Drawing from over two decades of musical training and deep roots in Ayurvedic philosophy, Dr. Shubham explains how ancient healing modalities like sound, music, and raga-based therapy can support emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being to manage depression, insomnia, and anger. The conversation then turns to one of the most intimate and often overlooked areas of medicine: end-of-life care. Dr. Shubham shares his experiences working with terminally ill patients and reflects on the five stages of grief through deeply personal stories. This episode is a gentle, powerful reminder that understanding death helps us better understand life, and that caregivers, families, and physicians play a sacred role in helping others let go with dignity, grace, and peace. Topics Covered: Indian classical music for therapy Specific ragas for mental health support End of life care The five stages of grief Peaceful Death Timestamp: 00:00 - 09:30: Integration of Ayurveda & Musical Therapy 09:30 - 19:30: Ragas for Anxiety, Sleeplessness, and more 19:30 - 25:30: End of life care for the terminally ill 25:30 - 30:00: Living or Leaving? What do most choose? 30:00 - 35:00: The five stages of grief 35:00 - 42:00: Greatest Wish: Peaceful Death 42:00 - 1:00:00: Accepting Death & Dependence 1:00:00 - 1:12:06: Music Therapy About Dr. Shubham Kulkarni Dr. Shubham Kulkarni is a compassionate healer and multi-faceted expert in Ayurveda, music therapy, mental health, palliative care, end-of-life care, spirituality, and Indian classical music. With a profound understanding of holistic well-being, Dr.Kulkarni combines ancient wisdom with modern practices to guide individuals on their journey to health and harmony. If you are interested in doing one to one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details in this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist If you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform ) BALANCE THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE What makes Ayurveda unique in its treatment approach is its practical wisdom on the concept of Vata. Vata is responsible for Prana - the life energy, nervous system - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. Recently, I have recorded a workshop on - Balancing The Mighty Vata which has over 6 hrs of content, with notes filled with practical inputs that can be integrated into our life. You can access this at https://drvignesh.teachable.com/ For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj Twitter - @VigneshDevraj We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support. Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.
