Grief, Ayurveda, and Hidden Drivers of Health: Healing Beyond the Surface

What if the chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, anxiety, or other persistent symptoms you’re seeing aren’t just about labs, diet, or lifestyle but unresolved grief?

In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with Dr. Sweta Vikram, an internationally recognized Ayurvedic practitioner, grief coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, to explore how unresolved grief can impact physiology, behavior, and well-being.

Dr. Vikram walks through practical strategies for identifying grief in clients, creating safe spaces for healing, and applying Ayurvedic principles to restore balance in body and mind. Whether you’re a practitioner working with sensitive cases or looking to better understand the unseen forces affecting health, this conversation will expand your clinical lens.

What’s Inside This EpisodeWhy grief is more than loss of a loved one. It can show up as chronic symptomsHow the body signals unresolved emotional trauma through physiology and behaviorThe Ayurvedic framework for understanding imbalance (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in daily lifePractical approaches for safely addressing grief in client interactionsHow simple rituals, journaling, and mindful presence can support resilienceCreating space for emotional visibility and healing in professional practice

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Guest Resources and LinksVisit Sweta Srivastava Vikram’s Website to explore her work, books, and wellness resources: www.swetavikram.comFollow Sweta on Social Media for daily insights and updates:Instagram: @swetavikramFacebook: Sweta’s Words and WellnessLinkedIn: Sweta Srivastava VikramYouTube: Holistic Wellness with SwetaListen to Sweta’s Podcast The Grounded Leader: Ayurvedic Wellness for Leaders Who Want to Succeed from a Place of BalanceDownload Free Wellness Guides to apply Ayurveda in your practice or daily life:Free Rejuvenating Sleep Guide: Ayurveda Quick TipsThe 5-Minute Ayurveda Reset

Guest BioSweta Srivastava V