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Ep. 04 Get Great Digestion & Poophoria

Are you tired of feeling bloated, sluggish and heavy after meals? Having great digestion and elimination are incredibly important to our overall health, so in this episode Katie shares time-tested Ayurvedic tips and practices to help you get great digestion!

In this episode about getting great digestion, I cover:

~ Ayurvedic secrets to help you get great digestion

~ How to not feel bloated

~ Feeling awesome in your belly

~ Poophoria, getting your elimination down (pun intended)

~ Katie's story with my intolerant, bloated tummy

~ Why your body needs to know that You Mean Business

~ What goes on in your body’s digestive system

~ What is ama?

~ Your state of mind matters!

~ The First Burp Yogini Principle

~ How to get great digestion

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Ep. 03 Summer Date Shake! OMG Love!

Here in Virginia, we're in the middle of a heat wave. So in today's mini-episode, Katie shares her favorite date shake recipe to help you stay cool and feel amazing!

In this episode, you'll hear:

~ Katie's current obsession with dates!

~ The importance of milk in Ayurveda

~ The benefits of cardamom

~ Summer Date Shake Recipe (see below)

~ All you need is a blender, milk, dates, and SPICES!

Summer Date Shake Recipe

~ 2 cups milk of your choice

~ 1 or 2 dates with pits removed

~ Cardamom to taste

~ Optimal: crushed rose petals for topping

Put everything in a blender and mix for about 30 seconds. Pour into your favorite glass and sprinkle with crushed rose petals. You can drink the date shake straight away, put it in the fridge to enjoy with your tea or coffee later or heat it up and sip before bed.

Enjoy!

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Ep. 02 The Power of a Woman with a Morning Ritual

Everyday wellness starts the moment we wake up! Learn about Ayurvedic morning rituals to keep your body and mind grounded and in balance throughout the day.

In this episode about morning rituals, you'll hear:

~ A short, grounding ritual

~ The sacred quality of daily flow

~ Sunrise and sunset as microcosms

~ The importance of morning ritual and other routines

~ Why we rise with the sun

~ Triphala

~ Ayurveda morning rituals

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Ep. 01 What is Ayurveda?

Whether you're new to Ayurveda or ready to take your understanding of this ancient tradition to the next level, this episode is for you! Ayurveda educator, founder of The Shakti School and fellow spiritual seeker, Katie Silcox, answers the question, "What is Ayurveda?"

In this episode, "What is Ayurveda?" you'll hear:

~ What is Shakti?

~ Why is our Ayurveda School named The Shakti School?

~ The Laws of Nature

~ How the laws of nature transcend healing paradigms

~ What is Ayurveda?

~ What does Ayur-Veda mean

~ You ARE Mother Nature

~ Katie's Ayurveda journey

~ Feminine Form Movement

~ Feminine and Masculine Medicine

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In North America (and all around the globe) the us In North America (and all around the globe) the use of sweets in celebratory events has been a historical tradition. Though the cultivation of sugar dates back to 8,000 BC, we see the use of sugar in celebratory events as early as 2,400 BC (!) where there is evidence of beekeeping and the collection of honey for honey cakes found at a religious temple near present day Cairo, Egypt. (Hippocrates Health Institute - The Sugar Timeline)⁠
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We also see this in the Hindu/Yoga tradition where bringing sweets to the temple as an offering to the Gods is commonly practiced. Traditionally, before industrial sugar cane manufacturing, sweets were more of a luxury item and were considered “sattvic,” or pure. Of course, this is in reference to sugar in the form of dates and honey which aren’t nearly as taxing on the body as the chemically refined sugar we most commonly use today.⁠
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So, how do we go back to making sugar sacred?⁠
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It all comes back to eating whole foods and preparing food at home. If we all made an effort to only eat sugar when we could prepare our own sweet treats, it would likely lead to much healthier options (no matter if you’re cooking with white sugar or not). ⁠
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If you want your family to be blown away, show up to the holiday dinner party with this amazing (and healthy) pumpkin pie! It’s not going to spike your blood sugar, it’s going to make everyone in the room happy and eating it might even be a sacred act.⁠
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This no-bake pie sweetened with dates and maple syrup is the perfect nourishing dessert to enjoy with those you love. You’re not gonna regret making it. 🥧  And shout out to my sister @marymcquate who inspired us with the recipe. ⁠
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We were never meant to carry everything alone. And sometimes, learning to receive love is just as important as giving it.⁠
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In her latest podcast episode, Katie explores the beautiful power of female friendship, the science of social connection and how sisterhood can nourish our nervous systems and support our well-being.⁠
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In Ayurveda, digestion is about SO much more than In Ayurveda, digestion is about SO much more than just the food we eat. We're constantly digesting life itself! The sights we see, the sounds we hear, the experiences we have and everything we take in through our senses. 💗⁠
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In this episode of the Spirit Sessions Podcast, Katie takes us back to the basics, exploring the foundational principles of Ayurveda and how they can help us live in greater harmony with ourselves and the world around us.⁠
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🌿 The five elements of nature and how they shape us⁠
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🌿 Understanding your unique mind-body type (dosha)⁠
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🌿 The importance of digestion, daily rhythms and seasonal living⁠
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🌿 How to become more intentional about what we take in through our senses⁠
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🌿 Simple self-care rituals to restore balance and nourish your whole being⁠
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Ayurveda invites us to look beyond what's on our plates and consider how we're nourishing ourselves through ALL of life's experiences.⁠
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Comment “258” and we'll send you the link to listen to the full episode! 🎧
The air and ether elements continue to bring cold, The air and ether elements continue to bring cold, dry and mobile qualities that can leave us depleted if we don’t stay nourished. We balance these vata qualities with warmth, oiliness and sweetness this month.

(If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, reverse it! Think cooling + lightening foods to balance the seasonal heat.)

Here are some Ayurvedic allies for November:

• Walnuts: Rich in healthy fats that nourish the brain, nervous system and tissues while replenishing ojas.
• Garlic: A warming ally that kindles agni, supports circulation and strengthens seasonal immunity.
• Cloves: Stimulate digestion, ease gas and support healthy circulation.
• Cinnamon: Supports blood sugar balance and warms cold hands and feet.
• Pecans: Nourishing fats and minerals that lubricate tissues and calm the nervous system.
• Soft Cheeses: Creamy, grounding nourishment to balance autumn dryness.
• Ghee: Ayurveda’s favorite nourishing fat to support digestion and carry nutrients deep into the tissues.
• Yogurt: Enjoyed at midday with warming spices to support digestion and gut health.
• Potatoes: Grounding carbohydrates that restore depleted energy.
• Bone Broth: Rich in minerals and collagen to nourish the gut, joints and connective tissues.
• Mulled Cider: Warm apples and spices that gently kindle digestion and circulation.
• Dates: Ojas-building, rich in minerals and natural sweetness.
• Leeks: Gently warming and supportive of healthy elimination.
• Golden Milk: Turmeric and spices that soothe inflammation and calm the nervous system.
• Cooked Cranberries: Tart, while supporting urinary tract health.
• Cooked Whole Grains: Warm nourishment that provides steady energy.
• Nutmeg: A calming Ayurvedic ally for relaxation and restful sleep.
• Fresh Figs: Fiber-rich and gently nourishing for healthy elimination.
• Persimmons: Hydrating and supportive for dry autumn skin.
• Winter Squash: Naturally sweet, grounding and rich in beta carotene.
• CCF Tea: Classic Ayurvedic blend to strengthen digestion, reduce bloating and support nutrient absorption.

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What if you didn't need to push harder, do more, o What if you didn't need to push harder, do more, or become some shinier version of yourself to feel well? 🌸

What if your body simply needed the right conditions to thrive?

Ayurveda offers a softer, wiser approach to healing. One that honors your hormones, nervous system, intuition and natural rhythms.

In her most recent live class, Katie dives into the core principles of Feminine-Form Ayurveda, exploring the elements, doshas and how this ancient wisdom can help us cultivate more self-compassion, rest, radiance and vitality.

✨Comment "THRIVE" and we'll send you the FREE class replay so you can watch it now!

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