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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. 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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                                                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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                                                  Ayurveda is not just a practice. It’s a way of r Ayurveda is not just a practice. It’s a way of remembering who you are and living from that truth.⁠
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The first class of our yearlong feminine-form Ayurveda School is ready and waiting for you inside the classroom and tomorrow we meet LIVE on Zoom for the second class of the year.⁠
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It’s not too late.⁠
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Now is the moment to say yes to that nudge (or loud shout) of your heart and join a community of women spending the next year together, studying Ayurveda and women’s wisdom.⁠
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The doors will be closing soon and they won’t reopen until 2027.⁠
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Our second live class of the year is tomorrow at 2pm Eastern and yes, we’re still welcoming you in! (No, you don’t need to be caught up on last week's class to join us!) ✨⁠
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This is your year to remember who you really are. ⁠
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🌹 Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL (one word) for the link and shoot us a DM if you have any questions.
                                                  ​​In Ayurveda, January in the Northern Hemisph ​​In Ayurveda, January in the Northern Hemisphere is cold, dry, heavy and inward-pulling, a time when Vata qualities dominate in both nature and the body. Kapha qualities begin to accumulate in the second half of winter. To stay balanced, Ayurveda emphasizes foods that are warming, grounding, moistening and easy to digest, supporting digestion, immunity and nervous system stability. 

🍠 Sweet potatoes: deeply grounding and warming, offering steady energy during winter’s inward pull.
🥕 Carrots: gently sweet and nourishing, supporting digestion and blood-building.
🫜 Beets: warming and mineral-rich, supporting circulation and vitality when energy feels low.
🥔 Winter squash: moist, sweet and comforting, helping balance dryness and depletion.
🧅 Onions: pungent and warming, clearing stagnation and supporting immunity.
🥬 Dark leafy greens (cooked): grounding and detoxifying when sautéed or stewed, never raw this season.
🍗 Chicken, lamb and turkey: nourishing and easy to digest, ideal for rebuilding strength. Lamb is deeply warming and strengthening for Vata imbalance.
🥩 Bone broth: restorative and mineral-rich, feeding the nervous system and connective tissue.
💛 Mung dal: light yet nourishing, supporting digestion while rebuilding vitality.
🫘 Lentils: warming and grounding when soaked and well-cooked with spices.
🍎 Stewed apples: gently cleansing while warming and calming the gut.
🍐 Stewed pears: moistening and soothing for dryness and tension.
💜 Dates: deeply nourishing, supporting energy and reproductive tissues.
🥣 Oats: warming, comforting and stabilizing for the nervous system.
🍚 Rice (especially basmati): easy to digest and grounding, ideal for daily nourishment.
🫚 Fresh ginger or ginger tea: ignites digestive fire and keeps circulation moving.
🌼 Turmeric: anti-inflammatory and grounding, supporting immunity and tissue health.
🫖 CCF tea: balancing digestion while gently detoxifying.
🧈 Ghee: supports digestion and nervous system health.
🌰 Sesame oil: warming and lubricating, ideal for winter cooking and self-massage.

🌿 Ready for more? Explore our year-long Feminine-Form Ayurveda School. Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL (one word) for more info.
                                                  When your nervous system is on the brink so you ju When your nervous system is on the brink so you just start slashing those lists. ❌📝🪶✨⁠
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Women don’t need better productivity hacks. We need more space. More breathing room. More softness. Less self-imposed pressure disguised as “self-improvement.”⁠
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Sometimes the most regulated, feminine, soul-honoring move is simply… letting it go. 🌬️
                                                  A sneak peek inside our Level 1 Feminine-Form Ayur A sneak peek inside our Level 1 Feminine-Form Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification which started this week. 🌙👆🏼⁠
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Ayurveda is known as “the science of life,” but in feminine-form learning, it becomes something even more intimate: the study of your life. Your rhythms. Your nature. Your unique expression of vitality.⁠
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This path isn’t about fitting yourself into a system. It’s about learning the patterns of nature so you can understand yourself on a deeply personal, even cellular level. No two journeys here are the same.⁠
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If you’re longing for a way of learning that honors your individuality and lived experience, it’s not too late to join us. We are still welcoming our last-minute ladies in. 📚⚡️⁠
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🌿 Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL (one word) for the link to join us. The first class awaits you.
                                                  The 2026 Shakti School Ayurveda Wellness Coaching The 2026 Shakti School Ayurveda Wellness Coaching Program started yesterday and the energy was electric. ⁠
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Imagine being a part of a group of women ALL OVER THE WORLD who have a common intention: to bring more peace, health, radiance and purpose into their lives in 2026. ⁠
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Imagine being a part of a group of women of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds who actually lift one another up with positive energy and celebrate their true essence and individuality. ⁠
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Imagine learning from some of the smartest, heart-filled teachers and mentors in 2026 who understand that the student's intuitive knowing is the best teacher she will ever possess. ⁠
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The first class is over, but it’s not too late…⁠
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There’s still a spot that feels exactly your shape. And you can take last night's class immediately upon signing up! ⁠
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Soon, the doors will be closing until 2027. But you’re here now, at this moment, reading these words. Trust that timing.⁠
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Say yes to your calling. Join us now and dive into the first class of the year, ready and waiting for you now inside the classroom.

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