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Spirit Sessions is your one-stop shop for all things emergent in sex, spirituality and self-care. Join me, Katie Silcox, New York Times Best-Selling author and Founder of The Shakti School, your one-stop shop on the best of science, ancient holistic medicine and spiritual up-leveling.

This podcast is full of fun and deep real-talk from your fave Ayurveda gal-Friday on holistic health, femme-form biohacking, mysticism and anything else that makes your life a better place to live.

Mostly, this podcast is personal. It's me speaking my most authentic heart. No holds barred. No fear. Just me, you, rad guests + soulful convo.

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Ep. 252 10 Uncomfortable Signs Your Nervous System Is Healing

    What if feeling more sensitive, emotional, exhausted or even angry is actually a sign that something deep inside you is healing? In this episode, Katie explores the signs your nervous...

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    Ep. 251 The Crystalline Body, Tantra and Ayurveda

      What is the crystalline body? In today's episode, Katie explores the parallels between the ancient wisdom of Tantra, modern neuroscience and the crystalline body. She shares how we can expand...

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      Ep. 250 The Art of Self-Trust

        Self-trust isn't about having all the answers, feeling completely certain or never doubting yourself. In today's episode, Katie explores the true meaning of self-trust through the lenses of Tantra, Ayurveda...

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        Ep. 249 Divine Feminine Energy: The Wild Power Within You

          Explore the deeper meaning of divine feminine energy through the wisdom of Ayurveda, Tantra and the latest Quantum Physics research. In this episode, Katie discusses the sacred balance between wildness...

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

            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...

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            Ep. 247 Are Women’s Brains Different From Men’s?

              Are female and male brains really that different? In this episode, Katie explores the science, psychology and Tantric wisdom behind feminine and masculine ways of perceiving, processing and responding to...

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              Ep. 246 Obsession, Love and Limerence: Moving from Fantasy to Freedom

                Is it true love, unhealthy obsession or limerence? In this episode, Katie explores the psychology and ancient spiritual wisdom around limerence - a state of infatuation with a person or...

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                Ep. 245 Spirit-Led Business Success for Female Entrepreneurs with Angelica Neri

                  Today, Katie chats with intuitive healer and friend of the podcast, Angelica Neri, for a powerful conversation about intuition, female entrepreneurship and spiritual growth. They share how to distinguish the...

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                  Ep. 244 Stevia: Sweet, But Is It Safe?

                    Today, Katie explores emerging research on stevia, a common artificial sweetener found in many wellness staples. Learn how erythritol, a common additive in stevia, affects your blood vessels and the...

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                    Ep. 243 Navigating Postpartum, Loneliness and Loss with Christine Eck of the Center for Sacred Window Studies

                      Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Christine Eck to explore feminine spirituality, postpartum care and life's sacred transitions. Christine is an Ayurvedic Health Consultant, a Birth and Postpartum...

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                      Ep. 242 The Bliss Meditation Challenge: 30 Minutes to a New Mind

                        In today's episode, Kate introduces the Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas and explores the bliss body, the subtle layer of deep joy, inner peace and non-dual consciousness within us. She...

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                        Ep. 241 Create Space in Your Life: A Meditation

                          In today's episode, Katie explores akash, the element of space, as the medicine for hustle and the intensity of life's pitta seasons. Creating inner spaciousness allows new experiences and healing...

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                          Ep. 240 How to Practice Feminine-Form Tantra Meditation (Tantra Talks #9)

                            Today on the podcast, Katie unravels the mystery of the feminine and shares how to cultivate self-belonging, inner wisdom and freedom from limitation through the path of Tantra. Stay tuned...

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                            Ep. 239 Ayurveda Certification: What Our Graduates Are Doing Now

                              If you're feeling called to pursue your Ayurvedic certification but wondering, "What, exactly, can I do with this once I've graduated?" this episode is for you! Katie shares the many...

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                              Ep. 238 Vedic Astrology 2026: How to Ride the Archetypal Energies Ahead

                                Geek out with Katie as she explores the planetary alignments coming in 2026 and how their energy influences our lives, through the lens of Ayurveda's sister science, Vedic Astrology. Learn...

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                                Ep. 237 10 Life Lessons I Learned in 2025 & A New Year’s Practice

                                  In this special New Year's episode, Kaite shares the most powerful life lessons she learned in 2025. Tune in to learn a simple year-end reflection practice and hear an inspiring...

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                                  Ep. 236 Winter Surrender: Finding the Light as the Weary Soul Rejoices

                                    Surrender to the sacred mystery of life and discover your true self. Inspired by her favorite Christmas carol, "Oh Holy Night," Katie shares about self-worth, surrendering to the divine and...

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                                    Ep. 235 Why Ghee Is the Quiet Psychedelic: Expanding the Mind Without Breaking It

                                      Ghee is the ultimate nervous-system-safe psychedelic. It's soma, the sacred nectar of immortality, in a spoon. It's butter, not breakdown. Drawing from her personal Panchakarma experiences and modern neuroscience, Katie...

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                                      Ep. 234 Turmeric Magic & Midlife Messiness with Dr. Shivani Gupta

                                        Are you living an Ayurvedic lifestyle, but still missing your spark? Today on the podcast, Katie chats with Dr. Shivani Gupta - author, turmeric researcher, and new teacher here at...

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                                        Ep. 233 A Relaxing Meditation: The Four Pebbles Practice

                                          If you're feeling stressed and scattered this holiday season, today's episode is for you! In this episode, Katie guides you through the Four Pebbles Practice, a grounding, relaxing meditation that...

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                                          Ep. 232 Regulating the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda

                                            Do you feel like your nervous system is running the show? Tune in to learn simple, nurturing Ayurvedic practices to regulate your nervous system and bring your body into balance...

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                                            Ep. 231 From Artificial Intelligence to Ayurveda Intelligence

                                              What does artificial intelligence have to do with Ayurveda? In this episode, Katie explores the fascinating intersection between human nature and technology, beginning with her own experience in AI and...

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                                              Ep. 230 Coming Home to Your Authentic Self with Kara Liebrock

                                                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,...

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                                                Ep. 229 Ayurveda School: Everything You Want to Know, But are Afraid to Ask

                                                  There are just two days left to enroll in our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School before our discounted Early Bird tuition expires, so today Katie is answering your Ayurveda School questions!...

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                                                  We’ve been taught to chase healing like an endle We’ve been taught to chase healing like an endless laundry list of ways to “fix” ourselves. ⁠
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But nervous system regulation doesn’t come from doing more…it comes from being with what’s here.⁠
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If you’ve been feeling amped, anxious or like your nervous system’s running on fumes, I FEEL YOU. ⁠
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And you’re not alone. ⁠
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But the truth is: your body was never meant to live in fight-or-flight all the time. ⁠
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What is more, have you ever noticed that you feel GUILTY about feeling out of whack? ⁠
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It’s like a double whammy to the soul (and the nervous system). ⁠
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Here’s what I want us all to remember: your nervous system isn’t broken.�⁠
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It’s just overwhelmed. Overcooked. Overlooked. I know you, because I AM you. ⁠
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Here are a few new ways I’ve been helping myself calm down from the inside out:⁠
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1️⃣ 🌬 Low-belly breath and minerals in my water before coffee. Two minutes. Hands on your womb. Feel the exhale lengthen. Drink water BEFORE caffeine in the AM. ⁠
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2️⃣ 🌿 Warm and wet heals everything. Warm water, warm foods, warm embraces and warm words to yourself.⁠
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3️⃣ 💃 Micro-movement = macro-shift. Roll your shoulders. Circle your hips. Shake for 60 seconds. ⁠
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4️⃣ 🕯 Create a micro-altar. Light a candle. Put a sticky note on it. Whatever it takes to find moments of intention.⁠
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5️⃣ 💗 Replace self-fixing with LOVING the ever loving heck out of this incarnation. You don’t need another plan. You need presence and love dropping down into your flesh like HONEY. ⁠
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With love,�Katie⁠
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💻 Want my FREE video masterclass on Somatic Ayurveda: Balance Your Nervous System with Ancient Embodiment? Just comment ENERGY below and I’ll send you the class where we dive in deep.⁠
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✨ At The Shakti School, we believe women's wellness isn't another protocol to perfect. It's a lifelong relationship with your body, your intuition and the wisdom of Ayurveda. Early Bird registration for our 2027 Level 1 training is officially open: comment AYURVEDASCHOOL to book a free coaching call and learn more.
                                                  Ready to learn how to transform your digestion wit Ready to learn how to transform your digestion with Ayurveda and support others in doing the same?! We have a whole module on Nutrition & Ayurvedic Cleansing in Ayurveda School Level 1, plus cooking classes with incredible chefs to inspire you! ⁠
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In the Nutrition & Cleansing Module we cover:⁠
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🥄  Six Tastes, Cravings, Rasa⁠
🥄  Digestion⁠
🥄  Kitchen Setup and Cooking Basics & Making Kitchari⁠
🥄  Cleansing Guide⁠
 🥄 Psychology of Eating⁠
🥄  Embodied Nourishment & Cooking⁠
🥄  Ayurvedic-Inspired Desserts Making⁠
🥄  Ayurvedic Dinner for the Whole Family Cooking Tutorial ⁠
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...and so much more!⁠
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Want to dive deeper? Katie shares ALL the Ayurvedic digestion secrets in Episode 4 of Spirit Sessions. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts or comment “004” and we’ll send the episode straight to your DMs! ⁠
                                                  Have you ever noticed that sometimes you can be so Have you ever noticed that sometimes you can be so thirsty but water alone doesn’t seem to satiate?

That’s because our tissues need to be coaxed into opening up to receive the moisture of deeper hydration. 

Ancient Ayurveda understood that simply pouring water into our systems is like throwing water onto a hard stone. In order to soften the tissues of the body to be able to receive the moisture and nourishment, we need carriers like herbs, foods and minerals.

Here are a few of my modern takes on hydrating helpfully with delicious summer elixirs. Each of these work with approximately 3-5 cups of purified or filtered water. 💧

• Add 1/2 a lime and a 1/4 tsp of sea or rock salt to water.

• Add 1 T food grade organic aloe to your water (add 1 tsp honey and 1/2 a lime’s juice to make it even more delish).

• Use a squirt of Trace Minerals to your water - 20 drops or so will do.

• Add 1 tsp of raw honey or maple syrup, 1/2 a lemon and 1/4 teaspoon of ground licorice powder.

• Make a cup of nettles tea (use 2-3 bags for a strong infusion). After the tea cools, add it to your drinking water. Nettles are chocked full of natural minerals.

• Blend 4 lemons, 2 grapefruits and 1 lime (peeled, add the whole fruit excusing seeds) to 4 cups of water. Strain and store in the fridge for a concentrated hydration ingredient ready for your water throughout the week.

• Drink coconut water + 1 full lime juiced +1/4 teaspoon pink rock salt- add to normal water or drink alone.

• Add one dropper full of liquid chlorophyll - a great source of copper.

1/4 teaspoon slippery elm powder and 1/4 teaspoon marshmallow powder. Blend into water for a quick hydration help, or steep as a tea.

• Blend a whole peeled cucumber into a blender with the water for fast hydration.

Ready to go deeper? Get our FREE class, Somatic Ayurveda: Balance Your Nervous System with Ancient Embodiment and discover how Ayurveda, Tantra and neuroscience can help you cultivate greater regulation, vitality and presence. 

🌌 Comment ENERGY below to get the class recording.
                                                  One of the best parts of our school is our incredi One of the best parts of our school is our incredible faculty. I always say that they are “smart ➕ heart.” Last week we had this beautiful goddess, @sandhiyaramaswamy - teaching the depths of Ayurveda Philosophy AND teaching us her mother’s recipes from her own kitchen. ❤️
                                                  Different foods require different digestive enzyme Different foods require different digestive enzymes to break them down.⁠
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Throwing two foods with dramatically different enzymatic requirements at your body is like yelling at your belly, "Hey, you, work harder!" ⁠
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By avoiding these sad-belly food combinations, we make life easy for our poor little tummy, and it can respond by giving us great digestion and amazing glowy-ness.⁠
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Here's the deal:⁠
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1. Eating fruit alone is best. Melon should always be eaten alone.⁠
2. Milk should be taken alone or with things that are sweet (grains, honey, brown sugar, etc.) Milk digests best when it is hot and spiced. Great milk spices include: cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and nutmeg. Milk has a particularly hard time alongside bananas, sour fruits, yeasty breads, fish/meat, and yogurt.⁠
3. Avoid eating any dairy products with fish.⁠
4. Eggs don't mix well with fruit, milk, meat and yogurt.⁠
5. Honey should never be boiled or cooked. Mix it with warming spices, warm milk or combine with ghee (in equal amounts by volume, not weight).⁠
6. Nightshades (eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes) don't mix well with melon, cucumber or dairy.⁠
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Happy food combining! 🫚 ⁠
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🪔 Ready to deepen your relationship with Divine Feminine Ayurveda? Comment WISDOM and we’ll send you our free course, Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda so that you can start diving in right now.⁠
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🌿 If you're ready to learn how to eat, live and move in harmony with your unique body and the rhythms of nature, we'd love to welcome you into our community. Early Bird registration for our 2027 Level 1 Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification Training is now open: comment AYURVEDASCHOOL for more information or to book a free call with one of our graduates.

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