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Ep. 234 Turmeric Magic & Midlife Messiness with Dr. Shivani Gupta

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Are you living an Ayurvedic lifestyle, but still missing your spark? Today on the podcast, Katie chats with Dr. Shivani Gupta - author, turmeric researcher, and new teacher here at The Shakti School - about why so many women in midlife feel disconnected from their spark.

Dr. Shivani and Katie open up about navigating life as high-pitta entrepreneurs and the power of embracing the mess. Dr. Shivani shares how turmeric has changed her life and why so many of us suffer from inflammation in the body and “mental inflammation." Tune in for behind-the-scenes book-launch stories, mom-entrepreneur wisdom and our first-ever Ayurveda girl-power lightning round!

Ready to truly live Ayurveda? The 2026 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School starts on January 14th, 2026! We’d love to chat with you if you have questions about the program. Click here to book a FREE call!

In this episode about turmeric, midlife and so much more, you’ll hear:

~ Why so many women in their 40s and 50s feel like they’ve lost their spark

~ When living the perfect Ayurvedic lifestyle doesn’t make you feel better

~ The Fusionary Formulas turmeric supplement and herbal tea that Katie swears by!

~ Taking care of your inner world

~ The voice of self-doubt and self-criticism

~ What is mental inflammation?

~ Navigating life as a high-pitta person

~ Behind the scenes of Dr. Shivani’s book launch promo

~ Balancing motherhood and business

~ Allowing life to be imbalanced and messy

~ Are you running from your true nature?

~ The health benefits of turmeric

~ Herbs first vs. lifestyle first

~ The music of Snatam Kaur

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

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Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta and The Shakti School:

~ Read Dr. Shivani Gupta’s new book, The Inflammation Code

~ Listen to the Fusionary Health Podcast

~ Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta on Instagram and Facebook

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

~ Ep. 186 Menopause Made Me Look Like My Mother with Mary Thompson

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Ep. 233 A Relaxing Meditation: The Four Pebbles Practice

If you’re feeling stressed and scattered this holiday season, today’s episode is for you! In this episode, Katie guides you through the Four Pebbles Practice, a grounding, relaxing meditation that she learned from her beloved teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. You can listen to this guided relaxing meditation again and again to keep yourself calm and collected during the holidays, and any time you want to tune out the noise and reconnect to your true self.

Enrollment is open for the 2026 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! If you have questions about the program, we’d love to chat with you. Click here to book your free call!

During this guided relaxing meditation, you’ll hear:

~ An invitation to learn from your breath

~ A relaxing meditation to help you stay calm this holiday season

~ First pebble: flower

~ Second pebble: mountain

~ Third pebble: water

~ Fourth pebble: space

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Connect with Katie and The Shakti School:

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

~ 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. 64 How to AyurVeda Biohack Your Holiday Travel

~ Ep. 104 How to ACTUALLY Get Grounded

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I hope this relaxing meditation practice helped you sooth anxiety and reconnect to your true self this holiday season. 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

Ep. 232 Regulating the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda

Do you feel like your nervous system is running the show? Tune in to learn simple, nurturing Ayurvedic practices to regulate your nervous system and bring your body into balance this fall.

In this episode, Katie shares how stress and unprocessed emotions affect your body through the lens of Ayurveda. She shares grounding self-care rituals, herbal allies, foods and a guided mindfulness practice to help you regulate your nervous system and feel more at ease in your body.

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Registration for the 2026 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is open! If you have questions about the program, we’d love to chat with you. Click here to book your free call!

In this episode about nervous system regulation, you’ll hear:

~ Why you’re not meant to be calm and at peace all the time

~ The difference between anxiety and fear

~ What is anxiety, really?

~ The true essence of fear, anger and sadness

~ Releasing unrealistic expectations

~ What does “nervous system regulation” actually mean?

~ How we store past emotions and experiences in our body

~ What the nervous system requires for health

~ The energetics of fall

~ The relationship between vata and your nervous system

~ Fall self-care practices and remedies to balance your nervous system

~ The importance of ritual and routine in the fall

~ Nervous system regulating foods and herbs

~ A guided mindfulness practice for nervous system regulation

~ Download the accompanying e-book here!

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Connect with Katie and The Shakti School:

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

~ 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. 212 Soothe Your Nervous System and Get Pumped!

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

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Ep. 231 From Artificial Intelligence to Ayurveda Intelligence

What does artificial intelligence have to do with Ayurveda? In this episode, Katie explores the fascinating intersection between human nature and technology, beginning with her own experience in AI and her reflections on the fear it can stir within us.

Drawing on Ayurvedic wisdom, Katie distinguishes between fear that protects and fear that limits. While AI may mimic aspects of our mental body, Ayurveda teaches that this is only one of seven layers (Koshas) that make up our full being. Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation about embodiment, creativity and why our human heart and soul will always remain irreplaceable.

In this episode about artificial intelligence, you’ll hear:

~ The fear of artificial intelligence

~ Katie's experience working in AI

~ How our human bodies perceive and receive reality

~ An Ayurvedic perspective of AI

~ What Katie does and doesn’t fear about AI

~ Can artificial intelligence replace human creativity?

~ AI’s “soulful” version of Ice Ice Baby

~ You are more than your mental body

~ The Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas

~ Embodiment is more important now than ever

~ Why you are irreplaceable

~ An invitation to join us in the Spirit Sessions Membership to learn how to work with, purify and awaken each of your Koshas

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Connect with Katie and The Shakti School:

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

~ 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 to help you cope with fear and the unknown:

~ Ep. 212 Soothe Your Nervous System and Get Pumped!

~ Ep. 133 Dragon Tiger Kriya: A Meditation

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Katie

Ep. 230 Coming Home to Your Authentic Self with Kara Liebrock

Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Kara Liebrock. Kara is an Alignment Guide, host of The Elements of Evolution podcast and a Shakti School graduate! In today’s conversation, they explore the Ayurvedic concept of Svasta, the state of being fully established in your authentic self, and what it means to live from your authentic center.

Katie and Kara discuss how the body serves as a gateway to the divine, the seven layers of the body (Koshas), and how emotional armoring and emotional constipation can block our vitality. They also unpack how our romantic relationships mirror our connection to the divine, revealing deep insights into feminine and masculine dynamics and how to build healthy partnerships.

Join Katie LIVE on Tuesday, November 11th, at 11 am Eastern US Time for a FREE webinar - Healing the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda! Click here to sign up!

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In this episode about coming home to your authentic self, you’ll hear:

~ Registration for Ayurveda School 2026 is now open! Click here to learn more.

~ The Ayurvedic concept of Svasta

~ Accessing your authentic self

~ The body as the gateway to divinity

~ Getting stuck in a self-help hole

~ The 7 layers of the body according to Ayurveda, aka Koahas

~ Emotional constipation

~ Clearing and revitalizing the energy body

~ Shifting from reactive to responsive

~ What are emotions, really?

~ Emotional armoring

~ Establishing a home inside your authentic self

~ The work of Thich Nhat Hanh

~ When you feel like you’re doing more than your partner

~ How our romantic relationships reveal our relationship to the divine

~ The different desires of the inner feminine and masculine

~ Why some men feel challenged by strong women

~ Being your authentic self in your partnership

~ What are you feeding in your relationship?

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

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Connect with Kara Liebrock and The Shakti School:

~ Connect with Kara on Instagram and her website

~ Listen to Kara’s podcast, The Elements of Evolution

~ 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 to help you reconnect with your authentic self:

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

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

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Ep. 229 Ayurveda School: Everything You Want to Know, But are Afraid to Ask

There are just two days left to enroll in our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School before our discounted Early Bird tuition expires, so today Katie is answering your Ayurveda School questions! From overcoming self-doubt to figuring out how this training can help you build a meaningful, heart-centered career, you’ll hear how our unique, divine feminine approach blends Ayurveda, Tantra and embodied women’s wisdom to help you awaken your inner healer. We invite you to come as you are and join our community of soul sisters for a year of embodied learning!

Sign up for Ayurveda School by October 31, 2025, and receive over $500 OFF the regular tuition price! Click here to learn more and enroll today!

In this episode about Ayurveda School, you’ll hear:

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

~ Common questions about Ayurveda School

~ Overcoming self-doubt and dropping the guilt

~ Can I make a career out of this?

~ What does this training certify me to do?

~ See what our graduates are up to: Part 1 & Part 2

~ Identifying your unique gifts, interests and offerings

~ What’s different about The Shakti School?

~ Following your inner voice rather than the Ayurveda “rules”

~ The importance of embodying Ayurveda, not just studying it

~ Why our Ayurveda School centers on women’s health

~ How can I start preparing for Ayurveda School now?

~ What are Office Hours?

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

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Learn more about Ayurveda School in these episodes:

~ Ep. 202 Panchakarma, Snoop Dogg and Sisterhood with Laurel Odom

~ Ep. 181 Ayurveda Fundamentalism & Why We May Wanna Avoid It

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~ Email us at [email protected]

~ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

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Ep. 228 The Art of Letting Go and Divine Surrender with Brett Larkin

Today Katie welcomes back the incredible Brett Larkin - author, teacher, and one of the most influential modern voices in yoga - for a heartfelt conversation about Ishvara Pranidhana, the art of surrender and devotion to a higher power. They explore what letting go truly means and share practices that you can use to release control and connect more deeply to spirit. They share wisdom from decades of energy work and study of the Yoga Sutras and other ancient Vedic teachings.

This episode is a reminder that enlightenment isn’t about detachment; it’s about expanding our capacity to feel, trust and love fully! Tune in for soulful insights, grounding practices and a deep invitation to surrender into the magic of life.

Craving a deeper connection to your feminine energy and spirit? Enrollment for our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is open! Early Bird tuition pricing ends on October 31st, so click here to learn more and enroll today!

In this episode about letting go and surrender, you’ll hear:

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

~ What does surrendering to a higher power actually look like?

~ The concept of Ishvara Pranidhana

~ Why Katie loves using the word God

~ The important differences between Goddess and God

~ Why most of us are in a constant state of constriction

~ Releasing control and letting go as a pitta person

~ The most important thing we need to truly surrender

~ How to relinquish control more in your daily life

~ What's the difference between meditation and prayer?

~ Why we need both prayer and meditation

~ Powerful lessons from Brett’s recent somatic trauma trainings

~ Common misunderstandings about yoga and enlightenment

~ Our negativity bias AKA “what’s wrong attention”

~ Dr. Rick Hanson Taking in the Good meditation

~ Your golden shadow

~ A meditation practice to aid you in letting go

~ Katie’s recent, powerful insights into the chakra system

~ Brett and Katie walk you through their current favorite energy work practices

~ What to do when someone’s annoying you

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Connect with Brett Larkin and The Shakti School:

~ Book a free call to learn more about Ayurveda School!

~ Learn more about Brett Larkin’s Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training and Somatic Yoga Teacher Training on her website!

~ Read Brett’s new book Healing With Somatic Yoga

~ Connect with Brett Larkin on her YouTube and 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!

Related episodes:

~ Ep. 208 Awaken Your Feminine Energy Through Yoga & Ayurveda with Brett Larkin

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

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Ep. 227 The Precious Things Practice: Death is Not What We Think it Is

Today on the podcast, Katie shares how embracing impermanence can bring more presence and peace to our lives. She draws on Buddhist wisdom, the Yoga Sutras and the guidance of her mentors, to teach a “Precious Things Practice” that will aid you in dissolving attachments and preparing the heart to surrender. This episode invites you to quiet the mind, let go step by step and open your heart to something greater than yourself.

Just two weeks left! Sign up for our Divine-Feminine Ayurveda School before October 31, 2025, and receive over $500 OFF the regular tuition price! Click here to learn more and enroll today!

In this episode about the Precious Things Practice, you’ll hear:

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

~ Identifying the most important things in your life

~ The Yoga Sutras

~ Quieting the mind

~ Surrendering to something bigger than yourself

~ How to prepare yourself to surrender and let go

~ Step-by-step instructions for the Precious Things Practice

~ Katie’s Mentor, Cristal Mortensen

~ Dissolving our attachments

~ Preparing for death

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

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Other episodes that explore surrender, letting go and death:

~ Ep. 209 A Good Death: Sensuality, Life and Learning to Die Authentically with Katy Butler

~ Ep. 26 A Happy Podcast on Death

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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We hope you loved this episode about the precious things practice and letting go! 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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From my heart to yours,

Katie