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Ep. 197 Aphrodite Will Steal Your Man: Sensuality, War and Shadow
The goddess archetypes of Aphrodite and Athena, sensuality and warfare, are within us all. In today’s episode, Katie shares the light and shadow sides of these goddesses to help you liberate yourself from some of the most painful patterns in your life. Learn how to start healing your lineage from past relationship karma that can hold you back from fully loving and being loved.
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In this episode about Aphrodite, you’ll hear:
~ Study the goddesses with Katie in Ayurveda School
~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!
~ The multi-faceted roles of women throughout history
~ Women as the keepers of warfare
~ Freeing ourselves from shame
~ What is an archetype?
~ Archetypal forces influencing your life
~ Aphrodite and other female archetypes present in us all
~ The Vedic concept of Brahmacharya
~ Using your energy wisely
~ The ancient concepts of Graha and Jyotish
~ Honoring your sensuality and anger
~ Marilyn Monroe and the goddess Venus
~ Dolly Parton and the goddess Aphrodite
~ The parallels between Aphrodite and Lakshmi, Durga and Athena
~ Book a free call with one of our coaches to learn more about Ayurveda School!
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
~ Birth of Venus - Painting by Botticelli
~ Athena - Artwork by Anita Chaudhary
~ The work of Joseph Cambell
~ Barbara Walters interviewing Maralyn Monroe
~ Katie’s latest book: Glow-Worthy is available now!
Related episodes about the feminine archetypes:
~ Ep. 145 Goddess Work & Deep Spiritual Remembrances for Winter
~ Ep. 14 Feminine Archetypes of the Glorious Queen, Sacred Prostitute or Worthless Girl
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Ep. 196 Are you a Scrunchy, Silky or Crunchy Woman?
Inspired by the scrunchy, silky and crunchy mom TikTok trends, Katie describes the three types of students we have at The Shakti School. A truly powerful woman knows who she is and has explored her light, her dark and everything in between. Tune in to get to know yourself on a deeper level! Then send Katie a message on Instagram or Facebook to let her know if you’re a scrunchy, silky or crunchy woman!
Join us for a year of deep inner work in our Feminie-Form Ayurveda School! Click here to learn more and enroll in our 2025 class!
In this episode, you’ll hear:
~ Wondering if Ayurveda School is right for you? Book a free call with one of our coaches here.
~ What are a scrunchy mom, a silky mom and a crunchy mom?
~ Are you a scrunchy, silky, or crunchy woman?
~ The gifts and shadow side of each personality type
~ Advice for starting or continuing your Ayurveda studies
~ Perfectionism’s (the crunchy woman's) dark side
~ The Buddhist concept of the middle path
~ The age of Kali Yuga
~ Why passion always comes with imbalance and how this shows up in silky, scrunchy and crunchy women and moms
~ Learn more about Ayurveda School
~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!
Other resources mentioned in today's episode about the silky, scrunchie and crunchy woman:
~ Article in The Cut: Are You a Silky Mom, a Crunchy Mom, or a Scrunchie Mom?
~ Movie: Tommy Boy with Chris Farley
~ Katie’s latest book: Glow-Worthy is also available now!
Check out these related episodes:
~ Ep. 181 Ayurveda Fundamentalism & Why We May Wanna Avoid It
~ Ep. 179 The Three Doshas: Are you a bullfrog or an orchid?
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Whether you're a crunchy woman, a silky woman, or a scrunchy woman, we hope you found this episode helpful! This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:
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Katie
How to Sleep Deep with Ayurveda Workshop November 2024
How to Sleep Deep with Ayurveda Workshop
with The Shakti School and Katie Silcox
Ep. 195 Beyond the Ayurveda Checklist with Jackie DeConti
In this special episode, the tables have turned! Katie is interviewed by Ayurvedic Health Coach and Shakti School alum, Jackie DeConti, about her unique approach to healing and Ayurveda. Many of us come to Ayurveda to “fix” ourselves, however, the point of Ayurveda is not to “fix” because you’re not actually broken! This episode is a beautiful reminder of your innate wholeness and worthiness. Tune in for a discussion about how to go beyond the Ayurveda checklist, avoid common pitfalls of self-development, access your inner wisdom and so much more!
Are you ready to take a more holistic approach to your health and wellness? We invite you to book a call with Jackie to see if our year-long Ayurveda School is right for you! You can book your call here.
This recording was originally released on Jackie’s Elixir Podcast.
In this episode about going beyond the Ayurveda checklist, you’ll hear:
~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!
~ Katie’s personal definition of Ayurveda
~ Hinduism vs. Sanātana Dharma
~ Going beyond the Ayurveda checklist
~ When knowing your dosha isn’t helpful
~ How to not identify with your imbalance
~ Embracing the nature of paradox
~ How to access Clear Seeing Wisdom
~ When to allow vs. when to fix
~ Differing views of the feminine and masculine in Ayurveda and Tantra
~ Why Katie identifies with the rose bush
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
~ Listen to Jackie’s Elixir Podcast
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How to Create Your Own Sacred Halloween Ritual Webinar October 2024
How to Create Your Own Sacred Halloween Ritual Webinar
with The Shakti School and Katie Silcox
Ep. 194 Your Ayurveda School Questions Answered
Are you considering studying Ayurveda more deeply? Here at The Shakti School, we approach Ayurvedic education a bit differently. We deeply respect and share the ancient Ayurvedic guidelines, protocols, recipes and self-care practices, but we don’t stop there. Our year-long Ayurveda School is designed to support you in embodying true health by awakening the greatest healer - your inner wise woman!
In this episode, Katie answers your frequently asked Ayurveda School questions such as: What’s unique about The Shakti School’s feminine-form approach to Ayurveda education? How can I make the most of this program? Can I actually make a living as an Ayurvedic coach?
There are just a few days left to get Early Bird tuition at our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Tune in for a taste of what to expect if you join us in 2025, and then register here before October 31, 2024 to save $500!
In this episode about Ayurveda School questions, you’ll hear:
~ Learn more about Ayurveda School here: https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/
~ We’d love to see you at our FREE online Sacred Halloween Ceremony on October 31st! Sign up here!
~ What makes The Shakti School different
~ Guidance if you’re struggling with self-doubt
~ Awakening to life, nature and sisterhood
~ Honoring your inner healer
~ Ayurveda without dogmatism
~ Answers to your most common Ayurveda School questions
~ What to expect inside Ayurveda School
~ The purpose and intention behind everything we do at The Shakti School
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~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
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Ep. 193 Triphala: The #1 Ayurvedic Herb I Keep Coming Back To
In many regions of India, the herb triphala is considered a cure-all! Scientific studies have shown that triphala can help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar levels, support liver heath and much more. It’s no surprise that triphala is Katie’s favorite Ayurvedic herb!
Tune in to learn about the benefits of triphala and how to incorporate this powerful herb into your life!
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In this episode about triphala, you’ll hear:
~ There’s less than a week left to get Early Bird pricing on our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Register here before October 31, 2024, to save $500 on tuition!
~ Join us for a FREE online Sacred Halloween Ceremony on October 31st! Sign up here!
~ What is triphala?
~ Why this herb is so important in India
~ The benefits of triphala
~ Haritaki, amalaki and bibhitaki
~ The mythology of triphala
~ Traditional uses in India
~ Triphala’s action on each dosha - vata, pitta, kapha
~ The six tastes in Ayurveda
~ Why this herb is excellent for those who love to travel
~ Where to buy high-quality triphala… from our friends at PAAVANI!
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!
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Katie