What if doing less could help you feel more like yourself? In this episode, Ayurvedic practitioner and mom of two, Nidhi Pandya, shares simple ways to bring calm and clarity into your daily life.
She talks about how motherhood changes us—and how we can meet those changes with presence instead of pressure. From warm food and longer exhales to oil massages and evening routines, Nidhi gives practical tips to help you feel more grounded.
She also opens up about raising her daughters in New York City, going through a divorce, and creating a life that feels aligned.
This conversation is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to do more to feel better. You just need the right tools—and the willingness to pause.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why your evening routine might matter more than your morning one
- The three core Ayurvedic principles that every mom can benefit from
- How to shift from treating symptoms to building deep, daily healing
- Simple, healing practices like Abhyanga (oil massage) and longer exhalations
- How to support your kids’ resilience while staying aligned yourself
Jump into the conversation:
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02:00) Reparenting through every stage of motherhood
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05:00) The balance between solar and lunar energy
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08:30) Living in sync with your body’s natural rhythm
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12:30) An easy evening routine for moms
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27:00) The difference between healing and treatment
Resources:
- Connect with Nidhi: https://www.nidhi.me/
- Order Your Body Already Knows: https://www.nidhi.me/nidhi-book-pre-order-new
- Follow Leaning into Being: https://www.instagram.com/leaningintobeingpodcast/
- Access Leaning Into Being Resources: www.momumentalmoments.co
- Connect with Amri: https://www.instagram.com/amrikibbler/
- Connect with Erika: https://www.instagram.com/erikahanafin/
What is Leaning Into Being?
Motherhood asks us to do it all, but what if the real strength is in just being?
This is Leaning into Being. Erika Hanafin, mom, stepmom, founder, and co-parent hosts alongside Amri Kibbler, mother, founder, and cancer survivor.
We get it. Motherhood is beautiful chaos. And whether you're juggling babies in business, toddlers in to-do lists, or just trying to catch your breath. We're here for it. All of it, the real, the raw and the moments that make it all worth it. Each episode focuses on relatable situations, resources, and experiences to help you balance the beautiful chaos of motherhood and ambition. This show is designed for all mamas seeking community and connection in her definition of success.
This is Leaning Into Being.