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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. 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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                                          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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                                                  Skincare gets complicated in the summer. On one ha Skincare gets complicated in the summer. On one hand, your skin requires more moisture from being dried out due to heat factors, which might also be making you sweat more, which oils up your skin.⁠
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Throw sun exposure in there and you have a recipe for potential skin damage. I have combination dry/oily skin, so I know this dance all too well. ⁠
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During the summer I’m active, getting exercise outside several days a week, sweating and dehydrating myself from the outside with the sun and the inside with all the heat I’m creating from exercise. ⁠
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Don’t let the humidity fool you - even if you live in the tropics, air humidity cannot completely protect your skin from the drying effects of the sun (and the AC). Whatever your skin type, eating these foods will help keep your skin in tip top shape for the long haul.⁠
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First of all, make sure you’re getting Zinc and D3 in your diet. Now you might be thinking: won’t I get vitamin D from the sun? Nope. What we get from the sun are the building blocks so that our body can produce vitamin D. And those special rays that help your body make vitamin D are only out when the sun is at a 30+ degree angle from where you are on earth. You can use the app DMinder to find out when that vitamin D window is where you are in the world. These are some additional superpower foods for protecting your skin, from the inside out.⁠
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🦪 Foods that are high in Zinc:⁠
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• Oysters (the richest source)⁠
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• Chicken⁠
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• Freshwater fish⁠
• Sardines⁠
• Eggs⁠
• Pumpkin seeds⁠
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• Lentils⁠
• Quinoa⁠
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🫐Some foods that provide protection from oxidative damage from the sun are: ⁠
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• Carrots⁠
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• Aloe⁠
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Are you ready to experience the power of Ayurveda right in your kitchen?⁠
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Join us for a FREE live class, "The DIY Goddess Beauty Lab", tomorrow Thursday, July 16 from 12–1 p.m. Eastern US time. We'll create beautiful body rituals using simple ingredients you probably already have at home.⁠
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                                                  Our graduates are up to some really amazing things Our graduates are up to some really amazing things post-Ayurveda School, and Natania of @lade_pops is an amazing example of that! 🍭

Whether you're interested in becoming an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, launching a wellness business, or just want to learn the masters of Ayurvedic wisdom, there are endless ways to use your certification from The Shakti School.

“The Shakti School is a revolution in your personal life.” — Natania Frydman, Co-founder of Lādē Pops

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Enroll before the bonus ends to receive $100 off tuition, a FREE Paavani Summer Sampler Kit, a FREE year of Spirit Sessions and our Ayurveda for Summer Recipe E-Book.

Use code HGS100 when you register to claim your discount and all the bonus gifts.

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                                                  Sitali Pranayama, “the cooling breath,” is a s Sitali Pranayama, “the cooling breath,” is a simple and renewing yogic breathing exercise that’s perfect for late summer when the heat has peaked in the body. It helps lower our body’s temperature, calm nerves, take the edge off hunger pangs, reduce fatigue, fevers and high blood pressure. 

You can start with 2-5 minutes of Sitali breathing and work your way up to around 10 minutes. Make sure to finish with several minutes of meditation to notice the sensations throughout your body. 🌬️

Are you ready to go deeper into regulating your nervous system and balancing your health with feminine-form Ayurveda? Join us for our FREE upcoming live class where I’ll teach you how to transform everyday ingredients into nourishing Ayurvedic beauty rituals for glowing skin, lymphatic health and a happy nervous system.

Join us for our FREE upcoming live class, The DIY Goddess Beauty Lab, on Thursday, July 16 from 12–1PM Eastern US Time. 

✨ Comment LAB below to register now.
                                                  The hottest woman this summer isn't the busiest on The hottest woman this summer isn't the busiest one. ⁠
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She's sipping rose tea on the porch.⁠
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She's coconut-oiled from head to toe.⁠
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She takes her nervous system seriously.⁠
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She's soft, radiant and deeply nourished.⁠
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This is the Summer of Lay Low & Glow.⁠
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This summer is all about about becoming the woman who knows how to slow down enough to actually enjoy her life.⁠
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