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. 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ep. 192 Revolutionizing Pregnancy and Postpartum Care with Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin
If you're pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive or know someone who is on a fertility journey, this episode is for you! Today Katie is joined by beloved Shakti School teacher,...
Ep. 191 The Meaning of Tantra (Tantra Talks #8)
Tantra is not what most people here in America and Europe believe it is - a mere discipline of sacred sex. While sacred sex is great, the true purpose, practice...
Ep. 190 What is Feminine-Form Ayurveda?
Here at The Shakti School, we're all about embodying feminine-form Ayurveda, but what does that actually mean? What is feminine-form Ayurveda and why do we love it? In this podcast...
Ep. 189 Finding Meaning in Heartbreak and Time to Fall Apart
Whether you're going through a breakup, divorce, job loss or grieving a loved one this episode is for you. Sometimes when we think we're at our breaking point life throws...
Ep. 188 Your Fall Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse Guide
As the seasons change so do our body and spirit! According to Ayurvedic tradition, fall is a sacred time of year when we can experience deep clarity and insight into...
Ep. 187 I Had No Other Choice Than Spirituality with Elaine Glass
Does it feel like something is missing from your life? Often what we're missing is a connection to our soul and spirituality. In this episode, Katie is joined by author...
Ep. 186 Menopause Made Me Look Like My Mother with Mary Thompson
If you're perimenopausal or know someone in menopause, this episode is for you! Unfortunately, much of the mainstream conversation around menopause shames women for experiencing symptoms, but in this episode,...
Ep. 185 How to Be an Ayurveda Beauty Bombshell
Today we go back to the ancient, time-tested Ayurveda beauty basics! According to Ayurveda, true beauty radiates from the inside out. It begins with digestion, hydration, and emotional health. An...
Ep. 184 Psychic Secrets Held in Your Skin
Our culture is obsessed with having youthful, juicy skin! While there's nothing wrong with wanting beautiful skin, we've been sold a lie that only youthful skin is beautiful. In this...
Ep. 183 The Deep Spirituality of Agni
In this special episode, we're giving you a sneak peek inside our Ayurveda School! Katie teaches about the Ayurvedic concept of agni in this lecture from our 2023 program. Agni...
Ep. 182 Hot Girl Summer Self-Care
If you're feeling hot and bothered this summer you're not alone! In today's episode, Kate shares summer self-care practices and Ayurvedic recommendations to keep you cool! In Ayurvedic philosophy, summer...
Ep. 181 Ayurveda Fundamentalism & Why We May Wanna Avoid It
In today's episode, Kate dives into a topic that's been on her heart for years, Ayurveda Fundamentalism! Many of us live in polarized cultures and have a fundamentalist mindset that,...
Ep. 180 Manifestation and Eight Feet of Nothing with Summer McStravick
Are you ready to align with your wildest dreams and invite more magic into your life? In this episode, Katie is joined by personal growth coach, author, and manifestation maestro,...