The Inflammation Code

By Dr. Shivani GuptaAlternative Health Health & Fitness Nutrition

The Inflammation Code episodes

May 19Why Can't You Stay Consistent? What I Learned from Failing My Own Protocol
You know what you need to do. You have the supplements on the counter. You set the alarms. You started strong. And then, somewhere around week two, it all fell apart. Not because you are lazy. Not because you do not care about your health. But because the protocol was asking more of you than your real life could give.
I know because that was me. This past fall, I could not follow my own protocol. I have a PhD in turmeric research. I am an Ayurvedic practitioner. I help women heal from chronic inflammation every single day. And I completely failed at my own mold detox plan. Not because I did not know what to do, but because I tried to do too much at once on top of an already full life.
And in this episode, I am going to tell you the whole story, including the client who succeeded where I failed, the moment my functional medicine doctor told me to prioritize myself, and the one shift that made everything finally click.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Why my client Maria healed completely on a protocol just as involved as mine and exactly what made the difference
The difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic healing and why it changes everything about your ability to stay consistent
Why intensity is the enemy of consistency for women who are already carrying full lives
The moment I heard the words "prioritize you" and why they broke me open in a way I did not expect
How I reorganized my entire supplement routine into one simple box system and what that looked like
The four qualities every sustainable wellness protocol must have to actually work
The one question to ask yourself before you add any new health practice
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
The Inflammation Code (book) https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true
Fusionary Formulas Supplements — use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast
7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge
Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call
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24 min
May 12Why Your Brain Feels Foggy and Your Mood Is Off in Perimenopause with Dr. Anna Cabeca
Are you eating clean, managing your stress, doing everything right and still gaining weight, snapping at everyone you love, and lying awake at 3 a.m. wondering what happened to you? You are not imagining this. And you are not broken.
In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with the beloved Dr. Anna Cabeca, OB-GYN, hormone specialist, and creator of Mighty Maca Plus and the Magic Menopause program, to break down what she calls "the devil's pitchfork": the three-pronged crisis of hormone imbalance, adrenal dysregulation, and chronic inflammation that silently dismantles women's health from their late 30s onward. Dr. Anna brings cutting-edge research on DHEA, progesterone, uric acid, and the keto-green alkalinizing approach, backed by her own extraordinary personal journey.
Her message to every woman listening: your diagnosis is not your destiny. If you are struggling with unexplained weight gain, perimenopause rage, brain fog, bladder issues, or the feeling that your body has turned against you, this episode will change how you understand yourself.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why DHEA starts declining before estrogen and what this means for your bones, brain, bladder, vaginal health, and mood
The truth about "estrogen dominance" , why it is actually progesterone insufficiency, and why dropping progesterone is linked to anxiety, insomnia, and even psychiatric misdiagnosis
How the keto-green alkalinizing approach helped Dr. Anna lose 18 of 20 perimenopause pounds in just 6 weeks
Why uric acid is a hidden driver of weight gain and metabolic slowdown and how to check yours for pennies a day
How intermittent fasting for as little as 13 hours significantly reduces breast cancer recurrence risk, backed by a 2016 JAMA study
The "oxyplay" framework, why increasing oxytocin through connection, laughter, and play is the most powerful hormone-balancing tool available to you
Mighty Maca Plus and JOLVA topical DHEA, what they do, who needs them, and how Dr. Anna formulated them from her global travels
The Inflammation Code (book) https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true
Fusionary Formulas Supplements (use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order)
7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge
Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call
Dr. Anna Cabeca's Website

Free Gift for Listeners — Mighty Maca & JOLVA samples + 10-Day Breeze Through Menopause Program:
Use code DR. SHIVANI at checkout for a discount
CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI
Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta
Website: https://shivanigupta.com/
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54 min
May 05 Health Sovereignty: Why I Stopped Trusting the System and Started Trusting My Body
What if the system designed to protect your health was never actually built to make you well? Dr. Shivani Gupta has spent 25 years studying why the body gets sick and more importantly, how it heals. What she discovered along the way changed everything about how she practices, how she lives, and how she thinks about the relationship between patient and doctor.
In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Shivani introduces the concept of health sovereignty, the radical, practical shift from trusting the system as the authority on your body to becoming the expert on it yourself. Drawing on her own experience with a diagnosis that was dismissed, minimized, and nearly handled with a surgery she never needed, she walks through the exact moment she stopped waiting for someone to save her and started building a system that actually worked. From Ayurvedic root cause thinking to functional medicine testing to a daily rhythm that costs nothing, this episode is a complete framework for reclaiming your health from the inside out.
If you have ever walked out of a doctor's office with more questions than answers, felt dismissed by results that came back "normal," or been offered medication or surgery with no explanation of why the problem appeared, this episode was made for you.
WHAT YOU'LL LEAR
Why "normal" lab results do not mean healthy and what the actual difference is between average and optimal
How a hormonal imbalance (excess estrogen) can silently drive growths, inflammation, and symptoms your doctor never connects to the root cause
The systemic pattern behind why conventional medicine offers removal or medication instead of ever asking why the problem appeared
What Ayurveda teaches about symptoms as messages and why silencing the message without reading it keeps you stuck in a cycle
The 5-part daily rhythm that costs nothing and genuinely moves the needle: tongue scraping, warm water, anti-inflammatory supplements, midday meals, and consistent slee
Why turmeric extract combined with boswellia and black pepper which increases absorption by up to 2,000% is the daily anti-inflammatory foundation Dr. Shivani built her supplement line around
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Inflammation Code (book) https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true
Fusionary Formulas Supplements — use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast
7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge
Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call
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29 min
April 28Why You Are Mineral Deficient and How to Fix It with Caroline Alan
Most of us are walking around with underpowered cells and we don't even know it. In this episode, Dr. Shivani welcomes back Caroline Alan, founder of Beam Minerals and author of The Mineral Reset, for a conversation that will completely change how you think about your energy, your sleep, and your health.

Caroline breaks down why your body needs a full spectrum of 18-22 minerals in the right ratios, how humic and fulvic molecules work as nature's cellular delivery system, and why common tests like blood work miss the full picture entirely. She also shares the two tests she recommends (HTMA and OligoScan) and why minerals are the single most foundational thing you can do for your health, before everything else.

Key Takeaways:
Mineral depletion is behind fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, hair loss, and gut problems
Your cells need minerals to generate up to 1,200 watts of energy daily
Humic molecules bind and remove heavy metals, glyphosate, nanoplastics, and more
Fulvic molecules shuttle nutrients in and toxins out at the cellular level
The best mineral form mirrors what nature already pre-formulated for us

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

📖 The Mineral Reset by Caroline Alan
mineralresetbook.com | Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and Books A Million
📖 The Inflammation Code by Dr. Shivani Gupta

🌿 Fusionary Formulas Supplements (use code CODE15 for a discount)

🔥 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/
📞 Work with Dr. Shivani: Free Discovery Call https://shivanigupta.com/

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE ALAN
Website: beamminerals.com (use code DRSHIVANI for 20% off)
Book: mineralresetbook.com
Instagram: @carolinealan.official
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47 min
April 21The Menopause Gut: What Estrogen Is Really Doing to Your Microbiome with Cynthia Thurlow
Have you ever done everything right, eating clean, exercising, managing stress and still felt like your body was quietly unraveling?
In this episode, Dr. Shivani sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, and author of the brand-new book The Menopause Gut, for one of the most important conversations in women's health: what happens to the gut during perimenopause and menopause, and why almost no one is talking about it.
This is the conversation your doctor probably hasn't had with you yet, and the one your body has been waiting for.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why estrogen is far more than a reproductive hormone and how it protects your gut lining, immune system, serotonin, and insulin sensitivity

The bi-directional relationship between estrogen and the gut microbiome, and why you can't address one without the other

What the estrobilome is and how impaired estrogen detoxification contributes to brain fog, weight gain, joint pain, and breast tenderness

Why leaky gut becomes more likely in perimenopause and how declining estrogen is the missing link most doctors skip

The surprising reason women over 40 are more prone to UTIs and how vaginal estrogen alone reduces them by 70%

Why food monogamy (eating the same foods every day) quietly destroys gut diversity and what to do instead

What annual stool testing reveals that your regular doctor almost never orders

The food-first approach to probiotics and why drugstore supplements are usually the worst option

How circadian rhythm disruption directly alters the gut microbiome and what that means for late eating and poor sleep

Cynthia's take on essential amino acids, creatine quality, and what really matters in the supplement space

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58 min
April 14The Science of Synergy: How to Make Your Supplements and Habits Actually Work
Most of us have been taught to treat our health like a checklist. Take the probiotic. Go to the gym. Sleep more. Reduce stress. Check, check, check. But what if the checklist itself is the problem? Not because those things aren't good, they are, but because a list of isolated actions is not the same as a system that works together.
Dr. Shivani Gupta has spent decades living between two healing worlds, the Western medicine she grew up with in America and the Ayurveda she absorbed growing up in an Indian household where turmeric in warm milk wasn't a wellness trend, it was just Tuesday. And in this episode, she brings those two worlds together to explain why synergy, the strategic combination of herbs, habits, and timing, is the piece most women are missing. She breaks down the molecular science, shares a client story that will make you rethink your supplement shelf, and gives you a practical first step to start building your own synergistic health system this week.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Why “doing everything right” can still fail and the shift from adding more to multiplying results
The Ayurvedic principle of Rasayana and how true formulas create synergy, not just benefits
Why curcumin needs support and how other herbs fill the gaps for full-body inflammation relief
The bioavailability breakthrough: how black pepper transforms turmeric absorption
The difference between stacked habits and synergistic routines that actually work
A real 4-week transformation during perimenopause using alignment, not overload
3 simple questions to audit and optimize your routine today
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Inflammation Code (book)

Fusionary Formulas Supplements (use code CODE15 for a 15% Off your first order)

7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge

Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call
CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI
Instagram: @DrShavaniGupta
Website: https://shivanigupta.com/
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36 min
April 07The Nervous System Shift Every High-Achieving Woman Needs
What if the reason you feel overwhelmed… isn’t because you’re doing too little but because you’ve been living in “go mode” for too long?
In this conversation, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Dr. Melissa Sonners, a nervous system guide, brainwave educator, and author of The Connection Code to unpack a truth most high-achieving women aren’t told: sometimes it’s not about doing more, it’s about finally learning how to downshift. Together, they explore how chronic stress, burnout, and even serious health breakdowns can happen despite “doing all the right things,” and what it actually takes to feel better again.
Dr. Melissa introduces a simple but powerful framework of “brain states,” explaining how most of us wake up calm and connected… only to immediately shift into stress mode without realizing it. From there, everything - your energy, your decisions, even your ability to feel present gets shaped by that state.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Why staying busy and “productive” can actually keep your body stuck in stress mode
The difference between beta (survival mode) and alpha (connection and flow) and why it matters
How to recognize the internal voice that pushes you to do more (and how to gently shift it)
A simple “expanded gaze” technique to calm your nervous system in real time
Why pushing through your week to “rest later” often backfires physiologically
How boundaries and self-agreements directly impact your nervous system health
The surprising reason you may still feel disconnected even when you’re doing all the “right” wellness habits
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
📖 The Inflammation Code (book)
🌿 Fusionary Formulas Supplements (use code CODE15 for a discount)
🔥 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge
📞 Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call
Connect with Dr. Melissa Sonners
Website: https://drmelissasonners.com/
https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencyreset/
Instagram
Youtube
Book: The Connection Code
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53 min
March 31 Why Your Metabolism Is Inflamed (Not Broken) — And How to Fix It
Are you eating clean, working out consistently, and still gaining weight — especially around your middle? You're not broken, lazy, or imagining things. Your metabolism is inflamed.

In this solo episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta breaks down the real science behind midlife weight gain and why the tired advice to "eat less and move more" can actually make things worse.

Backed by a landmark January 2026 study from UT Southwestern — which identified the molecular switch that triggers uncontrolled inflammation in obesity — Dr. Shivani explains why chronic inflammation causes insulin resistance, belly fat storage, and a feedback loop that's nearly impossible to break through willpower alone.

She shares the story of her own unexplained weight gain at 37, and how client Lisa — a dedicated runner — lost 15 pounds in 3 months not by restricting more, but by calming her nervous system and reducing inflammation.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Why chronic inflammation blocks insulin signaling and shifts your body into fat-storage mode
• The NLRP3 inflammasome feedback loop: how obesity, inflammation & insulin resistance reinforce each other
• Why intense daily workouts can backfire when cortisol is already elevated
• The Vata-pacifying diet and why cold raw foods may be sabotaging your metabolism
• A 4-step framework to calm inflammation and support metabolic flexibility
• Why curcumin works on 30+ inflammatory pathways — and why that matters more than fish oil

RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Inflammation Code (book)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true

Fusionary Formulas Supplements (use code CODE15 for a 15% Off your first order)

https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast

7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge
https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/

Work with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call
https://shivanigupta.com/

CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI

Instagram: @DrShavaniGupta
Website: https://shivanigupta.com/

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26 min
March 24 Menopause Without HRT? Detox, Hormones & Pro-Aging Wisdom (with Dr. Nicole Rothman)
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nicole Rothman, a functional medicine practitioner known for her whole-body approach to women’s health. We explore a refreshing, empowering message: menopause isn’t a cliff and HRT isn’t the only path.

We talk about being pro-aging (not anti-aging), why some women don’t tolerate hormones well, and how detox, inflammation, stress physiology, and cellular health can shape your perimenopause and menopause experience.

This conversation aligns deeply with our beliefs at The Inflammation Code:
The Body Speaks—Learn to Listen. Integration Over Extremes. Ritual Heals. Your Body Is Not Broken. Natural Is Powerful—When Done Right.

In this conversation, we cover:

* Why midlife symptoms are often a “bucket overload” (stress + toxins + inflammation)

* Detox as a foundation: drainage, lymph, heavy metals, mold, and modern toxic burden

* Cortisol + progesterone: how chronic “go-go-go” life impacts hormones

* Why hormones sometimes don’t “work” (and what may be happening at the cellular level)

* Pro-aging wisdom: reframing menopause as a powerful neurological and biological shift

* Why personalized testing + mentorship matters (because you’re bio-individual)

If you’ve been doing all the right things but still don’t feel like yourself, this episode will help you connect the dots and build a more sustainable path forward.

Connect with Dr. Nicole Rothman:

* Website: https://drnicole.com
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnicolerothman/
* Book: Awaken Wellness (Amazon)

Links + Resources mentioned

Learn more about The Inflammation Code: https://theinflammationcode.com
Take the Dosha Quiz: https://shivanigupta.com
7-Day Inflammation Detox: https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/

This episode is sponsored by Fusionary Formulas - Ayurvedic supplements designed to reduce inflammation, support sleep, and restore balance.

Shop at: https://fusionaryformulas.com Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order.
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1 hr 2 min
March 17 Why You’re Bloated Every Day: The Gut Inflammation Connection
You wake up with a flat stomach… but by the end of the day, you feel bloated, uncomfortable, and wondering what went wrong.

If you’ve tried eliminating foods, taking probiotics, or “eating clean” and the bloating still shows up, your body may be sending you a deeper signal.

In this solo episode of The Inflammation Code Podcast, Dr. Shivani Gupta explores why bloating is often one of the earliest warning signs of gut inflammation and how digestive imbalance can quietly affect your energy, hormones, mood, and immune system.

Blending Ayurvedic wisdom with modern gut science, she explains why so many women over 35 experience bloating alongside fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and hormone shifts and why addressing the root cause of gut dysfunction can transform your entire health.

Rather than chasing symptoms, this episode helps you understand what your body is actually communicating through bloating and how to begin restoring digestive balance.

In This Episode, You'll Learn

• Why bloating is often the first visible sign of gut inflammation, not just a reaction to food
• How 70% of your immune system lives in your gut and why that matters for chronic inflammation
• The Ayurvedic concept of Agni (digestive fire) and how weak digestion leads to toxin buildup (Ama)
• How chronic stress, blood sugar instability, and microbiome imbalance silently damage the gut lining
• The key differences between Vata, Pitta, and Kapha bloating patterns and why your constitution matters
• Simple Ayurvedic daily practices that help reduce bloating and support healthy digestion
• Why probiotics alone often don’t work and what your gut actually needs to heal

Many women spend years believing their digestion is broken or that their symptoms are random.
But your body is incredibly intelligent.

When you understand the deeper connection between your gut, inflammation, stress, and daily rhythms, healing becomes simpler — and much more empowering.

Your bloating isn’t just a digestive inconvenience.

It’s a message from your body asking you to listen.

Links + Resources Mentioned

• Learn more about The Inflammation Code
https://theinflammationcode.com
• Take the Dosha Quiz
https://shivanigupta.com
• This episode is sponsored by Fusionary Formulas — Ayurvedic supplements designed to reduce inflammation, support sleep, and restore balance.
Shop at: https://fusionaryformulas.com
Use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order.
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38 min

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