During her pregnancies, Meghan Markle turned to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, for guidance on holistic wellness. In her podcast, she shared how adaptogens, mindful eating, and even Sanskrit music shaped her journey into motherhood. From herbal remedies to emotional rituals, the Duchess of Sussex embraced a deeply rooted Eastern philosophy to nurture balance and connection.
AgenciesDuring her pregnancies, Meghan Markle turned to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of holistic healing, for guidance. In her podcast, she revealed how she embraced “food as medicine,” consulted an Ayurvedic doctor, and even welcomed her son Archie to Sanskrit chants.
In a world where royal revelations often grab global headlines, Meghan Markle’s latest disclosure comes with a surprising cultural twist. In a recent episode of her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, the Duchess of Sussex shared how she leaned on the ancient Indian healing tradition of Ayurveda during her pregnancies with Archie and Lilibet—offering a rare glimpse into how Eastern wisdom found a place in the most modern, Western of lives.
"Food as Medicine": Meghan’s Ayurvedic Journey
Speaking candidly on the podcast, Meghan revealed she consulted an Ayurvedic doctor throughout her pregnancies and adopted the age-old philosophy of “food as medicine.” Ayurveda, a holistic health system rooted in India, emphasizes balance between body, mind, and spirit—and for Meghan, this meant more than just dietary tweaks.
“During my pregnancies, I had an Ayurvedic doctor,” she shared. “So much of it was about seeing food as medicine.” She went on to describe the benefits of “adaptogens”—natural herbs and fungi known to support stress and hormone balance—citing ingredients like mushrooms as powerful tools that have long existed in human diets, even if they’ve only recently become trendy in the West.
Her reflections echo a growing interest in Eastern wellness philosophies across the globe, but coming from a figure as influential as Meghan, the message carries resonance. “You say mushrooms, and now people have a connotation attached to it,” she remarked, “but these items and ingredients have been part of our natural ecosystem and dietary system for a long time.”
The connection to Ayurveda wasn’t just limited to nutrition. Meghan and Prince Harry’s approach to childbirth also carried the imprint of their Ayurvedic advisor. In his memoir Spare, Harry shared how the couple played Sanskrit songs in the delivery room during Archie’s birth. The calming chants were chosen based on their doctor’s advice, creating a serene environment rooted in spiritual tradition.
What’s more, the couple was guided to whisper words of love to their newborn within the first minute of his life—an intimate practice believed in Ayurveda to help shape the baby’s emotional well-being. “Babies absorb everything said to them in the first minute,” their doctor had told them—a sentiment that clearly stayed with the Sussexes.
Speaking candidly on the podcast, Meghan revealed she consulted an Ayurvedic doctor throughout her pregnancies and adopted the age-old philosophy of “food as medicine.”
Beyond the Palace Walls
Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Meghan and Harry have crafted a life far from Buckingham Palace, building a home in California and engaging with the world on their own terms. Meghan’s openness about her Ayurvedic choices adds yet another layer to their post-royal narrative—one rooted in mindful parenting, cross-cultural wisdom, and alternative health practices.
Amid legal battles over security and public scrutiny, the Sussexes continue to offer rare, personal moments to their global audience. Just hours after Prince Harry lost a court appeal over his UK security arrangements, Meghan quietly shared a photo of Harry with their children on social media—without a caption, but perhaps speaking volumes.
In a time when wellness is often packaged in trends and fads, Meghan Markle’s embrace of Ayurveda reflects something deeper: a mindful choice, inspired by ancient roots, to bring balance and intention to one of life’s most transformative journeys—motherhood.
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