Spirit Sessions is your one-stop shop for all things sex, spirit and shakti-infused self-care (with a spoonful of Southern belle). Join me, Katie Silcox, New York Times Best-Selling author and Founder of Shakti School, for your weekly self-love soundbyte. This podcast is full of fun and deep real-talk from your fave Ayurveda gal-Friday on yoga, Ayurveda, Tantra and anything else we wanna’ dish about. This is about me having authentic conversation with YOU on everything I’m currently madly in ...
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If you’re perimenopausal or know someone who is going through menopause this episode is for you! Unfortunately, much of the mainstream conversation around menopause shames women for experiencing symptoms, but in this episode, Katie and fellow Ayurveda wise woman Mary Thompson offer a softer, more spiritual perspective. They discuss common symptoms …
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Today we go back to the ancient, time-tested Ayurveda beauty basics! According to Ayurveda, true beauty radiates from the inside out. It begins with digestion, hydration, and emotional health. An Ayurvedic beauty bombshell knows who she is and embodies Shakti. No skin cream or anti-aging serum can make us feel beautiful if we haven’t addressed the …
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Our culture is obsessed with having youthful, juicy skin! While there’s nothing wrong with wanting beautiful skin, we’ve been sold a lie that only youthful skin is beautiful. In this episode, Katie goes way beyond skin deep by exploring the Ayurvedic and Jugian psychological perspective of skin. Learn how your skin is intimately connected to your e…
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In this special episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek inside our Ayurveda School! Katie teaches about the Ayurvedic concept of agni in this lecture from our 2023 program. Agni is typically described as our digestive fire, however, this master teaching applies to much more than reducing bloating and getting the perfect poop! When in balance, the tr…
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If you’re feeling hot and bothered this summer you’re not alone! In today’s episode, Kate shares summer self-care practices and Ayurvedic recommendations to keep you cool! In Ayurvedic philosophy, summer is known as the pitta season and is characterized by heat and dryness as the summer wears on. This can lead to excess heat in our bodies and fiery…
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In today’s episode, Kate dives into a topic that’s been on her heart for years, Ayurveda Fundamentalism! Many of us live in polarized cultures and have a fundamentalist mindset that, when applied to Ayurveda and our spiritual path, limits our healing and growth. We get caught up in the rules of Ayurveda and lose sight of its heart and true purpose.…
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Are you ready to align with your wildest dreams and invite more magic into your life? In this episode, Katie is joined by personal growth coach, author, and manifestation maestro, Summer McStravick. Over two decades ago Summer created a powerful manifestation and personal healing technique called Flowdreaming. Katie and Summer discuss the parallels…
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In this episode, Katie takes us back to Ayurveda 101! She shares how the five elements of nature and the three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) express themselves in nature, our bodies, and our minds. According to Ayurveda, we’re each born with a unique combination of the three doshas. Knowing your unique dosha makeup can help you embody your specia…
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Do you have a hard time saying ‘no’ when someone asks for help? Maybe you want to do all the things now that spring has sprung! Unfortunately, when we lack strong boundaries we can easily overextend ourselves because we’re not intentional about our ‘yeses’ and ‘nos.’ In this week’s solo episode, Katie helps you identify the areas of your life that …
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As the spring weather oscillates between cold and warm, wet and dry, it’s no surprise that many of us experience confusion in our lives, relationships, and careers at this time. However, we can find clarity by discerning what to let go of and what to let in! In this episode, Katie chats with author and friend of the Shakti School, Lisa Marie Rankin…
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If you’ve been feeling a little out of sorts, heavy, and lethargic you’re not alone! According to Ayurvedic wisdom, we’ve entered into the kapha season when the wet, muddy environment outside often exacerbates feelings of sadness, grief, and heaviness within our minds and bodies. In today’s solo episode, Katie shares her favorite self-care practice…
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If you have trouble staying consistent with your yoga practice, or if your daily routine has become rigid and uninspired today’s episode is for you! This week Kaite is joined by yoga teacher trainer and author Brett Larkin. They share why tailoring your yoga practice to your unique Ayurvedic mind-body type is important. This personalized approach i…
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Are you doing everything you’re “supposed” to do to create the life of your dreams, but still can’t break free from self-sabotaging patterns? Your inner child may be trying to get your attention. In this episode, Katie chats with practical mystic and intuitive coach Nicole Frolick about how to connect with and heal your inner child. They share how …
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Tune in this week for a centering, guided yoga nidra practice from Tracee Stanley. Let Tracee’s melodic voice guide you into a deep, restful, grounded state. In her latest book, The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who You Are, Tracee shares the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, …
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This week Katie chats with certified Ayurveda Counselor and yoga teacher Claire Ragozzino about all things embodied nutrition. They go beyond the typical Ayurvedic food rules and Dosha food lists into the deeper realm of our senses and intuition. Learn why “intuitive eating” isn’t best for everyone all the time and a simple practice that you can do…
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This week Katie chats with author and sexuality mentor Deborah Kagan about how to connect with your mojo and tap into your innate power! Whether you’re single and navigating the ups and downs of modern dating, or you’ve been married for decades and want to take your relationship deeper, this episode is for you. Learn how to release shame and reawak…
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This quickie episode is a love-note from Katie to your heart. Enjoy this bite-sized episode, and pull out the tissues before you hit play! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Katie was listening to this beautiful song while writing this, she would like you to listen, too! ~ This special episode is a quickie from Katie’s heart to yours ~ This is the FINA…
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This episode is a special broadcast from The Shakti School’s most recent webinar, A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner Feminine. In today's crazy world of do-more, achieve-more and be-more, this workshop offers an antidote: the inner feminine. Join us as we dive into the time-tested philosophies and methods for contacting that which is already an…
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In this episode, Katie is joined by tantric herbalist, yoga therapist, and educator Brooke Sullivan. Brooke and Katie explore the parallels between Tantric Herbalism and inner energy work, and share practical ways that you can tap into the ancient knowing within you to navigate this wild life! They also have a candid discussion about the importance…
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In today’s solo episode, your girl Katie talks about the spiritual meaning of the winter solstice. The longest night of the year doesn’t have to be a dark night of the soul, but it is a time for deep inward journeying. Katie shares practical ways that you can tap into the spirit of the season by creating sacred rituals. Learn what the most solstice…
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Connecting to the Divine Feminine has nothing to do with putting on a dress or lipstick. It’s so much more than that! It’s an energy that underlies our reality, linking every one of us. Our modern culture often undervalues and misunderstands the Divine Feminine, but when women reconnect with her magic happens! The good news is that this energy is a…
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We’ve all felt the healing power of Ayurveda in our own lives, but what about our beloved pets? In this episode, Katie interviews canine wellness practitioner, certified educator, and Animal Chaplain Amanda Ree. Amanda founded her company, Sama Dog, to help create a world where wellness and compassion flourish for every living being. She invites us…
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Ep. 164 All Things Holy, Taboo, Primal, and Sacred with Cate Stillman
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The two Kates of Ayurveda are back! Cate Stillman and Katie talk about their book babies and dive into three of the biggest taboos in our modern culture: feces, urine, and psychedelics. Learn how taboos have been developed over time to disempower us, and how to reclaim your primal nature through practices even older than Ayurveda! Join Cate and Kat…
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According to Katie, this is her favorite episode ever! This week, Katie chats with Ayurvedic Practitioner and beloved Shakti Ayurveda School teacher, Sandhiya Ramaswamy. Their conversation goes way beyond the typical nutrition and lifestyle tips into deeper spiritual concepts of Ayurveda and Tantra such as Sadhana and Swastha. Did you know the way …
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Today, Katie is joined on the show by one of our beloved Shakti School teachers Lisa Marie Rankin to discuss a topic we’re all afraid to talk about, money! On top of being an author, teacher, and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, Lisa Marie is the ultimate business mama and we’re here to break down this taboo topic. Join Lisa Marie and Katie as they discus…
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Ep. 161 Fall Rituals & Routines
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This week, Katie dives into the potent energetics of fall. Learn why fall is the best time to reignite, rethink, and revisit your life vision. As the leaves fall and surrender to the ground, we too can let go of old patterns and transform into something new. Katie shares Ayurvedic lifestyle practices, foods, and herbs to support your health and boo…
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This week on the podcast, Kaite chats with licensed psychotherapist and yoga teacher Ashley Turner. They share candidly about the beautiful and ugly parts of their spiritual journeys. Learn how to recognize when your shadow is running the show and how to deeply accept and work with the parts of yourself that you want to hide. By moving beyond spiri…
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Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy, is OUT TODAY! Katie shares why she wrote the book, a little about the process and the deep intention behind the words in the book. Then the episode moves into a meditation practice from the book, titled ‘Opening the Heart’. Order your copy of Glow-Worthy here and leave a 5 star review on Amazon so others may find this…
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How to stay fit, fabulous, and juicy as the dog days of summer transition into fall. In this episode, Katie shares her favorite late summer and early fall anti-aging tips! This isn’t your typical fall self-care. We dive deep into how the ancient Ayurvedic healers approached this transitional time of year and how they stayed energized and youthful i…
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Ep. 157 Tantra Talks: How We Squirm Off Our Chance to Really Love
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This episode is all about self-love! Not the self-love that includes massaging our breasts with coconut oil and reminding ourselves that we’re a goddess (although we love this daily ritual). Instead, we’re opening our hearts and deepening our understanding of self-love through conversation and integration. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ How we beco…
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Ep. 156 Not Your New Age Mama’s Manifestation
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Join Katie and her dear mentor and friend Cristal Mortensen for a conversation about manifestation. Manifestation is both what we do and are, so by opening more deeply to our true selves, we can experience more of what we want in life. Learn why the common approaches to thinking and feeling your way to manifestation don’t work for most people, and …
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Learn with Katie how we can come out of the false belief that we are unworthy in this moment....that we must constantly be improving, earning, gaining and doing to reach some unattainable goal. And how, we can also advance in our deepest dreams and desires which are a vital and natural part of our humanity! From weight loss to enlightenment, this n…
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Beyond the woo! Join Katie for a discussion on energy and why we need it in our ever-more disembodied world. This podcast includes a short meditation on learning to distinguish the layers of who you are - physical, mental and energetic. Also, join us for a DEEP dive into Energy Medicine 101, with Katie's mentor, Cristal Mortensen and her new Shakti…
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In this special episode, Katie sits down with one of the world’s most leading brain experts, Dr. Patrick Porter of BrainTap to discuss all things brain health. Tune in to hear how Dr. Porter got interested in working with peoples’ brains through the medium of light and sound and why that is so important, how to overcome that afternoon slump, and re…
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It’s likely we have all apologized at some point in our lives, but are you doing it with authenticity? Katie delves into how we can deliver an authentic apology or make amends with a step-by-step process. Apologizing and repairing with integrity can foster dignity, freedom and self-respect for both yourself and the person you may have wronged. In t…
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Ep. 151 The Tongue: An Unknown Key to Health
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This special episode is the first part of a presentation by Dr. Kirsten Mackey in the Spirit Sessions Membership. Tune in to learn about connections between your tongue, nervous system and your health issues from an Osteopathic perspective. Join the Spirit Sessions Membership today for the full video lecture! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Common h…
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Ep. 150 The Healing Climate in Spiritual Practice (and life)
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For the past four years, I have had the incredible good fortune to work very closely with a one-on-one mentor and therapist named Cristal Mortensen. And today, I am so honored to share this podcast with you where I interview her. In it, we discuss what she calls "the healing climate," and why, without it, our efforts to heal ourselves and to hold s…
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Katie speaks to the Harvard studies on listening. We may think we are great listeners, but most of us could use some tips! Learn why being a great listener is also good for you, as well as techniques and meditative embodied methods that help you become a great listener. It truly is the medicine we need now in our polarized world! In this episode yo…
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In this episode, Katie illuminates how denying our sensuality and sexuality can repress it, and in turn show up in insidious ways. She also discusses the polarization around tantra and sex, and how this can be limiting. Tune in to learn how tantra can help us find a place of rest amongst the chaos and how this can support a healthy intimate relatio…
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What if instead of just resolutions, we committed to a spiritual practice that would actually help us get clear on our Heart’s Deepest Longings? What if instead of constantly looking to the outside world as a mirror, we cultivated an inner reservoir that could nurture us in ways we only dreamed possible? This episode is from a webinar led by Katie …
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We have another special guest-led episode this week with author, Ayurvedic counselor, and Shakti Ayurveda School teacher, Lisa Marie Rankin. Lisa hosted this ‘author talk’ featuring Katie and Healthy, Happy, Sexy. Tune in to the discussion on a myriad of topics and some practical ways for supporting yourself spiritually and emotionally. In this epi…
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This is a special episode hosted by the lovely and amazing, Eden Garcia Thaler, originally aired on her podcast who has generously given us this audio recording of our conversation on her podcast Field Notes from the Spiritual Journey Podcast with Eden Garcia Thaler. Eden is a Shakti Ayurveda School graduate, a shadow alchemist, helping highly sens…
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This is a podcast for any of you out there feeling like you need a reminder that magic still exists. And that the Spirit of the Season is alive and well. And that it’s also totally okay and normal to feel sad, nostalgic, lonely or just plain weird during the winter solstice. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Winter as a sense of deconstruction ~ Tensi…
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The fall to winter transition is here, and now is the time to tune inward and take advantage of this winter energy. It’s time to understand our external dynamics and get in alignment with them. After all, that is what Ayurveda is all about. In this episode, Katie shares with us her hot tips on building winter immunity, and ways to thrive in the win…
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This episode is a lecture from Spirit Sessions workshop on self-love and thought patterns, along with actionable ways you can make shifts in your life today. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ To be seen and loved just as we are as our deep, innate human desire ~ The approaches broken down in this session are derived from Bruce Tift’s book, Already Fre…
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In this episode, Katie shares a breathwork practice that she does consistently for grounding. When we speak of breath work or prana, we aren't only talking about bringing air into our body, oxygen, carbon dioxide, although of course those physical things are important, but we can also think of breathwork as a way of training ourselves to be able to…
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In this episode, Katie shares a shocking new article and scientific studies about how some of the largest workout retailers are using harmful chemicals in their workout apparel. That’s right, our beloved leggings may be contributing to deleterious health consequences, especially for women. Tune in to get the scoop, plus learn about alternative opti…
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This extra-special episode features The Shakti School’s Coaching Team and graduates of Ayurveda School, sharing their personal journeys into the depths, spirituality, healing, wellness and self-acceptance. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Malia shares her beautiful experience of how Ayurveda School found her ~ TaKisha shares about tapping into her in…
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Does your life have a deeper meaning than going through your same routine every day? If you are anything like Katie, the modern era of tech and linear time can be a straight-up straight-jacket sometimes. We need to return to the animal. The instinct. The wildness within that is ENCHANTED by the world around us. So, what do we do? Quit life and buy …
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Today’s episode is all about letting that sh!t go. Katie dives into the single most important spiritual practice for so many of us, surrender. Surrender is about admitting that we are actually not in control. When we can commit to the one spiritual practice that is to keep our hearts open, we are touching into the grace of surrender. In this episod…
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