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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. 73 History and HERstory of Ayurveda

    In this episode I discuss the difference between a "masculine" approach to healing, often associated with allopathic medicine, and a "feminine" approach to healing, usually associated with holistic and traditional...

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    Ep. 72 Want Health? Get Wet!

      Hydration is one of the MOST important aspects of health. From cellular metabolism, mitochondrial efficiency and major organ function, water touches every aspect of our being. Yet MOST people are...

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      Ep. 71 Haters Gonna Hate: Working with Critics Mindfully

        In this episode I discuss my journey with trolls and how I approach receiving feedback from both a Brené Brown perspective and a Tantrik perspective. In this episode you’ll hear:...

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        Ep. 70 The Words Before All Else

          The Words Before All Else come from the traditions of the Iroquois Confederacy. In this episode I share a prayer I've been learning. In this episode I discuss: ~A ritual...

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          Ep. 69 The Power of SUBTLE Pleasure

            Healing through pleasure and the importance of subtlety. In this episode I discuss: ~The importance of the five senses from an Ayurvedic/Tantrik perspective ~Addiction vs Pleasure ~The treasure of subtle...

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            Ep. 68 Tantra Talks #5

              Why Tantra is the philosophical system that holds all spiritual traditions. Tantra is the great weaver on the great loom. In this episode you'll hear: ~Tantra as a weaving technology...

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              Ep. 67 Want 2020 Magic? Craft Heart-Centered Goals

                How to craft a holistic and Tantrik resolution. If you're interested in setting smart goals you can manifest in 2020, listen up. In this episode you'll hear: ~The goal is...

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                Ep. 66 You Can’t Be Yo’Mamas Guru

                  Ever had the experience of telling a family member about a new thing you were doing, or giving them advice about something you'd spent so many hours researching only to...

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                  Ep. 65 Why the Yoga Teacher Model Won’t Support THRIVING

                    I spent years working as a yoga teacher in the San Francisco Bay area. I was teaching upwards of 15 drop-in yoga classes a week but I wasn't thriving. I...

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                    Ep. 64 How to AyurVeda Biohack Your Holiday Travel

                      Traveling soon? Learn Katie's favorite hacks from Ayurveda and holistic health so you can be sure you stay sane and healthy when you're on the go. In this episode you'll...

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                      Ep. 63 Object Permanence—A Sun Practice for Safety and Ease

                        Tune into this special meditation from our private membership the Lineage of Love. This is an immersive episode you'll want to star or save for future use. A short and...

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                        Ep. 62 Don’t Work for Free with Chef Meredith Klein

                          One of our Ayurveda School teachers Meredith Klein shares her experience of being asked to work a big job in LA for free. We discuss being a woman entrepreneur and...

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                          Ep. 61 Pleasure Activism—Do It Now!

                            Make the most of this incarnation, find the love and bliss that’s endogenous to us. Tune into this quick and uplifting note from Katie that you NEED to hear if...

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                            Ep. 60 The Emotional Body: A Portal into Vulnerability & Authenticity

                              What did the ancients mean by Rasa-our body's sap and essence? Tune into this short but uplifting love note/nudge from Katie. Learn about the Vedic concept of Rasa and how...

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                              Ep. 59 Happy Hungry Horny: 3 Hot Tips for Fall

                                The freedom and joy of letting go in the fall. Three things you can do this fall to celebrate and make the most of this magical season. In this episode...

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                                Ep. 58 Being a Force in the Ayurveda World with Cate Stillman

                                  Join Cate and I as we talk all things modern Ayurveda, being a trailblazer and her new book. In this episode we discuss: ~How we’ve become discounted in the name...

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                                  Ep. 57 Is the Yoga You’re Doing REALLY Ancient?

                                    Is downward dog really ancient? When did modern day yoga start to take form? In this episode I get into a little bit of the research I’ve been doing around...

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                                    Ep. 55 Vitamin B.S. – Sunlight + Forest Baths

                                      Contemplation on nature and sunlight as medicine. In this episode I discuss: ~Yummy Ghee Recipes Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your Ghee! ~What is Vitamin B.S.? ~Sunlight...

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                                      Ep. 54 Interview with Brodie Welch

                                        In this conversation Brodie and I unfold the effects of contemporary living on women's health, eroticism, connecting to our dharma and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectives on living and loving. In...

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                                        Ep. 53 Our Ancestors Are In The Soil

                                          Some thoughts and insights on a topic that almost every woman I've ever known struggles with: Food. In this episode I discuss: ~The first spiritual practice ~Our relationship with food...

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                                          Ep. 52 Interview with Ragaia Belovarac, Founder of Blue Sage Ayurveda

                                            Ragaia is a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Panchakarma Specialist, and Founder of Blue Sage Ayurveda. In this episode I get to interview one of my favorite teachers and people in the...

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                                            Ep. 51 Intermittent Fasting—Giving the Gut a Break

                                              What's hype? What's good? Ayurveda's perspective on this trendy topic of fasting. In this episode I discuss: ~ApotheKary's Classics Set ~Why do we need Ayurveda's perspective? ~What is intermittent fasting?...

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                                              Ep. 50 Sex, Lover and Becoming Your Ecstatic Self

                                                Everyday ecstasy for the everyday woman! Let's dive in together. In this episode I discuss: ~ApotheKary's MACA Root ~How coming together as women allows us to live the life we...

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                                                Ep. 49 How to Polish Your ♥️ Heart

                                                  A reminder that you can fall in love everyday. You just need to train your Whats-Right-Attention. In this episode I discuss: ~What does it mean to gather our attention? ~Everyday...

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                                                  …when you’re in a love affair with your own in …when you’re in a love affair with your own inner best friend, healer or parent and realize that you have a presence within you that offers the guidance, love and acceptance you really long for. 💞 

When you meet this inner companion, the need for outside validation begins to fade. You realize that the most powerful healing force you’ve ever known lies with your relationship to your Higher Self or personal connection to Divinity.

Or maybe you’ve been lucky enough to have one of those few special friends in your life who serves in this role for you—tag someone below who makes you feel this way. 🤝🏽
                                                  On the summer solstice, the earth is closest to th On the summer solstice, the earth is closest to the sun. Solar energy reaches a peak, and we can experience this solar energy within us on a subtle level if we pay close attention.⁠
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The solstice is a time to let our UP + OUT energy flow, experience the higher frequencies of celebration and bask in the abundance of light.⁠
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P.S. Go deeper with us into an elemental study of nature and your body’s innate wisdom in our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course. Comment WISDOM below to get access now. 🌼🌿
                                                  Nature always knows how to help us stay balanced, Nature always knows how to help us stay balanced, and Mama Nature is always offering us her health-giving gifts in the form of seasonal produce! Ayurveda teaches us to eat with the seasons—in summertime, that means letting our food nourish and cool us from the inside out.⁠
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Here are my go-to summer fruits and veggies to keep that Pitta calm, your digestion happy and your skin hydrated and glowing:⁠
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🥒 Cucumbers: The ultimate Pitta soother, hydrating and cooling.⁠
🍉 Watermelon: Sweet, juicy and the perfect antidote to summer’s heat.⁠
🍓 Strawberries: Antioxidant-rich, sweet and a little astringent—the optimal light pick me up.⁠
🍑 Peaches: Hydrating and satisfying: Is there anything better than a fat, juicy summer peach!?⁠
🥒 Zucchini (and all your summer squashes): Moist, cooling and easy to digest.⁠
🍒 Cherries: Sweet and astringent goodness with heart-loving benefits.⁠
🌽 Sweet Corn: Grounding and satisfying, a perfect addition to your summer salads.⁠
🫐 Blueberries: Cooling and cleansing, while also supporting overall digestion. Their antioxidant-rich profile is just a bonus!⁠
🍇 Grapes: Grapes are kinda like nature’s perfect summer candy, amiright!? ⁠
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A few little tips I’ll leave you with:⁠
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~ Fruit is best enjoyed on its own (not with heavy meals).⁠
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~ Keep it seasonal and local if you can, even if it doesn’t match this list perfectly!⁠
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~ Mid-morning or afternoon is the ideal time to consume fruit while honoring our agni’s rhythm.⁠
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Ayurveda helps us balance our mind, body and spirit from the inside out with ancient (yet timeless) healing spiritual principles. ⁠
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🌺 If you’re ready to take your journey with Ayurveda to the next level, join us in 2026 and become a certified Ayurvedic Wellness Coach. Learn more about Shakti Ayurveda School at the link in our bio.
                                                  The heart chakra is where we get a second pass at The heart chakra is where we get a second pass at our emotions—the sacral chakra says, “How does this make ME feel?” The heart says, “How does this experience affect EVERYONE?”⁠
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When we allow our emotions to rise into the heart, we can hold our own feelings alongside an awareness of the collective.⁠
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We begin to understand that we’re all touched by the same moment in different ways, because we’re each seeing through a unique lens and set of past experiences. ⁠
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Join us on June 26th from 10am-12pm ET for our next Spirit Sessions deep dive into the Heart Chakra! ⁠
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🌿 Curious what last month’s session was like? Catch a sneak peek by listening to the latest Spirit Sessions Podcast episode and get a taste of these monthly spirit-woman gatherings.⁠
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🌹 Catch the podcast and join us for the next Spirit Sessions meeting on June 26th at the link in bio.
                                                  When you try to delete your shadow work instead of When you try to delete your shadow work instead of actually doing it… 🫠🗑️

Healing doesn’t happen in one meditation practice (or even one therapy session). True healing is actually a lifetime of learning to love and accept who you really are.

Authentic self-compassion isn’t about deleting our darkness or getting rid of our shadows. It’s about developing our capacity to hold it all. ✨

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