What Are Your Symptoms Trying to Tell You? With Shivani Gupta, PhD - #854

EVEN MORE about this episode!What if your symptoms aren't simply problems to eliminate—but signals asking you to pay attention? Julie Ryan sits down with Ayurvedic practitioner, turmeric researcher, and The Inflammation Code author Dr. Shivani Gupta to explore chronic inflammation, stress, unresolved emotions, boundaries, sleep, intuition, and what your body may be trying to communicate.Dr. Shivani explains “inflammaging”—the chronic, low-grade inflammation associated with aging—and why she believes many of the symptoms people dismiss as simply getting older deserve a closer look.Julie and Shivani explore the many factors that can influence inflammation, including diet, sleep, circadian rhythms, environmental exposures, chronic stress, grief, and lifestyle patterns. They also discuss Ayurveda's approach to understanding the individual through the Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas and how ancient practices can be adapted to modern life.But the conversation goes deeper than physical health.Can constantly overriding your own needs affect your well-being? What happens when grief and stress aren't fully processed? Why do so many women become accustomed to saying yes when their bodies seem to be saying no?Julie shares her medical-intuitive perspective on how she perceives inflammation during an energetic scan, while Shivani discusses Ayurveda's traditional understanding of the relationship between mind, body, energy, and health.You'll also learn about practical Ayurvedic rituals Dr. Shivani uses and teaches, including tongue scraping, oil pulling, morning hydration, circadian walks, breathwork, meditation, digestive health practices, and prioritizing restorative sleep.They discuss why sleep is foundational, how our daily routines influence the nervous system, and why Shivani encourages women to create moments of intentional stillness throughout the day—including her simple “Tea Time Is Me Time” practice.Finally, Julie and Shivani explore the connection between intuition, inflammation, purpose, dharma, and spiritual well-being, ending with Julie's signature question:Why do we incarnate?If you've been experiencing fatigue, stress, poor sleep, digestive issues, brain fog, aches, or simply the feeling that your body is asking for something different, this conversation offers a new framework for listening.Guest Biography:Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner, turmeric researcher, author, and speaker who blends classical Ayurveda with functional medicine to help