Nandini Austin: Ayurvedic Coach on Eating for Your Digestion and Embracing Joy (and Spices!)

Ayurvedic wellness coach Nandini Austin joins us with a fresh, accessible take on ancient practices, helping modern families feel healthier, more energized, and more connected at the table.Raised in London with Mauritian roots and a lifelong exposure to Ayurveda, Nandini explains why digestion is the foundation of well-being, how to understand your unique dosha, and which simple daily rituals support balance for both parents and kids. We also follow her path from global hospitality to launching The Cocktail Architect, and leading retreats that blend Ayurvedic cooking, traditional Indian dance, and community.In this episode:Growing up in a Mauritian household in London, learning about food as medicine“You are what you digest” — why digestion is central to healthUnderstanding doshas and daily rituals (dinacharya)Demystifying curry and the value of spicesRaising adventurous eaters and shaping lifelong food habitsFood as a pathway to connection, energy, and emotional balanceSpice-infused syrups and soda alternatives from The Cocktail ArchitectMentioned in this episode:For Ayurveda offerings: NandiniAustin.com For delicious, handcrafted syrups: The Cocktail ArchitectFollow Nandini on Instagram, Facebook, and SubstackSubscribeNever miss an episode: Follow Dinner Last Night and subscribe to our newsletter. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review, tap “like”, and share it with a friend! It helps more people discover the show. 💛GiveawaysCLICK HERE to enter the giveaway for any episode!Follow UsSubstack: subscribe to our newsletterYouTube: @DinnerLastNightPodInstagram: @dinnerlastnightpodWebsite: dinnerlastnightpod.comCreditsProduced: Wombmate Productions, Inc., REP Studio, and Stuart HetzlerEditing: REP Studio and Stuart HetzlerMusic by: ⁣Emerson ‘Longstory’ Bartlett (feat. Drew Martin on Saxophone)