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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. 102 Parsley is Spring Magic

    Parsley is the perfect spring herb. Learn why and how to make a simple parsley remedy you can sip throughout the day. In this episode you'll hear: ~Spring is abundant...

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    Ep. 101 Getting Practical with Nidhi Pandya + The Definitive Guide to Eating

      In this episode, Katie gets down and practical with Nidhi Pandya, third generation Ayurvedic practitioner and lineage carrier, to talk late winter and early spring routines + her newest course...

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      Ep. 100 Why Love and Light Are Still Alright With Me

        It's cool to dismiss "love & light" these days as "toxic" - But what does that really mean? And is there still a place for authentic love & light in...

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        Ep. 99 The Most Radiant: Deep Rest with Tracee Stanley

          Tracee is not only a dear friend, but also an important emerging spiritual teacher in the realm of feminine-form Tantra. She's the Founder of Empowered Life Circle and shares teachings...

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          Ep. 98 The essence of SOMA with Indu Arora

            Indu Arora teaches in Level 1 and 2 of our Ayurveda Certification. Indu has been sharing about Yoga philosophy, Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda since 1999. She is inspired by and...

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            Ep. 97 Inside a Human Design Reading

              Join Katie and Erin Claire Jones, Leadership Coach who specializes in Human Design, inside Katie's Human Design chart. Human Design sheds light on your emotional, psychological and energetic makeup, giving...

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              Ep. 96 Becoming Receivers: A Taste of Shakti School

                After the season of giving, can we talk about receiving? In this episode Katie talks about The Art of Receiving, nurturing your inner healer, getting out of the trauma vortex...

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                Ep. 95 Pleasure Pathways + Erotic Embodiment with Chris Muse

                  In this episode I talk with Somatic Sex Educator and Shakti School teacher Chris Muse. Chris is devoted to helping people quiet their voices of doubt and get comfortable taking...

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                  Ep. 94 2021 Vedic Astrology Insights with Dr. Katy Jane

                    Join Dr. Katy Jane and Amaury for this year's eagle eye vision from the stars. Dr. Katy Jane is a Sanskrit and Vedic Scholar, and a trained Jyotishi (Vedic Astrologer)....

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                    Ep. 93 There Is Only ONE Thing You Are Meant To Do In 2021

                      There is only ONE thing you are meant to do in 2021, and I hope you will find much comfort in it. Tune in to hear my end of the...

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                      Ep. 92 Attachment Theory & The Science of Life with Vanessa Durrant

                        Vanessa Durrant is a licensed psychotherapist, reiki master, yoga teacher, public speaker and graduate level adjunct professor. She's a graduate of our Ayurveda training and teaches in our Level 2...

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                        Ep. 91 Inner Light for Outer Dark – A Solstice Practice with Katie

                          Katie discusses the most important tenet of spiritual practice and the winter solstice: removing the overlays and shining light. This episode includes a brief practice at the end for connecting...

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                          Ep. 90 How We Move Forward Spiritually

                            We're moving into the season of contemplation. Winter is a potent time for spiritual practice. These dark days lend themselves to subtle energy work, to contemplation, to thoughtfulness, to gratefulness,...

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                            Ep. 89 Holding Dark and Light with Dr. Scott Blossom

                              Join Katie and Scott where they will go deep and wide into how we can hold both our anger/fear/grief as well as great love and transformation at this time. Dr....

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                              Ep. 88 5 Layers of Healing & Reality with Dr. Kirsten Mackey, DO

                                I’m joined by one of my dearest friends Dr. Kirsten Mackey for a sweeping discussion about healing, the current climate and the nature of reality. Kirsten teaches the Eastern-Western connection...

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                                Ep. 87 Fall Routine + Hopefulness

                                  Another sneak peek into an Ayurveda School lecture on fall Ayurveda routines and this momentous moment. In this episode you'll hear: ~What practicing Ayurveda looks like in this moment ~Sutika...

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                                  Ep. 86 The Power of Scripture with Nidhi Pandya

                                    I’m joined by Nidhi Pandya this week. Raised in Mumbai with her grandfather who was an Ayurvedic healer, Nidhi is a 3rd generation Ayurvedic healer. She teaches in Level 2...

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                                    Ep. 85 Intuition as a Life Guide with Dr. Siva Mohan

                                      I’m joined in this juicy, real-talk episode by Dr. Siva Mohan. Siva began her path to healing in neuroscience, and this sparked her interest in the mind-body connection. In medical...

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                                      Ep. 84 Your Boobies Are Magic

                                        A sneak peek into our Ayurveda training! Discover your breasts from the Ayurvedic and Tantric perspectives. In this episode you'll hear: ~Reviving and adapting Ayurveda ~Breast health as womb health...

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                                        Ep. 83 A Moment with Mary Magdalene

                                          I love working with archetypes and one of my favorites is that of Mary Magdalene. She represents the feminine, worldly, spiritual, kind, everyday wife, mother and partner. She’s a powerful...

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                                          Ep. 82 Bootleg Broadcast with Nidhi Pandya: Emotional Digestion

                                            This is a recording of an Instagram live I did with Nidhi Pandya, a third generation Ayurvedic healer and a teacher in Shakti School's level 2 Ayurveda certification. Join us...

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                                            Ep. 81 Divine Contractions with Yolonda Coles Jones

                                              Yolonda is an expansive creatrix, coach and teacher. Join us in this conversation about spirituality, relationship, creativity and identity. In this episode you'll hear: ~Yolonda's journey through spirituality ~Feminine aspects...

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                                              Ep. 80 The Women of Shakti School Pray

                                                Prayers for you. We think of you. We love you. We share in our collective wisdom. We share our prayers and blessings. Uplift uplift uplift. In this episode you'll hear:...

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                                                Ep. 79 2020 Vedic Astrology with Dr. Katy Jane

                                                  I'm joined in this episode by the brilliant Dr. Katy Jane. She's a yogini, Sanskrit & Vedic Scholar and a skilled Jyotishi (Vedic Astrologer). With the boon of Fulbright-Hayes and...

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                                                  Late summer is a wonderful time for a gentle detox Late summer is a wonderful time for a gentle detox because nature is moving from the heavy, fiery heat of midsummer toward the grounding, drying qualities of early autumn. 

Both Western natural medicine and Ayurveda agree that the liver and gallbladder can benefit from support during this seasonal transition. Here are the best late-summer foods, herbs and spices to help support the liver and stimulate bile for natural cleansing. 🌿🌞🥬

🍎  Apples and pears are rich in pectin, supporting bile flow and helping to cleanse the gallbladder.

🍋  Lemons and limes stimulate liver enzymes and gallbladder contraction.

🌺  Pomegranates are detoxifying, cooling and blood-building.

🍉  Watermelon and other melons hydrate and flush heat from the system.

🫜  Beets are one of nature’s liver tonics, improving bile flow and supporting blood cleansing.

🌼  Dandelion greens and arugula’s bitter qualities stimulate bile and liver detox.

🥒 Cucumbers and zucchini are our good old cooling, hydrating and Pitta-reducing allies.

🥦 Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, brussels sprouts and kale help boost liver detox pathways.

🫚 Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties support detoxification and improve bile flow.

🌶️ Coriander, Cumin, Fennel (CCF) is our go-to spice blend to help soothe digestion and reduce heat this time of year.

🌿 Mint & cilantro help cool, support blood-cleansing and your gallbladder.

🌱 Milk thistle (Western herbal ally) protects liver cells and aids regeneration.

🫒 Olive oil & flax oil (in small amounts) are good options this time of year when it comes to stimulating gentle bile release.

🥑 Avocado is also nourishing yet easy on the liver.

✨ This is just a taste of the seasonal wisdom we explore in our yearlong Ayurveda School.

Our 2026 Level 1 Ayurveda Certification is now open for earlybird enrollment—and here’s the truth: this isn’t just another course.

It’s a path to becoming the embodied healer you’ve been longing to be and reconnecting with your body’s wisdom.

🌺 Ready to begin? Comment WISDOM to receive our free Women’s Wisdom & Ayurveda 3+ hour lecture series and start immersing yourself in feminine-form Ayurveda now.
                                                  Feminine-form Ayurveda invites us to remember that Feminine-form Ayurveda invites us to remember that Ayurveda is a mytho-poetic system for awakening, for transformation and for living as a soul in a body.

Here are three ways to understand this feminine, embodied approach to Ayurveda:

1. Your body is a temple of Shakti.

Ayurveda in its deepest roots teaches that the body is a vessel of light, a sacred temple where spirit lives. When we tend to our digestion, our energy, our emotions, we aren’t just “getting healthy” - we are literally infusing our tissues with radiance so that our very flesh can become a living poem, an expression of our soul’s essence.

2. You are made of the Five Elements.

Earth, water, fire, air and space aren’t abstract concepts - they are living principles moving through you right now. Your feeling of stability, the flow of your emotions, your capacity to transform your old patterns and your feeling of inspiration in your life all reflect these elemental forces. Feminine-form Ayurveda teaches us how to work with the Five Elements through our physical health, as well as on the subtle, energetic level.

3. Healing begins with presence.

Feminine-form Ayurveda is a map for learning to meet life—and ourselves—as we are. Instead of asking “what should I eat today?” we tune into “what is alive in me right now, and how can I meet it with compassion?” In our school we orient to the practice of Ayurveda from what we call “the healing climate,” a field where your body and soul can soften to remember your innate wisdom.

🌹 Is this speaking to your soul? Comment “190” below and we’ll send you the link to the full episode where I dive deeper into these core threads that weave together to create feminine-form Ayurveda.
                                                  Here’s the thing, my coffee-loving sister. It’ Here’s the thing, my coffee-loving sister. It’s not about the coffee. It’s about the connection.⁠
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Whether it’s a solo sunrise moment or a chat with your beloved on the porch, coffee offers us an excuse to pause.⁠
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To come home to your senses.⁠
To connect to your heart.⁠
Because the most healing part of your morning brew?⁠
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It might not be the coffee. It might be the intention you’re drinking it with.⁠
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🎓 Want to go deeper?⁠
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This is the kind of thing we teach, embody and live inside our 2026 Ayurveda School Certification.⁠
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Inside our year-long feminine-form Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification Training you’ll learn:⁠
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∙ How to read your own body like scripture⁠
∙ How to work with the seasons, cycles and your own nervous system⁠
∙ And how to become a true feminine healer (for yourself + others)⁠
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💫 Comment WISDOM to get instant access to our Women’s Wisdom & Ayurveda Mini-Course to start evolving right now.⁠
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🌿 Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL (one word) to get more details on our program or book a complimentary connect call with our team.⁠
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With love (and yes, a warm mug in hand),⁠
Katie 💋
                                                  Even small shifts like these can help stoke your a Even small shifts like these can help stoke your agni, boost your metabolism and strengthen your digestion.

🥬 Avoid processed food + leftovers. Food carries prana—the living energy that fuels body, mind and spirit. The longer food sits or the more processed it is, the less prana it has to offer you.

→ Instead: Cook simple, fresh meals when you can and eat warm foods to nourish your inner fire.

🌙 Avoid eating dinner after 6pm or sundown. Your digestion moves with the sun. Eating late overloads the body, leaving you heavy and foggy the next day.

→ Instead: Opt for an earlier, lighter dinner. Soups, kitchari or steamed veggies with a touch of healthy fat are perfect.

🍠 Focus on full meals instead of constant grazing. Every time you snack, your digestive fire is interrupted and never fully resets. Over time, this weakens agni—your body’s power to transform food into energy and vitality.

→ Instead: Root yourself in 3 nourishing meals a day so your system can digest fully and then truly rest.

🍽️ Eat only until three-quarters full. Stuffing yourself extinguishes your flame. Leaving space keeps you light, clear and energized.

→ Instead: Pause mid-meal, tune in and stop before heaviness sets in.

💦 Don’t drink ice water with meals. This is a big one. Cold and excess liquid dampen your digestive fire - it’s like pouring water on a sacred flame.

→ Instead: Sip warm water or herbal tea if you’re thirsty with meals, and drink larger amounts between meals.

When we honor the sacred fire that not only digests only our food, but also transforms our emotions and life experiences, we unlock more sustained energy, more fuel and more soul-power.

🪔  Ready to deepen your relationship with Divine Feminine Ayurveda? Comment WISDOM and we’ll send you our free course, Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda so that you can start diving in right now.
                                                  The week before your period can also mean ICKY SYM The week before your period can also mean ICKY SYMPTOMS like bloating, headaches, fatigue, sore boobies & breakouts. Ayurveda teaches that this is often linked to imbalances in hormones (hello estrogen dominance?), ama buildup (that’s toxins), nutrient depletion and stress overload. That’s why food—and herbs—are your best allies in this phase.⁠
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Enter: the ultimate hormone-balancing, PMS-soothing treats you can imagine.  Made with cacao, dates, oats, Ayurvedic herbs (Ashwagandha, Shatavari), Maca, spices and mineral rich ingredients, these recipes are your new period BFFs.⁠
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In these recipes you’ll find ingredients like:⁠
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🍫 Cacao + oats, which are loaded with magnesium—your PMS bestie for easing cramps, stabilizing mood, calming the nervous system & boosting progesterone.⁠
🌿 Ashwagandha helps calm stress + anxiety.⁠
🌸 Shatavari supports female hormones + cycles.⁠
🌱 Maca gives an energy + mood boost.⁠
🧡 Spices like cinnamon, cardamom & fennel aid digestion + circulation.⁠
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If you’re looking to reduce PMS, support your hormones and satisfy your chocolate cravings in the luteal phase—this recipe bundle is your go-to. Swipe right to see everything you’re gonna receive. ⁠
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Want the full recipes? We’re sending them out in our newsletter this week. ⁠
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Comment “HORMONE LOVE” + I’ll DM you the next steps to get added to our list.

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