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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. 145 Goddess Work & Deep Spiritual Remembrances for Winter

     This is a special episode hosted by the lovely and amazing, Eden Garcia Thaler, originally aired on her podcast who has generously given us this audio recording of our conversation...

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    Ep. 144 Santa, Sex and Reviving the Mystic Roots

      This is a podcast for any of you out there feeling like you need a reminder that magic still exists. And that the Spirit of the Season is alive and...

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      Ep. 143 Hot Tips on Building Winter Immunity

        The Fall to Winter transition is here, and now is the time to tune inward and take advantage of this winter energy. It's time to understand our external dynamics and...

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        Ep. 142 360 Degree Love: It Ain’t All Sex, Bonbons and Roses

          This episode is a lecture from Spirit Sessions workshop on self-love and thought patterns, along with actionable ways you can make shifts in your life today. In this episode you'll...

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          Ep. 141 The Breath of Deep Grounding

            In this episode, Katie shares a breathwork practice that she does consistently for grounding. When we speak of breath work or prana, we aren't only talking about bringing air into...

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            Ep. 140 Are Your Leggings Making You Sick?

              In this episode, Katie shares a shocking new article and scientific studies about how some of the largest workout retailers are using harmful chemicals in their workout apparel. That's right,...

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              Ep. 139 The Journey to Self-Awareness and Healing with The Shakti School Coaching Team

                This extra-special episode features The Shakti School's Coaching Team and graduates of Ayurveda School, sharing their personal journeys into the depths, spirituality, healing, wellness and self-acceptance. In this episode you'll...

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                Ep. 138 Your Life LONGS for depth and meaning – 1 tip on getting there

                  Does your life have a deeper meaning than going through your same routine every day? If you are anything like Katie, the modern era of tech and linear time can...

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                  Ep. 137 Spiritual Magic Happens When We Do This ONE Thing

                    Today's episode is all about letting that sh!t go. Katie dives into the single most important spiritual practice for so many of us, surrender. Surrender is about admitting that we...

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                    Ep. 136 Radiant Skin Care with Dr. Trevor Cates

                      Katie sits down to talk about all things skin care with a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Trevor Cates, also known as The Spa Doctor. Dr. Cates shares about her own personal...

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                      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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                                                  Late winter in the Northern Hemisphere is a kapha- Late winter in the Northern Hemisphere is a kapha-vata crossover season - still cold, but increasingly damp and heavy as the water and earth elements begin to rise. Ayurveda teaches this is the moment to stay warm while gently stimulating circulation and clearing stagnation, so we don’t carry winter’s sluggishness into spring.⁠
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Southern Hemisphere beauties, you’re in late summer/early fall, so follow hydrating and grounding Ayurveda guidance instead of late-winter protocols (tons more on our blog for you, the link is in our bio 😉).⁠
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The sweet spot right now is warm and slightly bitter foods and gently stimulating lifestyle rhythms. Kindle agni, move your lymph and lighten up, without depleting your nervous system.⁠
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Late Winter Self-Care Checklist:⁠
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• Dress warmly even on milder days to prevent mucus and stagnation.⁠
• Get adequate sleep but avoid heavy oversleeping.⁠
• Prep for an Ayurvedic cleanse - it’s a great time to “clean out” your body, mind, home or closet!⁠
• Start dreaming up spring projects and creative plans.⁠
• Add more aerobic movement (walking, dance, fluid yoga, cycling).⁠
• Prioritize daily sunlight and fresh air for natural vitamin D.⁠
• Dry brush (only if vata is balanced) and/or practice warm abhyanga.⁠
• Sip tulsi tea to support immunity and clarity.⁠
• Leafy greens, radishes, broccoli, basmati rice and well-cooked legumes are allies.⁠
• Favor warming spices like mustard seed, garlic, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.⁠
• Fenugreek is your friend - warming, bitter and drying.⁠
• Ginger is warming and activating helping kindle agni while steadying vata.⁠
• Consider chyavanprash for deep rejuvenation.⁠
• Hydrate with warm water and keep skin plump with a gentle mist.⁠
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                                                  💻 Did you know that we have a monthly subscript 💻 Did you know that we have a monthly subscription membership with LIVE lectures with Katie each month?⁠
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Spirit Sessions is the culmination of 20 years of research, leadership and practice in yoga, meditation, spirituality, archetypal psychology, nervous-system based healing, attachment theory, Ayurveda (and more).⁠
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This offering is for ANYONE in search of expansion, clarity and a deep connection with the Divine. With me as your guide, you’ll learn how to start a spiritual practice, or connect more deeply to the God of your own understanding through the practice you already have.⁠
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If you are ready to dive deep into your spiritual life and true healing, this is the time to join. Our next live workshop is on Thursday, March 5th from 10-12pm Eastern US Time. ⁠
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Here are some of our past workshop highlights (along with many more!)⁠
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~ The Yoga of Dreams and Psyche⁠
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~ Ayurveda for the Men in Your Life⁠
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~ Yogini Bootcamp⁠
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~ Deep Microbiome: Digestion, Hormones, and The Ecology of Spirit with Dr. Scott Blossom⁠
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~ The Healing Power of Sound and Touch with Dr. David Rabin⁠
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~ Astrology for Healers with Master Astrologer, Jill Loftis⁠
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                                                  Vata wife energy: new idea every five minutes, fiv Vata wife energy: new idea every five minutes, five tabs open in her brain, impromptu dance performances when you least expect it. 🌀

Kapha partner energy: fully seated, fully hydrated, nervous system signalling, “You can’t faze me.” 🌊

When these two get together?

✨ Chaos that’s lovingly buffered by the most stable force on the planet.

To all the kapha partners out there - thank you for being our stable, loving ground. 🌿💙✨
                                                  I love the metaphor of ojas as the body’s natura I love the metaphor of ojas as the body’s natural honey; it is the delicate and refined essence we produce from the plants and other vital essences we take in. Ojas is the force that enables us to sustain that change over time. ⁠
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