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Ep. 225 Tea with Your Shadow Self: From Self-Sabotage to Self-Compassion with Carly Banks

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What if you invited the parts of yourself that you dislike the most to tea? At The Shakti School, we believe that part of our purpose here on earth is to learn how to truly, fully love ourselves and others. In today’s episode, Katie discusses how we can embody the teachings of Ayurveda, Yoga and Tantra in order to shine a light on our shadow self and become a true yogini, aka a woman who is whole and complete unto herself.

This recording is from a recent session hosted by Carly Banks. Carly is an incredible Ayurveda educator and founder of The Habit Ayurveda!

Learn with Katie LIVE! Join us for a free online workshop called Divine Feminine Ayurveda 101, on Monday, October 6th, at 11 am ET. Click here to sign up!

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In this episode about the shadow self and much more, you’ll hear:

~ An invitation to join our Ayurveda School! Click here to learn more and enroll.

~ The deeper meanings of the Sanskrit word Yoga 

~ Living disconnected from the heart 

~ The Ayurvedic definition of health 

~ Ways we continuously abandon ourselves 

~ Opening to our suffering and shadow self 

~ Why peace is not the goal of spiritual practice 

~ The Vedic concept of Karuṇā 

~ Avoiding common misunderstandings and misuses of Ayurveda 

~ Why we often self-sabotage any time we try to better ourselves

~ Learning to have your own back

~ Why dignity is your superpower

~ Life-changing questions to ask yourself 

~ What is a yogini? 

~ How working with your energy can radically affect your health 

~ Identifying your reactivity patterns

~ Getting to know your shadow self

~ What are Shakti and Shiva?

~ How the feminine flows in cycles

~ The three-legged stool of health

~ Our relationship to food is our relationship to mothering 

~ A guided grounding meditation practice

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Connect with Carly Banks and The Shakti School:

~ Check out Carly’s community, The Habit Ayurveda

~ Follow Carly Banks on Instagram

~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Read Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy!

~ The Shakti School Membership

Other episodes about the shadow self:

~ Ep. 160 Courage in Facing the Shadow

~ Ep. 124 From Negative Self-Talk to TRUE Self

 

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I hope you loved this episode about the shadow self and developing 360 degree self-love! This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you love the show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:

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Katie

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

Spirit Sessions Podcast Ep. 224 Forgiveness, Somatic Movement, Death and the Divine Mother with Angelica Neri

Today, Katie is joined by Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reiki Master and friend of the podcast Angelica Neri. They explore the many facets of feminine energy, our body’s innate wisdom and the courage it takes to soften our ego and forgive. Together, they share personal stories of healing, forgiveness and reconnecting with intuition through somatic movement and creative expression.

With warmth and raw honesty, this episode invites you to deepen and honor your personal journey toward balance, embodied spirituality and the nurturing embrace of the Divine Mother.

Ready to dive deeper into the Divine Feminine? Join Katie and The Shakti School on Monday, October 6th, at 11 am ET for a FREE live webinar called Divine Feminine Ayurveda 101. Click here to sign up!

In this episode about somatic movement and much more, you’ll hear:

~ Registration for the 2026 class of our Ayurveda School is now open! Click here to learn more and enroll.

~ What exactly is feminine energy?

~ How Angelica and Katie connect to their feminine

~ Living from the thinking mind vs the body

~ Finding your way back to your feminine intuition

~ The Rishtis of yoga

~ Attachment theory

~ How Angelica brings creativity and somatic movement into her yoga classes

~ Exploring and liberating the body through somatic movement

~ The importance of kindergarten vibes in middle age

~ White Tara

~ The Divine Mother archetype

~ Angelica’s powerful hospice experiences

~ Breaking generational cycles

~ Powerful personal stories of healing paternal relationships

~ The Oedipus complex

~ Healing through forgiveness

~ Softening the ego

~ The true goal of enlightenment

~ The art of not reacting

~ Practical spiritual practices to heal our polarized world

~ Katie and Angelica’s current somatic movement practices

~ Cultivating an authentic connection to spirituality

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

~ The work of Ram Dass

~ Mindrolling Podcast with Raghu Markus

~ A.G. and Indra Mohan

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Connect with Angelica Neri and The Shakti School:

~ Follow Angelica on Instagram

~ Listen to Angelica’s The Divine Feminine Healer's Podcast

~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Read Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy!

Related episodes:

~ Ep. 206 Are You Actually Grown? Reparenting Your Inner Mother & Father with Cynthia Amaro

~ Ep. 198 Family Archetypes: Understanding the Thanksgiving Dinner Table Dynamics

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Katie

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Ep. 223 Dating Apps: Spiritual Yay or Nay?

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How do we stay awake and true to our spiritual path in the era of swipe?

In this episode, Katie talks about dating in the modern world, from navigating dating apps with intention to reframing rejection as an opportunity for growth. You’ll learn how your unique dosha can shape the way you approach love, and dating tips to keep your nervous system in balance and self-worth intact. With science-backed insights, spiritual practices and funny personal stories, Katie shares how dating can be one of the most transformative spiritual adventures of your life!

Ready to take your spiritual practices to the next level? Enrollment is now open for our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Click here for all the details and enroll today!

In this episode about spirituality and dating apps, you’ll hear:

~ Can a spiritual person find love on a dating app?

~ How your dosha influences your dating experience

~ Spiritual dating advice

~ Setting boundaries

~ What does tantra have to do with dating apps?

~ Impacts on the nervous system

~ Can you get addicted to dating apps?

~ Expanding the “soulmate field”

~ Setting a sacred intention for dating

~ Katie’s pre-date energy work practice

~ Dating as a spiritual opportunity and a mirror

~ Reframing rejection

~ Advice for when someone ghosts you

~ Katie’s one-liner for breaking off a connection

~ Scientific findings around the psychological impacts of dating apps

~ Body image and self-worth

~ Red flags to watch out for on dating apps

~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Other episodes you’ll love about dating apps and spirituality:

~ Ep. 130 Can Dating NOT Suck These Days?

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

Other resources related to this episode:

~ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Join us in The Shakti School Membership

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Read Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy

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I hope you loved this episode about modern dating and how to use dating apps in a more intentional way! This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you love the show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:

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  2. Write us a review in iTunes
  3. Share this show with one friend right now!

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Katie

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Ep. 222 Summer Routines & Rituals to Help You Chill

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As the earth turns and the northern hemisphere enters late summer, Katie shares summer routines and practices to help you stay cool during the fiery pitta season!

Tune in for summer self-care rituals that bring balance to your body and spirit. Katie also discusses why she founded The Shakti School as a welcoming, non-judgmental space for seekers of all backgrounds, and how we embody our motto, “SMART + HEART.” Stay tuned to the end to hear a guided meditation designed to help you stay cool, calm and connected all summer long!

It’s the Summer of Love here at The Shakti School, and enrollment is now open for our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Click here to learn more and enroll today.

In this episode about summer routines, you’ll hear:

~ An invitation to book a call with one of our Ayurveda School graduates

~ Download your Summer of Love e-book here!

~ A taste of what goes on in The Shakti School

~ Ayurvedic summer routines and rituals

~ The Ayurvedic view of the seasons

~ What is the pitta season?

~ Why Katie started The Shakti School

~ What it means to be “SMART + HEART”

~ The “healing climate”

~ Making space to tap into your intuition

~ What is embodied Ayurveda?

~ Discovering your authentic, divine nature

~ The Ayurvedic concept of Svastha

~ Why health is so much more than the absence of disease

~ Determining your dosha by looking at the palm of your hand

~ Why so many of us burn out in the summer

~ Common signs of imbalance during the summer

~ Summer routines to balance the fire element

~ Balancing the feminine and masculine

~ A guided meditation to help you chill out this summer

~ Developing a connection to your unique energy

~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!

Or Subscribe on iTunes

More episodes about summer routines:

~ Ep. 38 Slather Yourself in Roses - A.K.A. Summer Routines

~ Ep. 182 Hot Girl Summer Self-Care

~ Ep. 03 Summer Date Shake! OMG Love!

Other resources related to this episode:

~ Learn more about Ayurveda School

~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy

~ The Shakti School Membership

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I hope you loved this episode about summer routines and rituals to help you stay cool this summer! This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you love the show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
  3. Share this show with one friend right now!

It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.

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Katie

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Ep. 221 I’m Married to Algae: Katie Talks To Algae Expert and ENERGYbits® Founder, Catharine Arnston

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In this inspiring conversation, Katie sits down with Catharine Arnston, founder of ENERGYbits®, wellness thought leader, and the “voice of algae,” to explore the profound science and spirituality behind one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods.

From the ancient wisdom of the Rishis to scientific evidence of algae’s unmatched nutrition, Catharine shares how she followed her inner voice from corporate life to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn the health benefits of spirulina and chlorella, how to spot high-quality algae, and why these superfoods are not just powerful medicine for the body, but nourishment for the soul.

Ready to experience all of the benefits of algae for yourself? Use the discount code THESHAKTISCHOOL at checkout to get 20% off your order at energybits.com!

In this episode about algae and Catharine’s incredible life, you’ll hear:

~ An invitation to deepen your spiritual journey in Ayurveda School

~ How Catharine followed her intuition to become the voice of algae

~ How the ancient Rishis communicated with plants

~ The spirituality of spirulina

~ Health benefits of algae

~ Going back to college in your 60s

~ How miracles happen when you listen to your inner voice

~ Overcoming impostor syndrome and fear

~ What it feels like to be on the right path

~ Dr. Jack Krust

~ Exactly how Catharine incorporates algae into her daily diet

~ Using chlorella and spirulina for optimal health

~ The importance of a satvic diet as we age

~ Mitochondrial health

~ Free radicals and antioxidants

~ How to identify good quality spirulina

~ Why most algae supplements are a waste of money

~ Scientific evidence of the effects of algae on dementia, diabetes, cancer and heart disease

~ The Ayurvedic perspective of algae

~ Why Spirulina is Mother Nature's breast milk

~ Catharine wants you to Google phycocyanin

~ Root cause medicine

~ How and when to take spirulina and chlorella 

~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!

Learn more about algae and connect with ENERGYbits®:

~ Learn more about ENERGYbits® on their website, energybits.com

~ Use the discount code THESHAKTISCHOOL at checkout to get 20% off your order

~ Follow @energybits on Instagram

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Other resources related to this episode:

~ Learn more about Ayurveda School

~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy

If you liked today’s episode about algae, you might also like:

~ Ep. 193 Triphala: The #1 Ayurvedic Herb I Keep Coming Back To

~ Ep. 168 Ayurveda & Tantric Herbalism with Brooke Sullivan

 

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I hope you loved this fun and inspiring conversation all about algae! This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you love the show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
  3. Share this show with one friend right now!

It’s seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.

Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.

From my heart to yours,

Katie

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Ep. 220 Spiritual Business with Stemregen CEO Ryan Riley (Katie Talks With Smart Dudes Series #5)

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Join Katie for a heart-opening interview with Ryan Riley, CEO of Stemregen, to explore the soulful side of building a successful business.

Ryan and Katie discuss the power of confidence, how the ego can limit our success and tools to help spiritual business owners stay true to their unique gifts and dharma. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost or ready to give up, this inspiring conversation offers practical wisdom, leadership lessons and a powerful reminder that you are here to make a difference in the way only you can!

Check out Katie’s favorite Stemregen products on their website and use code THESHAKTISCHOOL at checkout for 15% off your first purchase!

Ready to start your own spiritual business? Now is the best time to enroll in our Ayurvedic Wellness Coach certification course! 

Enroll before August 11th to receive our Summer of Love bonus, including: $100 off tuition, a beautiful summer sampler kit from our soul sisters at Paavani Ayurveda, a free year of our Spirit Sessions Membership and a recipe e-book from Katie's kitchen! Click here to learn more and enroll before August 11th using code SummerofLove at registration checkout.

If you’re on the fence and wondering whether or not our Ayurveda School is right for you, we invite you to book a free call with one of our incredible graduates. Click here to book a call!

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In this episode about spiritual business with Stemregen CEO Ryan Riley, you’ll hear:

~ Ryan’s secrets to business success at Stemregen and beyond

~ The poem by Dr. Seuss that’s Ryan’s career mantra

~ Spiritual business advice for Ayurvedic Coaches and Counselors

~ The Ayurvedic concept of dharma

~ The role of spirituality in business

~ How our ego often blocks us in business

~ The Triadic Heart Prayer for Ayurvedic practitioners

~ Getting out of your own way

~ Developing the service mindset

~ What to do when you want to give up

~ What is ‘slack’ in entrepreneurship?

~ Why Katie loves Stemregen

~ Figuring out your gift and purpose

~ How to build a successful team

~ The importance of confidence!

~ Figuring out who you are in business with the KOLBE A Exam

~ Identify your strengths and weaknesses with CliftonStrengths

~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!

Connect with Ryan Riley and Stemregen:

~ You can learn more about Stemregen’s products here on their website. Be sure to use the code THESHAKTISCHOOL at checkout for 15% off your first purchase!

~ Follow Stemregen on IG: @stemregen

~ Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Other episodes related to spiritual business:

~ Ep. 218 Marketing, Gender Roles & A.I. with Mark Young

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

Other resources related to this episode:

~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!

~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy

~ Join our Spirit Sessions Membership to learn with Katie LIVE every month!

 

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Did you love this heart-opening chat with Ryan Riley, CEO of Stemregen? This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you love show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
  3. Share this show with one friend right now!

It’s seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.

Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.

From my heart to yours,

Katie

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Ep. 219 Anger, Parasites and Cherry Pie with Author Lisa Gunshore

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In this soul-stirring episode, Katie chats with Lisa Gunshore, transformational guide, Shakti School graduate and author of the new book, Cherry Pie. These Shakti goddesses discuss the spiritual wisdom of parasites, why your anger is sacred, why the guru era is over and what’s next! With raw honesty, ancient insight and laughs, Lisa and Katie share their favorite Ayurvedic and Tantric practices to help you reconnect to your emotions and deepen your spiritual practice.

It’s the Summer of Love here at The Shakti School! Enroll in our year-long Ayurveda School before August 11th to receive our Summer of Love bonus: $100 off tuition, a beautiful summer sampler kit from our friends at Paavani Ayurveda, a free year of our Spirit Sessions Membership and a recipe e-book from Katie's kitchen!

Click here to learn more and enroll before August 11th using code SummerofLove at registration checkout.

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In this episode about anger, emotional processing and more, you’ll hear:

~ Lessons from heartbreak

~ Lisa’s personal experience with the Dalai Lama

~ Why we have a hard time feeling healthy anger

~ Vajrayana Tantra

~ The Hindu goddess Indra

~ The liver is the seat of all emotions

~ Opening to the raw feelings of fear, sadness, anger and grief

~ The Tantric perspective of taboo emotions like anger and fear

~ Ayurvedic practices to strengthen the liver

~ Katie’s powerful recent experience with Dr. Vasant Lad

~ How we’re redefining femininity at The Shakti School

~ Overdoing, overshaming and overmasculinizing

~ The Tantric practice of feeding your demons

~ Practical ways to work with anger

~ The Drama Triangle

~ Becoming a guardian of your sensual energy

~ The spiritual meaning of parasites, candida and mold in the body

~ Liberating yourself from labels

~ Our life journey as a mandala

~ Kalachakra AKA the Great Wheel of Time

~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!

Connect with Lisa Gunshore:

~ Read Lisa’s new book, Cherry Pie: Chasing Love and Finding Compassion

~ Lisa’s first book, Enlightenment Pie: Healing Through Spiritual Practice

~ Check out Lisa’s website, buddhistbiohacker.com

~ Listen to the Buddhist Biohacker Podcast

~ Follow Lisa on IG @buddhistbiohacker and YouTube

Other people, resources, and products mentioned in this episode:

~ Katie’s mentor, Cristal Mortensen

~ Lisa’s teacher, Julie Hoyle

~ Lisa’s functional medicine doctor, Dr. Jill Carnahan

~ Cellcore Biosciences

~ The Power of TED, Book by David Emerald Womeldorff

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Other pod episodes related to processing difficult emotions like anger and anxiety:

~ Ep. 60 The Emotional Body: A Portal into Vulnerability & Authenticity

~ Ep. 21 Overcoming Anxiety in a PTSD World

Other resources related to this episode:

~ Sign up for the 2026 class of our Ayurveda School now to get your Summer of Love bonus!

~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy

~ Join our Spirit Sessions Membership to learn with Katie LIVE every month!

 

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We hope this discussion about opening to the spiritual essence of taboo emotions like fear, anger and sadness provided you with new insights and inspiration! This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you love show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
  3. Share this show with one friend right now!

It’s seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.

Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.

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Katie

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Ep. 218 Marketing, Gender Roles & A.I. with Mark Young (Katie Talks With Smart Dudes Series #4)

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Today on the pod, Katie is joined by marketing expert, author, and philanthropist Mark Young!

Katie shares her career journey from A.I. to “Ayurveda Intelligence,” while Mark reflects on life lessons as he approaches a milestone birthday. They offer practical marketing advice for Ayurvedic coaches and other heart-centered entrepreneurs, discuss the role of AI in their lives and share how you can build a wildly successful business by cultivating relationships and trusting your unique voice.

Ready to start your own heart-centered business as an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach? Enrollment for the next class of our Ayurveda certification training is now open! Click here to learn more and enroll.

In this episode about marketing and more, you’ll hear:

~ An invitation to join our year-long Ayurveda School

~ Shifting gender roles in our modern world

~ The Tantric view of masculine and feminine

~ Heart-centered marketing

~ Strategic Coach with Dan Sullivan

~ The importance of scheduling time off and buffer days

~ Feminine form business and marketing

~ The importance of asking good questions

~ Why Katie and Mark aren’t afraid of A.I. taking over

~ A.I.’s level of consciousness

~ Jungian and spiritual perspectives on A.I.

~ Practical ways Mark and Katie use A.I. in their lives

~ Mark’s top marketing tips for Ayurvedic coaches and counselors

~ The importance of relationships over transactions

~ Walking your talk as a business owner

~ Being authentic vs. oversharing

~ Advice for new business owners who don’t have a big following

~ Trusting your unique voice

~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!

Connect with Mark Young:

~ Mark’s books: Radical Generosity and Date Your Clients

~ Mark’s website: www.themarkyoung.com

~ Mark’s podcast: Performance Driven Living

~ Follow Mark on IG: @themarkyoung

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Other episodes related to spiritual business and marketing:

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

~ Ep. 123 Katie Talks with Smart Dudes Series #1 with Sean McCormick

Other resources related to this episode:

~ Learn more about Ayurveda School

~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy

~ Join our Spirit Sessions Membership to learn with Katie LIVE every month!

 

Help Us Spread Our Pod Wings!

I hope you loved this fun discussion about gender roles, marketing and A.I. with marketing expert Mark Young! This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you love show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
  3. Share this show with one friend right now!

It’s seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.

Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.

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Katie

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That first warm day hits and suddenly your life fo That first warm day hits and suddenly your life force is BACK. ☀️

In Ayurveda, early spring is Kapha season. The earthy, watery energy that can build up through winter as heaviness, stagnation and a little extra “meh.” But when the sun returns and temperatures start to rise, nature begins to melt… and so do we. Movement, dancing, walking, shaking it all off - this is the season for stirring prana and getting things flowing again.

Translation: your sudden urge to dance with joy when you see the sun come out?

Perfectly seasonally appropriate, according to Ayurveda. 😉💃🌱

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Your tongue is a living mirror of your body’s ec Your tongue is a living mirror of your body’s ecosystem. 👅🌀⁠
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Ayurveda teaches that the tongue reflects digestion, detoxification, tissue health and even how well you’re processing life itself. ⁠
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When your digestive fire - aka your agni - is strong, the tongue tends to look clear, pink and vibrant. ⁠
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When things are sluggish or overloaded? The tongue often tells on us before our body does.⁠
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👇🏼 Here are three daily rituals you can implement to take care of your AGNI and AMA and therefore your tongue (and really, all the systems of your body!)⁠
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✨ Scrape your tongue! Tongue scraping gently removes overnight ama (toxins) and bacteria, supports fresher breath and gives your digestive fire a clean slate for the day.⁠
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💧 Drink warm water with lemon in the morning. Warm water in the morning hydrates tissues, gently stimulates elimination and helps flush what the tongue scraping brings to the surface.⁠
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🫖 Include spices in your diet. Support agni with warming spices like ginger, cinnamon or clove tea to kindle digestion so less residue accumulates in the first place.⁠
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These small rituals have a radiant ripple effect. ⁠
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🌹 Ready to go deeper into feminine-form Ayurveda?⁠
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Comment WISDOM and get instant access to our free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course now.
This solar weather got me like! ☀️🌊🗺️🐬 just a quick note to say we are getting so excited over here at the Shakti School to be heading next month to Bahamas with The Yoga chakra Nidra retreat! @sivanandabahamas for more details if you wanna come! A few spots left xox
See you in the Bahamas next month? 🐚🦋⁠ ⁠ See you in the Bahamas next month? 🐚🦋⁠
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In partnership with the beautiful Sivananda Bahamas Ashram @sivanandabahamas, next month I’ll be offering a weekend of rest, nourishment and remembering who you really are. ⁠
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🗓 April 15-18, 2026⁠
💎 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat⁠
🌴 Sivananda Bahamas Ashram ⁠
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If you’re longing for something deeper, something that speaks to the very essence of your being, this retreat is calling your name. Katie Silcox’s Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat offers a luminous exploration of your energetic landscape, guiding you on an inward journey to harmonize your chakras—the vibrant centers of power within.⁠
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This is not your typical yoga retreat. It’s a soulful recalibration—a chance to meet and embrace all seven layers of your energy body. Through guided restorative meditations, gentle breathwork, and intuitive movement, Katie will help you awaken the wisdom and power of each chakra, allowing you to reconnect with your true self in a profound, healing way.⁠
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What You’ll Gain from This Retreat:⁠
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💫 A visceral, embodied understanding of the chakra system as living, breathing energy centers through somatic, bottom-up meditation approaches.⁠
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💫 A toolkit of practical rituals and techniques to keep your energy flowing smoothly—like a river of pure light—through your daily life.⁠
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💫 The sanctuary of Yoga Nidra: Learn to cultivate deep rest and release stress while accessing your inner wisdom through this restorative practice, while lying down and letting your body guide the way.⁠
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💫 A heightened sense of self-awareness and intuition: Gain clarity, understand your unique energy system, and embrace your authentic self with confidence.⁠
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💫 A renewed sense of purpose and inspiration: Feel energized and deeply connected to your soul’s desires, ready to live a life that truly reflects your deepest truth.⁠
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This is your invitation to reconnect, reclaim your power, and live the life that truly honors your soul’s deepest desires. Come ready to awaken, harmonize, and transform.⁠
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🌊 Register now at https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/.
Who would have thought warm water, a regular bedti Who would have thought warm water, a regular bedtime, tongue scraping and a little oil massage were what your gut (and nervous system!) was longing for this whole time… 🤠💩✨

Ayurveda returns us to what is simple: when you tend your agni and nervous system first thing in the morning, the whole body starts to move and flow differently. 

Ancient rituals = very modern glow! 🔥

Ready to learn the rhythms (aka the ancient protocols) that actually support your digestion and vitality? 

🦋 Comment WISDOM and we’ll send you the free Women’s Wisdom + Ayurveda mini-course so that you can start resetting - mind, body and soul - right now.

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