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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. 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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                          Ep. 111 The Role of Spirituality in Healing Trauma and the Nervous System

                            This episode features special guest Cristal Mortensen, a trauma and nervous system specialist and somatic neuroplasticity expert. Katie and Cristal discuss the physiological responses of the nervous system and increasing...

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                            Ep. 110 How To Turn On Your Single Most Important Immunity- The Lymph!

                              This juicy episode delves into the physiology and spiritual qualities of Rasa and all that it feeds within the body systems. Lymph plays a large role in Rasa and is...

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                              Ep. 109 My #1 Sleep Secret? The Eyes

                                The retinas are a powerful portal which have a direct effect on your sleep, as well as the endocrine and nervous systems. Listen to learn all about the importance of...

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                                Ep. 108 Sex Magic: Obsidian Sex Toys and Divine Ecstasy

                                  This episode delves into the tantrika practice of harnessing sexual energy and prana as a channel for manifestation. Learn practices to help you commune with your own body and lean...

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                                  Ep. 107 Shaman Wisdom, Manifestation & Disco with Meredith Hogan

                                    In this episode, special guest Meredith Hogan, graduate of the Four Winds Society Energy Medicine School, recording artist and sacred musician, shares with us the wisdom she's learned about moving...

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                                    Ep. 106 Connecting With Ancient Wisdom In Modern Times (a podcast from Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond)

                                      This week we're releasing an interview featuring Katie from the Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond podcast with Dr. Vignesh Devraj. Dr. Devraj is a 4th generation Ayurvedic healer and Chief Physician...

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                                      Ep. 105 The Healing Vortex with Cristal Mortensen

                                        How do we invite the divine into our tissues? We open our perceptions. In this episode with special guest Cristal Mortensen, Nervous System Specialist & Somatic Neuroplasticity Expert, we discuss...

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                                        Ep. 104 How to ACTUALLY Get Grounded

                                          This episode includes a short practice to help you get grounded, for real. You'll find the practice about half way through the episode. In this episode you'll hear: ~Why we...

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                                          Ep. 103 Call of the Wild with Kimberly Ann Johnson

                                            Katie and Kimberly discuss Kimberly's new book on trauma, somatics and the social nervous system. In this episode you'll hear: ~ What does it mean to be wild? ~ How...

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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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                                                  Cleanses give you a sacred pause. A moment to say Cleanses give you a sacred pause. A moment to say hold on, let me get myself back. To stop running (or spinning) at max speed, reset your nutrition, get some deep sleep, and finally create space for the self care your body has been craving.⁠
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If your body has been whispering (or maybe screaming lol) that it needs some TLC, you are invited into the cozy cleanse cocoon we are creating.⁠
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This experience doesn’t just create surface-level change. It sticks. Here’s what a couple recent participants shared:⁠
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“Charlotte is an expert in what she does - her guidance is thorough, compassionate, and deeply supportive. The cleanse wasn’t just about me; it helped our entire household shift into a healthier, more balanced place - mentally, physically, and emotionally. I noticed improvements in digestion and sleep, and positive habits shifted quickly. What surprised me most was how nourishing and sustainable the experience felt - it wasn’t just a temporary reset, it genuinely changed the way I approach my well-being for my entire family. I feel capable of holding the changes long term.” - Christina Davis⁠
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“I felt immensely supported with Charlotte at my side! Her expertise and compassion were invaluable. I had never gone through a cleanse and was quite nervous. She made this understandable, doable, and her encouragement and wisdom helped me be successful! The combination of the nutritional cleanse with the spiritual practices really did allow me to heal some old lingering wounds and connect to myself on a whole different level.” - Megan Bailes⁠
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So if you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your gentle nudge. Our Kickoff Call is tomorrow at 12pm US Eastern and we begin the cleanse together this Monday, May 4th (active cleansing phase runs May 4-8). We’ll check in midweek on May 6th and wrap up with a Closing Call on May 9th to integrate your experience.⁠
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Can’t make it live or aren't able to cleanse that particular week? Don’t worry! All calls will be recorded and available to rewatch.⁠
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🌿 Comment “Cleanse Info” below for the link to register pay in full ($188) or with our payment plan option ($47/mo).
                                                  We’re so excited to announce that Dr. Jaclyn Tol We’re so excited to announce that Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino, Board Certified Family Medicine physician, osteopath and functional medicine doctor will be teaching this month in Level 1! Her class will offer a holistic understanding of the thyroid. 🌿🫚🌀✨⁠
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🌸 Module 4 in our Level 1 Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification Training explores the bridge between Western science and Eastern wisdom, offering a grounded introduction to hormones, stress, inflammation, gut health, the nervous system, sleep and thyroid function through a holistic lens. You’ll also begin working more subtly with the body through energy work and learn how to craft your own meditations, so the teachings become something you can actually feel and embody.⁠
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We’re so excited to bring Dr. Tolentino’s dynamic expertise and wisdom to this module! Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino is a board-certified family medicine physician and Doctor of Osteopathy specializing in integrative and functional medicine, with a focus on hormone health, longevity, and root-cause healing. A 2022 member of The Shakti School’s Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Level 1 Program, Jaclyn brings both clinical expertise and a deeply personal approach to her work, bridging science with a whole-person, systems-based view of the body.⁠
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Her path into this work was shaped not only by her medical training through different modalities, but by her own healing journey, which continues to inform how she cares for patients and teaches others. Jaclyn is passionate about helping people understand the interconnected nature of the body—especially when it comes to the thyroid, hormones, and the role of the nervous system and environment in overall foundational health.⁠
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Jaclyn is the Founding Lead Functional Medicine Physician at Love.Life Los Angeles and has been featured in publications including Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, The Good Trade, Women’s Health, and many more.⁠
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Level 1 students — what topic from Module 4 are you most looking forward to? Let us know below. 👇🏼 🌹
                                                  When you were born with a whole ‘lotta pitta dos When you were born with a whole ‘lotta pitta dosha in your constitution… 🤣🔥🧨⁠
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One “quick task” turns into ten, the inner fire gets a little too bright and suddenly vata comes in and starts whipping it around… now you’re scattered, overdoing it and wondering why you’re completely burnt out. I bet you can relate, no? 😉⁠
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🌱 Learn more about the three Ayurvedic doshas in my podcast episode, “The Three Doshas: Are You a Bullfrog or an Orchid?” Comment “179” and I’ll send you the link!⁠
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                                                  Ayurveda divides the tastes into six categories: s Ayurveda divides the tastes into six categories: sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter and astringent. The goal is to get a little of all six tastes into your meals (unless you are working with a specific imbalance or disease). ⁠
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Each taste has a medicinal value for both the body and the mind, in the proper amounts and at the right time. Here are the energetics of each.👇🏼⁠
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🥛 Sweet: Increases kapha, reduces pitta ⁠
• Grains, breads, rice, honey, sugar, meat, milk, most fats, most fruits, nuts⁠
• Builds, rejuvenates, nourishes, satisfies, grounds.⁠
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🍋‍🟩 Sour: Increases pitta and kapha, reduces vata ⁠
• Vinegar, sour apples, raspberries, tempeh, yogurt, fermented foods, citrus fruits⁠
• Cleanses, aids digestion, creates alertness in body and mind⁠
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🧂 Salty: Increases pitta and kapha, reduces vata ⁠
• Rock salt, sea salt, seaweed, seafood ⁠
• Opens blocked channels, improves circulation, creates a sense of enthusiasm⁠
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🌶️ Pungent: Increases pitta, reduces vata when taken in small amounts, reduces kapha⁠
• All spicy peppers and chilies, ginger, garlic, basil, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, mustard, horseradish, oregano, rosemary, thyme, spearmint⁠
• Boosts appetite, purifies food, helps dissolve fat and toxins⁠
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🍵 Bitter: Increases vata, reduces pitta and kapha ⁠
• Leafy greens, green tea, mate⁠
• Antibacterial, detoxifying, the body, reduces tissues, cleanser for the organs⁠
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🫘 Astringent: Increases vata, reduces pitta and kapha ⁠
• Most lentils and beans (including green beans), green apples, pomegranate, cranberries, açaí berries, asparagus, teas high in tannins⁠
• Antiseptic, constricts channels that are overly open, holds nutrients in the body⁠
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🌙 Begin your study of feminine-form Ayurveda⁠. Comment WISDOM to get our free Women’s Wisdom & Ayurveda course and start learning.
                                                  This is your invitation to slow down and come back This is your invitation to slow down and come back to yourself. ✨⁠
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This spring cleanse is a week carved out just for you… to feel, to heal, to let go, to deeply nourish and restore.⁠
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This cleanse is for the ones who are always holding everything and everyone else, and are ready to create a little space for their own body, their own rhythm and their own breath.⁠
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An Ayurvedic Cleanse isn’t about deprivation. It’s about true nourishment… the kind you can feel in your digestion, your energy, your mood and your heart.⁠
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You’re invited to join us May 4–8 for a 5-Day Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse & Gut Reset guided by Charlotte Oddi, Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Shakti Ayurveda School graduate. This gentle, supportive experience is designed to help you reset digestion, lighten what’s been building and reconnect with your natural rhythm.⁠
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🌿 Included with registration:⁠
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• 3 live Zoom calls (Kickoff on Saturday the 2nd, mid-week call on Wednesday the 6th, and Closing Call on Saturday the 9th, all taking place at 12pm Eastern US Time)⁠
• Cleanse 101 Class to learn more about what Ayurvedic cleansing is (ready for you to watch in the classroom as soon as you sign up!)⁠
• Private cleanse community⁠
• Detailed Cleanse Guide + recipe book⁠
• 1 year access to recordings⁠
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Live calls are recorded, so you can still participate if you can’t attend live.⁠
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If this is calling to you, comment CLEANSE INFO for the link to join us. 💛⁠

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