Feeling “on” 24/7 but somehow dimmer inside?This episode shows how to quiet mental inflammation, reconnect with Shakti (feminine power), and build sustainable self-nourishment without adding more to your to-do list.This is a co-interview between Shivani and Katie, they are interviewing each other. Katie Silcox, M.A. is the NYT best-selling author of Healthy, Happy, Sexy and the new Glow-Worthy. She founded The Shakti School, a premier online certification for women-centered holistic wellness. With a Master’s in Ayurvedic Medicine and ongoing studies in Jungian Psychology, Katie bridges ancient medicine, functional science, and heart-centered spirituality.In this Fusionary Health Podcast episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta and Katie get real about midlife vitality, redefining “doing it all,” and the art of slowing without stopping. You’ll learn doable Ayurveda: grounding rituals, when biohacks help (and when nature helps more), how to lower toxic burden, why mental inflammation fuels physical symptoms, and simple spice-led tools (hello, turmeric and tea) that calm the nervous system and restore radiance.Key Highlights• The truth about mental inflammation and why calming the mind accelerates physical healing • Shakti vs. hustle: feminine energy as a renewable source of vitality (especially in your 40s–60s) • Practical Ayurveda you’ll actually use: tea rituals, circadian walks, grounding, and self-nourishment • When to choose nature over biohacks (and the few tools that are worth it) • Smart anti-inflammatory support: turmeric benefits, tongue scraping, and the case for Triphala • “Elemental Design” (doshas reimagined): using your constitution to prevent burnout and rebuild glowWhy You Should WatchLearn practical Ayurveda for modern life: reduce mental inflammation, rebalance hormones, and reignite energy with rituals that actually fit your schedule. 💫 About The Shakti SchoolThe Shakti School is offering an exclusive discount to Fusionary Health Podcast listeners to study with Katie Silcox and many other incredible teachers in the year-long Ayurveda School program https://programs.theshaktischool.com/... that begins in January 2026. Use the discount code POD100 at checkout for $100 off any of the tuition payment options.Connect with Katie:Instagram: / theshaktischool #FusionaryHealthPodcast #DrShivaniGupta #KatieSilcox #AyurvedaForWomen #MentalInflammation #Shakti #MidlifeWellness #PerimenopauseSupport #WomenCenteredWellness #TurmericBenefits #AntiInflammatoryLifestyle #AyurvedicRituals #SelfNourishment #GroundingPractices #BiohackingVsNature #TeaTimeIsMeTime #Triphala #TongueScraping #SustainableWellnessHabits #GlowWorthy
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Feeling “on” 24/7 but somehow dimmer inside?This episode shows how to quiet mental inflammation, reconnect with Shakti (feminine power), and build sustainable self-nourishment without adding more to your to-do list.This is a co-interview between Shivani and Katie, they are interviewing each other. Katie Silcox, M.A. is the NYT best-selling author of Healthy, Happy, Sexy and the new Glow-Worthy. She founded The Shakti School, a premier online certification for women-centered holistic wellness. With a Master’s in Ayurvedic Medicine and ongoing studies in Jungian Psychology, Katie bridges ancient medicine, functional science, and heart-centered spirituality.In this Fusionary Health Podcast episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta and Katie get real about midlife vitality, redefining “doing it all,” and the art of slowing without stopping. You’ll learn doable Ayurveda: grounding rituals, when biohacks help (and when nature helps more), how to lower toxic burden, why mental inflammation fuels physical symptoms, and simple spice-led tools (hello, turmeric and tea) that calm the nervous system and restore radiance.Key Highlights• The truth about mental inflammation and why calming the mind accelerates physical healing • Shakti vs. hustle: feminine energy as a renewable source of vitality (especially in your 40s–60s) • Practical Ayurveda you’ll actually use: tea rituals, circadian walks, grounding, and self-nourishment • When to choose nature over biohacks (and the few tools that are worth it) • Smart anti-inflammatory support: turmeric benefits, tongue scraping, and the case for Triphala • “Elemental Design” (doshas reimagined): using your constitution to prevent burnout and rebuild glowWhy You Should WatchLearn practical Ayurveda for modern life: reduce mental inflammation, rebalance hormones, and reignite energy with rituals that actually fit your schedule. 💫 About The Shakti SchoolThe Shakti School is offering an exclusive discount to Fusionary Health Podcast listeners to study with Katie Silcox and many other incredible teachers in the year-long Ayurveda School program https://programs.theshaktischool.com/... that begins in January 2026. Use the discount code POD100 at checkout for $100 off any of the tuition payment options.Connect with Katie:Instagram: / theshaktischool #FusionaryHealthPodcast #DrShivaniGupta #KatieSilcox #AyurvedaForWomen #MentalInflammation #Shakti #MidlifeWellness #PerimenopauseSupport #WomenCenteredWellness #TurmericBenefits #AntiInflammatoryLifestyle #AyurvedicRituals #SelfNourishment #GroundingPractices #BiohackingVsNature #TeaTimeIsMeTime #Triphala #TongueScraping #SustainableWellnessHabits #GlowWorthy
Ep. 120 - Everyday Ayurveda for Women: Kate O'Donnell on Gut Health and Menopause
Fusionary Health
57 minutes
3 months ago
Ep. 120 - Everyday Ayurveda for Women: Kate O'Donnell on Gut Health and Menopause
In this transformative episode of Fusionary Health, Dr. Shivani Gupta is joined by the brilliant Kate O'Donnell—a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, senior yoga teacher, and best-selling author of Everyday Ayurveda for Women’s Health. With over 25 years immersed in Vedic traditions and Ayurvedic practice, Kate brings her soul-deep wisdom to help modern women reclaim balance during the hormonal transitions of perimenopause and menopause.Through deeply personal stories, grounded Ayurvedic insights, and practical tools, Kate and Dr. Gupta explore how food, rhythm, and digestive fire are the pillars of true healing. From India to Boston kitchens, this episode is a masterclass in integrating ancient science into our fast-paced lives—without the overwhelm.Key Highlights• Kate’s life-altering Ayurvedic journey sparked by illness in India• The healing power of Ayurvedic food—and why warm, simple meals matter most• Panchakarma insights and real-life detox wisdom• Why soups, ghee, and spices are digestion’s best friend• Understanding protein intake through an Ayurvedic lens• The Vata phase of life and how Ayurveda supports perimenopause/menopause• Hormone health: Bridging Ayurveda, HRT, and functional medicine• Importance of daily rhythms to restore hormonal harmony• Gut health, women's wisdom, and what modern science is (re)discoveringWhy You Should Watch or ListenIf you’re a woman navigating hormone shifts, digestive changes, or feeling burnt out by health trends that just don’t fit, this episode is your gentle guide back to your body. Whether you're Ayurvedic-curious or ready to deepen your self-care routine, Kate O'Donnell offers a grounded, compassionate roadmap that honors both ancient wisdom and modern science.This isn’t just a conversation—it’s an invitation to nourish yourself deeply, align with nature, and discover how you can feel more vibrant, balanced, and connected.Tune in now to discover timeless Ayurvedic principles that can transform your relationship with food, hormones, and self-care.Learn more about our host visit: www.shivanigupta.comShow sponsored by Fusionary Formulas. Visit www.fusionaryformulas.com use code FUSIONARYHEALTH for 15% off your entire order**"Ayurveda isn’t about doing more. It’s about returning to what your body already knows—and honoring it." **#Ayurveda #KateODonnell #DrShivaniGupta #FusionaryHealth #WomensHealth #HormoneBalance #PerimenopauseSupport #AyurvedicHealing #DigestiveHealth #FoodAsMedicine #Panchakarma #EverydayAyurveda #GutHealth #MenopauseRelief #AncientWisdom #HealingNaturally #AyurvedicDetox #MindBodyBalance #WellnessJourney #HolisticLiving
Fusionary Health
Feeling “on” 24/7 but somehow dimmer inside?This episode shows how to quiet mental inflammation, reconnect with Shakti (feminine power), and build sustainable self-nourishment without adding more to your to-do list.This is a co-interview between Shivani and Katie, they are interviewing each other. Katie Silcox, M.A. is the NYT best-selling author of Healthy, Happy, Sexy and the new Glow-Worthy. She founded The Shakti School, a premier online certification for women-centered holistic wellness. With a Master’s in Ayurvedic Medicine and ongoing studies in Jungian Psychology, Katie bridges ancient medicine, functional science, and heart-centered spirituality.In this Fusionary Health Podcast episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta and Katie get real about midlife vitality, redefining “doing it all,” and the art of slowing without stopping. You’ll learn doable Ayurveda: grounding rituals, when biohacks help (and when nature helps more), how to lower toxic burden, why mental inflammation fuels physical symptoms, and simple spice-led tools (hello, turmeric and tea) that calm the nervous system and restore radiance.Key Highlights• The truth about mental inflammation and why calming the mind accelerates physical healing • Shakti vs. hustle: feminine energy as a renewable source of vitality (especially in your 40s–60s) • Practical Ayurveda you’ll actually use: tea rituals, circadian walks, grounding, and self-nourishment • When to choose nature over biohacks (and the few tools that are worth it) • Smart anti-inflammatory support: turmeric benefits, tongue scraping, and the case for Triphala • “Elemental Design” (doshas reimagined): using your constitution to prevent burnout and rebuild glowWhy You Should WatchLearn practical Ayurveda for modern life: reduce mental inflammation, rebalance hormones, and reignite energy with rituals that actually fit your schedule. 💫 About The Shakti SchoolThe Shakti School is offering an exclusive discount to Fusionary Health Podcast listeners to study with Katie Silcox and many other incredible teachers in the year-long Ayurveda School program https://programs.theshaktischool.com/... that begins in January 2026. Use the discount code POD100 at checkout for $100 off any of the tuition payment options.Connect with Katie:Instagram: / theshaktischool #FusionaryHealthPodcast #DrShivaniGupta #KatieSilcox #AyurvedaForWomen #MentalInflammation #Shakti #MidlifeWellness #PerimenopauseSupport #WomenCenteredWellness #TurmericBenefits #AntiInflammatoryLifestyle #AyurvedicRituals #SelfNourishment #GroundingPractices #BiohackingVsNature #TeaTimeIsMeTime #Triphala #TongueScraping #SustainableWellnessHabits #GlowWorthy
