From Overgiving to Alignment: Ayurveda for Modern Women ft Zeeba Khan

“Ayurveda is this 5,000-year-old ancient Indian science of how to live a long, happy, and healthy life.” - Zeeba KhanIn this episode of University of Why, Dr. Sonia sits down with Ayurvedic holistic health coach Zeeba Khan to explore how ancient wisdom can guide modern women, especially busy, high-achieving moms and professionals into deeply personalized self-care.They dive into what Ayurveda really is, why your dosha matters more than any “one-size-fits-all” wellness plan, and how unprocessed trauma and emotions can show up as physical symptoms like thyroid issues, digestive problems, diabetes, insomnia, and perimenopausal imbalance.You’ll hear how Zeeba blends mind, body, and spirit in her clinical work, why she believes health is impossible without happiness, and how women in their 40s can move through perimenopause and midlife transitions with more ease, self-trust, and empowerment instead of over-functioning and burning out.Today on University of Why:What Ayurveda actually is and why it’s considered the original longevity “biohack”The three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and how they shape your body, mind, and emotional patternsWhy Ayurveda customizes everything: food, herbs, sleep, movement, rituals to your unique constitutionHow Western medicine treats the disease, while Ayurveda treats the individual and their environmentPractical examples: different exercise needs for Vata vs. Kapha, and why “one workout fits all” doesn’t workThe emotional and trauma links to conditions like colon issues, liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidismWhy so many career-driven women in their 40s are experiencing thyroid challenges and what’s underneath itHow Ayurveda supports perimenopause and why your daily routine (Dincharya) is everythingGentle, Ayurvedic-friendly ways to approach intermittent fasting for womenFollow  Dr. Chopra:Instagram: @drsoniachopraDr. Sonia Chopra’s Website – Learn more about my journey and workExplore eSchool: HEREFollow Zeeba KhanInstagram: @zeebahealingZeeba Khan Website: Transform your health, transform your lifeFacebook: Zeeba KhanOnline courses & E-booksFree ResourcesFree PDF for audiences: Ayurveda For Female Professionals.Love the episode? Please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this message. Your support keeps this show going!