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)discovering

Why You Should Watch or Listen

If 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.com

Show 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

What if the solution to medicine’s biggest crisis isn’t more prescriptions—but more partnership?

In this bold, eye-opening episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta welcomes Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, a revolutionary voice in functional medicine, to explore a radically different path forward: health coaching. With traditional doctors limited to rushed 7-minute visits and a projected shortage of 124,000 primary care physicians by 2030, patients are left confused, unheard, and unsupported. The truth? 90% of chronic diseases are lifestyle-driven, yet the system has no structure to address behavior change.

Enter health coaches—trusted, peer-based allies who help you implement what your doctor prescribes and finally achieve your health goals. Whether it’s weight loss, reversing diabetes, managing cognitive decline, or supporting aging parents, this episode is your wake-up call to a new model of care—one where you are the empowered CEO of your own health.

Key Highlights:

✅ The Healthcare Crisis Exposed: Why rushed doctor visits fail patients and fuel mental health burnout
✅ Science-Backed Coaching: How health coaches improve outcomes in diabetes, heart disease, and brain health
✅ The Peer Advantage: Why patients open up to coaches in ways they never do with doctors
✅ Cultural Competency: Coaches who honor lifestyle values (like vegetarianism or Ayurvedic eating)
✅ Insurance & Access: Medicare and private insurance reimbursement options you probably didn’t know existed
✅ Support for Aging Parents: How coaches can help you help your loved ones
✅ Mental Health Matters: A non-clinical, lifestyle-based way to ease anxiety and sadness when therapy waitlists are endless

Why You Should Watch / Listen

Feeling unheard in a broken healthcare system? Whether you’re managing chronic disease, optimizing your energy, or watching a parent’s health decline, this episode is your roadmap to empowered healing. Dr. Scheinbaum shows how health coaching doesn’t just support change—it transforms your entire relationship with health.

🎧 Tune In Now:

Hit play and discover the future of healing—where partnership replaces prescriptions, and lifestyle becomes your superpower.

“Your genes aren’t your destiny—your choices and support system are.”

Learn more about our host visit: www.shivanigupta.com

Show sponsored by Fusionary Formulas. Visit www.fusionaryformulas.com use code FUSIONARYHEALTH for 15% off your entire order


#HealthCoaching #FunctionalMedicine #ChronicDisease #HealthcareReform #MedicalSupport #WellnessCoaching #LifestyleMedicine #PatientAdvocacy #HealthOptimization #MindBodyMedicine #PrimaryCareCrisis #MentalHealthSupport #BioBehavioral #PreventiveCare #HolisticHealth #DrSandraScheinbaum #DrShivaniGupta

In this solo episode of Fusionary Health, renowned Ayurvedic expert Dr. Shivani Gupta explores one of her greatest passions: the healing power of super spices. A PhD researcher in turmeric and founder of Fusionary Formulas, Dr. Gupta shares how these ancient botanicals—like turmeric, ginger, cumin, ashwagandha, brahmi, and more—can transform your energy, brain, gut, metabolism, and stress response.

She dives deep into the science and tradition behind Ayurvedic staples, explains how she uses them in her own life and supplement line, and reveals why “feeling older” isn’t aging—it’s inflammation. From her masala dabba spice box to clinical studies and lifestyle rituals, she offers you a roadmap to vibrant health, rooted in ancient wisdom and backed by modern research.

🔑 Key Highlights

The truth about “inflammaging” and how to fight it naturally
Turmeric’s 30+ inflammation pathways and brain-protective power
Ginger for gut health, blood sugar, and metabolic support
Ashwagandha and Brahmi as natural adaptogens for stress resilience & cognition
Cumin, fennel, fenugreek, and cinnamon—underrated kitchen healers
Dosha-specific spice pairings: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha remedies
How to run a personal 30–60 day anti-inflammatory experiment
Dr. Gupta’s wellness rituals: teas, spice hacks, and sleep hygiene

💡 Why You Should Watch / Listen

If you’re navigating burnout, brain fog, or chronic inflammation—and looking for natural, practical solutions—this episode is your invitation to reclaim your health using what’s already in your spice rack. Whether you're a wellness beginner or seasoned Ayurvedic enthusiast, Dr. Shivani offers powerful, accessible strategies for modern vitality.

▶️ Tune In Now

Turn your kitchen into your pharmacy with these science-backed, Ayurvedic solutions.

Learn more about our host visit: www.shivanigupta.com

Show sponsored by Fusionary Formulas. Visit www.fusionaryformulas.com use code FUSIONARYHEALTH for 15% off your entire order


#DrShivaniGupta #FusionaryHealth #SuperSpices #TurmericBenefits #GingerHealing #AshwagandhaPower #InflammationRelief #BrainFogFix #AyurvedaWithShivani #NaturalHealing #HolisticHealth #TotalBodyHealing #SpiceMedicine #FoodAsMedicine #GutHealing #HormoneBalance #Adaptogens #AyurvedaWellness #AntiInflammatoryDiet #WellnessPodcast