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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:

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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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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:

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  2. Write us a review in iTunes
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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:

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  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!

 

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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.

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From my heart to yours,

Katie

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Ep. 217 Ozempic: A Compassionate Ayurvedic Perspective

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In this heartfelt episode, Katie opens up a compassionate, non-judgmental conversation about Ozempic and weight loss drugs through the lens of Ayurveda. With deep love and understanding for those on these medications, she explores how true healing comes from discernment and addressing the root causes of imbalance.

Katie shares powerful Ayurvedic insights on hunger and the sacred role of fat in the body, reminding us that our fat carries the wisdom of our lineage. Tune in for a warm, honest discussion that weaves together science, spirit and self-love.

Want more ancient wisdom to help you navigate modern life? Learn LIVE with Katie every month in our Spirit Sessions Membership! Click here to join for just $28 a month!

In this episode about Ozempic, you’ll hear:

~ An invitation to join our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School

~ Short-term results vs. long-term health 

~ Addressing the root cause of obesity

~ The measurement of youth in Ayurveda

~ Side effects of Ozempic

~ Long-term effects of Ozempic on the body

~ How weight loss drugs affect our prakruti and vikruti

~ Developing a healthy metabolism

~ Why feeling hungry is important

~ How Ozempic hijacks our body’s innate intelligence

~ Personal stories from Katie’s time in India

~ Differing cultural beauty standards

~ The many roles of fat in the body

~ Fat as the Divine Mother

~ The relationship between fat, emotions and our ancestors

~ Why fat is sexy

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

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

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Episodes related to today’s discussion about Ozempic:

~ Ep. 183 The Deep Spirituality of Agni

~ Ep. 213 Ayurveda For Weight Balancing

Learn more:

  • Ayurveda Certification
  • The Shakti School Subscription

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Did you love this episode about the Ayurvedic perspective of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs? 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 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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Ep. 216 The Heart Chakra: Love, Courage and Goofball Energy

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Living from the heart is one of the most courageous things we can do. A healthy heart chakra brings about grace, strength and impenetrable boundaries. In today’s episode, Katie shares ancient Tantric wisdom and modern scientific findings to help you understand the chakra system and tap into its immense power!

Do you want to be guided through energetic practices for clearing, opening and awakening the heart chakra? This episode is part of a recent live workshop taught by Katie in our Spirit Sessions membership. To watch the full workshop replay with guided meditations AND join us for a LIVE for the next chakra system workshop, click here to join for just $28 a month!

In this episode about the heart chakra, you’ll hear:

~ The message and wisdom of the heart

~ The biggest heart chakra = the most powerful person in the room

~ A review of the first, second and third chakras

~ Us/them consciousness vs. universal consciousness

~ How our experiences are processed through the chakra system

~ Why many people stuck in the first three chakras

~ The heart's electromagnetic field

~ Growing and strengthening your heart chakra

~ Coherent and incoherent heart fields

~ Sensing the heart field of others

~ Important scientific discoveries about the heart

~ Why our emotions affect our digestion

~ The heart as a primary nervous system organizer

~ The HeartMath Institute’s Inner Balance Coherence Plus

~ Image of the biomagnetic heart field that Katie references

~ How our magnetic fields influence each other

~ The connection between the heart chakra, the thymus gland and Shiva Rudra

~ Reigniting the thymus gland to improve immunity

~ How to know if you’re living from the heart

~ Why true forgiveness of self and others is an inside job

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

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

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Episodes related to the heart chakra and energy work:

~ Ep. 154 Energy Medicine 101

~ Ep. 44 We All Need Self-Love Training Wheels

Learn more:

  • Ayurveda Certification
  • The Shakti School Subscription

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Did you love learning about the heart chakra? 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:

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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. 215 Sankalpa: The Magic of Finding Your Heart’s Deepest Intentions

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If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about what you want to do with this one precious life, today’s episode is for you! In this solo cast, Katie explores the Ayurvedic concept of sankalpa, a heartfelt intention or vow rooted in the soul's deepest desire, and how it differs from your life goals and career ambitions. Katie shares the spiritual significance of living with intention and how to create a sankalpa that aligns with your inner truth and life purpose.

Tune in to learn a powerful practice that you can use to uncover your sankalpa!

Enrollment is now open for our 2026 Ayurvedic School! The next three people to enroll will receive all of their textbooks FREE - a $225 value. Learn more and enroll here!

In this episode about sankalpa, you’ll hear:

~ What is a sankalpa?

~ Why is it important to live an intentional life?

~ Common mistakes people make when creating their sankalpa

~ Why your life purpose isn’t to get married or have a fancy car

~ Katie’s sankalpa story

~ How our sankalpas evolve over time

~ Is sankalpa the same as life purpose?

~ What to do if you can’t figure out your life purpose

~ Sankalpa examples

~ Reflection questions to live life with more intention

~ A powerful sankalpa setting practice

~ Discovering who you really are

~ The difference between life goals and sankalpa

~ Why your life purpose isn’t your career

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

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

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Episodes related to sankalpa:

~ Ep. 67 Want 2020 Magic? Craft Heart-Centered Goals

~ Ep. 166 How to Connect With Your Inner Divine Feminine

Learn more:

  • Ayurveda Certification
  • The Shakti School Subscription

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We hope you loved today's episode about sankalpa and life purpose! 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!

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Katie

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This is me at just a few years shy of 50 years old This is me at just a few years shy of 50 years old. I’ve never been stronger. I’ve never slept this deep. I’ve never liked myself more and appreciated my life more. And guess what? My dreams didn’t all come true. In fact, some of them did and they still didn’t quell the pain and thirst inside me for more. There is absolutely no herb, supplement, injection, diet, shampoo, face cream, red light therapy, or food elimination that really moved the needle for me. The biggest shift towards the healthiest, happiest year of my life was in my mind, emotions and perceptions of reality. What if we all made the commitment that in 2027 we were going to awaken the endogenous chemicals in our body that know how to make us feel strong and happy by starting with our INNER voice and INNER beliefs? In 2026 my whole life burned down, but I made the commitment to maintain my non-negotiables in life. This meant appropriate exercise, my daily meditation, sleep and a wild commitment to always being willing to do the deep shadow work required to AWAKEN. It is my honor to guide you (among with our 25 teachers!) into Shakti’s next year-long spiritual Ayurveda training. Wanna start now for free with me? Comment “LUNCHTIME” to get the link to my Free cooking class next week! I’ll teach you how to make the one meal that I go to when life gets complicated. Xox, kt
My mama Vera has a friend named Martha who once to My mama Vera has a friend named Martha who once told me that her meditation was getting into a hot bubble bath every night, pouring a big glass of Chardonnay and watching TV surrounded by hot, fragrant bubbles.⁠
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I remember thinking, “What? That’s not meditation!”⁠
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And now, well into my forties, the bathtub has become a sacred meditation for me, too. 🛁⁠
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I've joined the ranks of my mother and her bathing (and privileged-to-be-aging) beauties in an absolute CELEBRATION of our baths as something so much more than a tub to scrub clean.⁠
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Think Cleopatra soaking in whole milk, honey and rose petals. 🌹⁠
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For me and Cleo (and probably Martha), bathing has very little to do with just getting our bodies clean. Baths were a place for women to gather, gossip, luxuriate and tend to the sacred business of being alive in a HOT woman's body.⁠
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So, how can we come home to our inner Cleo?⁠
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🌸 Decide to be naked, wet and fabulous.⁠
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🌸 Pour milk, honey and rose essential oil into your bath. Add a little of your favorite organic oil.⁠
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🌸 Get in and massage your body with the oily milkyness. Rest your brain.⁠
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Want more inspo, ma’ queen? Here are a few of my favorite bathing rituals:⁠
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🍯 The Milk & Honey Goddess Bath: Whole milk (or coconut milk), honey, almond or jojoba oil and fresh rose petals for soft, silky, deliciously nourished skin.⁠
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🍌 The Banana Beauty Queen Mask: Mashed banana, honey and full-fat yogurt for a little facial nourishment while you soak.⁠
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🌹 The Ayurvedic Rose & Oat Bath: Ground oats, dried rose petals, coconut milk and honey for those evenings when your whole being is begging for softness.⁠
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Now tell me, what bath rituals am I missing out on from your culture or self-care practices? 💗⁠
Fall and early winter remind us that all of life m Fall and early winter remind us that all of life moves in cycles of creation, dissolution and renewal. The season is windy, emptying, rough and dry. If we are listening, we may feel ourselves naturally releasing what has run its course and making space for what has not yet arrived.⁠
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This is the season for intuition, stillness and the sacred art of dying before beginning again. ⁠
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Our creative life-force asks this of us now: not more striving, but surrender. Through devotion, meditation and the courage to turn inward, we discover that every ending prepares the ground for new life.⁠
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🌬️ Comment ENERGY to get my FREE class, Somatic Ayurveda: Balancing the Nervous System with Ancient Embodiment to learn how to deeply ground and regulate this season.⁠
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Join Katie Silcox LIVE from her kitchen for a nour Join Katie Silcox LIVE from her kitchen for a nourishing, hands-on introduction to Ayurvedic cooking! ⁠
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In this free, one-hour workshop, Katie will prepare a simple, delicious one-pot meal for the whole family while sharing the ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic nutrition. Discover how everyday cooking can become a practice of mindfulness, nourishment and connection. Plus, how bringing a little more intention into your kitchen can transform the way you care for yourself and those you love.⁠
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Together, we'll explore:⁠
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🍴Ayurvedic cooking and nutrition basics: How digestion, seasonal eating and the qualities of food influence our well-being.⁠
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🍴One-pot nourishment for the whole family: How to create a simple, delicious meal using Ayurvedic principles and everyday ingredients.⁠
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🍴Cooking as a spiritual practice: How chopping vegetables, stirring a pot and preparing food can become acts of mindfulness and meditation.⁠
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🍴Food as medicine: How spices, ingredients and cooking methods can support digestion, balance and vitality.⁠
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🍴Bringing Ayurveda into everyday life: Simple, practical ways to make your kitchen a place of nourishment, presence and connection.⁠
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Link in bio or comment “LUNCHTIME” and we’ll send you the link to sign up directly! ⁠
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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🍁😍 Comment PUMPKIN below and we’ll send you the recipe!

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