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Ep. 189 Finding Meaning in Heartbreak and Time to Fall Apart

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Whether you’re going through a breakup, divorce, job loss or grieving a loved one this episode is for you. Sometimes when we think we’re at our breaking point life throws us yet another huge curve ball. In this episode, Katie shares advice gleaned from recent and past heartbreaks to support you in your darkest moments. Learn breathing practices to process your feelings and find the meaning in your heartbreak so you can come out stronger on the other side!

Thank you to our girlfriends PAAVANI Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode! PAAVANI is women-owned and sources organic ingredients to create their mindfully formulated herbal offerings. Use the discount code SpiritSessions for 10% off your order at paavaniayurveda.com!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ How to deal with heartbreak

~ The opportunity within heartbreak

~ Letting go of the illusion of control

~ Lessons about heartbreak from Pema Chödrön

~ Opening to uncomfortable feelings without wallowing in them

~ The Buddhist definition of awareness

~ The importance of getting grounded and how to do it

~ Breathing practices to process heartbreak

~ The ancient Buddhist practice of Thong Lyn

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

Try some of our team's favorite PAAVANI products for fall! We love their Hydrate Blend Tea, Shatavari, Vata Spice Blend, Golden Milk, Ashwagandha, Coconut Milk Bath, and Vata Body Oil.

Other links and sources mentioned in this episode:

~ The work of Dr. Robert Svoboda

~ 1st Poem: “Absolutely Clear” by Hafez Shirazi

~ 2nd Poem: “The Sea and the Bells” by Pablo Neruda

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

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

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

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I hope the advice and practices in this episode help sooth your heartbreak.

From my heart to yours,

Katie

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At The Shakti School, we believe Ayurveda is so much more than a collection of wellness practices. It's a lifelong journey of getting to know yourself, honoring your unique nature, and learning to live in greater harmony with the world around you. ✨️⁠
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In October, the air becomes cooler, drier and more In October, the air becomes cooler, drier and more mobile. You may begin to notice more anxious thoughts, dry skin, irregular digestion, disrupted sleep or feeling ungrounded in your body. We can balance these vata qualities with moisture, nourishing foods and grounding rhythms for our nervous systems. ⁠
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Some of my favorite October foods:⁠
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• Butternut squash, acorn squash and pumpkin are sweet, grounding and deeply nourishing for dry autumn tissues⁠
• Ginger kindles agni, supports circulation and helps keep digestion strong as temperatures drop⁠
• Mung beans are one of Ayurveda’s most digestible legumes, bringing nourishment without heaviness⁠
• Garlic offers warmth and stimulation, helping counter sluggish digestion and coldness⁠
• Cardamom gently supports digestion while bringing warmth without excessive heat⁠
• Oatmeal is heavy, soft and grounding, making it one of autumn’s most supportive breakfasts⁠
• Warm spiced milk nourishes ojas, supports the nervous system and invites deeper rest⁠
• Black pepper awakens digestion and helps the body absorb nutrients more efficiently⁠
• Cinnamon is warming, circulatory and especially supportive during cold, windy seasons⁠
• Cloves bring heat and stimulation while supporting digestion and respiratory wellness⁠
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• Sweet potatoes are sweet, earthy and stabilizing for an overstimulated nervous system⁠
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• Soaked or sprouted nuts and seeds offer healthy fats and density, helping combat seasonal dryness⁠
• Root vegetables literally grow beneath the earth, carrying grounding qualities that help us feel more rooted too⁠
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P.S. If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, you’re moving further into spring and rising pitta, so your body may be asking for lighter and more cooling support right now. 💦⁠
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