The Healthy Doc Podcast

Episode 10: Radhi Devlukia

Dr. Nigma Talib

In this deeply inspiring episode of The Healthy Doc Podcast, Dr. Nigma Talib sits down with Radhi Devlukia Shetty—plant-based cook, wellness advocate, founder of Juni, and New York Times bestselling author of JoyFull—for a heartfelt conversation about nourishment, presence, and living with intention. Radhi opens up about her transition from studying dietetics to discovering Ayurveda, an ancient 3,000-year-old Indian system of medicine that completely transformed her relationship with food, health, and emotional well-being.

They explore how food carries emotional energy, the connection between digestion and how we feel, and why the way we show up to cook and eat matters as much as what’s on the plate. Radhi emphasizes the power of small daily rituals, breathwork, and learning to bring more joy and presence into the everyday. She shares how writing JoyFull was a journey in itself—one that focused on embracing imperfection, reconnecting with taste, and finding healing through conscious cooking. She also dives into the origin story of Juni, her adaptogenic beverage line, and how it was born from a desire to help others regulate stress and energy naturally.

The episode also touches on the pressure to constantly “glow,” letting go of control, and softening into a more intuitive, self-compassionate approach to wellness. Whether you’re deep in a healing journey or simply looking to live with more intention, Radhi’s warm, grounded wisdom offers insight and inspiration to help you find joy in the small things and nourish yourself from the inside out.

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Timestamps:
00:00–02:40 Welcoming Radhi and talking about joy and presence 
02:41–06:40 Navigating energy and self-awareness
06:41–12:00 The emotional-digestive connection 
12:01–18:20 The energy we bring to meals  
18:21–25:15 Writing JoyFull and prioritizing intention over perfection 
25:16–33:30 Enjoying food through ritual 
33:31–40:40 Building Juni
40:41–48:15 Letting go and embracing softness
48:16–53:49 Closing thoughts on emotional freedom and healing

Follow Radhi Devlukia:
Instagram: @radhidevlukia
Podcast Instagram: @areallygoodcry 
Juni Instagram: @drinkjuni
Book: www.joyfullbook.com
Website: www.radhidevlukia.com

Follow Dr. Nigma:
Instagram: @drnigmatalib
Podcast Instagram: @thehealthydocpod
Facebook: nigma.talib
Website: www.healthydoc.com