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  • Ep. 134 - Ryan Riley on the Secret to Building Brands That Heal and Scale

    What if your business could heal, inspire, and transform just like a great medicine? In this soul-stirring episode of the Fusionary Health Podcast, Dr. Shivani Gupta is joined by Ryan Riley, co-founder of Cellcore and Fifth Hammer, who reveals how he turned his entrepreneurial journey into a mission of service, impact, and alignment.

    Ryan shares the transformational story of how India, Ayurveda, and herbal medicine shaped his founding of one of the most innovative gut health brands in the world. He opens up about sourcing mimosa pudica seed, partnering with India's Ministry of AYUSH, and co-creating Para 1 and Para 2 products rooted in ancient wisdom and backed by modern science.

    Together, Shivani and Ryan explore themes of servant leadership, pruning for purpose, building community, and the emotional toll of being a visionary founder. This is a conversation for anyone seeking to build a company or a life that truly serves and inspires.

    🌟 Key Highlights:

    • How Ryan’s travels through India and work with Ayurveda shaped the Cellcore product line
    • The deeper meaning behind "The Fifth Hammer" and its role in business success
    • Why “lives touched” is Ryan’s favorite company metric—beyond revenue
    • The art of pruning in leadership: letting go to grow something greater
    • Dr. Shivani’s journey from burnout to expansion, guided by mentorship
    • A poetic reframe of success: business as the company we keep

    💡 Why You Should Watch 

    This episode reveals the soulful side of entrepreneurship. You’ll gain powerful insights on blending ancient healing with modern business, hear behind-the-scenes stories from Cellcore’s origins, and walk away with a renewed sense of purpose, clarity, and inspiration. Whether you’re a founder or wellness seeker, this conversation will expand your vision.

    🎧 Tune in now for a masterclass in heart-centered entrepreneurship.

    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

    #FusionaryHealthPodcast #RyanRiley #DrShivaniGupta #AyurvedaBusiness #AyurvedicWisdom #EntrepreneurshipPodcast #HealthStartup #ConsciousLeadership #FifthHammer #CellcoreJourney #MimosaPudica #FounderBalance #LivesTouched #FounderWellness #WellnessLeadership #AyurvedaAndBusiness #ImpactDrivenBrands #BusinessWithHeart #ModernAyurveda #BuildWithPurpose

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    54 min
  • Ep. 133 - "The Perimenopause Revolution: Natural Tools to Reset Your Brain, Metabolism & Energy – with Dr. Mariza Snyder "

    Is your brain fog, fatigue, or weight gain more than just stress? It could be perimenopause—and it may be your body’s biggest wake-up call.

    In this empowering episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional medicine practitioner, hormone expert, and bestselling author of The Essential Oils Hormone Solution and The Perimenopause Revolution. With over 10M podcast downloads, Dr. Mariza shares science-backed tools and her own journey to help women become the CEO of their health.

    Together, they unpack the truth about hormone chaos, metabolic health, sleep, and what it means to truly future-proof your body and mind.

    🔑 Key Highlights:

    • Why brain fog and rage are hormone-driven signals, not personality flaws  
    • The “exercise snack” method that outperforms HIIT in midlife  
    • 5 metabolic markers every woman must track (only 7% are healthy)  
    • The power of sleep consistency & circadian rhythm for hormonal repair  
    • What CGMs revealed about blood sugar, food, and stress  
    • Dr. Mariza’s 7 pillars to future-proof your health in perimenopause  


    💡 Why You Should Watch:

    This episode gives you clarity, control, and a clear plan for turning perimenopause into your most powerful transformation. It’s not about surviving this phase—it’s about designing your second half of life with energy, intention, and resilience.

    🎧 Tune in now

    Perimenopause isn’t the end—it’s your revolution.

    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


    #FusionaryHealth #DrShivaniGupta #DrMarizaSnyder #PerimenopauseSupport #WomensHormones #MetabolicHealth #BrainFogRelief #InflammationRelief #HormoneBalance #SleepOptimization #FutureProofYourHealth #CircadianRhythm #PerimenopauseHelp #MidlifeWellness #Bioharmonize #ThePerimenopauseRevolution #FunctionalMedicine #AyurvedaWisdom #HormonalHealth #FusionaryFormulas

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    50 min
  • Ep. 132 - The Hidden Epidemic of Fibromyalgia: Fatigue, Pain & Brain Fog Explained with Tami Stackelhouse

    Could your fatigue, chronic pain, or brain fog be more than “just stress” or hormones? In this eye-opening episode, fibromyalgia expert Tami Stackelhouse reveals why millions of women remain undiagnosed and what to do if you suspect fibromyalgia is behind your symptoms.

    Tami is the award-winning author, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, host of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®, and executive producer of the documentary INVISIBLE. Her groundbreaking Fibromyalgia Wellness Framework℠ helps women take back control of their health, reduce pain naturally, and restore energy and vitality.

    Together, we explore:

    • How fibromyalgia amplifies pain through neuroinflammation
    • Why most doctors miss the diagnosis and how to spot the signs
    • The 3-legged stool approach to fibromyalgia recovery (physical, lifestyle, mindset)
    • Why women with fibro often feel dismissed or misdiagnosed
    • How turmeric, supplements, and Ayurvedic healing offer real relief
    • Tami’s own recovery story—and the exact tools she used to reach remission

    Why Listen?

    If you’re tired of unexplained pain, mystery symptoms, or being told “it’s all in your head,” this episode will give you clarity and hope. Learn how to identify fibromyalgia early, take control of your health, and explore natural, root-cause solutions that work.

    🎧 Tune in now and take the first step toward living pain-free and vibrant again.

    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

    #DrShivaniGupta #FusionaryHealth #TamiStackelhouse #AyurvedicHealing #RootCauseHealing #FunctionalMedicine #NaturalRemedies #FatigueRelief #BrainFogRelief #PainReliefTips #HormoneHealth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #FibromyalgiaSupport #FibroWarrior #ChronicPainRelief #ChronicIllnessCommunity

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    55 min
  • Ep. 131 - Why This Cardiologist Left the Hospital to Heal with Functional Medicine with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj

    What if the future of cardiology isn’t in procedures—but in plants, prana, and precision?

    Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a double board-certified interventional cardiologist and educator for The Institute for Functional Medicine, shares his radical shift from stents to systems-based healing. As the founder of the transformative Well12 program, he blends genomics, breathwork, and nutrition with Ayurveda’s timeless wisdom to help patients reverse chronic disease. In this deep, empowering conversation with Dr. Shivani Gupta, they explore how functional medicine is finally validating ancient tools like turmeric, circadian rhythm, and seasonal eating—and why women in midlife are being failed by “standard of care.”


    🔑 Key Highlights:

    Why functional medicine is cardiology’s missing link
    How Ayurveda aligns with genomic science and inflammation reversal
    The truth about GLP-1s, insulin resistance, and weight loss myths
    Hormone health, menopause, and cardiology—what no one is talking about
    Prana-rich foods, oral health, and breathwork for heart healing
    A 77-year-old man reversed diabetes with lifestyle—not meds


    💡 Why You Should Watch:

    This episode reveals how you can prevent heart disease, rebalance hormones, and heal chronic conditions using powerful lifestyle tools rooted in both Ayurveda and science. Learn how to reclaim energy, gut health, and emotional resilience—with insights you won’t hear in a seven-minute doctor visit. Your healing starts here.

    🎧 Tune in now to transform your heart, your hormones, and your health—one breath, one bite, one belief at a time.

    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

    #FusionaryHealthPodcast #DrSanjayBhojraj #DrShivaniGupta #AyurvedaMeetsScience #HeartHealth #FunctionalMedicine #InflammationRelief #HormoneBalance #WomenOver40 #LifestyleMedicine #Bioindividuality #CircadianRhythm #RootCauseHealing #MidlifeWellness #ReverseChronicDisease #TurmericHealing #SleepOptimization #HealingWithFood #CardiologyReimagined #Well12Program

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 130 - "Akshay Nanavati on Breaking Limits, Building Resilience, and Living Your Dharma "

    What if your deepest fears were the key to your freedom?

    In this transformational episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Akshay Nanavati—Marine veteran, extreme adventurer, and author of Fearvana—to explore how we can embrace struggle, not escape it. From solo expeditions in Antarctica to facing PTSD and addiction, Akshay’s journey shows us that “the only way out is through.” Together, they discuss how to find your “right hard,” set impossible goals, lean into discomfort, and build a life that reflects your values—not your fears.

    Key Highlights:

    • How to turn fear into fuel for transformation
    • The difference between suffering and unnecessary suffering
    • Rituals for stillness in a hyper-connected world
    • Why resistance shows what matters most
    • How to stop over-identifying with limiting beliefs
    • Mantras for courage, presence, and action


    Why You Should Watch:

    If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or scared to pursue what matters most, this episode will give you the clarity and courage to move forward. Akshay’s story is a testament to human potential—and Dr. Shivani grounds it in real-life tools you can use now.

    🎧 Tune in now and discover the power of your own worthy struggle.

    #AkshayNanavati #Fearvana #PersonalGrowth #OvercomeFear #MentalResilience #SelfMastery #MindsetShift #InnerStrength #LiveFullyAlive #ConsciousLiving #TheRightHardThings #PresencePractice #EmbraceDiscomfort #PodcastInterview #FusionaryHealth

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep. 129 - Stop Guessing. Start Living by Your Elemental Design with Dr. Shivani Gupta

    Is your body trying to tell you something and are you actually listening?

    In this powerful solo episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta unveils Elemental Design, the Ayurvedic blueprint at the heart of her upcoming Hay House book, The Inflammation Code. After decades of work with clients and years of research, Dr. Gupta delivers a personalized framework to help you tune in to your dosha, decode daily imbalances, and finally address chronic inflammation, burnout, hormone issues, and mental fatigue.
    Discover how Vata, Pitta, and Kapha show up in your life and how to balance your body, calm your mind, and truly thrive using this ancient wisdom for modern healing.

    🔑 Key Highlights:

    • What Elemental Design is and how to identify yours
    • How to use your dosha as a daily self-check tool
    • What Agni, Ama & Ojas mean for your health, digestion & energy
    • How to personalize food, fasting & detox based on your dosha
    • The underestimated role of mental inflammation
    • Why white-knuckling your health no longer works—and what to do instead

    💡 Why You Should Watch:

    If you feel like you're doing “everything right” and still not feeling better, this episode will change the game. Learn how to stop fighting your body and start partnering with it using a personalized Ayurvedic toolkit that transforms your health from the inside out.

    🎧 Tune in now and take the quiz at shivanuigupta.com/quiz


    Show sponsored by Fusionary Formulas. Visit www.fusionaryformulas.com use code FUSIONARYHEALTH for 15% off your entire order



    #FusionaryHealth #DrShivaniGupta #TheInflammationCode #ElementalDesign #VataPittaKapha #DoshaQuiz #MentalInflammation #AyurvedicWisdom #AntiInflammatoryLifestyle #FunctionalMedicine #HolisticHealth #GutHealing #HormoneBalance #PerimenopauseSupport #SleepOptimization #AyurvedaForWomen #TurmericExpert #OjasAgniAma #IntegrativeHealth #ShivaniGuptaPodcast

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    36 min
  • Ep. 128 - The Truth About GLP-1 and Ozempic with Ashley Koff RD

    Can GLP-1 medications like Ozempic repair your health—or are they just another quick fix? In this powerful episode of the Fusionary Health podcast, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Ashley Koff, RD, founder of The Better Nutrition Program, UC Irvine’s Nutrition Director, and author of the upcoming book Your Best Shot. With over 25 years of experience, Ashley reveals how weight health goes far beyond aesthetics—connecting hormones, gut health, detox, and longevity.

    Together, they break down the truth about GLP-1s, the role of digestion and detoxification in perimenopause, and why your body must be treated as an ecosystem to achieve real, lasting results.

    Key Highlights:

    • Why GLP-1s are a tool—not the full solution 
    • The hidden role of gut hormones in weight health 
    • Detox, digestion, and hydration as foundations 
    • Perimenopause, protein, and nutrient sufficiency 
    • How to avoid being “under-resourced” 
    • Ashley’s free clinical assessment tool

    Why You Should Watch:

    This episode gives women in midlife a fresh framework for sustainable health—moving beyond calorie-cutting and quick fixes to real, functional solutions. You’ll learn how to optimize hormones, digestion, and energy so you can feel empowered, resilient, and aligned with your long-term health goals

    🎧 Tune in now and reclaim your body’s full potential.
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    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

    #FusionaryHealth #DrShivaniGupta #AshleyKoff #TheBetterNutritionProgram #YourBestShot #GLP1 #Ozempic #WeightHealth #Perimenopause #MenopauseSupport #GutHealth #Detoxification #FunctionalMedicine #Ayurveda #HormoneHealth #ProteinOptimization #SustainableWellness #WomenOver40Health #IntegrativeMedicine #HealthyLongevity

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 127 - "Menopause Mastery: HRT, Gut Health, and Longevity with Dr. Betty Murray "

    Are you ready to thrive through menopause not just survive it?

    In this eye-opening episode of Fusionary Health, host Dr. Shivani Gupta talks with Dr. Betty Murray , Ph.D. researcher, Certified Nutritionist, and trailblazer in functional medicine, about breaking the silence and stigma around women’s hormones.

    Dr. Murray shares game-changing insights on perimenopause, menopause, gut health, and why “normal” labs can still leave women feeling exhausted, foggy, and unheard. From the estrobolome and estrogen detox pathways to bioidentical hormone therapy and accurate testing strategies, this conversation is your blueprint for hormonal resilience and vibrant health, decades past menopause.

    Key Highlights:

    • Why “normal” labs don’t mean optimal health

    • The hidden link between gut health and hormone balance
    • How the estrobolome affects estrogen recirculation
    • Perimenopause timelines & hormone testing windows
    • Bioidentical hormones for brain, bone & heart protection
    • Strategies to beat medical gaslighting & advocate for your care


    Why You Should Watch:

    This episode gives you the knowledge and tools to protect your brain, bones, and heart, improve mood and energy, and take back control over your hormone health. If you’re tired of being dismissed or told “it’s just aging,” this conversation will arm you with science-backed solutions and confidence.

    🎧 Tune in now — Your hormones aren’t the problem; the system failing you is. Let’s fix it.

    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

    #PerimenopauseSupport #MenopauseHealth #GutHealthForWomen #HormoneHealth #Estrobolome #BioidenticalHormones #FunctionalMedicine #WomensHealth #MenopauseRelief #PerimenopauseSymptoms #HormoneBalance #HealthyAging #MenopauseNutrition #GutBrainConnection #AutoimmuneHealth #EstrogenDetox #MidlifeHealth #HormoneTherapy #MenopauseSupport #FusionaryHealthPodcast

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    48 min
  • Ep. 126 - Dr. Sharon Stills: Heal the Terrain, Transform Your Health

    What if lasting health isn’t about killing the bug—but transforming the terrain it lives in?

    In this episode of Fusionary Health, Dr. Shivani Gupta welcomes Dr. Sharon Stills—licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor with 20+ years of experience, creator of the RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause)® Program, and founder of the upcoming Lasting Wellness Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Together, they explore naturopathic vs. functional medicine, terrain-based healing, Ayurveda, Panchakarma, and bioidentical hormones for perimenopause and menopause.

    Dr. Stills reveals how deep case-taking, mindful nutrition, and European Biological Medicine tools (drainage, dental focus, photobiomodulation) can help reset your body at the root—plus the surprising way Panchakarma ended her lifelong sugar cravings.

    Key Highlights:

    • Terrain vs. symptom-chasing (and “green allopathic” traps)
    • Panchakarma’s power to reset cravings
    • Menopause care with bioidentical hormones
    • Food-as-medicine & supplement mindset shifts
    • Advanced healing therapies at Lasting Wellness Center


    Why You Should Watch 

    Skip the quick fixes—discover how Ayurveda, naturopathic medicine, and European Biological Medicine rebuild health from the ground up. Learn root-cause strategies for menopause relief, immune resilience, gut health, and mindset shifts that make nutrition and supplements actually work—so you can thrive with energy, clarity, and vitality at any age.

    🎧 Tune in now.

    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

    #FusionaryHealthPodcast #DrShivaniGupta #DrSharonStills #NaturopathicMedicine #Ayurveda #EuropeanBiologicalMedicine #Panchakarma #PerimenopauseSupport #MenopauseRelief #BioidenticalHormones #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseHealing #FoodAsMedicine #SupplementsThatWork #TerrainBasedHealing #HolisticHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #WomenOver40Wellness #HormoneBalance #LastingWellnessCenter

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    50 min
  • Ep. 125 - Sound Sensitivity, Burnout & Brain Fog? Reset Your Nervous System with Alex Doman

    You’re not “too sensitive”—your brain is begging for a reset.

    Overstimulation, sound triggers, mood swings, and burnout aren’t just symptoms of stress—they’re signs your nervous system is overwhelmed. And for women in perimenopause, motherhood, or recovery, it’s time we stop ignoring the sensory overload.

    In this powerful episode of Fusionary Health, Dr. Shivani Gupta welcomes Alex Doman—TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and neurotechnology innovator with over 30 years of experience. As the founder of Advanced Brain Technologies and co-creator of The Listening Program®, Alex explains how scientifically designed sound therapy can rewire the brain for resilience, calm, and hormone harmony.
    This is not your average wellness talk—it's a call to re-regulate your nervous system using the power of sound, vibration, and neuroscience.

    🔑 Key Highlights:

    • Why sound triggers hit harder in perimenopause
    • The link between sensory overload, trauma, and hormone imbalance
    • How neuro-acoustic tools differ from meditation apps or background music
    • Using The Listening Program to improve sleep, mood, and vagal tone
    • Sound therapy for kids with ADHD, trauma, or post-pandemic overwhelm
    • Practical tips for creating rituals that heal and regulate your nervous system

    ✨ Why You Should Watch 

    If you're constantly drained, overstimulated, or reactive—this conversation explains why. You’ll learn how curated sound therapy helps rewire your sensory system, improve sleep, reduce inflammation, and restore emotional balance. It’s science-backed, accessible, and designed to help women reclaim calm and clarity—especially during hormonal transitions and high-stress seasons of life.

    🎧 Tune in now

    Reset your brain. Regulate your body. Reclaim your peace—through sound.

    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


    #FusionaryHealth #DrShivaniGupta #AlexDoman #SoundTherapy #Neurotechnology #NervousSystemReset #PerimenopauseRelief #HormoneBalance #SensoryOverload #Misophonia #WomensHealth #AyurvedicHealing #VagalTone #BrainHealth #Neuroinflammation #SleepSolutions #EmotionalRegulation #ADHDsupport #TheListeningProgram #HealingThroughSound

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    1 hr 16 min

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