In this transformative episode of Fusionary Health, Dr. Shivani Gupta is joined by the brilliant Kate O'Donnell—a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, senior yoga teacher, and best-selling author of Everyday Ayurveda for Women’s Health. With over 25 years immersed in Vedic traditions and Ayurvedic practice, Kate brings her soul-deep wisdom to help modern women reclaim balance during the hormonal transitions of perimenopause and menopause.
Through deeply personal stories, grounded Ayurvedic insights, and practical tools, Kate and Dr. Gupta explore how food, rhythm, and digestive fire are the pillars of true healing. From India to Boston kitchens, this episode is a masterclass in integrating ancient science into our fast-paced lives—without the overwhelm.
Key Highlights
• Kate’s life-altering Ayurvedic journey sparked by illness in India
• The healing power of Ayurvedic food—and why warm, simple meals matter most
• Panchakarma insights and real-life detox wisdom
• Why soups, ghee, and spices are digestion’s best friend
• Understanding protein intake through an Ayurvedic lens
• The Vata phase of life and how Ayurveda supports perimenopause/menopause
• Hormone health: Bridging Ayurveda, HRT, and functional medicine
• Importance of daily rhythms to restore hormonal harmony
• Gut health, women's wisdom, and what modern science is (re)discovering
Why You Should Watch or Listen
If you’re a woman navigating hormone shifts, digestive changes, or feeling burnt out by health trends that just don’t fit, this episode is your gentle guide back to your body. Whether you're Ayurvedic-curious or ready to deepen your self-care routine, Kate O'Donnell offers a grounded, compassionate roadmap that honors both ancient wisdom and modern science.
This isn’t just a conversation—it’s an invitation to nourish yourself deeply, align with nature, and discover how you can feel more vibrant, balanced, and connected.
Tune in now to discover timeless Ayurvedic principles that can transform your relationship with food, hormones, and self-care.
Learn more about our host visit: www.shivanigupta.com
Show sponsored by Fusionary Formulas. Visit www.fusionaryformulas.com use code FUSIONARYHEALTH for 15% off your entire order
**"Ayurveda isn’t about doing more. It’s about returning to what your body already knows—and honoring it." **
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