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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. 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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                        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...

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                          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...

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                            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...

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                              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...

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                                Ep. 14 Feminine Archetypes of the Glorious Queen, Sacred Prostitute or Worthless Girl (Tantra Talks #3)

                                  In this episode, Kaite discusses the true meaning and purpose of Tantra and the feminine archetypes through a Tantric lens. Tune in to awaken your feminine side and ignite your...

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                                  Ep. 13 Find Peace in Chaos + Rad Lil’ Bones Meditation

                                    Are thing in your life shifting, changing and feeling completely chaotic? You've come to the right place! Our society at large is experiencing major shifts, not to mention the constant...

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                                    Ep. 12 I’m F*ing Feeling Triggered on Instagram

                                      You're scrolling through Instagram but then see something that triggers negative, intense emotions. Or maybe you're just walking through life, minding your own business when all of a sudden something...

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                                      Ep. 11 Holy Shit, How To Become A Tantric House Witch!

                                        In this fun conversation about the new moon, tantra, and making life a lot more fun by keeping your house clean, Katie chats about how to become a tantric house...

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                                        Ep. 10 My Yoga and Ayurveda Soapbox: Bootleg Broadcast from Shine Yoga Cincinnati

                                          If you love Yoga but feel like something is missing in your wellness journey then you're in the right place. In this bootleg broadcast live from Shine Yoga in Cincinnati,...

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                                          Ep. 09 Pulsing Fiery Devasting Love (Tantra Talks #2)

                                            There are many misconceptions about Tantra. Through Tantric practices, we can experience pulsing, fiery, devastating love. However, Tantric wisdom is so much broader than just love for a partner. These...

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                                            Ep. 08 What is Tantra? (Tantra Talks #1)

                                              What if the ancient tradition of Tantra is actually much deeper, richer, and more relevant to your modern life than you've been led to believe? In this episode, Katie dives...

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                                              Ep. 07 Detox – The Ayurveda Way

                                                Extreme detoxes are all the rage these days, but what would our Ayurvedic foremothers think of all these extreme cleanses? Seasonal cleansing is an important part of an Ayurvedic lifestyle,...

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                                                Ep. 06 Ayurveda 101 – Metabolism, Toxic Gunk and Your Sex Vitality (Bootleg Broadcast from Asheville!)

                                                  Today on the podcast we have a special LIVE recording of Katie's lecture, Ayurveda 101, from the Ashville Yoga Festival! Learn about the basics of Ayurveda including a love story...

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                                                  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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This is the kind of thing we teach, embody and live inside our 2026 Ayurveda School Certification.⁠
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                                                  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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🍫 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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                                                  In Ayurveda, Agni is more than your digestion. Ag In Ayurveda, Agni is more than your digestion.

Agni is the sacred fire that transforms what you take in from the outside world into vitality, clarity and wisdom.

When your Agni is strong, you don’t just break down food with ease - you metabolize emotions, challenges and life changes. You have the power to burn through confusion, soften your defenses and transform what’s stuck or hard into insight and freedom.

Old hurts lose their grip.
Confusion burns away, revealing truth.
The “stuck places” in your body and psyche soften, making space for more.

Agni is not just a physiological process…it’s foundational to our psychological and spiritual vitality.

When you tend your sacred fire, you feel more grounded and resilient in times of change.

You see clearly what needs to stay and what needs to be released.

It’s easier to connect to the part of you that is already whole and needs nothing added.

And here’s the beautiful paradox:

Tending Agni doesn’t have to be about doing more.

Removing what dims your inner flame (like outdated habits, stagnant emotions and the “shoulds” that never belonged to you) is one way that we can increase our agni-power.

This is the work we do at The Shakti School: this community is about holding you as you release what’s dimming your light and step into habits, spiritual practices and purpose-driven action that helps you burn brighter.

🪔  Are you ready to reawaken your inner fire? 

Comment WISDOM and I’ll send you our free Women’s Wisdom + Ayurveda mini-course. This course is an invitation to reclaim your power, cultivate your light and immerse yourself in Divine Feminine Ayurveda.

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