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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. 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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                                  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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                                                  Ayurveda is not just a practice. It’s a way of r Ayurveda is not just a practice. It’s a way of remembering who you are and living from that truth.⁠
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The first class of our yearlong feminine-form Ayurveda School is ready and waiting for you inside the classroom and tomorrow we meet LIVE on Zoom for the second class of the year.⁠
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It’s not too late.⁠
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Now is the moment to say yes to that nudge (or loud shout) of your heart and join a community of women spending the next year together, studying Ayurveda and women’s wisdom.⁠
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The doors will be closing soon and they won’t reopen until 2027.⁠
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Our second live class of the year is tomorrow at 2pm Eastern and yes, we’re still welcoming you in! (No, you don’t need to be caught up on last week's class to join us!) ✨⁠
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This is your year to remember who you really are. ⁠
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🌹 Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL (one word) for the link and shoot us a DM if you have any questions.
                                                  ​​In Ayurveda, January in the Northern Hemisph ​​In Ayurveda, January in the Northern Hemisphere is cold, dry, heavy and inward-pulling, a time when Vata qualities dominate in both nature and the body. Kapha qualities begin to accumulate in the second half of winter. To stay balanced, Ayurveda emphasizes foods that are warming, grounding, moistening and easy to digest, supporting digestion, immunity and nervous system stability. 

🍠 Sweet potatoes: deeply grounding and warming, offering steady energy during winter’s inward pull.
🥕 Carrots: gently sweet and nourishing, supporting digestion and blood-building.
🫜 Beets: warming and mineral-rich, supporting circulation and vitality when energy feels low.
🥔 Winter squash: moist, sweet and comforting, helping balance dryness and depletion.
🧅 Onions: pungent and warming, clearing stagnation and supporting immunity.
🥬 Dark leafy greens (cooked): grounding and detoxifying when sautéed or stewed, never raw this season.
🍗 Chicken, lamb and turkey: nourishing and easy to digest, ideal for rebuilding strength. Lamb is deeply warming and strengthening for Vata imbalance.
🥩 Bone broth: restorative and mineral-rich, feeding the nervous system and connective tissue.
💛 Mung dal: light yet nourishing, supporting digestion while rebuilding vitality.
🫘 Lentils: warming and grounding when soaked and well-cooked with spices.
🍎 Stewed apples: gently cleansing while warming and calming the gut.
🍐 Stewed pears: moistening and soothing for dryness and tension.
💜 Dates: deeply nourishing, supporting energy and reproductive tissues.
🥣 Oats: warming, comforting and stabilizing for the nervous system.
🍚 Rice (especially basmati): easy to digest and grounding, ideal for daily nourishment.
🫚 Fresh ginger or ginger tea: ignites digestive fire and keeps circulation moving.
🌼 Turmeric: anti-inflammatory and grounding, supporting immunity and tissue health.
🫖 CCF tea: balancing digestion while gently detoxifying.
🧈 Ghee: supports digestion and nervous system health.
🌰 Sesame oil: warming and lubricating, ideal for winter cooking and self-massage.

🌿 Ready for more? Explore our year-long Feminine-Form Ayurveda School. Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL (one word) for more info.
                                                  When your nervous system is on the brink so you ju When your nervous system is on the brink so you just start slashing those lists. ❌📝🪶✨⁠
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Women don’t need better productivity hacks. We need more space. More breathing room. More softness. Less self-imposed pressure disguised as “self-improvement.”⁠
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Sometimes the most regulated, feminine, soul-honoring move is simply… letting it go. 🌬️
                                                  A sneak peek inside our Level 1 Feminine-Form Ayur A sneak peek inside our Level 1 Feminine-Form Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification which started this week. 🌙👆🏼⁠
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Ayurveda is known as “the science of life,” but in feminine-form learning, it becomes something even more intimate: the study of your life. Your rhythms. Your nature. Your unique expression of vitality.⁠
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This path isn’t about fitting yourself into a system. It’s about learning the patterns of nature so you can understand yourself on a deeply personal, even cellular level. No two journeys here are the same.⁠
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If you’re longing for a way of learning that honors your individuality and lived experience, it’s not too late to join us. We are still welcoming our last-minute ladies in. 📚⚡️⁠
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🌿 Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL (one word) for the link to join us. The first class awaits you.
                                                  The 2026 Shakti School Ayurveda Wellness Coaching The 2026 Shakti School Ayurveda Wellness Coaching Program started yesterday and the energy was electric. ⁠
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Imagine being a part of a group of women ALL OVER THE WORLD who have a common intention: to bring more peace, health, radiance and purpose into their lives in 2026. ⁠
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Imagine being a part of a group of women of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds who actually lift one another up with positive energy and celebrate their true essence and individuality. ⁠
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Imagine learning from some of the smartest, heart-filled teachers and mentors in 2026 who understand that the student's intuitive knowing is the best teacher she will ever possess. ⁠
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The first class is over, but it’s not too late…⁠
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There’s still a spot that feels exactly your shape. And you can take last night's class immediately upon signing up! ⁠
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Soon, the doors will be closing until 2027. But you’re here now, at this moment, reading these words. Trust that timing.⁠
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Say yes to your calling. Join us now and dive into the first class of the year, ready and waiting for you now inside the classroom.

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