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Ep. 248 Comparing Yourself to Others: The Inner Goddess Sumo Wrestling Match

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Are you constantly comparing yourself to others? How can we break free from the comparison trap? In this episode, Katie explores the taboo inner thoughts of comparison, jealousy and insecurity that keep us disconnected from ourselves and each other. Then she shares a simple, powerful Tantric practice to free yourself from comparison and cultivate genuine sisterhood!

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In this episode about comparing yourself to others, you’ll hear:

~ An invitation to book a call with one of our coaches if you’d like to learn more about our Ayurveda School!

~ What does it actually mean to be a “girls girl?”

~ Why comparing yourself to others is so common

~ Shining a light on unconscious survival strategies

~ The Vedic concepts of Sampradaya, Swasta and Tapas

~ Opening to feelings of rejection

~ How to ego keeps score

~ Jealousy as helpful information

~ The positive and negative aspects of gossip

~ Invisible dominance

~ Comparison is the enemy of our soul

~ Rosalyn L. Bruyere quote, “The one with the biggest aura wins.”

~ Being in your own energy

~ The limitless supply of prana and love

~ What is in the way of my being able to celebrate other women?

~ A tantric practice to free yourself from comparison to others

~ How to do shadow work around comparing yourself to others

~ Letting your energy speak

~ Join our free DIY Goddess Beauty Lab Webinar on July 16th!

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Check out these related episodes:

~ Ep. 202 Panchakarma, Snoop Dogg and Sisterhood with Laurel Odom

~ Ep. 235 Why Ghee Is the Quiet Psychedelic

Connect with Katie and The Shakti School:

~ Learn more about Ayurveda School!

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

~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

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

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• Tomatoes: For kaphas, their acidity and lightness help stimulate digestion, but avoid for pittas + vatas.⁠
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the one and only Katie Silcox! 🦁🌞🔥🎂🌹🦋🍑💫

This school and community would not exist without her vision, heart and fierce commitment to sharing these teachings with women all across the globe.

Let’s celebrate Katie by sharing our favorite quotes or lessons that she’s inspired below. 👇🏼 

Happy Solar Return, Katie! 💛🌼

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