Why You’re Always Cold, Tired & Stressed (It’s Not Just Your Hormones)

We spend so much time searching for the perfect diet, supplement or morning routine, yet so many women still struggle with fatigue, poor sleep, digestive issues and hormone imbalances.

In this episode, Becca is joined by Ayurvedic practitioner and teacher Nidhi Pandya to explore the missing piece that modern health advice often overlooks: living in rhythm with your body.

Together they discuss how your circadian rhythm influences everything from digestion and metabolism to hormone balance and nervous system regulation, why so many women wake between 2am and 3am, why constantly feeling cold may be a sign your body is out of balance, and how slowing down can often be more healing than doing more.

Nidhi also explains why warm meals may support digestion better than cold smoothies, why chronic stress creates a “hot and dry” state in the body, and how simple daily habits can help you feel more energised, grounded and resilient.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but your body still isn’t responding, this conversation offers a completely different way of understanding health.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why your circadian rhythm affects hormones, digestion and sleep

• The six daily rhythms Ayurveda has followed for thousands of years

• Why waking at 2-3am is more common than you think

• How stress creates heat and dryness in the body

• Why warm meals may support digestion better than cold breakfasts

• The connection between community, nervous system regulation and long-term health

• Simple ways to work with your body instead of against it

Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction
[00:51] Why women feel stuck despite doing everything right
[01:57] Why living in rhythm changes everything
[08:46] The six-part circadian rhythm explained
[09:33] Why cold breakfasts can harm digestion
[11:15] The best time to eat your biggest meal
[11:59] Why your energy crashes in the afternoon
[13:52] The ideal evening routine for better sleep
[14:52] Why 10pm-2am is your body’s repair window
[16:33] Circadian rhythms, chronic illness & sleep
[17:36] Why so many women wake at 2-3am
[18:36] Stress, inflammation & the “hot and dry” body
[21:23] Perimenopause, dryness & living in alignment
[22:53] Why women need rhythm after menopause
[24:19] The health benefits of community
[30:15] The missing piece of women’s health
[32:23] Why cold smoothies aren’t ideal for breakfast
[34:20] The truth about raw food diets
[38:33] Bioavailability: getting more nutrition from food
[39:52] Why cooking food supports gut health
[42:00] Why your body already knows what it needs
[42:48] Why so many women are always cold
[45:12] Five simple habits to improve your health
[47:46] Living in alignment with your body
[48:42] More being. Less doing.
[50:00] Where to find Nidhi

CONNECT & LEARN MORE:

Becca Holland

You can connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube – @healthwithholland, where I share practical education on nervous system regulation, women’s health, and sustainable behaviour change.

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate you subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who might find it helpful. 

You’ll also find courses, resources, and more podcast episodes at: ⁠https://healthwithholland.com⁠

Nidhi Pandya

You can connect with Nidhi Pandya on Instagram at @my_ayurvedic_life, where she shares practical Ayurvedic wisdom to help you improve your digestion, hormones, sleep, nervous system and overall wellbeing through simple daily rhythms.

Nidhi is an Ayurvedic practitioner, educator and speaker, helping people reconnect with the natural rhythms of their bodies using the timeless principles of Ayurveda. Her work combines ancient wisdom with modern science to make health feel intuitive, practical and sustainable.

You can also learn more about Nidhi, her courses and her book, Your Body Already Knows, at https://www.nidhipandya.com.

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