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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. 42 What Does Ayurveda Say About Allergies?

    Ayurveda doesn't think allergies have to be recurring or permanent. Ayurveda teaches you how to work with your immune system to reduce the allergic inflammatory response. In this episode I...

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    Ep. 41 To Coffee or Not to Coffee?

      Coffee gets a bad wrap in the Ayurveda community. In this episode I talk about the how, if and when to get your coffee on. We'll also cover the really...

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      Ep. 40 To Sunscreen or Not to Sunscreen? How About Natural?

        As the rates of skin cancer and sunscreen use both increase, this episode sheds light on how to naturally and safely enjoy the sun. In this episode I discuss: ~The...

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        Ep. 39 Ancient Ayurveda for Your Pearly Whites

          The mouth has the most refined sensory system and it's also the first sensory system that develops when we're babies. This is why babies put everything in their mouth! Tune...

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          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...

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            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...

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              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...

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                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...

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                  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...

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                    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...

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                      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...

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                        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...

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                          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...

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                            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...

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                              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...

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                                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:...

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                                  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...

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                                    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...

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                                      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...

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                                        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...

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                                          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,...

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                                            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...

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                                              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...

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                                                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...

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                                                  Q: “Do you cover all phases of women’s health? Q: “Do you cover all phases of women’s health? I’m not in my 20s or 30s anymore… is this program still for me?”⁠
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Shakti School is NOT a program just for women in their reproductive years. In fact, some of our most devoted, powerful students are in their 50s, 60s, 70s… even their 80s. This is a space where every phase of womanhood is honored, supported and celebrated: maiden, mother, queen and crone.⁠
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Menopause, perimenopause and post-menopause are very much covered in our Level 1 training. We have an entire 3-hour class on menopause with the incredible acharya Mary Thompson, plus hormone-balancing teachings woven throughout the year. Ayurveda has some of the most profound tools for this entire midlife transition, physically, emotionally and spiritually.⁠
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And when you get to our Women’s Health Module, it’s truly a portal of empowerment at any age. We’ll cover women’s vitality, how stress impacts women’s bodies, the endocrine system, hormones, womb care at every stage of hormonal life, Ayurvedic perspectives on thyroid and so much more. ⁠
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And because feminine wellness touches every part of our lives, we also explore themes inside Module 7: Sacred Sensuality like Ojas, Soma and developing a healthy relationship to your sensuality (at any age).⁠
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For those interested in supporting others (or yourself) through fertility, conscious pregnancy and postpartum, we also dive deep into the Ayurvedic teachings for the sacred threshold of motherhood.⁠
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So yes, this is a whole-woman, whole-life, whole-journey education. Not a one-phase curriculum.⁠
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This is actually one of our central-most values that makes our feminine-form school different:

We don’t do dogma. No one-size-fits-all food lists. We teach you how to listen to your own body’s wisdom.

Ayurveda doesn’t belong in dusty books. It belongs in your life. That’s what we teach. And that’s why our program centers around YOU connecting back to YOUR own inner wisdom.

There’s less than 4 weeks until our 2026 Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification Training begins. We start on January 14th - so get in the door now.

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This is a space to:

🌑 Name what this year asked of you
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Come as the healer.
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They are not separate.

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Now is the time for reflection on the most deep, heart–truth lessons learned from 2025. It’s also time for sacred seed planting for 2026. ⁠
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This is the season of descent, when the invisible roots grow stronger and the unseen realms speak more clearly. ⁠
⁠Join me for a free upcoming class where I’ll be sharing about the spiritual and energetic currents of this time of year and the lessons of heartbreak, grief and rebirth. Together we will explore how the very places we feel most broken often hold the spark of our greatest awakening.⁠
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