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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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Browse Episodes of Spirit Sessions:

Ep. 135 Turning Pain into Bliss with Dr. John Douillard

    Katie here with a VERY special podcast guest on how we can take our life's greatest challenges and extract the bliss (yes, for real bliss). Don't miss this episode where...

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    Ep. 134 Being Willing to be Heartbroken Together with Kimberly Johnson and Stephen Jenkinson

      Katie speaks with authors of the new book, Reckoning, Kimberly Johnson and Stephen Jenkinson in this heart-felt, heart-broken edition of Spirit Sessions. Come for insights and honest conversations that don't really...

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      Ep. 133 Dragon Tiger Kriya: A Meditation

        Today's episode is an explanation of the traditional roots of the Dragon Kriya meditation practice being shared and how it can activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Katie then moves into...

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        Ep. 132 Dr. Gundry on All Things Health, Heart and Longevity

          We have a very exciting episode today as Katie is joined by the one and only Dr. Steven Gundry. Dr. Gundry is a cardiothoracic surgeon, a heart surgeon, a medical...

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          Ep. 131 Are You a Love Hustler?

            This week, Katie dishes real and raw on being a Recovering Love Hustler. Only listen to this podcast if you wanna' genuinely get some inspiration on finding the only true...

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            Ep. 130 Can Dating NOT Suck These Days?

              In this episode, Katie dished with spirit-infused dating expert Lisa Holden, who is here to make dating fun! When she's not writing up her dating experiences for outlets like Popsugar...

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              Ep. 129 Breathwork for Insomnia

                Who doesn't love sleep? And let's be real, none of us experience perfect sleep 100% of the time. If you struggle with insomnia, experience daytime fatigue, or simply want better...

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                Ep. 128 Katie Talks with Smart Dudes Series #3 with Micah Mortali

                  Join Katie as she sits down to speak with Micah Mortali, the author of Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature and founder of the Kripalu School of...

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                  Ep. 127 Holistic Parenting and Childcare with Dr. Nicole Beurkens

                    This special episode features a conversation with Holistic Child Psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens. Dr. Nicole is a psychologist, nutritionist, educator, and mom who provides parents with super simple, effective research-based...

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                    Ep. 126 What’s Botox Got To Do With It

                      It's natural and healthy to want to be as juicy and nature-plumped for as long as possible. But something may be lurking in the shadows of the beauty industry -...

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                      Ep. 125 Katie Talks with Smart Dudes Series #2 with Dr. Harry Adelson

                        We're back with another episode of the new series 'Katie Talks with Smart Dudes' where Katie sits down with the renegade in the realm of medicine and self-healing, Dr. Harry...

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                        Ep. 124 From Negative Self-Talk to TRUE Self

                          Join Katie in this tender topic we can all relate to: Self-Talk. We will dive into defining "self-talk," and learning how to differentiate from it. Katie discusses easy methods you...

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                          Ep. 123 Katie Talks with Smart Dudes Series #1 with Sean McCormick

                            Join Katie for her kick-off episode of the new series 'Katie Talks with Smart Dudes' where she dishes openly and honestly with Sean about his shift from feeling unfulfilled into...

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                            Ep. 122 Ayurveda’s Favorite Kates Talk About Drinking Their Own Pee (Yep!)

                              Keep an open mind for this one! Cate Stillman of Yogahealer and Katie discuss innovation and the friction that tends to arise when we break the rules. Cate outlines Shivambu...

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                              Ep. 121 Starting a Spirit-Infused New Year

                                This episode is from a workshop hosted by Katie and The Shakti School on exploring the 7 key steps towards creating a sacred spiritual practice that may radically alter your...

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                                Ep. 120 I’m A (Recovering) Intensity Addict

                                  Katie dishes on being an intensity addict and her journey to recovery and signs you may also be an intensity addict. The great news is that there are ways to...

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                                  Ep. 119 Katie’s Christmas Special: Cosmic Jesus Anointing

                                    This special Christmas episode covers Christ Consciousness and the embodiment of Jesus in daily life. Katie discusses concepts of surrender, metanoia, the realm of Christ and so much more that...

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                                    Ep. 118 Hotels for the Highly Sensitive

                                      Even if you don't identify as a highly sensitive person, this episode will help you biohack any hotel stay. This talk is filled with science-backed tips, tricks and recommendations for...

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                                      Ep. 117 7 Vital Steps for a Spiritual Practice (Tantra Talks #6)

                                        This episode delves into Tantra within the context of meditation and the framework for better understanding who we are. Different forms of meditation can help us feel more 'real'. Seven...

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                                        Ep. 116 Ayurveda and Disordered Eating

                                          This powerful and heartfelt episode welcomes special guest, Marissa Angeletti. Marissa is a movement-based trauma specialist and therapeutic movement educator working with disordered eating and holistic healing. This important discussion...

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                                          Ep. 115 Feeling Safe Within the Body

                                            This guided meditation focuses on rewiring the nervous system and increasing the felt sense of being at home within the body. In this episode you'll hear: ~ How rewiring our...

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                                            Ep. 114 Why Things Are Always Better Than We Think

                                              This heart-expanding episode addresses our human innate negativity bias and how evolutionary survival mechanisms affect our polarities. When we step into the healing vortex and vulnerability, we are able to...

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                                              Ep. 113 Ayurveda as the University of the Soul

                                                This amazing interview was originally featured on the Walk 'n Flow podcast, hosted by Babette, a student of Shakti Ayurveda School and outdoor coach and trainer at Walk 'n Act....

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                                                Ep. 112 A Self-Healing Meditation for Fall

                                                  This meditation is directly from Ayurveda School, a year-long coaching certification connecting you with your body, mind and spirit, while also learning how to help others do the same. Connect...

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                                                  “Does your school teach the real theoretical fou “Does your school teach the real theoretical foundation and philosophy of Ayurveda? Or is it just focused on feminine embodiment?”⁠
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Goddess, we get this question all the time. ⁠
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And the real answer? ⁠
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We teach BOTH. 💫 ⁠
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We are deeply committed to feminine-form embodiment, but we also geek out on traditional Ayurveda, and our faculty are some of the best Ayurvedic practitioners in the world.⁠
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In our feminine-form Ayurveda School, we start here: You are already whole, worthy and loved exactly as you are.⁠
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From that foundation, we bow in reverence before the traditional science and art of Ayurvedic health - and we dive in deep (you’ll end the year knowing more Sanskrit than you ever thought was possible). 🧠⁠
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And this is the thing: When it comes to masculine/feminine, it’s not either/or. ⁠
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It’s both/and. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼⁠
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And this belief is at the core of our entire yearlong curriculum.⁠
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In Module 2: Theory, we dive into the foundational principles that make Ayurveda work:⁠
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✔ Metabolics: How digestion, assimilation and elimination power your energy and health.⁠
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✔ The Subdoshas: The subtypes of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and how they influence everything from mood to digestion.⁠
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✔ The Gunas: The qualities of nature (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) that shape mind, body and spirit.⁠
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✔ Dinacharya: Daily rhythms and routines to harmonize with your natural cycles.⁠
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✔ The Seven Dhatus: The body’s tissues, their functions and what happens when they go out of balance.⁠
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This is where feminine embodiment meets Ayurvedic mastery. You’ll leave with a deep understanding of the why behind Ayurveda, so your daily practices and coaching can be grounded in both embodied wisdom and science. 🌿⁠
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🌹 Ready to go deeper?⁠
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💻 Comment WISDOM to get our free Women’s Wisdom & Ayurveda course and start learning.⁠
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🌿 Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL for the full program details.
                                                  Every highly sensitive person heading home for the Every highly sensitive person heading home for the holidays like… 😵‍💫🌀

The Divine Feminine reminds us that sensitivity is a gift. But it needs grounding, nourishment and yes, boundaries, to stay balanced (especially during the holidays).

So take your herbs, pack your tea and protect your routines, sister.

With a regulated nervous system and strong spiritual center we can discover greater connection with ourselves, our loved ones and yes, even this chaotic world that’s sometimes hard to comprehend.

P.S. We created our FREE Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini Course for highly sensitive women just like you—to help you come back home to who you really are using these ancient practices.

🌹 Comment WISDOM to get access now and reconnect with your deepest Self—no matter what planet you find yourself on this holiday season.
                                                  I’ve always said that golden milk is guardian an I’ve always said that golden milk is guardian angel medicine. 🪽 Turmeric and its sister spices cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and saffron reduce inflammation, support deep restoration and help the body unwind. This nourishing elixir is perfect post-workout, if you’re recovering from illness (or just a stressful day) or to ease restlessness before bed. ⁠
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If you want to learn more about how food, herbs and lifestyle can support your hormones and nervous system through a feminine-form Ayurvedic lens, sign up for our free mini course, Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda. ⁠
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🤲🏼 Comment WISDOM to access now.
                                                  This song hits differently now, doesn’t it?... 🤣

Fortunately Ayurveda offers us a way of understanding that the transition through menopause doesn’t have to be this way. We can approach perimenopause as a sacred rite of passage. 🥀

These are three key things Ayurveda teaches us about perimenopause:

1️⃣ It’s a natural Vata time, when the body’s energy moves inward for deep wisdom and renewal.

2️⃣ Hot flashes, mood swings and sleep changes are your body asking for grounding, deep nourishment and rest - not punishment or criticism.

3️⃣ When you cultivate ojas (vital energy) with warm food, herbs and slower living, this stage becomes an initiation into feminine power.

We teach all this (and so much more) inside our Divine Feminine Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification Training.

These are just some of the lessons you’ll learn in our yearlong embodied study of women’s health: 💫

✔ The effects of stress on women’s health
✔ The endocrine system and its role in women’s health
✔ Regulating Agni, removing Ama and building Ojas
✔ Womb care at every stage of a woman’s hormonal life
✔ The Ayurveda approach to thyroid and balancing hormones
✔ Deeper understanding of Ojas & Soma

We start in January 2026 and we’d love to have you. Ready to dive deeper?

🕯️ Comment WISDOM to dive into our free course Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda right now.

🫖 Comment SOMATIC for the replay of my free class on Healing the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda.

🌿 Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL to learn more about our school and join us for the next round.

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                                                  What’s estrogen dominance, you ask?
 Simply pu What’s estrogen dominance, you ask?

Simply put: it’s when there’s too much estrogen and not enough progesterone in the body. It’s related to how we sleep, eat, relate and yes, stress out.

From an Ayurvedic lens, it’s what happens when our liver and digestion get overwhelmed, and the body’s natural rhythm of build and release gets backed up. Instead of flowing like a perfectly timed orchestra, our hormones get out of sync, leading us to feel heavy, chaotic and inflamed.

But here’s the good news: your body knows how to find balance again. 

Herbs, supplements, and most importantly, nervous system, sleep and lifestyle rituals can 
help your hormones re-harmonize naturally.

If you want to dive deeper, comment BALANCE and I’ll send you my full article: Estrogen Dominance: Signs You May Be Estrogen Dominant + What to Do About It. It’s a must-read if you’ve been wondering why you feel “off” or sensing your hormones need a reset.

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