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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:

~My experience with online trolls

~The internet’s flaw

~Conduct over content

~Who has earned the right to criticize you?

~There is no effort without error and shortcoming

~Charged vs In charge

~The Tantra of feedback and learning

~Processing our wounded patterns

~Video: Brené Brown Talk

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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 pleasures

~Tips for attuning to your own subtle pleasure

~ 2020 Ayurveda School Starts January 15. Join the next crew of courageous and wonderful women.

~If you have questions about Ayurveda School you book a call with Amaury or Lyndsay

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This episode is also sponsored by the Ahara Ghee family. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order.

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HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS

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:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
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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

~Tantra as an expansion science

~How it relates to relating to people

~The paradox as Presence

~Tantrik view of meditation

~Children as a spiritual practice

~The mundane aspects of living as holy

~The essence of Tantra throughout many spiritual practices

~Less than 1 week to get into 2020 Ayurveda School! Join the next crew of courageous and wonderful women.

~If you have questions about Ayurveda School you book a call with Amaury or Lyndsay

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This episode is also sponsored by the Ahara Ghee family. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order.

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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:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
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Katie

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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 to keep the goal the goal

~Smarana: remembering our wisdom

~Paradox and reality: throwing who we are now into the fire

~What maladaptive behavior is and how to leverage it

~The role of surrender and self-care

~Less than 3 weeks to get into 2020 Ayurveda School! Join the next crew of courageous and wonderful women.

~If you have questions about Ayurveda School you book a call with Amaury or Lyndsay

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This episode is sponsored by ApotheKary! A boutique apothecary offering Ayurvedic inspired herbs and blends. Their kits make holiday shopping super easy with curated sets of wellness products based on one's Dosha or health concern. Try the Glow Baby Glow Set! Use promocode GHEESPOT10 for 10% off your entire order.

This episode is also sponsored by the Ahara Ghee family. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order.

Learn more:

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HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS

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:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
  3. Share this show with one friend right now!

It’s seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.

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Katie

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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 be met with apathy, or worse, resentment? That’s the Catch-22 of family. Tune in for my insights and techniques for explaining yourself and your lifestyle choices to your family.

In this episode you’ll hear:

~How to talk to your family about your lifestyle choices

~Techniques for teaching Ayurveda

~A blessing song for before meals

~Why it’s hard to teach your family

~Less than 3 weeks to get into 2020 Ayurveda School! Join the next crew of courageous and wonderful women.

~If you have questions about Ayurveda School you book a call with Amaury or Lyndsay

Or Subscribe on iTunes

This episode is also sponsored by the Ahara Ghee family. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order.

Learn more:

Shakti Ayurveda School

Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course

Lineage of Love Community

HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS

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:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
  3. Share this show with one friend right now!

It’s seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.

Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.

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Katie

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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 loved helping people, for me teaching was a calling. In this episode I discuss what yoga teachers can do to actually thrive while pursuing their calling.

In this episode you’ll hear:

~My experience teaching yoga in the Bay area

~The yoga industry today

~Yoga as a calling

~Why spirit workers need to get paid

~How yoga teachers get paid for classes

~How to thrive as a yoga teacher

~Less than 4 weeks to get into 2020 Ayurveda School! Join the next crew of courageous and wonderful women.

~If you have questions about Ayurveda School you book a call with Amaury or Lyndsay

Or Subscribe on iTunes

This episode is sponsored by ApotheKary! A boutique apothecary offering Ayurvedic inspired herbs and blends. Their kits make holiday shopping super easy with curated sets of wellness products based on one's Dosha or health concern. Try the You Gut This Set! Use promocode GHEESPOT10 for 10% off your entire order.

This episode is also sponsored by the Ahara Ghee family. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order.

Learn more:

Shakti Ayurveda School

Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course

Lineage of Love Community

HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS

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:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
  3. Share this show with one friend right now!

It’s seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.

Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.

From my heart to your screen,

Katie

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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 why it’s discouraging to be asked for free labor or advice.

In this episode we discuss:

~Working for exposure or for free

~Women in entrepreneurship

~Valuing the time and wisdom of women

~Why energy must flow otherwise there will be friction

~An exchange of value

~Exposure meme

~Being asked for free advice and “brain picking”

~How Meredith got her start in her career

~Meredith’s book: Kitchen Ritual

~Meredith’s website pranaful.com

~Marie Forleo's video on 'Brain Picking' request

~Less than 2 months to get into 2020 Ayurveda School! We’re filling up

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This episode is sponsored by the Ahara Ghee family! They churn their butter in small batches. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order.

Learn more:

Shakti Ayurveda School

Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course

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HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS

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:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
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Katie

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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 you’re running around stressed recently.

In this episode I discuss:

~Pleasure - the buzz word we’re all talking about

~What Pleasure has to do with the ancient teachings of Tantra

~Tantra as a tool for expansion of awareness

~Tantra speaks to the paradox of reality

~Desire and pleasure as a pathway to our deepest spirituality

~Priming our body to receive what’s already here

~A women’s power to feel good is within her

~The book I’ve been reading: Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good (Emergent Strategy) - Adrienne Maree Brown

~Only 2 more months to get into 2020 Ayurveda School! We’re filling up

~Get the FREE Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course!

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This episode is sponsored by the Ahara Ghee family! They churn their butter in small batches. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order.

Learn more:

Shakti Ayurveda School

Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course

Lineage of Love Community

HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS

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:

  1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
  2. Write us a review in iTunes
  3. Share this show with one friend right now!

It’s seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.

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Katie

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