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

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You’ve done the inner work and matured spiritually, yet as soon as your family gathers for the holidays you feel like a little kid again and revert to the same old, dysfunctional family dynamics! Just in time for Thanksgiving, Katie shares how family archetypes affect our relationships and how you can start creating more healthy family dynamics this holiday season.

Learn how to approach your next family gathering with the mind of a yogini so you can unravel generational karma and have more compassion toward yourself and others.

Want to dive even deeper into family archetypes? You’re invited to join Katie LIVE on Friday, December 13th for our FREE Liberating Yourself from Family Archetypes webinar! Click here to register. Everyone registered will also receive the recording!

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In this episode about family archetypes, you’ll hear:

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~ What is an archetype?

~ The Ayurvedic and Jungian perspectives of family archetypes

~ How to approach your family like a yogini

~ Family frameworks as coping mechanisms

~ The ego's role in family archetypes

~ How to identify the role you play in your family

~ Common family archetypes including the Caretaker, Whipping Boy, Black Sheep, Hero and Clown

~ Shifting out of the victim mindset

~ Why understanding creates compassion

~ Book a free call with one of our coaches to learn more about Ayurveda School!

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

~ See our viral Maria Carey post here on Instagram

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

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

Related episodes:

~ Ep. 174 Explore Your Inner Child with Nicole Frolick

~ Ep. 160 Courage in Facing the Shadow

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Ep. 197 Aphrodite Will Steal Your Man: Sensuality, War and Shadow

The goddess archetypes of Aphrodite and Athena, sensuality and warfare, are within us all. In today’s episode, Katie shares the light and shadow sides of these goddesses to help you liberate yourself from some of the most painful patterns in your life. Learn how to start healing your lineage from past relationship karma that can hold you back from fully loving and being loved.

This episode is a sneak peek inside our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Click here to learn more and enroll in our 2025 class starting on January 15, 2025!

Want to see the images of Aphrodite and Athena that Katie references in this episode? Check out the links below or watch the video version here on YouTube.

In this episode about Aphrodite, you’ll hear:

~ Study the goddesses with Katie in Ayurveda School

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

~ The multi-faceted roles of women throughout history

~ Women as the keepers of warfare

~ Freeing ourselves from shame

~ What is an archetype?

~ Archetypal forces influencing your life

~ Aphrodite and other female archetypes present in us all

~ The Vedic concept of Brahmacharya

~ Using your energy wisely

~ The ancient concepts of Graha and Jyotish

~ Honoring your sensuality and anger

~ Marilyn Monroe and the goddess Venus

~ Dolly Parton and the goddess Aphrodite

~ The parallels between Aphrodite and Lakshmi, Durga and Athena

~ Book a free call with one of our coaches to learn more about Ayurveda School!

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

~ Birth of Venus - Painting by Botticelli

~ Athena - Artwork by Anita Chaudhary

~ The work of Joseph Cambell

~ Barbara Walters interviewing Maralyn Monroe

~ Katie’s latest book: Glow-Worthy is available now!

Related episodes about the feminine archetypes:

~ Ep. 145 Goddess Work & Deep Spiritual Remembrances for Winter

~ Ep. 14 Feminine Archetypes of the Glorious Queen, Sacred Prostitute or Worthless Girl

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Ep. 196 Are you a Scrunchy, Silky or Crunchy Woman?

Inspired by the scrunchy, silky and crunchy mom TikTok trends, Katie describes the three types of students we have at The Shakti School. A truly powerful woman knows who she is and has explored her light, her dark and everything in between. Tune in to get to know yourself on a deeper level! Then send Katie a message on Instagram or Facebook to let her know if you’re a scrunchy, silky or crunchy woman!

Join us for a year of deep inner work in our Feminie-Form Ayurveda School! Click here to learn more and enroll in our 2025 class!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ Wondering if Ayurveda School is right for you? Book a free call with one of our coaches here.

~ What are a scrunchy mom, a silky mom and a crunchy mom?

~ Are you a scrunchy, silky, or crunchy woman?

~ The gifts and shadow side of each personality type

~ Advice for starting or continuing your Ayurveda studies

~ Perfectionism’s (the crunchy woman's) dark side

~ The Buddhist concept of the middle path

~ The age of Kali Yuga

~ Why passion always comes with imbalance and how this shows up in silky, scrunchy and crunchy women and moms

~ Learn more about Ayurveda School

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

Other resources mentioned in today's episode about the silky, scrunchie and crunchy woman:

~ Article in The Cut: Are You a Silky Mom, a Crunchy Mom, or a Scrunchie Mom?

~ Movie: Tommy Boy with Chris Farley

~ Katie’s latest book: Glow-Worthy is also available now!

Check out these related episodes:

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

~ Ep. 179 The Three Doshas: Are you a bullfrog or an orchid?

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Whether you're a crunchy woman, a silky woman, or a scrunchy woman, we hope you found this episode helpful! This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this 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. 195 Beyond the Ayurveda Checklist with Jackie DeConti

In this special episode, the tables have turned! Katie is interviewed by Ayurvedic Health Coach and Shakti School alum, Jackie DeConti, about her unique approach to healing and Ayurveda. Many of us come to Ayurveda to “fix” ourselves, however, the point of Ayurveda is not to “fix” because you’re not actually broken! This episode is a beautiful reminder of your innate wholeness and worthiness. Tune in for a discussion about how to go beyond the Ayurveda checklist, avoid common pitfalls of self-development, access your inner wisdom and so much more!

Are you ready to take a more holistic approach to your health and wellness? We invite you to book a call with Jackie to see if our year-long Ayurveda School is right for you! You can book your call here.

This recording was originally released on Jackie’s Elixir Podcast.

In this episode about going beyond the Ayurveda checklist, you’ll hear:

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

~ Katie’s personal definition of Ayurveda

~ Hinduism vs. Sanātana Dharma

~ Going beyond the Ayurveda checklist

~ When knowing your dosha isn’t helpful

~ How to not identify with your imbalance

~ Embracing the nature of paradox

~ How to access Clear Seeing Wisdom

~ When to allow vs. when to fix

~ Differing views of the feminine and masculine in Ayurveda and Tantra

~ Why Katie identifies with the rose bush

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~ Listen to Jackie’s Elixir Podcast

~ Learn more about Jackie on her website and Instagram

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Ep. 194 Your Ayurveda School Questions Answered

Are you considering studying Ayurveda more deeply? Here at The Shakti School, we approach Ayurvedic education a bit differently. We deeply respect and share the ancient Ayurvedic guidelines, protocols, recipes and self-care practices, but we don’t stop there. Our year-long Ayurveda School is designed to support you in embodying true health by awakening the greatest healer - your inner wise woman!

In this episode, Katie answers your frequently asked Ayurveda School questions such as: What’s unique about The Shakti School’s feminine-form approach to Ayurveda education? How can I make the most of this program? Can I actually make a living as an Ayurvedic coach?

There are just a few days left to get Early Bird tuition at our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Tune in for a taste of what to expect if you join us in 2025, and then register here before October 31, 2024 to save $500!

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

~ Learn more about Ayurveda School here: https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/

~ We’d love to see you at our FREE online Sacred Halloween Ceremony on October 31st! Sign up here!

~ What makes The Shakti School different

~ Guidance if you’re struggling with self-doubt

~ Awakening to life, nature and sisterhood

~ Honoring your inner healer

~ Ayurveda without dogmatism

~ Answers to your most common Ayurveda School questions

~ What to expect inside Ayurveda School

~ The purpose and intention behind everything we do at The Shakti School

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

In many regions of India, the herb triphala is considered a cure-all! Scientific studies have shown that triphala can help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar levels, support liver heath and much more. It’s no surprise that triphala is Katie’s favorite Ayurvedic herb!

Tune in to learn about the benefits of triphala and how to incorporate this powerful herb into your life!

Wondering where to get your triphala? Our girlfriends over at PAAVANI Ayurveda have everything you need to help integrate Ayurvedic wisdom seamlessly into your day! From a wonderful Triphala churna, to dosha-specific spice blends, to abhyanga oils, PAAVANI has something for everyone this fall.

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In this episode about triphala, you’ll hear:

~ There’s less than a week left to get Early Bird pricing on our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Register here before October 31, 2024, to save $500 on tuition!

~ Join us for a FREE online Sacred Halloween Ceremony on October 31st! Sign up here!

~ What is triphala?

~ Why this herb is so important in India

~ The benefits of triphala

~ Haritaki, amalaki and bibhitaki

~ The mythology of triphala

~ Traditional uses in India

~ Triphala’s action on each dosha - vata, pitta, kapha

~ The six tastes in Ayurveda

~ Why this herb is excellent for those who love to travel

~ Where to buy high-quality triphala… from our friends at PAAVANI!

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

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

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

If you’re pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive or know someone who is on a fertility journey, this episode is for you! Today Katie is joined by beloved Shakti School teacher, Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin. Ashlee is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Birth and Postpartum Doula and prenatal yoga teacher. They discuss how we can change the culture of pregnancy and postpartum care to one where birthing people are deeply nourished and supported by their communities.

Learn Ashlee’s favorite Ayurvedic conception and postpartum care practices, foods, drink recipes and herbs to nourish yourself and feel supported throughout the entire birth journey!

Want to be part of the women’s healthcare revolution? Study with Ashlee, Katie and our other amazing teachers in our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Early bird pricing for our 2025 class ends on October 31, 2024. Register here to get the lowest price of the year!

In this episode about conception, pregnancy and postpartum care, you’ll hear:

~ Join Katie LIVE for our FREE Sacred Halloween Ceremony on October 31st! Sign up here!

~ What are the “Sacred Windows” in our lives?

~ Ways to prepare the body to conceive

~ Bringing the body into a receptive state through cleansing or Panchakarma

~ Why the lifestyle of BOTH partners is crucial

~ What to do when your partner isn’t living an Ayurvedic lifestyle

~ Balancing the desire for a “perfect pregnancy” with real life

~ Remothering yourself during pregnancy

~ Tips to improve digestion during pregnancy

~ Nourishing foods and herbal preparations for pregnancy and postpartum care

~ Ayurvedic practices for postpartum care

~ How to bravely build community and ask for support

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

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

~ Free Introductory Course on Conscious Postpartum Care

~ The Nest's Free Fourth Trimester Group

~ The Center for Sacred Window Studies website and Instagram

~ Watch the Fall Ayurvedic Cleanse workshop replay here

~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

~ Book a free call with one of our coaches to learn more about Ayurveda School!

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

Tantra is not what most people here in America and Europe believe it is - a mere discipline of sacred sex. While sacred sex is great, the true purpose, practice and meaning of Tantra are so much richer! In this episode, Katie dives deep into the ancient history of Tantra and shares how you can live a Tantric life in our modern world. If you’re ready to experience more pleasure and playfulness in your life, tune into this episode about the multi-faceted meaning of Tantra!

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In this episode about the meaning of Tantra, you’ll hear:

~ Early bird pricing for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School ends on October 31, 2024. Register here to get the lowest price of the year!

~ A history of Tantra

~ Why Tantra is so hard to define and pin down

~ The body as a vehicle, not an impediment

~ Making each moment holy, precious, and valuable

~ Working with your body's innate energies

~ Why there’s nothing wrong with seeking pleasure (Bogha) and success (Bhukti)

~ The Vedic concepts of Lila, Moksha, Prana Shakti and Prashna

~ Who is the Divine Mother?

~ Tapping into your highest wisdom

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