10% Happier with Dan Harris The "Wellness" Industry Sells Us On Rigid Optimization. It Doesn't Work–But This Might. | Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya
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Jan 14, 2026 
Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya, a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic doctor and author, explores the depth of Ayurveda beyond trendy shortcuts. She critiques the rigid optimization in wellness, advocating for balance and appreciation of life's rhythms instead. Nidhi introduces her framework of the three codes of life and shares practical tools for daily living, including the importance of digestive fire and the benefits of warm drinks. With a focus on radical acceptance and gratitude, she offers a refreshing perspective on achieving wellness naturally.
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Ayurveda As A Timeless Science
- Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old science of life that covers prevention, treatment, lifestyle, and social conduct.
- Nidhi Pandya says it offers a principle-based framework rather than trend-driven prescriptions.
Use Ayurveda To Support Medical Treatment
- Integrate Ayurveda to support recovery during and after Western medical treatments like surgery or chemo.
- Use Ayurvedic diet and practices to brace the body and rebuild after aggressive therapies.
The Harm Of Over-Optimization
- Over-optimization and rigid self-improvement create stress that undermines health.
- Nidhi argues doing less, not more, often protects digestion and hormonal balance.
