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EPISODE #64 AYURVEDA & GRIEF WITH DR. SWETA VIKRAM
ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
This episode of the Conscious Diva Podcast features Dr. Sweta Vikram, an Ayurvedic doctor and international speaker. She has written multiple award-winning books and is a trusted source on health and wellness, frequently appearing on NBC.
We chat about her latest book, The Loss That Binds Us, the first book to use the principles of Ayurveda to heal grief. Sweta shares how Ayurveda and grief work together. She explains what grief is and how it shows up differently for everyone, which has a lot to do with our Ayurvedic constitution - our predisposed characteristics.
Her book offers 108 practical tips to help navigate the multitude of emotions brought on by loss, as well as helping you identify what you are experiencing so you can acknowledge, understand, and accept.
This book is an invaluable resource for anyone navigating the challenging journey of healing after the loss of a loved one, a beloved pet, job loss, or a breakup. I hope you enjoy this episode on conscious grieving.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Sweta explains what Ayurveda is and its purpose.
She breaks down the doshas, our Ayurvedic constitution/body types made up of the five elements: water, air, space, fire, and earth, explaining how when we are out of balance, we may respond to grief in ways that can be harmful to our own health.
How Ayurveda and grief work together.
How grief shows up differently for people.
How we can use her 108 tips to support the five stages of grief.
ABOUT SWETA:
Featured by Asian Fusion as “One of the most influential Asians of our time,” is a best-selling author of 14 books, a mindfulness writing coach, a headstand-devotee, and a certified yoga & Ayurveda counselor who helps people lead creative, productive, and healthier lives. Born in India, Sweta spent her formative years between the Indian Himalayas, North Africa, and the United States collecting and sharing stories. She writes about women, multiculturalism, wellness, and identity. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, amongst other publications, across nine countries on three continents, is an award-winning writer and graduate of Columbia University. She lives in New York City with her husband and in her spare time, teaches yoga to female survivors of rape and domestic violence.
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