Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Kara Liebrock. Kara is an Alignment Guide, host of The Elements of Evolution podcast and a Shakti School graduate! In today’s conversation, they explore the Ayurvedic concept of Svasta, the state of being fully established in your authentic self, and what it means to live from your authentic center.
Katie and Kara discuss how the body serves as a gateway to the divine, the seven layers of the body (Koshas), and how emotional armoring and emotional constipation can block our vitality. They also unpack how our romantic relationships mirror our connection to the divine, revealing deep insights into feminine and masculine dynamics and how to build healthy partnerships.
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In this episode about coming home to your authentic self, you’ll hear:
~ Registration for Ayurveda School 2026 is now open! Click here to learn more.
~ The Ayurvedic concept of Svasta
~ Accessing your authentic self
~ The body as the gateway to divinity
~ Getting stuck in a self-help hole
~ The 7 layers of the body according to Ayurveda, aka Koahas
~ Emotional constipation
~ Clearing and revitalizing the energy body
~ Shifting from reactive to responsive
~ What are emotions, really?
~ Emotional armoring
~ Establishing a home inside your authentic self
~ The work of Thich Nhat Hanh
~ When you feel like you’re doing more than your partner
~ How our romantic relationships reveal our relationship to the divine
~ The different desires of the inner feminine and masculine
~ Why some men feel challenged by strong women
~ Being your authentic self in your partnership
~ What are you feeding in your relationship?
~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!
Connect with Kara Liebrock and The Shakti School:
~ Connect with Kara on Instagram and her website
~ Listen to Kara’s podcast, The Elements of Evolution
~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook
~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026!
~ Read Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy!
Related episodes to help you reconnect with your authentic self:
~ Ep. 60 The Emotional Body: A Portal into Vulnerability & Authenticity
~ Ep. 124 From Negative Self-Talk to TRUE Self
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