treatment able to reverse it, Dr. Shivani explains the Ayurvedic concept of ojas, your body's vital reserve, and why running on empty for years eventually forces the body to shut down non essential systems one by one. This episode also gets personal. Dr. Shivani shares what happened to her own body after a mold exposure, a book launch, and a TEDx talk collided in the same season, and what her acupuncturist told her that changed how she thinks about resilience. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why women wait until they hit empty to refuel, while men stop at a quarter tank, and what that pattern costs the body over decades What happens physiologically when you run on fumes for too long, using the exact mechanics of a car's fuel pump as the analogy Why the body deprioritizes hair, skin, gut function, hormones, and libido when it senses depletion, and why that is not random The real story behind Rima's autoimmune diagnosis and why it appeared exactly when it did Why Amy's hair loss could not be solved with dermatology treatments alone, and what actually needed to happen instead What ojas, rasa, and agni mean in Ayurveda, and why they matter more than any supplement or treatment Why vata season in midlife requires you to slow down right as your body is asking for more support, not less The moment Dr. Shivani's own acupuncturist reframed what resilience actually looks like Why rhythm, not more effort, is what rebuilds a depleted system The simple, low cost daily practices that begin restoring your reserves without adding anything to your to do list The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ Work with Dr. Shivani / Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most women have felt it. You bring your symptoms to a doctor, you leave without real answers, and somewhere between the waiting room and your car, you start wondering if you are the problem. You are not. In this episode of The Inflammation Code Podcast, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Meghan Rabbitt, award-winning health journalist and author of The New Rules of Women's Health, written for Maria Shriver's imprint after 100+ interviews with all-female medical experts. What they unpack together is both sobering and genuinely useful: the systemic research gaps that have left women without answers, and the practical tools to close that gap for yourself right now. In this episode: Why women were not included in NIH-funded clinical trials until 1993 and how that research gap still affects your care today Why the 40 to 60 window is the most critical period for preventive health and why most women fall off during exactly this time How hot flashes work in the body and why they matter for long-term heart health Why two thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women and what brain researchers are uncovering about estrogen and cognitive health How pregnancy complications like preeclampsia may be early warning signs for heart disease risk decades later The "don't bury the lead" advice that could change how your doctor appointments go How to use a lifetime breast cancer risk calculator to advocate for the testing you actually need Why getting the care you deserve is, as Meghan puts it, a radical act of self-love If you've ever been told your symptoms are fine when you knew something was not right, this conversation is for you. The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ Work with Dr. Shivani / Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer can quietly dismantle the health routine you worked so hard to build. Travel, heat, later nights, celebrations, and disrupted rhythms all ask more of your body than regular life does. In this solo episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta explains why summer can increase inflammation through the Ayurvedic lens of Pitta season and Vata disruption from travel. She shares the three priorities that help protect your practice through the season: cooling, grounding, and protection. You’ll also learn Dr. Shivani’s “minimum viable practice,” a simple morning and evening rhythm that keeps your anti-inflammatory routine intact even when your full ritual falls apart. This episode is not about perfection. It is about protecting what you have been building and investing in the woman you are becoming. What You’ll Learn Why summer is Pitta season and what that means for inflammation, digestion, skin, sleep, and mood How travel activates Vata and disrupts your nervous system, gut health, and circadian rhythm Why summer can make skin flares, redness, heat rash, and eczema feel worse The three Ayurvedic priorities for summer: cooling, grounding, and protection The simple cooling foods, herbs, and habits that help balance summer heat Why your anti-inflammatory practice matters more in summer, not less The minimum viable practice Dr. Shivani uses to stay consistent through travel and disruption Why protecting your summer practice is an investment in your future self The Inflammation Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Fusionary Formulas Supplements Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ Work with Dr. Shivani / Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.