The Grounded Leader: Ayurvedic Wellness for Leaders Who Want to Succeed from a Place of Balance
Welcome to The Grounded Leader: Ayurvedic Wellness for Leaders Who Want to Succeed from a Place of Balance—a podcast where ancient practices meet ambitious goals to help you operate with strength, clarity, and grounded intention.
I'm your host, Sweta Vikram — Ayurvedic doctor, award-winning author, trauma-informed yoga teacher, mindfulness coach, corporate wellness speaker, adjunct professor, and lifelong student of what it really means to lead with clarity, purpose, and peace.
This podcast explores how burnout, chronic stress, and misaligned energy are silently eroding your leadership & career potential. Learn how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, modern wellness strategies, and emotional intelligence can help you reclaim clarity, purpose, team success, and health.
Each episode blends storytelling, practical tips, & interviews with wellness leaders, Ayurvedic practitioners, and C-suite executives. Gain the actionable tools you’ve been searching for to manage stress, enhance resilience, and lead from a place of balance.
If you’re a high-performing professional, founder, team leader, or heart-centered entrepreneur who's tired of the burnout-and-breakdown cycle… you’re in the right place. Because here’s the truth: your wellness is your leadership. Let's dive in.
The Grounded Leader: Ayurvedic Wellness for Leaders Who Want to Succeed from a Place of Balance
Episode 3: Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor—It’s a Warning
Is burnout your default setting? In this powerful episode of The Grounded Leader: Ayurvedic Wellness for Leaders Who Want to Succeed from a Place of Balance —host Sweta Vikram challenges the toxic narrative that burnout is a sign of commitment or success.
From sleepless nights to simmering irritability, Sweta breaks down how burnout shows up differently for each Ayurvedic dosha—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—and why high-performing leaders are especially at risk. Through personal stories and ancient Ayurvedic insights, she helps you recognize the early whispers of burnout before they become full-blown breakdowns.
You’ll learn:
- Why burnout isn’t a flex—it’s a red flag.
- How leaders unknowingly commit prajnaparadha (the mistake of ignoring inner wisdom).
- Dosha-specific signs of burnout—and what to do about them.
- Daily Ayurvedic strategies to realign your mind, body, and spirit.
- Why rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership strategy.
Listen to your body before it has to shout.
🎧 Tune in, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and reimagine what grounded, successful leadership can look like. This episode is a permission slip for every high-achiever to slow down without guilt and lead from a place of clarity, compassion, and strength.
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