The Modern Sage Podcast

Using Ayurveda to Deal with Grief and Mental Health

Leah Guy Season 6 Episode 99

This special episode features Sweta Vikram, author of the new book The Loss that Binds Us, as well as the award winning author of 13 other books. Sweta is also an Ayurvedic doctor and teaches the power of this science around the world.

Leah and Sweta discuss doshas, and how to get back to balance with food, emotions and tips when we are under stress, or enduring grief.

This practical life-science is helpful for all people and Sweta's book offers 108 tips to cope with loss.

To find out more about Sweta, visit her website.

To find out more about Leah's work, visit her website


  • Sweta Srivastava Vikram, PhD is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda, a globally renowned speaker, and an acclaimed author of 14 best-selling books. The goal of her work is to alleviate stress and elevate the overall quality of her clients lives through Ayurveda-based health and wellness coaching. Sweta specializes in addressing disordered sleep, anxiety, digestion, appetite, and mood. With a Master’s degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University and a post-graduate degree in Sports Nutrition, she applies her expansive knowledge to shape her approach. Sweta has recently released her newest book, "The Loss That Binds Us, by publisher Loving Healing Press. It is a heartfelt guide through grief. Her impactful work has been featured in renowned publications, including The New York Times, NBC, as well as a documentary collaboration with Dr. Deepak Chopra. 

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