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.
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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
~ The Power of TED, Book by David Emerald Womeldorff
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
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~ 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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