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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. 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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                            Ep. 216 The Heart Chakra: Love, Courage and Goofball Energy

                              Living from the heart is one of the most courageous things we can do. A healthy heart chakra brings about grace, strength and impenetrable boundaries. In today's episode, Katie shares...

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                              Ep. 215 Sankalpa: The Magic of Finding Your Heart’s Deepest Intentions

                                If you're feeling stuck or unsure about what you want to do with this one precious life, today's episode is for you! In this solo cast, Katie explores the Ayurvedic...

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                                Ep. 214 Feeling rejected or like a weirdo, woo-woo outsider? I got you.

                                  Today's episode is for all the witchy, woo-woo, weirdos out there who are feeling rejected, left out or misunderstood. You're not alone! Here at The Shakti School, we're regularly asked...

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                                  Ep. 213 Ayurveda For Weight Balancing

                                    According to yogic philosophy, food is an important spiritual teacher, yet many of us are caught in an exhausting cycle of overindulgence and restriction. In today's episode, Katie shares weight-balancing...

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                                    Ep. 212 Soothe Your Nervous System and Get Pumped!

                                      Scientists have linked many of today's most common health issues, from digestive problems to chronic back pain, to stress and nervous system dysregulation. In this episode, Katie shares how our...

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                                      Ep. 211 7 Steps to Deepen Your Meditation Practice

                                        Here at The Shakti School we meditate a bit differently. In this episode, Katie shares seven important steps to establishing a feminine-form meditation practice that honors your unique, embodied experience...

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                                        Ep. 210 The Drama Triangle: Why it’s Wrecking Your Relationships and How to End It

                                          Do you want to create more healthy relationships with your partner, family, co-workers and friends? In today's episode, Katie shares a powerful framework for understanding your patterns in relationships, the...

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                                          Ep. 209 A Good Death: Sensuality, Life and Learning to Die Authentically with Katy Butler

                                            Today Katie is joined by Buddhist journalist and New York Times bestseller, Katy Butler. Her books examine how our culture has over-medicalized death and lost touch with its sacredness. In...

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                                            Ep. 208 Awaken Your Feminine Energy Through Yoga & Ayurveda with Brett Larkin

                                              Today on the podcast Katie is joined by dear friend and founder of Uplifted Yoga, Brett Larkin! This episode is a total lovefest as Brett and Katie share why tapping...

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                                              Ep. 207 The Wound is The Way with Cat Pinfold

                                                We all put up walls and armor ourselves when we get hurt. This armor is often necessary to get through the day and show up for our work. However, sometimes...

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                                                Ep. 206 Are You Actually Grown? Reparenting Your Inner Mother & Father with Cynthia Amaro

                                                  What is reparenting and how can you begin this inner work? According to Ayurveda, we are all dualistic creatures who have both feminine and masculine energies within us. Unfortunately, most...

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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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