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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. 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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                        Ep. 228 The Art of Letting Go and Divine Surrender with Brett Larkin

                          Today Katie welcomes back the incredible Brett Larkin - author, teacher, and one of the most influential modern voices in yoga - for a heartfelt conversation about Ishvara Pranidhana, the...

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                          Ep. 227 The Precious Things Practice: Death is Not What We Think it Is

                            Today on the podcast, Katie shares how embracing impermanence can bring more presence and peace to our lives. She draws on Buddhist wisdom, the Yoga Sutras and the guidance of...

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                            Ep. 226 The Night My House Burned & What Truly Saved Me

                              In this deeply personal solocast, Katie opens up about the life-altering experience of losing her home to a fire, and the profound spiritual lessons that have emerged from the ashes....

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                              Ep. 225 Tea with Your Shadow Self: From Self-Sabotage to Self-Compassion with Carly Banks

                                What if you invited the parts of yourself that you dislike the most to tea? At The Shakti School, we believe that part of our purpose here on earth is...

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                                Ep. 224 Forgiveness, Somatic Movement, Death and the Divine Mother with Angelica Neri

                                  Today, Katie is joined by Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reiki Master and friend of the podcast Angelica Neri. They explore the many facets of feminine energy, our body's innate wisdom and the...

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                                  Ep. 223 Dating Apps: Spiritual Yay or Nay?

                                    How do we stay awake and true to our spiritual path in the era of swipe? In this episode, Katie talks about dating in the modern world, from navigating dating...

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                                    Ep. 222 Summer Routines & Rituals to Help You Chill

                                      As the earth turns and the northern hemisphere enters late summer, Katie shares summer routines and practices to help you stay cool during the fiery pitta season! Tune in for...

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                                      Ep. 221 I’m Married to Algae: Katie Talks To Algae Expert and ENERGYbits® Founder, Catharine Arnston

                                        In this inspiring conversation, Katie sits down with Catharine Arnston, founder of ENERGYbits®, wellness thought leader, and the "voice of algae," to explore the profound science and spirituality behind one...

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                                        Ep. 220 Spiritual Business with Stemregen CEO Ryan Riley (Katie Talks With Smart Dudes Series #5)

                                          Join Katie for a heart-opening interview with Ryan Riley, CEO of Stemregen, to explore the soulful side of building a successful business. Ryan and Katie discuss the power of confidence,...

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                                          Ep. 219 Anger, Parasites and Cherry Pie with Author Lisa Gunshore

                                            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...

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                                            Ep. 218 Marketing, Gender Roles & A.I. with Mark Young (Katie Talks With Smart Dudes Series #4)

                                              Today on the pod, Katie is joined by marketing expert, author, and philanthropist Mark Young! Katie shares her career journey from A.I. to "Ayurveda Intelligence," while Mark reflects on life...

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                                              Ep. 217 Ozempic: A Compassionate Ayurvedic Perspective

                                                In this heartfelt episode, Katie opens up a compassionate, non-judgmental conversation about Ozempic and weight loss drugs through the lens of Ayurveda. With deep love and understanding for those on...

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                                                Ep. 216 The Heart Chakra: Love, Courage and Goofball Energy

                                                  Living from the heart is one of the most courageous things we can do. A healthy heart chakra brings about grace, strength and impenetrable boundaries. In today's episode, Katie shares...

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                                                  We are in the classroom in 1 hour for the official We are in the classroom in 1 hour for the official start of 2026 Shakti Ayurveda School.⁠
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One of my favorite things about this spiritually-minded Ayurveda school is that we have no gurus and no perfect saints. But what we do have is an inner conviction that it is possible for a woman to live from a place of deep connection to something that is far sweeter, far more powerful and far wiser than we could ever possibly imagine with our conscious, limited mind. ⁠
This is the realm of the HER mystery. This is soul-level, deep-psyche living. ⁠
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In 2026, we are calling in the imperfect, less-than-saintly women. We would love to support you in coming home to what may be a forgotten truth—that you are, in this moment now, deserving of living from your Soul. ⁠
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It requires no effort, accolades or fancy manifesting techniques. ⁠
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It doesn’t have to be earned. It is here now in abundance.⁠
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No need for holy gurus or perfect saints. Just you and this moment. ⁠
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This is your last chance to join us for a year of revolutionary, Feminine Form Ayurveda.⁠
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Xo, ⁠
Katie and Team Shakti ⁠
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💖 Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL to get in now. ⁠
🌝 If you have any questions, drop us a line at info@theshaktischool.com.
                                                  School starts today at 2 PM! Who’s coming? 🌊💓🙌🏻🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🐾🌙🌙👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏✨✨✨
                                                  When ladies first join our Ayurveda School, they a When ladies first join our Ayurveda School, they are excited to learn the herbs, philosophy, food, spices, oils, Ancient texts and modern tools for preventative holistic health. ⁠
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But what they are often less aware of is how much this devotional kind of learning will make them laugh. And cry. Or how deeply human this path would feel.⁠
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Ayurveda, at its best, is not stiff or solemn.⁠
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It’s intimate.⁠
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It’s awkward.⁠
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It’s humbling.⁠
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It meets you right where your life actually is.⁠
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At Shakti Ayurveda School, we learn big things, yes. But we also:⁠
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Laugh at ourselves when our icky patterns show up (again).⁠
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Cry when our souls finally feel seen.⁠
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Tell the truth about working with shadow emotions.⁠
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Heal alongside women who can become friends for life.⁠
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This work touches your digestion and your heart.⁠
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Your nervous system and your relationships.⁠
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Your purpose and your body image.⁠
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Your past and your becoming.⁠
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Some days you’ll be taking notes.⁠
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Some days you’ll be having realizations you didn’t see coming.⁠
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Some days you’ll laugh so hard you forget you were afraid to begin.⁠
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That’s the magic.⁠
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Ayurveda isn’t about becoming “better.”⁠
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It’s about becoming more yourself - with more ease, humor and compassion along the way.⁠
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And from the chief-cryer in charge. ⁠
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I can promise you, we do it with love and sometimes Kleenex,⁠
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Katie 💛
                                                  For those of you still on the fence about it…⁠ For those of you still on the fence about it…⁠
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Let me tell you the truth about what happens after Ayurveda School for so many of our women. ⁠
Not what you learn (which is a TON).⁠
Not the modules (which are gold you can keep for a lifetime).⁠
Not the certification to be a coach (which you will get!).⁠
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But who you become. And what you will feel at the end. ⁠
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💎A woman who opens kindly to her body instead of being at war with it.⁠
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💎A woman who has learned how to open to the parts of her she has been avoiding and running from (often without even knowing it).⁠
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💎A woman who stops outsourcing her authority to trends, protocols or other people’s opinions and starts listening to her inner voice. ⁠
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💎A woman who is deeply awake to her mind/body type and how she can use the gifts and superpowers of her uniqueness instead of being held back. ⁠
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💎A woman with better fertility, digestion, skin, emotional balance, sleep, regulation and mental clarity.⁠
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💎A woman who is surrounded by her Ayurveda-school friends (aka cheerleaders) who may be in her life and business forever. ⁠
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💎A woman who - if she chooses - is deeply empowered to rock her Ayurveda as a coach out in the world, earning her value and impacting her community in ways that feel meaningful, fun and aligned with her higher purpose. ⁠
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💎A woman who is more at home in her own skin.⁠
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💎A woman who finally knows how to nourish her nervous system, hormones, belly and heart. ⁠
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💎A woman who is less reactive. More patient. More fun. More joyful. More discerning. More spacious. And more dignified. ⁠
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💎Lastly, a woman who feels she is in her nadi - this is a Sanskrit word for RIVER. It means: She who is in her HOLY FLOW. Life isn't perfect but she is in the direct center of her soul’s best evolutionary path. ⁠
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I want you to feel and be who you were meant to become in 2026. ⁠
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Meet me on Zoom in 24 hours. This is your invitation home.
                                                  And it brings me to tears of just how PROUD I am o And it brings me to tears of just how PROUD I am of this school. ⁠
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When you say YES to Shakti Ayurveda School (we start tomorrow!), you’ll receive:⁠
🌿 Live “Ayurveda Wednesdays” with me and our faculty, with replays available anytime⁠
🌿 Long-term access so you can evolve at your own pace⁠
🌿 Twelve in-depth modules, dozens of classes, live Q+A, and bonus teachings⁠
🌿 Monthly guided meditations to support your energy, clarity and integration⁠
🌿 A private community of women devoted to growth, honesty and mutual uplift⁠
🌿 A sacred sisterhood that feels surprisingly like coming home⁠
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I would love for you to get to know me, my team, and this work more deeply.⁠
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Don’t wait - the doors are about to close. Listen to that nudge. Join us. ⁠
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💗 Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL or find all the details in our bio.

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