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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. 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,...

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    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,...

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      Ep. 179 The Three Doshas: Are you a bullfrog or an orchid?

        In this episode, Katie takes us back to Ayurveda 101! She shares how the five elements of nature and the three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) express themselves in nature,...

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        Ep. 178 Boundaries

          Do you have a hard time saying 'no' when someone asks for help? Maybe you want to do all the things now that spring has sprung! Unfortunately, when we lack...

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          Ep. 177 The Subtle Energetics of Spring with Lisa Marie Rankin

            As the spring weather oscillates between cold and warm, wet and dry, it's no surprise that many of us experience confusion in our lives, relationships, and careers at this time....

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            Ep. 176 Kapha Mama! How to Release the Heavy

              If you've been feeling a little out of sorts, heavy, and lethargic you're not alone! According to Ayurvedic wisdom, we've entered into the kapha season when the wet, muddy environment...

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              Ep. 175 Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos with Brett Larkin

                If you have trouble staying consistent with your yoga practice, or if your daily routine has become rigid and uninspired today's episode is for you! This week Kaite is joined...

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                Ep. 174 Explore Your Inner Child with Nicole Frolick

                  Are you doing everything you're "supposed" to do to create the life of your dreams, but still can't break free from self-sabotaging patterns? Your inner child may be trying to...

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                  Ep. 173 Be Your Luminous Self with Tracee Stanley

                    Tune in this week for a centering, guided yoga nidra practice from Tracee Stanley. Let Tracee's melodic voice guide you into a deep, restful, grounded state. In her latest book,...

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                    Ep. 172 Embodied Nutrition with Claire Ragozzino

                      This week Katie chats with certified Ayurveda Counselor and yoga teacher Claire Ragozzino about all things embodied nutrition. They go beyond the typical Ayurvedic food rules and Dosha food lists...

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                      Ep. 171 Claim Your Erotic Nature with Deborah Kagan

                        This week Katie chats with author and sexuality mentor Deborah Kagan about how to connect with your mojo and tap into your innate power! Whether you're single and navigating the...

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                        Ep. 170 The Prodigal Daughter – We Start January 17th!

                          This quickie episode is a love-note from Katie to your heart. Enjoy this bite-sized episode, and pull out the tissues before you hit play! In this episode you'll hear:  ~...

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                          Ep. 169 A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner Feminine

                            This episode is a special broadcast from The Shakti School's most recent webinar, A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner Feminine. In today's crazy world of do-more, achieve-more and...

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                            Ep. 168 Ayurveda & Tantric Herbalism with Brooke Sullivan

                              In this episode, Katie is joined by tantric herbalist, yoga therapist, and educator Brooke Sullivan. Brooke and Katie explore the parallels between Tantric Herbalism and inner energy work, and share...

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                              Ep. 167 Creating Sacred Ritual for the Winter Solstice

                                In today's solo episode, your girl Katie talks about the spiritual meaning of the winter solstice. The longest night of the year doesn't have to be a dark night of...

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                                Ep. 166 How to Connect With Your Inner Divine Feminine

                                  Connecting to the Divine Feminine has nothing to do with putting on a dress or lipstick. It's so much more than that! It's an energy that underlies our reality, linking...

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                                  Ep. 165 Ayurveda for Pets With Amanda Ree of Sama Dog

                                    We've all felt the healing power of Ayurveda in our own lives, but what about our beloved pets? In this episode, Katie interviews canine wellness practitioner, certified educator, and Animal...

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                                    Ep. 164 All Things Holy, Taboo, Primal, and Sacred with Cate Stillman

                                      Learn more with Katie and The Shakti School: Ayurveda Certification Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini Course The Shakti School Subscription The two Kates of Ayurveda are back! Cate Stillman and...

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                                      Ep. 163 The Deepest Meaning of Ayurveda with Sandhiya Ramaswamy

                                        According to Katie, this is her favorite episode ever! This week, Katie chats with Ayurvedic Practitioner and beloved Shakti Ayurveda School teacher, Sandhiya Ramaswamy. Their conversation goes way beyond the...

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                                        Ep. 162 Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money?

                                          Today, Katie is joined on the show by one of our beloved Shakti School teachers Lisa Marie Rankin to discuss a topic we're all afraid to talk about, money!  On...

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                                          Ep. 161 Fall Rituals & Routines

                                            This week, Katie dives into the potent energetics of fall. Learn why fall is the best time to reignite, rethink, and revisit your life vision. As the leaves fall and...

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                                            Ep. 160 Courage in Facing the Shadow

                                              This week on the podcast, Kaite chats with licensed psychotherapist and yoga teacher Ashley Turner. They share candidly about the beautiful and ugly parts of their spiritual journeys. Learn how...

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                                              Ep. 159 Glow-Worthy AF: A Meditation

                                                Katie's new book, Glow-Worthy, is OUT TODAY! Katie shares why she wrote the book, a little about the process and the deep intention behind the words in the book. Then...

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                                                Ep. 158 Fit Fabulous Fall: Beat the Late Summer Bummers!

                                                  How to stay fit, fabulous, and juicy as the dog days of summer transition into fall. In this episode, Katie shares her favorite late summer and early fall anti-aging tips!...

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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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