Shivani Gupta on The Science of Ritual- The Magic of Turmeric

Burnout has become a near-universal experience for women in perimenopause and beyond  especially those juggling careers, caregiving, and the pressure to “do it all.” In this episode of the Peaceful Power Podcast, I sit down with Ayurvedic practitioner and author Dr. Shivani Gupta to talk about the rituals, rhythms, and daily practices that help us restore energy and build resilience from the inside out.

Shivani brings a modern, science-backed lens to Ayurveda, making ancient wisdom accessible for women navigating stress, inflammation, hormonal shifts, and chronic overwhelm. We dive into how to slow down without losing your momentum, why daily rituals are the foundation of a healthy nervous system, and how to bring Ayurveda into your life in simple, powerful ways. If you're craving steadiness, nourishment, and a path out of burnout, this episode will give you both inspiration and practical tools.

Meet Shivani Gupta

Shivani Gupta
Shalini is a Nutrition Coach who helps busy professionals maintain healthy eating habits without the overwhelm. Unlike cookie-cutter programs, she creates personalized meal planning systems that adapt to chaotic schedules, work travel, and real-life demands. Her approach focuses on reducing the mental load around food decisions while building consistency in progression toward health goals, not forcing life to be consistent. She believes that sustainable nutrition should work with your lifestyle, not against it.

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My favorite items:

Turmeric Gold (Great for anti-inflammatory and immune boosting)

Menopause Support Tea - Great for the hormones and tastes good! Also good to drink in perimenopause

Sweet Dream Gummies- If you wake up in the middle of the night take one to help fall back asleep. Or take 2 before you go to sleep!

Unwind Tea- Instead of unwinding with a glass of wine. Try this delicious tea instead.

Topics

    • Why burnout is so common for women 40+ — and how Ayurveda explains it

    • How stress, inflammation, and hormonal shifts are interconnected

    • The Ayurvedic lens on slowing down without losing productivity

    • Daily rituals (dinacharya) that restore your energy and nervous system

    • The role of inflammation in burnout and what you can do about it

    • Simple practices women can use to rebuild resilience

    • How to incorporate Ayurvedic habits into a modern lifestyle

    • Morning and evening routines that support perimenopause

    • The importance of honoring your body’s rhythms and agni (digestive fire)

    • How to create boundaries that protect your energy

    • Shivani’s personal story of burnout and her healing journey

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