You’re Not Sick—You’re Inflamed (And Here’s What to Do About It)

Episode 118: If you’ve been feeling tired but wired, foggy, inflamed, or like your body is quietly waving a white flag—this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself and start listening.

This week, Amanda sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedicpractitioner, PhD researcher in turmeric and curcumin, and founder of Fusionary Formulas, for a conversation that bridges ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western health struggles. Dr. Shivani has spent over 20 years helping people understand the root cause behind so much of what makes us feel lost in our own bodies: inflammation.

But this isn’t just a health episode—it’s a self-discoveryconversation. Because when your body is chronically inflamed, your ability to think clearly, trust your intuition, make aligned decisions, and feel like yourself is compromised. And for any 30-something who has “done everything right” and still feels empty? That mind-body disconnect is often the missing link.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• What inflammation actually looks like in everyday life(spoiler: it’s not just joint pain)
• The Ayurvedic dosha system explained—and how to figureout your unique mind-body blueprint
• Why brain fog, low energy, and burnout are signs of“inflamaging”—not aging
• Dr. Shivani’s concept of “mental inflammation” and howstress creates a physical feedback loop
• The truth about turmeric and curcumin—hype vs.therapeutic reality
• The simplest free tools to start reducing inflammationthis week
• Why getting healthy is the fastest path back to yourintuition and your purpose

If you’ve ever Googled “why do I feel so off” or “how do I getmy energy back,” this one is for you. You’re not broken. You might just be out of balance—and Dr. Shivani is here to show you the way back.

Chapters:

00:00 - Why Aging Isn't The Only Culprit

02:39 - How Ayurveda Transformed My Life

06:28 - Signs of Chronic Inflammation

12:55 - What Your Everyday Symptoms Say About Your Level of Inflammation

15:42 - How to Identify Your Type in Ayurveda's Dosha System

20:38 - How to Manage a Mixed Constitution Household

23:20 - Managing Your Sleep, Gut, Diet and Rituals

27:59 - Mindful Habits to Support Longevity and Vibrancy

38:54 - The Truth About Tumeric and How to Maximize It

47:36 - What Is Mental Inflammation?

50:48 - Key Practices to Enhance Resilience

55:49 - Start Your Inflammation Reduction Journey

64:32 Advice on Finding Your Purpose & Improving Your Well-being

Connect with Dr. Gupta:

• Website: www.shivanigupta.com
• Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta
• Facebook: @theshivanigupta
• LinkedIn: @shivaniguptafl
• Podcast: The Inflammation Code Podcast
• FREE 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge
• FREE Anti-Inflammatory E-Cookbook
• Fusionary Formulas Supplements (code LOST15 for 15% off)

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