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. 38 Slather Yourself in Roses – A.K.A. Summer Routines
Foods, recipes and Ayurvedic wisdom for thriving in the early summer. In this episode I discuss: ~How to feel really good this summer ~Ayurvedic tips for early summer ~Paavani's Cool...
Ep. 37 The Deeper Daily Routine
A practical and motivational episode to get you excited about your morning routines. You’ll learn the secrets of why Ayurveda emphasizes morning and evening routines AND how you can leverage...
Ep. 36 Can I Be a Tantric Yogini and a Christian?
My personal relationship with Christianity, what Christ consciousness is, and how my first yoga teacher in India, AG Mohan, and my mom's "little" bible study revealed the most Christ-like love...
Ep. 35 5 Life-Changing Ancient Meditations You Can Do Today (Tantra Talks #4)
This is an experiential episode! I’ll lead us through some of the most accessible and powerful practices from the Tantra tradition. Get out your nice speakers or headphones for this...
Ep. 34 What is Feminine Form Yoga?
I started a conversation last year with the community about yoga and the rise of the feminine in the world. This episode is part of a larger series and conversation...
Ep. 33 Soft Pain – Becoming Awake to the Gifts of Our Imperfection
What does it mean to truly sit with our discomfort and vulnerabilities? What about other people’s vulnerability and shame? In this episode I speak to the journey of learning and...
Ep. 32 The Ultimate Body Yantra Meditation: A Taste of Lineage of Love
One of the most important episodes I’ll record. This is a special meditation and sneak peak into the work we’re doing in the Lineage of Love and Ayurveda School. In...
Ep. 31 Better Digestion, Sex and Less Wrinkles? Thanks, Ghee!
Learn the ancient healing knowledge of Ghee and how it can be used to boost your digestion, sex and nourish skin. In this episode I discuss: ~What the heck is...
Ep. 30 Adulting – When Life is Hard
An inspiring view of the daily grind. Loving the hard bits of life. In this episode I discuss: ~Navigating the reality of daily living ~Receiving what is here now ~My...
Ep. 29 What I Eat Everyday + Why Diet = Crazy
A sneak peak at what’s going on in my kitchen and why I think dieting is crazy. In this episode I discuss: ~My story with food ~Our desire for health...
Ep. 28 The True Self VS. What-Had-Happened Was: Pra and Vikruti
A look at our True Nature, or Prakritu; and, our Separated-From-Our-True Nature-Self, or Vikruti. In this episode I discuss: ~Our True Nature or True Self ~Everything begins on the subtle...
Ep. 27 Getting More of What You Want – The Missing Secret To Manifestation
A discussion on the Tanrik art of becoming more powerful and manifesting the life you desire. This is not your usual woo-woo talk on manifesting In this episode I discuss:...
Ep. 26 A Happy Podcast on Death
A new perspective on death, tenderness and grace periods. In this episode I discuss: ~A reading from the Bhairava Tantra ~Tantra as tenderness ~The veil between matter and spirit ~Death...
Ep. 25 Staying Spicy in the Winter BLAHS
How to use the science of Ayurveda and the practices of Tantra to stay sane in the dead of winter and thrive. In this episode I discuss: ~The fear of...
Ep. 24 The Gremlin of “Never Enough”
A look at what makes us feel like we need to go go go In this episode I discuss: ~Triphala and Kapha Essentials by ApotheKary! My friends started an ayurvedic...
Ep. 23 Why Your Yoga Practice May Need to Die
This is an introductory talk on my newest research into the nervous system, yoga in America, women in yoga and more. I hope it peaks your interest. It's just a...
Ep. 22 Meditate With Me: A 15-minute Anti-Anxiety Meditation
In this special bonus episode, Katie leads you through a 15-minute anti-anxiety meditation to melt away stress. This meditation is particularly helpful during the holiday season when you're juggling family,...
Ep. 21 Overcoming Anxiety in a PTSD World
We're living in the midst of an anxiety epidemic, so in today's episode, Katie discusses her personal journey with anxiety and depression and shares the sweet practices she uses for...
Ep. 20 Honoring Our Ancestors This Winter
Coming to you from snowy Virginia! We invite you to feel the healing power of hibernation and cozy up with today's podcast episode about honoring our ancestors. The winter season...
Ep. 19 BONUS Thanksgiving Special
Join Kaite and surprise guest, Vera Silcox (aka Katie's mom) for a sweet, candid conversation about Thanksgiving, dating, and the special relationship between mother and daughter. Topics discussed in this...
Ep. 18 Sleep Like a Baby this Winter…Yes Please.
Excitement for the winter is percolating! Here at The Shakti School, we love the way the winter season gives you permission to be a bear and hibernate. So in today's...
Ep. 17 Owning Aphrodite – A Bootleg Broadcast
In this bootleg live broadcast from The Shakti School's OJAS training, Katie dives deep into feminine archetypal wisdom and a discussion about the goddess Aphrodite. We talk about all things...
Ep. 16 Everyday Ecstasy Aphrodite & Why The World Needs More Priestesses
Mother Nature is so beautiful and she's the biggest flirt! Right now, she is radiating through the colorful fall colors of the trees. This everyday ecstasy we recognize in the...
Ep. 15 Fall Ayurveda Routines + Good Boundaries
Fall is upon us! The more you understand the laws of nature and the qualities therein, the more you can understand what's going on in your unique body. So in...