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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. 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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                                        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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                                                  This is me at just a few years shy of 50 years old This is me at just a few years shy of 50 years old. I’ve never been stronger. I’ve never slept this deep. I’ve never liked myself more and appreciated my life more. And guess what? My dreams didn’t all come true. In fact, some of them did and they still didn’t quell the pain and thirst inside me for more. There is absolutely no herb, supplement, injection, diet, shampoo, face cream, red light therapy, or food elimination that really moved the needle for me. The biggest shift towards the healthiest, happiest year of my life was in my mind, emotions and perceptions of reality. What if we all made the commitment that in 2027 we were going to awaken the endogenous chemicals in our body that know how to make us feel strong and happy by starting with our INNER voice and INNER beliefs? In 2026 my whole life burned down, but I made the commitment to maintain my non-negotiables in life. This meant appropriate exercise, my daily meditation, sleep and a wild commitment to always being willing to do the deep shadow work required to AWAKEN. It is my honor to guide you (among with our 25 teachers!) into Shakti’s next year-long spiritual Ayurveda training. Wanna start now for free with me? Comment “LUNCHTIME” to get the link to my Free cooking class next week! I’ll teach you how to make the one meal that I go to when life gets complicated. Xox, kt
                                                  My mama Vera has a friend named Martha who once to My mama Vera has a friend named Martha who once told me that her meditation was getting into a hot bubble bath every night, pouring a big glass of Chardonnay and watching TV surrounded by hot, fragrant bubbles.⁠
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I remember thinking, “What? That’s not meditation!”⁠
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And now, well into my forties, the bathtub has become a sacred meditation for me, too. 🛁⁠
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I've joined the ranks of my mother and her bathing (and privileged-to-be-aging) beauties in an absolute CELEBRATION of our baths as something so much more than a tub to scrub clean.⁠
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Think Cleopatra soaking in whole milk, honey and rose petals. 🌹⁠
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For me and Cleo (and probably Martha), bathing has very little to do with just getting our bodies clean. Baths were a place for women to gather, gossip, luxuriate and tend to the sacred business of being alive in a HOT woman's body.⁠
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So, how can we come home to our inner Cleo?⁠
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🌸 Decide to be naked, wet and fabulous.⁠
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🌸 Pour milk, honey and rose essential oil into your bath. Add a little of your favorite organic oil.⁠
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🌸 Get in and massage your body with the oily milkyness. Rest your brain.⁠
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Want more inspo, ma’ queen? Here are a few of my favorite bathing rituals:⁠
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🍯 The Milk & Honey Goddess Bath: Whole milk (or coconut milk), honey, almond or jojoba oil and fresh rose petals for soft, silky, deliciously nourished skin.⁠
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🍌 The Banana Beauty Queen Mask: Mashed banana, honey and full-fat yogurt for a little facial nourishment while you soak.⁠
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🌹 The Ayurvedic Rose & Oat Bath: Ground oats, dried rose petals, coconut milk and honey for those evenings when your whole being is begging for softness.⁠
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Now tell me, what bath rituals am I missing out on from your culture or self-care practices? 💗⁠
                                                  Fall and early winter remind us that all of life m Fall and early winter remind us that all of life moves in cycles of creation, dissolution and renewal. The season is windy, emptying, rough and dry. If we are listening, we may feel ourselves naturally releasing what has run its course and making space for what has not yet arrived.⁠
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This is the season for intuition, stillness and the sacred art of dying before beginning again. ⁠
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Our creative life-force asks this of us now: not more striving, but surrender. Through devotion, meditation and the courage to turn inward, we discover that every ending prepares the ground for new life.⁠
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🌬️ Comment ENERGY to get my FREE class, Somatic Ayurveda: Balancing the Nervous System with Ancient Embodiment to learn how to deeply ground and regulate this season.⁠
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                                                  Join Katie Silcox LIVE from her kitchen for a nour Join Katie Silcox LIVE from her kitchen for a nourishing, hands-on introduction to Ayurvedic cooking! ⁠
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In this free, one-hour workshop, Katie will prepare a simple, delicious one-pot meal for the whole family while sharing the ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic nutrition. Discover how everyday cooking can become a practice of mindfulness, nourishment and connection. Plus, how bringing a little more intention into your kitchen can transform the way you care for yourself and those you love.⁠
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Together, we'll explore:⁠
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🍴Ayurvedic cooking and nutrition basics: How digestion, seasonal eating and the qualities of food influence our well-being.⁠
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🍴One-pot nourishment for the whole family: How to create a simple, delicious meal using Ayurvedic principles and everyday ingredients.⁠
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🍴Cooking as a spiritual practice: How chopping vegetables, stirring a pot and preparing food can become acts of mindfulness and meditation.⁠
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🍴Food as medicine: How spices, ingredients and cooking methods can support digestion, balance and vitality.⁠
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🍴Bringing Ayurveda into everyday life: Simple, practical ways to make your kitchen a place of nourishment, presence and connection.⁠
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Link in bio or comment “LUNCHTIME” and we’ll send you the link to sign up directly! ⁠
                                                  In North America (and all around the globe) the us In North America (and all around the globe) the use of sweets in celebratory events has been a historical tradition. Though the cultivation of sugar dates back to 8,000 BC, we see the use of sugar in celebratory events as early as 2,400 BC (!) where there is evidence of beekeeping and the collection of honey for honey cakes found at a religious temple near present day Cairo, Egypt. (Hippocrates Health Institute - The Sugar Timeline)⁠
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We also see this in the Hindu/Yoga tradition where bringing sweets to the temple as an offering to the Gods is commonly practiced. Traditionally, before industrial sugar cane manufacturing, sweets were more of a luxury item and were considered “sattvic,” or pure. Of course, this is in reference to sugar in the form of dates and honey which aren’t nearly as taxing on the body as the chemically refined sugar we most commonly use today.⁠
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So, how do we go back to making sugar sacred?⁠
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It all comes back to eating whole foods and preparing food at home. If we all made an effort to only eat sugar when we could prepare our own sweet treats, it would likely lead to much healthier options (no matter if you’re cooking with white sugar or not). ⁠
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If you want your family to be blown away, show up to the holiday dinner party with this amazing (and healthy) pumpkin pie! It’s not going to spike your blood sugar, it’s going to make everyone in the room happy and eating it might even be a sacred act.⁠
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This no-bake pie sweetened with dates and maple syrup is the perfect nourishing dessert to enjoy with those you love. You’re not gonna regret making it. 🥧  And shout out to my sister @marymcquate who inspired us with the recipe. ⁠
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🍁😍 Comment PUMPKIN below and we’ll send you the recipe!

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