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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. 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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                                Ep. 215 Sankalpa: The Magic of Finding Your Heart’s Deepest Intentions

                                  If you're feeling stuck or unsure about what you want to do with this one precious life, today's episode is for you! In this solo cast, Katie explores the Ayurvedic...

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                                  Ep. 214 Feeling rejected or like a weirdo, woo-woo outsider? I got you.

                                    Today's episode is for all the witchy, woo-woo, weirdos out there who are feeling rejected, left out or misunderstood. You're not alone! Here at The Shakti School, we're regularly asked...

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                                    Ep. 213 Ayurveda For Weight Balancing

                                      According to yogic philosophy, food is an important spiritual teacher, yet many of us are caught in an exhausting cycle of overindulgence and restriction. In today's episode, Katie shares weight-balancing...

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                                      Ep. 212 Soothe Your Nervous System and Get Pumped!

                                        Scientists have linked many of today's most common health issues, from digestive problems to chronic back pain, to stress and nervous system dysregulation. In this episode, Katie shares how our...

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                                        Ep. 211 7 Steps to Deepen Your Meditation Practice

                                          Here at The Shakti School we meditate a bit differently. In this episode, Katie shares seven important steps to establishing a feminine-form meditation practice that honors your unique, embodied experience...

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                                          Ep. 210 The Drama Triangle: Why it’s Wrecking Your Relationships and How to End It

                                            Do you want to create more healthy relationships with your partner, family, co-workers and friends? In today's episode, Katie shares a powerful framework for understanding your patterns in relationships, the...

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                                            Ep. 209 A Good Death: Sensuality, Life and Learning to Die Authentically with Katy Butler

                                              Today Katie is joined by Buddhist journalist and New York Times bestseller, Katy Butler. Her books examine how our culture has over-medicalized death and lost touch with its sacredness. In...

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                                              Ep. 208 Awaken Your Feminine Energy Through Yoga & Ayurveda with Brett Larkin

                                                Today on the podcast Katie is joined by dear friend and founder of Uplifted Yoga, Brett Larkin! This episode is a total lovefest as Brett and Katie share why tapping...

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                                                Ep. 207 The Wound is The Way with Cat Pinfold

                                                  We all put up walls and armor ourselves when we get hurt. This armor is often necessary to get through the day and show up for our work. However, sometimes...

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                                                  The nervous system is the sacred home of Vata dosh The nervous system is the sacred home of Vata dosha - the energy of movement, change and communication within the body. When Vata is balanced, prana (life force) flows freely and we feel calm, creative and centered. But when life moves too fast (like too much screen time, coffee, cold food, rushing or stress) Vata becomes disturbed, and the nervous system forgets how to rest.⁠
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This is when we feel anxious, ungrounded or exhausted—living from the sympathetic (fight/flight) side of the nervous system instead of our parasympathetic (rest/digest) home base. ⁠
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Ayurveda offers simple, embodied ways to bring Vata and the nervous system back into balance through food, breath, movement and lifestyle routines.⁠
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Join me for a free live webinar: Healing the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda, where you’ll learn how to reduce Vata and restore calm through body, breath, herbs and feminine-form practices.⁠
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💛 Comment SOMATIC below to get the link to join us for this free live class.
                                                  When I lost my home in a fire, there was one simpl When I lost my home in a fire, there was one simple breath practice that absolutely saved me. This breath practice helps us move the heavy energy of grief through our body instead of holding it inside. 

Grief lives in the lungs according to Ayurveda, and this one powerful way to start moving that energy right now.

I’ll be teaching the full practice in our FREE class next Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 11am ET—Healing the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda.

Comment SOMATIC for the link to register. 🌬️💗
                                                  Ayurveda sees each phase of the menstrual cycle as Ayurveda sees each phase of the menstrual cycle as a unique expression of energy, emotion and physiology. 🌙

During your menstrual and follicular phases, your body is calling for grounding and rebuilding. 

Think: ghee, sea salt, olives, nut butters and omega-3 rich foods (or fish oil). Add in sweet and mineral-rich tastes like maple syrup, miso and shatavari to restore vitality and replenish ojas—your body’s deep reserves of vitality and strength.

As you shift into your ovulatory and luteal phases, focus on gentle detox and calm. Herbs like aloe, ashwagandha, gotu kola and lady’s mantle help balance hormones and the nervous system. Add warming spices like ginger and turmeric, while raw honey and mint can help keep your energy steady and heart open.

Ayurveda teaches us that when we eat with our cycle, we return to harmony with nature itself. 🌿

✨ Ready to go deeper into Feminine-Form Ayurveda and learn how to calm your nervous system through food, breath and movement? Join our free upcoming class Healing the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda. Comment SOMATIC for the link to join us!
                                                  As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, the air + ether elements continue to bring cold, dry and mobile qualities that can leave us depleted if we don’t stay nourished. We balance these autumn qualities with warmth, oiliness and sweetness.

(If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, reverse it! Think cooling + lightening foods to balance the seasonal heat.)

Here are some cozy Ayurvedic allies for November:

🌿 Mulled cider: Aromatic spices like cinnamon, clove and orange peel warm the air and soothe the senses.

🧅 Leeks: Gentle on digestion, great for gut health and pacify Vata with their sweetness and oiliness.

🥩 Grass-fed beef: Replenishes strength and ojas (vital energy) when eaten in moderation and with adequate agni.

🌼 Golden milk: Anti-inflammatory, grounding and perfect for sleep and nervous system calm.

🍒 Cranberry sauce: Astringent yet rejuvenating for rasa dhatu (body’s fluids); balances rich foods.

🥣 Soaked + spiced porridge: Builds warmth and steady energy; balances dryness and irregular appetite.

🌰 Nutmeg: A sleep tonic and digestive soother that grounds excess movement in the mind.

🌿 Licorice root: Moistening and rejuvenating for the lungs and adrenals; supports emotional balance.

🍯 Raw honey: A rasayana (rejuvenative) that boosts immunity when used in moderation.

💜 Fresh figs: Gently laxative and nourishing; build ojas while supporting healthy elimination.

🌿 Ashwagandha: Builds resilience, calms anxiety and restores nervous system vitality.

🍊 Persimmons: Moistening and sweet; harmonize digestion and bring beauty to the skin.

🎃 Winter squashes: Earthy, sweet, grounding and easy to digest.

🫖 Cumin, coriander + fennel tea: Supports digestion, detox and internal warmth.

💧 Warm water: The simplest Ayurvedic remedy for kindling agni (digestive fire).

🍯 Date syrup: Iron-rich and deeply strengthening; balances Vata’s depletion and supports the blood.

💛 Want to learn more about calming your nervous system through Ayurvedic nutrition, breath and somatic tools?

Join us for our free upcoming class, Healing the Nervous System: Somatic Ayurveda.

Comment SOMATIC for the link to save your spot. 🌬️
                                                  Pumpkin is one of Ayurveda’s most grounding and Pumpkin is one of Ayurveda’s most grounding and nourishing autumn foods—sweet, soft and soothing to both Vata and Pitta. 🍂 It strengthens digestion, helps calms the nervous system and reminds us that nourishment can be both delicious and deeply healing.⁠
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🥧 Comment PIE below to get our Plant-Based Pumpkin Pie recipe and bring both nourishment AND sweetness to your holiday table.

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