Nandini Austin: Ayurvedic Coach on Eating for Your Digestion and Embracing Joy (and Spices!)

<p>Ayurvedic wellness coach Nandini Austin joins us with a fresh, accessible take on ancient practices, helping modern families feel healthier, more energized, and more connected at the table.</p><p>Raised in London with Mauritian roots and a lifelong exposure to Ayurveda, Nandini explains why digestion is the foundation of well-being, how to understand your unique dosha, and which simple daily rituals support balance for both parents and kids. We also follow her path from global hospitality to launching The Cocktail Architect, and leading retreats that blend Ayurvedic cooking, traditional Indian dance, and community.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Growing up in a Mauritian household in London, learning about food as medicine</li><li>“You are what you digest” — why digestion is central to health</li><li>Understanding doshas and daily rituals (dinacharya)</li><li>Demystifying curry and the value of spices</li><li>Raising adventurous eaters and shaping lifelong food habits</li><li>Food as a pathway to connection, energy, and emotional balance</li><li>Spice-infused syrups and soda alternatives from The Cocktail Architect</li></ul><p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>For Ayurveda offerings: <a href="https://www.nandiniaustin.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">NandiniAustin.com</a> </li><li>For delicious, handcrafted syrups: <a href="https://www.thecocktailarchitect.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Cocktail Architect</a></li><li>Follow Nandini on <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_4763156460748447604_m_3464351295563103456_SignatureSanitizer_" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_4763156460748447604_m_3464351295563103456_SignatureSanitizer_" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://nandiniaustintemplegoddess.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Substack</a></li></ul><p><strong>Subscribe</strong></p><p>Never miss an episode: Follow <em>Dinner Last Night</em> and <a href="https://emmafrisch.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">subscribe to our newsletter</a>. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review, tap “like”, and share it with a friend! It helps more people discover the show. 💛</p><p><strong>Giveaways</strong></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN3ZQCUTgDYa_rx3gUinh_jgs-4-f-Ki-1NEeOZrLvxXFnPg/viewform" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to enter the giveaway for any episode!</p><p><strong>Follow Us</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Substack</strong>: <a href="https://emmafrisch.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">subscribe to our newsletter</a></li><li><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DinnerLastNightPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@DinnerLastNightPod</a></li><li><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dinnerlastnightpod/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@dinnerlastnightpod</a></li><li><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://dinnerlastnightpod.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">dinnerlastnightpod.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Produced</strong>: Wombmate Productions, Inc., <a href="https://repstudio.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">REP Studio</a>, and Stuart Hetzler</li><li><strong>Editing</strong>: <a href="https://repstudio.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">REP Studio</a> and Stuart Hetzler</li><li><strong>Music by:</strong> <a href="https://whiskeyclass.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁣</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/longstory_music/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Emerson ‘Longstory’ Bartlett</a> (feat. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/idrewmar