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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. 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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                      Ep. 206 Are You Actually Grown? Reparenting Your Inner Mother & Father with Cynthia Amaro

                        What is reparenting and how can you begin this inner work? According to Ayurveda, we are all dualistic creatures who have both feminine and masculine energies within us. Unfortunately, most...

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                        Ep. 205 Winter Magic, Death and Dignity

                          In most nature-based cultures and spiritual traditions, January is a time for deep internal reflection, not New Year's celebrations. Winter magic is about opening our hearts to an important truth...

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                          Ep. 204 Feminine-Form Ayurveda for Women

                            Here at The Shakti School we practice and teach Ayurveda a bit differently than other schools. Today on the pod, Kaite shares why it's so important to balance the feminine...

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                            Ep. 203 What You Offer is Priceless: Women and Spiritual Business

                              Today's episode is a sneak peek into the spiritual business training included in The Shakti School's premier Ayurveda Wellness Coach certification course! So many of us, regardless of our economic...

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                              Ep. 202 Panchakarma, Snoop Dogg and Sisterhood with Laurel Odom

                                  Today's podcast guest is long overdue! Katie is joined by Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Pancha Karma Specialist and certified yoga teacher, Laurel Odom. Laurel is a supervising practitioner at The...

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                                Ep. 201 Wait for the Yum: A Convo with Food Maven, Meredith Klein

                                  Calling all perfectionists! Do you want to drop the self-judgment and experience more joy and freedom around food? In today's episode, Katie is joined by Shakti School teacher, chef, and...

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                                  Ep. 200 Life Lessons from 200 Episodes of Love, Humor and Messy Humanity

                                    In today's solocast, Katie reflects on 200 episodes of the Spirit Sessions Podcast! She shares the most powerful life lessons she's learned as a lifetime student of Tantra, Ayurveda, energy...

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                                    Ep. 199 Conscious Relationships and Modern Dating with Angelica Neri

                                      If you're a spiritual gal navigating the wild world of modern dating or you want to improve the health of your current relationship, don't miss this episode! Last week we...

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                                      Ep. 198 Family Archetypes: Understanding the Thanksgiving Dinner Table Dynamics

                                        You've done the inner work and matured spiritually, yet as soon as your family gathers for the holidays you feel like a little kid again and revert to the same...

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                                        Ep. 197 Aphrodite Will Steal Your Man: Sensuality, War and Shadow

                                          The goddess archetypes of Aphrodite and Athena, sensuality and warfare, are within us all. In today's episode, Katie shares the light and shadow sides of these goddesses to help you...

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                                          Ep. 196 Are you a Scrunchy, Silky or Crunchy Woman?

                                            Inspired by the scrunchy, silky and crunchy mom TikTok trends, Katie describes the three types of students we have at The Shakti School. A truly powerful woman knows who she...

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                                            Ep. 195 Beyond the Ayurveda Checklist with Jackie DeConti

                                              In this special episode, the tables have turned! Katie is interviewed by Ayurvedic Health Coach and Shakti School alum, Jackie DeConti, about her unique approach to healing and Ayurveda. Many...

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                                              Ep. 194 Your Ayurveda School Questions Answered

                                                Are you considering studying Ayurveda more deeply? Here at The Shakti School, we approach Ayurvedic education a bit differently. We deeply respect and share the ancient Ayurvedic guidelines, protocols, recipes...

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                                                Ep. 193 Triphala: The #1 Ayurvedic Herb I Keep Coming Back To

                                                  In many regions of India, the herb triphala is considered a cure-all! Scientific studies have shown that triphala can help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar levels, support liver...

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                                                  Often we get caught in the mental body, and try to Often we get caught in the mental body, and try to think our way out of a situation, when it’s (literally 100x) more powerful to feel into the heart as its own center of your experience. ⁠
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Did you know that you have 40,000 neurons in your heart? Just as you have a gut-brain, you also have heart-brain.⁠
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And just as the brain has its own patterns, so does the heart. ⁠
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The coolest part—we can now measure the electromagnetic frequency of the heart up to three feet away from the body (and the ancient teachings hold that this frequency extends infinitely, and we can grow it by working with the heart center).⁠
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On June 26th from 10-12pm ET in the Spirit Sessions Subscription, we’ll be diving deeper into Heart Chakra and how to energetically work with the heart. ⁠
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                                                  Summertime is the time for salad—the possibiliti Summertime is the time for salad—the possibilities are endless. 🌺🌱🍅 In the Virginia summers, greens grow in abundance, fruit starts popping off and there are edible flowers galore! It’s one of my favorite times of the year. ⁠

Of course Ayurveda suggests not over consuming raw food, but there are plenty of ways around this. Salads are appropriate in the hot summer months and if your digestive system is a little sluggish, you can always pair your greens with a cooked element or additional spices to support your specific needs. ⁠
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I love going to the farmer’s market in the summer and seeing what creations I can make with the various colors and shapes of the vegetables. Making food should feel like an art (of course it’s not always going to feel easy), but it is an act of creativity that can really serve you well. ⁠
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When it comes to making salads you can get really creative. Just simply think of what flavors and textures you love most and create a salad from that. For me, I love crunch, I love FAT and I love citrus. I usually end up making a big bowl of greens, some sort of seed sautéed in ghee, avocado, radishes and all of it topped with a lemon vinaigrette. I often will always add some sort of protein source. Grilled chicken, fried tempeh and hard boiled (farm fresh eggs) are all my favorite go-to forms of protein.
                                                  If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about what you If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about what you want to do with this one precious life, the most recent episode of Spirit Sessions podcast is for you! ⁠
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In this solo cast, Katie explores the Ayurvedic concept of sankalpa, a heartfelt intention or vow rooted in the soul's deepest desire, and how it differs from your life goals and career ambitions. Katie shares the spiritual significance of living with intention and how to create a sankalpa that aligns with your inner truth and life purpose.⁠
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~ What is a sankalpa?⁠
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~ How our sankalpas evolve over time⁠
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~ What to do if you can’t figure out your life purpose⁠
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~ Reflection questions to live life with more intention⁠
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~ A powerful sankalpa setting practice⁠
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…and more! Click the link in bio to tune into this episode now! 🎙️

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