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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. 23 Why Your Yoga Practice May Need to Die

    This is an introductory talk on my newest research into the nervous system, yoga in America, women in yoga and more.  I hope it peaks your interest. It's just a...

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    Ep. 22 Meditate With Me: A 15-minute Anti-Anxiety Meditation

      In this special bonus episode, Katie leads you through a 15-minute anti-anxiety meditation to melt away stress. This meditation is particularly helpful during the holiday season when you're juggling family,...

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      Ep. 21 Overcoming Anxiety in a PTSD World

        We're living in the midst of an anxiety epidemic, so in today's episode, Katie discusses her personal journey with anxiety and depression and shares the sweet practices she uses for...

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        Ep. 20 Honoring Our Ancestors This Winter

          Coming to you from snowy Virginia! We invite you to feel the healing power of hibernation and cozy up with today's podcast episode about honoring our ancestors. The winter season...

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          Ep. 19 BONUS Thanksgiving Special

            Join Kaite and surprise guest, Vera Silcox (aka Katie's mom) for a sweet, candid conversation about Thanksgiving, dating, and the special relationship between mother and daughter. Topics discussed in this...

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            Ep. 18 Sleep Like a Baby this Winter…Yes Please.

              Excitement for the winter is percolating! Here at The Shakti School, we love the way the winter season gives you permission to be a bear and hibernate. So in today's...

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              Ep. 17 Owning Aphrodite – A Bootleg Broadcast

                In this bootleg live broadcast from The Shakti School's OJAS training, Katie dives deep into feminine archetypal wisdom and a discussion about the goddess Aphrodite. We talk about all things...

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                Ep. 16 Everyday Ecstasy Aphrodite & Why The World Needs More Priestesses

                  Mother Nature is so beautiful and she's the biggest flirt! Right now, she is radiating through the colorful fall colors of the trees. This everyday ecstasy we recognize in the...

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                  Ep. 15 Fall Ayurveda Routines + Good Boundaries

                    Fall is upon us! The more you understand the laws of nature and the qualities therein, the more you can understand what's going on in your unique body. So in...

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                    Ep. 14 Feminine Archetypes of the Glorious Queen, Sacred Prostitute or Worthless Girl (Tantra Talks #3)

                      In this episode, Kaite discusses the true meaning and purpose of Tantra and the feminine archetypes through a Tantric lens. Tune in to awaken your feminine side and ignite your...

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                      Ep. 13 Find Peace in Chaos + Rad Lil’ Bones Meditation

                        Are thing in your life shifting, changing and feeling completely chaotic? You've come to the right place! Our society at large is experiencing major shifts, not to mention the constant...

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                        Ep. 12 I’m F*ing Feeling Triggered on Instagram

                          You're scrolling through Instagram but then see something that triggers negative, intense emotions. Or maybe you're just walking through life, minding your own business when all of a sudden something...

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                          Ep. 11 Holy Shit, How To Become A Tantric House Witch!

                            In this fun conversation about the new moon, tantra, and making life a lot more fun by keeping your house clean, Katie chats about how to become a tantric house...

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                            Ep. 10 My Yoga and Ayurveda Soapbox: Bootleg Broadcast from Shine Yoga Cincinnati

                              If you love Yoga but feel like something is missing in your wellness journey then you're in the right place. In this bootleg broadcast live from Shine Yoga in Cincinnati,...

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                              Ep. 09 Pulsing Fiery Devasting Love (Tantra Talks #2)

                                There are many misconceptions about Tantra. Through Tantric practices, we can experience pulsing, fiery, devastating love. However, Tantric wisdom is so much broader than just love for a partner. These...

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                                Ep. 08 What is Tantra? (Tantra Talks #1)

                                  What if the ancient tradition of Tantra is actually much deeper, richer, and more relevant to your modern life than you've been led to believe? In this episode, Katie dives...

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                                  Ep. 07 Detox – The Ayurveda Way

                                    Extreme detoxes are all the rage these days, but what would our Ayurvedic foremothers think of all these extreme cleanses? Seasonal cleansing is an important part of an Ayurvedic lifestyle,...

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                                    Ep. 06 Ayurveda 101 – Metabolism, Toxic Gunk and Your Sex Vitality (Bootleg Broadcast from Asheville!)

                                      Today on the podcast we have a special LIVE recording of Katie's lecture, Ayurveda 101, from the Ashville Yoga Festival! Learn about the basics of Ayurveda including a love story...

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                                      Ep. 05 What Is Ghee? How We Use It?

                                        In this episode, Katie dishes all about her favorite food and self-care secret, ghee! Ghee is referenced over and over again in ancient Ayurvedic texts, but you might be asking...

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                                        Ep. 04 Get Great Digestion & Poophoria

                                          Are you tired of feeling bloated, sluggish and heavy after meals? Having great digestion and elimination are incredibly important to our overall health, so in this episode Katie shares time-tested...

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                                          Ep. 03 Summer Date Shake! OMG Love!

                                            Here in Virginia, we're in the middle of a heat wave. So in today's mini-episode, Katie shares her favorite date shake recipe to help you stay cool and feel amazing!...

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                                            Ep. 02 The Power of a Woman with a Morning Ritual

                                              Everyday wellness starts the moment we wake up! Learn about Ayurvedic morning rituals to keep your body and mind grounded and in balance throughout the day. In this episode about...

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                                              Ep. 01 What is Ayurveda?

                                                Whether you're new to Ayurveda or ready to take your understanding of this ancient tradition to the next level, this episode is for you! Ayurveda educator, founder of The Shakti...

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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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