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. 262 What is Swedish Death Cleaning? Nordic Winter Ayurveda
Who knew the Nordic people were so Ayurvedic? From Swedish death cleaning to resilience-building Finnish saunas to cozy Icelandic rituals, Katie explores the wisdom of Nordic winter traditions. Discover how...
Ep 261 The Dopamine Apocalypse: Why Nothing Feels Good Anymore
Why does nothing feel as good as it used to? In this episode, Katie explores the science of dopamine and how our overstimulated modern lives leave us feeling restless and...
Ep. 260 Why Your Best Girlfriend May Be Saving Your Life: The Importance of Social Connection
This episode is for all the women who are holding space for others. You were never meant to carry everything by yourself! Today on the pod, Katie explores the ancient...
Ep. 259 Ayurveda: The OG Grandma Maxxing
What if the things our grandmothers did instinctively are exactly what we need in our modern, screen-saturated world? Today, Katie explores grandma maxxing, the joyful return to hands-on creativity and...
Ep. 258 The Top Ten Ayurveda Principles for Beginners
Does Ayurveda feel too complicated? Today on the pod, Katie is taking us back to the basics! Whether you're brand new to Ayurveda or an experienced student, this episode will...
Ep. 257 Why Women Are Exhausted by Self-Improvement
Is keeping up with your wellness routine absolutely exhausting? In this episode, Katie discusses why many of us have become burned out by the constant pursuit of self-improvement and spiritual...
Ep. 256 Fawning: Are You Abandoning Yourself to Keep Others Happy?
Calling all people pleasers! Today on the pod, Katie discusses fawning, a lesser-known nervous system response that can leave us prioritizing everyone else's needs at the expense of our own...
Ep. 255 Chakra Meditation: Unlocking the Wisdom of Your Energy Body
Experience your unique energy body during this guided chakra meditation! In today's episode, Katie explores the deep wisdom of the chakras and shares how working with your energy body can...
Ep. 254 Feminine Embodiment: Get Out of Your Head & Into Your Body with Salila Sukumaran
Today on the pod, Katie is joined by generational Ayurveda practitioner, Salila Sukumaran, to explore feminine embodiment, the living wisdom of Ayurveda, the power of Shakti and the healing potential...
Ep. 253 The #1 Sign of Nervous System Healing + 9 More
Having a regulated nervous system doesn't mean you're always calm, happy and relaxed. In today's episode, Katie shares how nervous system healing can transform sleep, sensuality, emotional resilience, pleasure and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...