{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"249. Mental Inflammation: The Hidden Tax on Energy, Focus & High Performance with Dr Shivani Gupta","description":"Are you tired of the mental fog that slows down your decision making and drains your drive? Most high performers treat fatigue as a cost of doing business, but it is actually a sign of chronic, low grade inflammation. In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, I sit down with Ayurvedic expert Dr. Shivani Gupta to discuss her new book, The Inflammation Code. We explore how to identify your unique Elemental Design (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) and why matching your lifestyle to your biology is the ultimate hack for focus and energy. From the detox window of the circadian clock to the clinical power of turmeric, this episode provides the blueprint to reclaim your peak performance.   In this episode, you will learn: The Hidden Tax: How low grade inflammation mimics aging and robs you of your vitality. Elemental Design: How to use your body type to optimize your leadership and productivity. Circadian Performance: Why fighting nature\u2019s clock causes mental burnout.   Resources: Get the #1 Bestseller: Download the 2nd edition of Thrive State at thrivestatebook.com. Free Longevity Guide: Download your resource guide at thrivestatestarter.com. Follow Me: @doctorvmd   Episode Highlight: The Five to Thrive: Shivani\u2019s journey and why Vitality is the theme for 2026. Ancient Wisdom for Modern Stress: The 5,000 year old science of Ayurveda and gut health. Elemental Design (Doshas): Identifying Vata, Pitta, and Kapha types to personalize your health. Circadian Biology: Using nature\u2019s rhythm to flow downstream with your energy. PhD Insights on Turmeric: Clinical rituals and the Tea Time is Me Time habit ","author_name":"Thrive State Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thrivestate.libsyn.com\/website","html":"