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Ep. 247 Are Women’s Brains Different From Men’s?

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Are female and male brains really that different? In this episode, Katie explores the science, psychology and Tantric wisdom behind feminine and masculine ways of perceiving, processing and responding to the world. Drawing on groundbreaking research, cultural myths and ancient spiritual teachings, she offers a nuanced discussion about the differences between genders and what they can teach us about creating healthier relationships.

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In this episode about the differences between women's brains and men's, you’ll hear:

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~ Shakti and Shiva: feminine and masculine energies

~ Duality, polarity and the value of diversity

~ Insights from the work of Prof. Dr. Aiman Saab

~ Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray

~ This American Life podcast

~ What neuroscience has revealed about men's and women's brains

~ The Tantric understanding of masculine and feminine differences

~ How women and men tend to perceive and interpret the world

~ The groundbreaking research of Prof. Dr. Daphna Joel

~ University of Pennsylvania study on brain connectivity

~ Common myths and misconceptions about sex differences in the brain

~ Why do women and men tend to respond differently to emotional situations?

~ Finding greater understanding and connection across differences

~ The Sedona Method

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Check out these related episodes:

~ Ep. 210 The Drama Triangle: Why it’s Wrecking Your Relationships and How to End It

~ Ep. 199 Conscious Relationships and Modern Dating with Angelica Neri

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Ep. 246 Obsession, Love and Limerence: Moving from Fantasy to Freedom

Is it true love, unhealthy obsession or limerence? In this episode, Katie explores the psychology and ancient spiritual wisdom around limerence - a state of infatuation with a person or idea. Katie shares how dopamine, social media and the search for external validation often keep us caught in cycles of unfulfilled longing. Learn how to recognise the difference between limerence and genuine love so you can open to greater self-awareness, clarity and personal growth.

In this episode about limerence, you’ll hear:

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~ Why is everyone online talking about limerence right now?

~ What is limerence?

~ The difference between infatuation and love

~ What’s going on in the brain when we’re in a state of limerence?

~ The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

~ Psychologist Dorothy Tennov

~ How to tell if you’re in a limerence relationship

~ What do the ancient Buddhist and Tantric texts say on this topic?

~ The “hungry ghost”

~ Breadcrumbing

~ Anticipation vs. actual pleasure

~ How social media and advertisers use hypnosis

~ The Ayurvedic concept of Kāma

~ Making choices from a place of clarity

~ The deep spiritual opportunity limerence offers

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Check out these related episodes:

~ Ep. 142 360 Degree Love: It Ain’t All Sex, Bonbons and Roses

~ Ep. 131 Are You a Love Hustler?

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Ep. 245 Spirit-Led Business Success for Female Entrepreneurs with Angelica Neri

Today, Katie chats with intuitive healer and friend of the podcast, Angelica Neri, for a powerful conversation about intuition, female entrepreneurship and spiritual growth. They share how to distinguish the voice of intuition from the ego, cultivate calm in the midst of solopreneur chaos and build a business rooted in purpose and connection to spirit. If you’re ready to finally start the business of your dreams, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to begin!

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In this episode for female entrepreneurs, you’ll hear:

~ How Katie and Angelica tune in to their intuition

~ The #1 enemy of the intuition

~ Sohum Mountain Healing Resort with Dr. Lad

~ Why Tantrics seek out graveyards

~ A Buddhist practice to release comparison and judgment

~ Dissolving an old identity to step into your new role as a female entrepreneur

~ The Ayurvedic concept of Bindu Visarga

~ The biggest destroyer of new businesses

~ Parallels between female entrepreneurship and the spiritual journey

~ Tips for becoming a successful female entrepreneur

~ Separating yourself, your ego and your business

~ Being a vessel for spirit

~ How to distinguish between the voices of ego and intuition

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Check out these other episodes for female entrepreneurs:

~ Ep. 203 What You Offer is Priceless: Women and Spiritual Business

~ Ep. 224 Forgiveness, Somatic Movement, Death and the Divine Mother with Angelica Neri

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Ep. 244 Stevia: Sweet, But Is It Safe?

Today, Katie explores emerging research on stevia, a common artificial sweetener found in many wellness staples. Learn how erythritol, a common additive in stevia, affects your blood vessels and the subtle body. Blending modern science with Ayurvedic wisdom, Katie offers practical, nourishing alternatives for satisfying sweet cravings while supporting long-term health.

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In this episode about stevia, you’ll hear:

~ The latest science about stevia and what it means for your health

~ Recent erythritol study from the University of Colorado at Boulder

~ Negative side effects of erythritol

~ What does Ayurveda say about the sweet taste?

~ Where is stevia hiding in your kitchen?

~ Your body’s response to natural vs. artificial sweeteners

~ The subtle effects of artificial sweeteners on our emotions and spirit

~ Ayurveda-aligned stevia alternatives

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~ Ep. 201 Wait for the Yum: A Convo with Food Maven, Meredith Klein

~ Ep. 172 Embodied Nutrition with Claire Ragozzino

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Ep. 243 Navigating Postpartum, Loneliness and Loss with Christine Eck of the Center for Sacred Window Studies

Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Christine Eck to explore feminine spirituality, postpartum care and life’s sacred transitions. Christine is an Ayurvedic Health Consultant, a Birth and Postpartum Doula and founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. Katie and Christine share how our most vulnerable moments can become portals for deep transformation.

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In this episode about transitions and postpartum, you’ll hear:

~ Releasing the pursuit of perfection

~ The Vedic concepts of shakti, sundariah, hridaya, rasa and soma

~ Understanding energy, change and surrender through Tantra

~ Embracing vulnerability

~ What are the sacred windows in our lives?

~ Postpartum experience as a sacred portal

~ Cultural gaps in postpartum care

~ Reclaiming inner wisdom

~ Navigating emptiness, loss and loneliness

~ The alchemy of collective healing

~ The work of Tich Nach Han

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Check out these related episodes:

~ Ep. 192 Revolutionizing Pregnancy and Postpartum Care with Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin

~ Ep. 226 The Night My House Burned & What Truly Saved Me

Connect with Christine and the Center for Sacred Window Studies:

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~ Sacred Window Podcast and Blog

~ Conscious Postpartum Care programs

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Ep. 242 The Bliss Meditation Challenge: 30 Minutes to a New Mind

In today’s episode, Kate introduces the Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas and explores the bliss body, the subtle layer of deep joy, inner peace and non-dual consciousness within us. She shares how meditation can connect us with the bliss body and then invites you to join her for a 30-minute meditation challenge to experience the bliss body for yourself!

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In this bliss meditation episode, you’ll hear:

~ The Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas

~ What is the bliss body?

~ A 30-minute meditation challenge

~ The four wheels of meditation

~ An internal culture of kindness

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~ Ep. 211 7 Steps to Deepen Your Meditation Practice

~ Ep. 32 The Ultimate Body Yantra Meditation: A Taste of Lineage of Love

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Ep. 241 Create Space in Your Life: A Meditation

In today’s episode, Katie explores akash, the element of space, as the medicine for hustle and the intensity of life’s pitta seasons. Creating inner spaciousness allows new experiences and healing to unfold. She then guides you through a meditation practice to create space, release tension and reconnect with akash as love, possibility and renewal.

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In this episode about how to create space in your life through meditation, you’ll hear:

~ Understanding the element of space, akash

~ The antidote to hustle

~ How to create space through energy work

~ Space is not empty

~ The essence of tantric manifestation

~ A guided meditation to create space

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Check out these related episodes to create space in your life:

~ Ep. 211: 7 Steps to Deepen Your Meditation Practice

~ Ep. 175: Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos with Brett Larkin

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Ep. 240 How to Practice Feminine-Form Tantra Meditation (Tantra Talks #9)

Today on the podcast, Katie unravels the mystery of the feminine and shares how to cultivate self-belonging, inner wisdom and freedom from limitation through the path of Tantra. Stay tuned to the end for a guided tantra meditation that you can use to start practicing tantra today!

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In this episode about feminine-form tantra meditation, you’ll hear:

~ Why the feminine is so hard to define

~ Awakening to your inner wise woman

~ The origins of The Shakti School

~ Root mother medicine

~ The meaning of the word Tantra

~ Moving out of your limitations through tantra meditation

~ What is self-belonging?

~ Four steps to embody feminine-form Tantra

~ Making your everyday life a tantra meditation

~ Why so many people miss the point of Tantra

~ Katie guides you through her daily grounding meditation practice

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~ Ep. 191 The Meaning of Tantra (Tantra Talks #8)

~ Ep. 157 How We Squirm Off Our Chance to Really Love (Tantra Talks #7)

~ Ep. 117 7 Vital Steps for a Spiritual Practice (Tantra Talks #6)

~ Ep. 68 Tantra Talks #5

~ Ep. 35 5 Life-Changing Ancient Meditations You Can Do Today (Tantra Talk #4)

~ Ep. 14 Feminine Archetypes of the Glorious Queen (Tantra Talk #3)

~ Ep. 09 Pulsing Fiery Devastating Love (Tantra Talk #2)

~ Ep. 08 What is Tantra? (Tantra Talk #1)

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