Episode #133 - 3 Stress Types: Anxiety, Control or Burnout — Which One Are You? | Dr Trupti Gokani

Episode #133 - 3 Stress Types: Anxiety, Control or Burnout — Which One Are You? | Dr Trupti Gokani

From The Conscious Man 7 Podcast by Todd Cave

May 9, 2026 · 2h 25m · Season 2 · Episode 133

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The episode explores different types of stress and their impact on individuals with Dr. Trupti Gokani.

What if your stress is not random? Most people know they are stressed. Almost none of them know which type of stress has been quietly running their body, their identity, and their relationships for years. In this episode of The Conscious Man 7 Podcast, I sit down with Dr Trupti Gokani, board-certified neurologist, Ayurvedic expert, mindset coach, and author of The Stress Rx, to explore why stress is not just mental pressure, but a whole-system force that can shape your sleep, digestion, moods, identity, relationships, and sense of purpose. We unpack her own origin story, from the insomnia crisis that hit during her first year of medical school, to the moment she rejected a quick diagnosis that did not explain the deeper ‘why’ behind her suffering. That rupture pushed her into a much bigger model of healing, one that integrates Western neurology, Ayurveda, subconscious patterning, trauma work, and the gut-brain connection. In this conversation we cover: the three stress types: windy, fiery, and earthy, and how they show up as anxiety, intensity, or heaviness why high performers can look successful while living in survival mode how trauma can shape personality, reactions, and…

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Host: Todd Cave

Guest: Dr Trupti Gokani

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Books & works: The Stress Rx

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