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Ep. 180 Manifestation and Eight Feet of Nothing with Summer McStravick

This image includes pictures of Katie Silcox and Summer Summer McStravick. It links to a Spirit Sessions podcast episode about manifestation.

Are you ready to align with your wildest dreams and invite more magic into your life? In this episode, Katie is joined by personal growth coach, author, and manifestation maestro, Summer McStravick. Over two decades ago Summer created a powerful manifestation and personal healing technique called Flowdreaming. Katie and Summer discuss the parallels between Tantric manifestation techniques and Flowdreaming, limiting beliefs, self-worth, and those deepest desires we just can’t seem to manifest! Tune in to learn Summer’s step-by-step manifestation process!

Today’s episode is sponsored by our friends at PAAVANI! PAAVANI Ayurveda is a women-owned business on a mission to help you feel renewed and refreshed this spring. Take 10% off your first order on paavaniayurveda.com with the code 'SHAKTIPOWER'.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ What is Flowdreaming

~ How to get into the flow state

~ Why emotion is your strongest, most powerful manifestation tool

~ How to find your inner worth

~ The true meaning of Tantra and the Yogini

~ The ancient understanding of ‘limiting beliefs’ aka Vikalpa

~ Why spiritual materialism and transactionalism limit your ability to manifest

~ How to fully own and open to your desires while also letting them go

~ The importance of relaxation in the manifestation process

~ How to create an ‘acquiring aura’

~ Ready to go deeper? Registration for the 2025 class of our year-long Ayurveda School is now open!

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Connect with Summer on her Website, Instagram, and YouTube

~ Listen to Summer’s podcast, Flowdreaming: Still Kinda Woo Woo

~ Follow the Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

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

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  • The Shakti School Subscription

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Have fun playing with these manifestation techniques!

From my heart to your screen,

Katie

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

Here are some cozy Ayurvedic allies for November:

🌿 Mulled cider: Aromatic spices like cinnamon, clove and orange peel warm the air and soothe the senses.

🧅 Leeks: Gentle on digestion, great for gut health and pacify Vata with their sweetness and oiliness.

🥩 Grass-fed beef: Replenishes strength and ojas (vital energy) when eaten in moderation and with adequate agni.

🌼 Golden milk: Anti-inflammatory, grounding and perfect for sleep and nervous system calm.

🍒 Cranberry sauce: Astringent yet rejuvenating for rasa dhatu (body’s fluids); balances rich foods.

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🌰 Nutmeg: A sleep tonic and digestive soother that grounds excess movement in the mind.

🌿 Licorice root: Moistening and rejuvenating for the lungs and adrenals; supports emotional balance.

🍯 Raw honey: A rasayana (rejuvenative) that boosts immunity when used in moderation.

💜 Fresh figs: Gently laxative and nourishing; build ojas while supporting healthy elimination.

🌿 Ashwagandha: Builds resilience, calms anxiety and restores nervous system vitality.

🍊 Persimmons: Moistening and sweet; harmonize digestion and bring beauty to the skin.

🎃 Winter squashes: Earthy, sweet, grounding and easy to digest.

🫖 Cumin, coriander + fennel tea: Supports digestion, detox and internal warmth.

💧 Warm water: The simplest Ayurvedic remedy for kindling agni (digestive fire).

🍯 Date syrup: Iron-rich and deeply strengthening; balances Vata’s depletion and supports the blood.

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