The Inflammation Code

Dr. Shivani Gupta

Your body isn’t broken. It’s out of balance. And it’s been trying to tell you something. The Inflammation Code Podcast is your guide to decoding that message. From unexplained fatigue and joint pain to brain fog, bloating, and burnout, we explore the root causes often ignored by modern medicine. Hosted by Ayurvedic practitioner and integrative health expert Dr. Shivani Gupta, each episode breaks down the true nature of inflammation and offers practical, powerful tools rooted in both science and ancient healing. If you’re ready to shift from symptom chasing to long-term healing, you’re in the right place.We don’t promise instant fixes. We guide you into a steady rhythm that helps your body feel safe, supported, and strong again. If you’re ready to turn healing into a lifestyle, not another task, start here.🎧 New episodes weekly👉 Learn more about the host here: ShivaniGupta.comDisclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

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July 28 · 42 min
"The Turmeric Truth" — What Actually Makes Curcumin Work with Dr. Shivani Gupta
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/
July 21 · 26 min
Why Your Metabolism Needs Flexibility, Not a Diet, with Ben Azadi
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 LEARN Why keto is a metabolic process your body already knows, not a diet you have to force The real question to ask instead of "how do I lose weight": how to lower inflammation and insulin first The four-pillar framework (adapt, fast, phase, flex) and why the last pillar is where true customization begins Why fasting is a stress on the body, and how to tell if you're adapting to it or being harmed by it How anti-nutrients like oxalates, tannins, and phytates can quietly block progress, even in "healthy" keto foods Why women in perimenopause and postmenopause need a different approach than men, and what to track along the way 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 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/ ABOUT BEN AZADI Ben 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 AZADI Website: benazadi.com Instagram: instagram.com/thebenazadi YouTube: youtube.com/@KetoKamp CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta — https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/ Website: https://www.shivanigupta.com/ SHARE THIS EPISODE If 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. 🌿
July 14 · 36 min
Running on Fumes: Why Your Body Is Shutting Down and How to Refill Your Tank
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/
July 7 · 59 min
The New Rules of Women’s Health with Meghan Rabbitt
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/
June 30 · 20 min
Why Summer Quietly Increases Your Inflammation with Dr. Shivani Gupta
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/
June 23 · 49 min
Is Hashimoto's the Missing Root Cause? Inna Topiler on Thyroid Symptoms and Immune Confusion
Could Hashimoto’s be the missing root cause behind your thyroid symptoms? If you have been told your thyroid labs are “fine,” or you are taking thyroid medication but still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or not like yourself, this conversation will help you understand what may be happening underneath the surface. Hashimoto’s is not just a thyroid problem. It is an immune system condition that can keep attacking the thyroid when the deeper triggers are never addressed. Inna Topiler, CNS, MS, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist who has navigated her own Hashimoto’s journey for over 25 years. She is the host of Thyroid Mystery Solved: Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism Revealed, and the creator of Thyroid Love, a 26-nutrient supplement formulated specifically for thyroid autoimmunity. In this conversation with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Inna explains the immune confusion behind Hashimoto’s, why thyroid medication alone does not calm the immune attack, and what it really takes to support thyroid health at the root. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why levothyroxine supports the thyroid but does not address the immune attack causing the damage? How to ask for a real full thyroid panel, and why TPO and TG antibodies matter The four root cause buckets behind immune confusion: food, infections, toxins, and stress Why gluten can trigger an immune attack on the thyroid through molecular mimicry The truth about iodine supplementation with Hashimoto's, and why it often makes things worse How selenium and inositol support thyroid hormone balance and immune regulation Why zinc deficiency can be generational and how high copper compounds the problem What a thyroid supplement designed for autoimmunity should and should not include 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/
June 16 · 29 min
Everyone’s Talking About Ozempic: Inflammation, GLP-1, and What Ayurveda Knew First
If you’ve been anywhere near the internet in the last couple of years, you’ve heard about Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs. You’ve seen the before-and-afters. Maybe a friend asked if you should try it too. And if you’re like most of the women Dr. Shivani works with, you may feel confused. The results look real, but something feels off. Are we treating a symptom? Are we missing something deeper? In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta tells the story of Veronica, a client who came to her terrified after a bad experience with GLP-1 medication, but still wanting to lose weight, reduce inflammation, and feel like herself again. Through Veronica’s story, Dr. Shivani breaks down what GLP-1 actually is, why so many people have a weakened natural GLP-1 response, and how Ayurveda has been supporting this same pathway through agni, bitter foods, gut health, and daily rhythm. You’ll learn: What GLP-1 actually is and why your body already makes it Why GLP-1 drugs work on inflammation, not just appetite Why processed food, stress, sleep, and gut imbalance can blunt your natural GLP-1 response The Ayurvedic concept of agni and how it connects to GLP-1 biology Natural ways to support your body’s GLP-1 pathway using food, herbs, and rhythm What GLP-1 drugs may be helpful for, and what Dr. Shivani wants women to understand first How Veronica rebuilt her foundation naturally
June 9 · 28 min
Why Trendy Supplements Don’t Work: Dr. Shivani Gupta Explains
You've tried supplement after supplement. You followed the trends, bought what the influencers recommended, spent real money on the latest ingredients, and still felt nothing change. If that sounds familiar, it's not because natural remedies don't work. It's because many of the products built around them were built for the market, not for you. In this solo episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta draws on her Ph.D. research in turmeric to expose how trend-driven supplement formulation actually works, and why it keeps failing women. With more than 17,000 peer-reviewed papers on turmeric and curcumin, plus years of firsthand testing of commercial supplements, Dr. Shivani breaks down what happens when a 60-to-90-day launch cycle skips every step that actually matters. This episode is for any woman who has ever wondered why a supplement she trusted did nothing. You'll leave with a clear lens for evaluating everything in your cabinet and a practical framework for choosing what actually belongs there. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why the 60-to-90-day trend cycle skips dose validation, absorption testing, and ingredient interaction research How Dr. Shivani's Ph.D. research revealed that one major brand had 85% of its curcumin completely unavailable for absorption The core difference between formulating from market demand and formulating around a specific woman's real needs Why peptide protocols, NAD boosters, and mushroom blends often fail to produce noticeable results for patient How Ayurvedic synergy — herbs working in combination — accomplishes what no isolated trending ingredient can do alone Three diagnostic questions to ask before spending another dollar on any supplement RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Inflammation Code (book) 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 Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call
June 2 · 54 min
Why Is Weight Loss So Hard in Midlife? Karen Martel on Hormones, HRT & Perimenopause
If you've been eating well, exercising consistently, and still watching your body change in ways that don't make sense, this episode is for you. Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist, Certified Thyroid Specialist, and host of the globally ranked Hormone Solution Podcast. She went through early menopause at 42, rebuilt her health twice, and has spent the last decade helping women understand what's really happening during perimenopause, and what to do about it before symptoms steal years of their vitality. In this candid, science-forward conversation with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Karen breaks down the most common myths around HRT, explains why women are being undertreated, and makes a compelling case for why perimenopause, not menopause, is the critical window for hormonal intervention. What You'll Learn Why testosterone pellets aren't the right starting point for most women, and what to use instead How a genetic variation common in women of Asian descent affects testosterone metabolism and can cause unexpected side effects The real difference between oral and transdermal progesterone — and why sensitivity to one doesn't mean you can't benefit from the other Why most practitioners are wrong to wait until menopause before addressing estrogen The glycan age study: women aging 9 to 20 years faster internally during perimenopause without estrogen, and what stopped it How cycling progesterone preserves estrogen peaks and supports tumor suppression Over-the-counter hormone options, estrogen face cream, progesterone melatonin oil, and vaginal moisturizer, and how women are using them when they can't get prescriptions Your body isn't failing you. It's asking for something most doctors haven't offered yet. This episode gives you the language, the knowledge, and the options to ask better questions, and get better answers.
May 26 · 1 hr 2 min
It’s Not You, It’s Your Thyroid: What 7 Doctors Missed, Why T4 Is Failing Women, and the Root-Cause Fix with Dr. Amie Hornaman
Have you been told your thyroid is normal, but you are still gaining weight, losing hair, exhausted by 3 PM, and living in a fog? If you have done everything right, clean eating, consistent exercise, and supplements, and nothing is working, this episode may finally give you the answer you have been looking for. It is not you. It is your thyroid. In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, functional medicine thyroid specialist, host of The Thyroid and Hormone Fixer Podcast, and author of the new book The Thyroid Fix. Dr. Hornaman spent years being dismissed by six different conventional doctors before a seventh finally diagnosed her with hypothyroidism. Even then, the standard T4-only prescription left her no better. Backed by decades of clinical experience and the science of T3 conversion, reverse T3, and the thyroid-adrenal-hormone triangle, she breaks down exactly why so many women are undertreated and what to do about it. Dr. Hornaman shares her own story of gaining 40 pounds while competing in figure competitions and eating nothing but chicken, broccoli, and asparagus, and how it led her into functional medicine and eventually to building one of the most trusted thyroid practices in the country. Dr. Shivani also shares her personal journey from subclinical hypothyroidism to Armour Thyroid to discovering that even natural NDT was not fully working for her body. If you are a woman over 35 navigating perimenopause, unexplained weight gain, brain fog, or fatigue, and your doctor keeps telling you that you are fine, this episode is for you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why a normal TSH does not mean your thyroid is optimized, and the 5 tests every woman actually needs to ask for, including reverse T3 and TPO antibodies The T4-to-T3 conversion problem: why Synthroid and levothyroxine fail many women, and why T4-only treatment keeps you stuck in a low-energy, weight-gain cycle Why natural desiccated thyroid like Armour and NP Thyroid is not automatically the answer, and how 80 percent T4 in NDT can still push you into reverse T3 lockdown mode How perimenopause hormones trigger thyroid dysfunction, and the adrenal-progesterone-estrogen-TBG cascade that most doctors are not addressing The Ayurvedic and lifestyle foundation: why calming inflammation, supporting digestion, and reducing cortisol are non-negotiables before thyroid hormone replacement can work Dr. Hornaman's FIX Method, including the supplement, nutrition, and hormone replacement framework that has helped thousands of women get their lives back RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Inflammation Code (book) 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 Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call
May 19 · 23 min
Why Can't You Stay Consistent? What I Learned from Failing My Own Protocol
You know what you need to do. You have the supplements on the counter. You set the alarms. You started strong. And then, somewhere around week two, it all fell apart. Not because you are lazy. Not because you do not care about your health. But because the protocol was asking more of you than your real life could give. I know because that was me. This past fall, I could not follow my own protocol. I have a PhD in turmeric research. I am an Ayurvedic practitioner. I help women heal from chronic inflammation every single day. And I completely failed at my own mold detox plan. Not because I did not know what to do, but because I tried to do too much at once on top of an already full life. And in this episode, I am going to tell you the whole story, including the client who succeeded where I failed, the moment my functional medicine doctor told me to prioritize myself, and the one shift that made everything finally click. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why my client Maria healed completely on a protocol just as involved as mine and exactly what made the difference The difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic healing and why it changes everything about your ability to stay consistent Why intensity is the enemy of consistency for women who are already carrying full lives The moment I heard the words "prioritize you" and why they broke me open in a way I did not expect How I reorganized my entire supplement routine into one simple box system and what that looked like The four qualities every sustainable wellness protocol must have to actually work The one question to ask yourself before you add any new health practice 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 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 Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call
May 12 · 53 min
Why Your Brain Feels Foggy and Your Mood Is Off in Perimenopause with Dr. Anna Cabeca
Are you eating clean, managing your stress, doing everything right and still gaining weight, snapping at everyone you love, and lying awake at 3 a.m. wondering what happened to you? You are not imagining this. And you are not broken. In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with the beloved Dr. Anna Cabeca, OB-GYN, hormone specialist, and creator of Mighty Maca Plus and the Magic Menopause program, to break down what she calls "the devil's pitchfork": the three-pronged crisis of hormone imbalance, adrenal dysregulation, and chronic inflammation that silently dismantles women's health from their late 30s onward. Dr. Anna brings cutting-edge research on DHEA, progesterone, uric acid, and the keto-green alkalinizing approach, backed by her own extraordinary personal journey. Her message to every woman listening: your diagnosis is not your destiny. If you are struggling with unexplained weight gain, perimenopause rage, brain fog, bladder issues, or the feeling that your body has turned against you, this episode will change how you understand yourself. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why DHEA starts declining before estrogen and what this means for your bones, brain, bladder, vaginal health, and mood The truth about "estrogen dominance" , why it is actually progesterone insufficiency, and why dropping progesterone is linked to anxiety, insomnia, and even psychiatric misdiagnosis How the keto-green alkalinizing approach helped Dr. Anna lose 18 of 20 perimenopause pounds in just 6 weeks Why uric acid is a hidden driver of weight gain and metabolic slowdown and how to check yours for pennies a day How intermittent fasting for as little as 13 hours significantly reduces breast cancer recurrence risk, backed by a 2016 JAMA study The "oxyplay" framework, why increasing oxytocin through connection, laughter, and play is the most powerful hormone-balancing tool available to you Mighty Maca Plus and JOLVA topical DHEA, what they do, who needs them, and how Dr. Anna formulated them from her global travels 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 15% off your first order) 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call Dr. Anna Cabeca's Website Free Gift for Listeners — Mighty Maca & JOLVA samples + 10-Day Breeze Through Menopause Program: Use code DR. SHIVANI at checkout for a discount CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/
May 5 · 28 min
Health Sovereignty: Why I Stopped Trusting the System and Started Trusting My Body
What if the system designed to protect your health was never actually built to make you well? Dr. Shivani Gupta has spent 25 years studying why the body gets sick and more importantly, how it heals. What she discovered along the way changed everything about how she practices, how she lives, and how she thinks about the relationship between patient and doctor. In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Shivani introduces the concept of health sovereignty, the radical, practical shift from trusting the system as the authority on your body to becoming the expert on it yourself. Drawing on her own experience with a diagnosis that was dismissed, minimized, and nearly handled with a surgery she never needed, she walks through the exact moment she stopped waiting for someone to save her and started building a system that actually worked. From Ayurvedic root cause thinking to functional medicine testing to a daily rhythm that costs nothing, this episode is a complete framework for reclaiming your health from the inside out. If you have ever walked out of a doctor's office with more questions than answers, felt dismissed by results that came back "normal," or been offered medication or surgery with no explanation of why the problem appeared, this episode was made for you. WHAT YOU'LL LEAR Why "normal" lab results do not mean healthy and what the actual difference is between average and optimal How a hormonal imbalance (excess estrogen) can silently drive growths, inflammation, and symptoms your doctor never connects to the root cause The systemic pattern behind why conventional medicine offers removal or medication instead of ever asking why the problem appeared What Ayurveda teaches about symptoms as messages and why silencing the message without reading it keeps you stuck in a cycle The 5-part daily rhythm that costs nothing and genuinely moves the needle: tongue scraping, warm water, anti-inflammatory supplements, midday meals, and consistent slee Why turmeric extract combined with boswellia and black pepper which increases absorption by up to 2,000% is the daily anti-inflammatory foundation Dr. Shivani built her supplement line around 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 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 Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call
April 28 · 46 min
Why You Are Mineral Deficient and How to Fix It with Caroline Alan
Most of us are walking around with underpowered cells and we don't even know it. In this episode, Dr. Shivani welcomes back Caroline Alan, founder of Beam Minerals and author of The Mineral Reset, for a conversation that will completely change how you think about your energy, your sleep, and your health. Caroline breaks down why your body needs a full spectrum of 18-22 minerals in the right ratios, how humic and fulvic molecules work as nature's cellular delivery system, and why common tests like blood work miss the full picture entirely. She also shares the two tests she recommends (HTMA and OligoScan) and why minerals are the single most foundational thing you can do for your health, before everything else. Key Takeaways: Mineral depletion is behind fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, hair loss, and gut problems Your cells need minerals to generate up to 1,200 watts of energy daily Humic molecules bind and remove heavy metals, glyphosate, nanoplastics, and more Fulvic molecules shuttle nutrients in and toxins out at the cellular level The best mineral form mirrors what nature already pre-formulated for us RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📖 The Mineral Reset by Caroline Alan mineralresetbook.com | Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and Books A Million 📖 The Inflammation Code by Dr. Shivani Gupta 🌿 Fusionary Formulas Supplements (use code CODE15 for a discount) 🔥 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ 📞 Work with Dr. Shivani: Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/ CONNECT WITH CAROLINE ALAN Website: beamminerals.com (use code DRSHIVANI for 20% off) Book: mineralresetbook.com Instagram: @carolinealan.official
April 21 · 57 min
The Menopause Gut: What Estrogen Is Really Doing to Your Microbiome with Cynthia Thurlow
Have you ever done everything right, eating clean, exercising, managing stress and still felt like your body was quietly unraveling? In this episode, Dr. Shivani sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, and author of the brand-new book The Menopause Gut, for one of the most important conversations in women's health: what happens to the gut during perimenopause and menopause, and why almost no one is talking about it. This is the conversation your doctor probably hasn't had with you yet, and the one your body has been waiting for. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why estrogen is far more than a reproductive hormone and how it protects your gut lining, immune system, serotonin, and insulin sensitivity The bi-directional relationship between estrogen and the gut microbiome, and why you can't address one without the other What the estrobilome is and how impaired estrogen detoxification contributes to brain fog, weight gain, joint pain, and breast tenderness Why leaky gut becomes more likely in perimenopause and how declining estrogen is the missing link most doctors skip The surprising reason women over 40 are more prone to UTIs and how vaginal estrogen alone reduces them by 70% Why food monogamy (eating the same foods every day) quietly destroys gut diversity and what to do instead What annual stool testing reveals that your regular doctor almost never orders The food-first approach to probiotics and why drugstore supplements are usually the worst option How circadian rhythm disruption directly alters the gut microbiome and what that means for late eating and poor sleep Cynthia's take on essential amino acids, creatine quality, and what really matters in the supplement space If this episode opened your eyes to something your body has been trying to tell you, share it with a woman in your life who deserves to hear this, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps more women find this conversation.
April 14 · 35 min
The Science of Synergy: How to Make Your Supplements and Habits Actually Work
Most of us have been taught to treat our health like a checklist. Take the probiotic. Go to the gym. Sleep more. Reduce stress. Check, check, check. But what if the checklist itself is the problem? Not because those things aren't good, they are, but because a list of isolated actions is not the same as a system that works together. Dr. Shivani Gupta has spent decades living between two healing worlds, the Western medicine she grew up with in America and the Ayurveda she absorbed growing up in an Indian household where turmeric in warm milk wasn't a wellness trend, it was just Tuesday. And in this episode, she brings those two worlds together to explain why synergy, the strategic combination of herbs, habits, and timing, is the piece most women are missing. She breaks down the molecular science, shares a client story that will make you rethink your supplement shelf, and gives you a practical first step to start building your own synergistic health system this week. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why “doing everything right” can still fail and the shift from adding more to multiplying results The Ayurvedic principle of Rasayana and how true formulas create synergy, not just benefits Why curcumin needs support and how other herbs fill the gaps for full-body inflammation relief The bioavailability breakthrough: how black pepper transforms turmeric absorption The difference between stacked habits and synergistic routines that actually work A real 4-week transformation during perimenopause using alignment, not overload 3 simple questions to audit and optimize your routine today RESOURCES MENTIONED The Inflammation Code (book) Fusionary Formulas Supplements (use code CODE15 for a 15% Off your first order) 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI Instagram: @DrShavaniGupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ If this episode shifted something for you, share it with someone who's been chasing results without finding them because this framework tends to land exactly when someone needs it most. And if you're enjoying the podcast, a quick review goes such a long way. It helps more women find their way to this conversation.
April 7 · 52 min
The Nervous System Shift Every High-Achieving Woman Needs
What if the reason you feel overwhelmed… isn’t because you’re doing too little but because you’ve been living in “go mode” for too long? In this conversation, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Dr. Melissa Sonners, a nervous system guide, brainwave educator, and author of The Connection Code to unpack a truth most high-achieving women aren’t told: sometimes it’s not about doing more, it’s about finally learning how to downshift. Together, they explore how chronic stress, burnout, and even serious health breakdowns can happen despite “doing all the right things,” and what it actually takes to feel better again. Dr. Melissa introduces a simple but powerful framework of “brain states,” explaining how most of us wake up calm and connected… only to immediately shift into stress mode without realizing it. From there, everything - your energy, your decisions, even your ability to feel present gets shaped by that state. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why staying busy and “productive” can actually keep your body stuck in stress mode The difference between beta (survival mode) and alpha (connection and flow) and why it matters How to recognize the internal voice that pushes you to do more (and how to gently shift it) A simple “expanded gaze” technique to calm your nervous system in real time Why pushing through your week to “rest later” often backfires physiologically How boundaries and self-agreements directly impact your nervous system health The surprising reason you may still feel disconnected even when you’re doing all the “right” wellness habits RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📖 The Inflammation Code (book) 🌿 Fusionary Formulas Supplements (use code CODE15 for a discount) 🔥 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge 📞 Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call Connect with Dr. Melissa Sonners Website: https://drmelissasonners.com/ https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencyreset/ Instagram Youtube Book: The Connection Code If this episode made you pause and rethink how you’re moving through your day, share it with someone who might need that same shift. And if you haven’t yet, leaving a review helps this message reach more women who are ready to feel better not just do more.
March 31 · 25 min
Why Your Metabolism Is Inflamed (Not Broken) — And How to Fix It
Are you eating clean, working out consistently, and still gaining weight — especially around your middle? You're not broken, lazy, or imagining things. Your metabolism is inflamed. In this solo episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta breaks down the real science behind midlife weight gain and why the tired advice to "eat less and move more" can actually make things worse. Backed by a landmark January 2026 study from UT Southwestern — which identified the molecular switch that triggers uncontrolled inflammation in obesity — Dr. Shivani explains why chronic inflammation causes insulin resistance, belly fat storage, and a feedback loop that's nearly impossible to break through willpower alone. She shares the story of her own unexplained weight gain at 37, and how client Lisa — a dedicated runner — lost 15 pounds in 3 months not by restricting more, but by calming her nervous system and reducing inflammation. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why chronic inflammation blocks insulin signaling and shifts your body into fat-storage mode • The NLRP3 inflammasome feedback loop: how obesity, inflammation & insulin resistance reinforce each other • Why intense daily workouts can backfire when cortisol is already elevated • The Vata-pacifying diet and why cold raw foods may be sabotaging your metabolism • A 4-step framework to calm inflammation and support metabolic flexibility • Why curcumin works on 30+ inflammatory pathways — and why that matters more than fish oil 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 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: @DrShavaniGupta Website: https://shivanigupta.com/ If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend who needs to hear this — and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps more women find this message. 🌿
March 24 · 1 hr 1 min
Menopause Without HRT? Detox, Hormones & Pro-Aging Wisdom (with Dr. Nicole Rothman)
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nicole Rothman, a functional medicine practitioner known for her whole-body approach to women’s health. We explore a refreshing, empowering message: menopause isn’t a cliff and HRT isn’t the only path. We talk about being pro-aging (not anti-aging), why some women don’t tolerate hormones well, and how detox, inflammation, stress physiology, and cellular health can shape your perimenopause and menopause experience. This conversation aligns deeply with our beliefs at The Inflammation Code: The Body Speaks—Learn to Listen. Integration Over Extremes. Ritual Heals. Your Body Is Not Broken. Natural Is Powerful—When Done Right. In this conversation, we cover: * Why midlife symptoms are often a “bucket overload” (stress + toxins + inflammation) * Detox as a foundation: drainage, lymph, heavy metals, mold, and modern toxic burden * Cortisol + progesterone: how chronic “go-go-go” life impacts hormones * Why hormones sometimes don’t “work” (and what may be happening at the cellular level) * Pro-aging wisdom: reframing menopause as a powerful neurological and biological shift * Why personalized testing + mentorship matters (because you’re bio-individual) If you’ve been doing all the right things but still don’t feel like yourself, this episode will help you connect the dots and build a more sustainable path forward. Connect with Dr. Nicole Rothman: * Website: https://drnicole.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnicolerothman/ * Book: Awaken Wellness (Amazon) Links + Resources mentioned Learn more about The Inflammation Code: https://theinflammationcode.com Take the Dosha Quiz: https://shivanigupta.com 7-Day Inflammation Detox: https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/ This episode is sponsored by Fusionary Formulas - Ayurvedic supplements designed to reduce inflammation, support sleep, and restore balance. Shop at: https://fusionaryformulas.com Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order.
March 17 · 37 min
Why You’re Bloated Every Day: The Gut Inflammation Connection
You wake up with a flat stomach… but by the end of the day, you feel bloated, uncomfortable, and wondering what went wrong. If you’ve tried eliminating foods, taking probiotics, or “eating clean” and the bloating still shows up, your body may be sending you a deeper signal. In this solo episode of The Inflammation Code Podcast, Dr. Shivani Gupta explores why bloating is often one of the earliest warning signs of gut inflammation and how digestive imbalance can quietly affect your energy, hormones, mood, and immune system. Blending Ayurvedic wisdom with modern gut science, she explains why so many women over 35 experience bloating alongside fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and hormone shifts and why addressing the root cause of gut dysfunction can transform your entire health. Rather than chasing symptoms, this episode helps you understand what your body is actually communicating through bloating and how to begin restoring digestive balance. In This Episode, You'll Learn • Why bloating is often the first visible sign of gut inflammation, not just a reaction to food • How 70% of your immune system lives in your gut and why that matters for chronic inflammation • The Ayurvedic concept of Agni (digestive fire) and how weak digestion leads to toxin buildup (Ama) • How chronic stress, blood sugar instability, and microbiome imbalance silently damage the gut lining • The key differences between Vata, Pitta, and Kapha bloating patterns and why your constitution matters • Simple Ayurvedic daily practices that help reduce bloating and support healthy digestion • Why probiotics alone often don’t work and what your gut actually needs to heal Many women spend years believing their digestion is broken or that their symptoms are random. But your body is incredibly intelligent. When you understand the deeper connection between your gut, inflammation, stress, and daily rhythms, healing becomes simpler — and much more empowering. Your bloating isn’t just a digestive inconvenience. It’s a message from your body asking you to listen. Links + Resources Mentioned • Learn more about The Inflammation Code https://theinflammationcode.com • Take the Dosha Quiz https://shivanigupta.com • This episode is sponsored by Fusionary Formulas — Ayurvedic supplements designed to reduce inflammation, support sleep, and restore balance. Shop at: https://fusionaryformulas.com Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order.