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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. 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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                          This is the rhythm of September. 🍃 Ayurveda rem This is the rhythm of September. 🍃 Ayurveda reminds us that in Northern Hemisphere, we may begin to feel the first whispers of vata season as the energy of summer softens and the body starts craving more nourishment, more boundaries and a little more quiet.⁠
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This is the perfect time to cool any lingering pitta heat while tending to your gut, your nervous system and your inner world. ⁠
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In Ayurveda, autumn isn't about doing more. It's about taking the walk through the woods, saying no without guilt, cooking up something warm and spicy on the stove and letting your heart get a little softer.⁠
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✨ Beautiful person, Early Bird registration for our 2027 Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification Training is officially open. If you're ready to learn how to eat, live and move with the seasons through the lens of Feminine-Form Ayurveda, comment AYURVEDASCHOOL below to learn more or book a free call with one of our graduates.⁠
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🌀Want my FREE video masterclass on Somatic Ayurveda: Balance Your Nervous System with Ancient Embodiment? Comment ENERGY below and I’ll send you the class where we dive in deep.⁠
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                          Late summer mess and living for it 🌶️🫑🍄 Late summer mess and living for it 🌶️🫑🍄🥕🫚🍅
                          September is such a threshold month in Ayurveda. 🍂 We begin to move into the cool, dry, mobile qualities of vata, which means many women start noticing more anxiety, dryness, irregular digestion, trouble sleeping or feeling a little less rooted. It’s time to lean into warmth and nourishment, and favor foods that build steadiness.⁠
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(For my Southern Hemisphere ladies… you’re moving toward spring and increasing pitta, so your bodies may be craving lighter and more cooling support. ❤️)⁠
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Some of my favorite September foods:⁠
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• Lentil soup is warming, grounding and nourishing for digestion as the air turns cooler⁠
• Nuts bring healthy fats and density, helping counteract vata’s dry, light qualities⁠
• Ghee lubricates tissues, supports digestion and mitigates dryness⁠
• Cooking your apples makes them softer and easier to digest in autumn⁠
• Sweet potato is grounding and helps build stability in the nervous system⁠
• Onions help stimulate sluggish digestion as temperatures drop⁠
• Oats are heavy, warming and comforting, making them ideal for balancing early vata season⁠
• Garlic stimulates agni and helps keep digestion strong⁠
• Dates are sweet, building and nourishing for depleted energy and dryness⁠
• Potatoes provide grounding carbohydrates when paired with healthy fats and spices⁠
• Chicken is warming and strengthening, helping rebuild tissues and sustain energy⁠
• Sesame seeds are one of Ayurveda’s favorite foods for vata because of their oily, warming qualities⁠
• Carrots offer sweetness and earthiness while supporting nourishment through seasonal transition⁠
• Basmati rice is easy to digest and pairs well with warming spices during autumn⁠
• Salmon provides nourishing fats that help counter dryness in the skin, joints and nervous system⁠
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🌹 The doors to our 2027 Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification are officially OPEN for Early Bird enrollment. If you’ve been feeling called to study Ayurveda in a deeper way, comment AYURVEDASCHOOL below and we’ll send you more information.⁠
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🌿 If you’re ready to explore an intuitive and embodied approach to healing and women’s health, comment WISDOM to get our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course right now.
                          Your body may not be asking for another supplement Your body may not be asking for another supplement, protocol or wellness optimization.⁠
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She may be asking for your attention.⁠
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For touch. For rhythm. For nourishment. For a deeper understanding of the incredible systems constantly working beneath the surface.⁠
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In this one-hour workshop, Katie Silcox, NYT bestselling author and founder of The Shakti School, will explore full-body wellness through the lens of Feminine-Form Ayurveda. She will help connect the dots between hormones, stress, inflammation, digestion, lymphatic flow and the autonomic nervous system.⁠
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And you’ll learn the ultimate self-massage: a physical, sacred and deeply feminine practice you can bring into your own rhythm of self-care.⁠
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✨ FREE LIVE WORKSHOP⁠
✨ September 23 at 11am ET⁠
✨ Can’t make it live? Sign up and we’ll send you the recording.⁠
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🧬 Register via the link in bio or comment FLOW and we’ll send you the link directly!
                          You can also use apples, apricots, pears and cherr You can also use apples, apricots, pears and cherries (as many fruits as you like!) in this beautifully warming winter fruit stew. Reserve the extra liquid for desserts, or even drink as a tea. 

As September winds down in the Northern Hemisphere, Ayurveda reminds us that our digestion begins to shift along with the seasons. As vata starts to rise, agni (our digestive fire) can become a little more delicate, making this the perfect time to welcome in warm, cooked, gently spiced foods that nourish both the gut and the nervous system. 

Sweet, sour and salty tastes become especially supportive right now because they help ground, hydrate and steady the body. This cozy stewed fruit recipe is one of my favorite ways to do that!

✨ Early Bird registration for our 2027 Level 1 Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification Training is now open. Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL to learn more or book a free call with one of our graduates.

🌀 Want to understand why foods and practices like this are so supportive for your nervous system? Comment ENERGY and we’ll send you the replay of my free class, Somatic Ayurveda: Balancing the Nervous System with Ancient Embodiment.

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