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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. 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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                                        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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                                                  Your body, your mind, your spirit… they have nev Your body, your mind, your spirit… they have never been separate. We have only been conceiving of them as separate for a very short time, and only in certain cultures. ⁠
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Level 2 is about becoming the one who has embodied the teachings. Not just learned them, but lived them.⁠
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                                                  Okay, real talk…⁠ ⁠ Who else is feeling a li Okay, real talk…⁠
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Who else is feeling a little sluggish, foggy, bloated, heavy, or just… meh lately?⁠
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Maybe your body feels slower. Your digestion a little off. Your energy not quite where you want it to be. Maybe your routines slipped, your cravings got louder and your nervous system feels like it’s been holding a lot.⁠
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If that’s you, you’re not alone. ⁠
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In this season, everything in nature begins to melt, move and clear. What has built up over winter, physically and emotionally, starts to loosen. The body naturally wants to lighten. To release. To begin again.⁠
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But most of us don’t give ourselves the space to actually let that happen.⁠
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We push through, stay busy and override what we’re feeling. And that heaviness… just lingers.⁠
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This is your invitation to do something different.⁠
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To pause. Reset. Create space for your body to come back into balance.⁠
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To feel like yourself again. ⁠
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You’re invited to join us May 4–8 for a 5-Day Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse & Gut Reset, guided by Shakti Ayurveda School graduate, Ayurvedic Health Counselor and wellness guide Charlotte Oddi. This is a gentle, supportive experience designed to help you clear out what’s been building and reconnect with your natural rhythm.⁠
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We’ll begin with a Kickoff Call on May 2 to walk you through everything and set you up for success. The Active Cleansing Phase runs May 4–8, followed by a Closing Call on May 9 to help you integrate and carry the benefits forward.⁠
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We’re also offering an optional, Complimentary 45-minute Cleanse 101 Class on April 27th if you want to learn more about Ayurvedic cleansing before diving in.⁠
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💛 Comment “Cleanse Info” for the link to register.
                                                  The qualities of kapha are cool, heavy, moist, slo The qualities of kapha are cool, heavy, moist, slow, dull and stagnant. 🌊🌿💦

Because of these inherent qualities, kapha-type people will do best with forms of body movement that cultivate the opposing qualities (i.e., warming, light, dry, quick and mobile). 

This type of exercise will help relieve some of the congestion and stagnation associated with kapha, specifically in regard to getting rid of any excess phlegm and mucus in the chest and stomach. 

Kapha-reducing exercise boosts enthusiasm for life, stimulating us out of depression and lethargy. ⚡️

P.S. Any body type will benefit from using the kapha-reducing routine if the person is relatively healthy, and it is spring. 😉🌱
                                                  Light, astringent fruits in the spring can help us Light, astringent fruits in the spring can help us balance Kapha, bringing in lightness and brightness and helping to dry up excess kapha fluids. The trick is to stick to fruits that are first and foremost local and in season, and that are light, astringent and warming.⁠
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Here are some of our faves this time of year:⁠
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🍋 Lemons and limes are sharp and bright, perfect for sparking agni⁠
🍓 Berries (strawberries, blueberries and raspberries) are nice and light, and gently astringent, so they’re perfect for kapha time of year⁠
🍒 Cherries are a little bit drying, they help move things along if you know what I mean ;)⁠
🍑 Apricots are light, a little bit drying and offer sweetness that doesn’t weigh you down⁠
🍎 Apples are astringent and light = balances kapha’s heaviness and density!⁠
🍇 Raisins and dried fruit offer more concentrated sweetness and warmth⁠
🍒 Cranberries are amazing for clearing excess moisture⁠
🍊 Grapefruit’s bitterness and sharpness is one of the best for reducing heaviness⁠
🍎 Pomegranates support the blood and digestion and help dry excess fluids⁠
🍐 Pears offer amazing fiber content, digestive support and are best eaten in the morning⁠
💜 And we all know that prunes help keep things moving, especially if your elimination is sluggish 🌀⁠
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Keep in mind this is for my northern hemisphere ladies in spring… if you’re in the southern hemisphere, you’re in autumn, so think warm, grounding, wet foods instead. 🍠⁠
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                                                  Put on your comfiest sweat-pants.⁠ Close the doo Put on your comfiest sweat-pants.⁠
Close the door. ⁠
Lock it if ya’ can.⁠
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Turn off your phone.⁠
Light your candles.⁠
Sage your soul.⁠
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Quiet the mind.⁠
Open the heart. ⁠
Because your path awaits you. ⁠
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See you in a few hours, when your initiation into the Woman as Healer Archetype begins.

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