Elemental Design, Mental Inflammation & the Rituals That Heal with Dr. Shivani Gupta

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Episode 98: Elemental Design, Mental Inflammation & Returning to Your Rhythm – with Dr. Shivani Gupta

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shivani Gupta—Ayurvedic practitioner, turmeric researcher, founder of Fusionary Formulas, and host of Fusionary Health. We talk about her early health wake-up call, how she discovered Ayurveda, and why understanding your elemental design (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) can change everything about how you approach your body and energy.

We also dive into her concept of mental inflammation—how modern stress quietly inflames the body—and simple, accessible daily rituals that help you reset, cool inflammation, and return to yourself.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What Ayurveda is and how elemental design (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) shapes your body and energy.
• How mental inflammation from stress becomes physical symptoms.
• Why the 10pm–2am sleep window is crucial for detox, hormones, and inflammation.
• Simple Ayurvedic practices you can start today (tea rituals, circadian walks, grounding foods).
• How turmeric and other super spices support gut health and chronic inflammation.

Key Takeaways:

• Inflammation is inevitable, not a personal flaw—modern life is inherently inflammatory.
• Stress hygiene matters; mental inflammation often drives physical symptoms.
• Knowing your elemental design helps you choose routines that align with your natural rhythm.
• Sleep is foundational—that 10pm–2am window is your body’s prime detox time.
• Tiny rituals—like “tea time is me time”—create space for intuition and regulation.

Chapters:

• 00:01 – Welcome & setting the stage
• 01:09 – Shivani’s wake-up call & shifting to Ayurveda
• 04:01 – Discovering elemental design
• 07:25 – What Ayurveda actually is
• 09:52 – Mental inflammation explained
• 15:00 – Nervous system anchors: tea time & micro-pauses
• 19:34 – The inflammation forest fire
• 24:47 – Vata, Pitta, Kapha: a deep, accessible breakdown
• 32:00 – How to find your constitution
• 36:09 – A Pitta’s daily rhythm: sleep, food, and movement
• 41:51 – Nature’s medicine > gadgets
• 44:55 – What she’d tell her younger self about healing
• 46:46 – Her returning ritual: tea time is me time
• 48:25 – Super spices, turmeric, and her research
• 52:34 – Where to find Shivani & her upcoming Hay House book

Links & Resources:

Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta:

• Supplements: Fusionary Formulas — Use code RETURN for 15% off
• Instagram: @doctor.shivanigupta
• Book: The Inflammation Code (Hay House, Feb 2026)

Explore More from Caitlan:

• Website: caitlansiegenthaler.com
• Work with me through Human Design, IFS & Return offerings

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Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler
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