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Ep. 243 Navigating Postpartum, Loneliness and Loss with Christine Eck of the Center for Sacred Window Studies

Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Christine Eck to explore feminine spirituality, postpartum care and life’s sacred transitions. Christine is an Ayurvedic Health Consultant, a Birth and Postpartum Doula and founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. Katie and Christine share how our most vulnerable moments can become portals for deep transformation.

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In this episode about transitions and postpartum, you’ll hear:

~ Releasing the pursuit of perfection

~ The Vedic concepts of shakti, sundariah, hridaya, rasa and soma

~ Understanding energy, change and surrender through Tantra

~ Embracing vulnerability

~ What are the sacred windows in our lives?

~ Postpartum experience as a sacred portal

~ Cultural gaps in postpartum care

~ Reclaiming inner wisdom

~ Navigating emptiness, loss and loneliness

~ The alchemy of collective healing

~ The work of Tich Nach Han

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Check out these related episodes:

~ Ep. 192 Revolutionizing Pregnancy and Postpartum Care with Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin

~ Ep. 226 The Night My House Burned & What Truly Saved Me

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~ Sacred Window Podcast and Blog

~ Conscious Postpartum Care programs

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Ep. 240 How to Practice Feminine-Form Tantra Meditation (Tantra Talks #9)

Today on the podcast, Katie unravels the mystery of the feminine and shares how to cultivate self-belonging, inner wisdom and freedom from limitation through the path of Tantra. Stay tuned to the end for a guided tantra meditation that you can use to start practicing tantra today!

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In this episode about feminine-form tantra meditation, you’ll hear:

~ Why the feminine is so hard to define

~ Awakening to your inner wise woman

~ The origins of The Shakti School

~ Root mother medicine

~ The meaning of the word Tantra

~ Moving out of your limitations through tantra meditation

~ What is self-belonging?

~ Four steps to embody feminine-form Tantra

~ Making your everyday life a tantra meditation

~ Why so many people miss the point of Tantra

~ Katie guides you through her daily grounding meditation practice

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Loved this episode about tantra meditation? Check out these related episodes:

~ Ep. 191 The Meaning of Tantra (Tantra Talks #8)

~ Ep. 157 How We Squirm Off Our Chance to Really Love (Tantra Talks #7)

~ Ep. 117 7 Vital Steps for a Spiritual Practice (Tantra Talks #6)

~ Ep. 68 Tantra Talks #5

~ Ep. 35 5 Life-Changing Ancient Meditations You Can Do Today (Tantra Talk #4)

~ Ep. 14 Feminine Archetypes of the Glorious Queen (Tantra Talk #3)

~ Ep. 09 Pulsing Fiery Devastating Love (Tantra Talk #2)

~ Ep. 08 What is Tantra? (Tantra Talk #1)

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Ep. 223 Dating Apps: Spiritual Yay or Nay?

How do we stay awake and true to our spiritual path in the era of swipe?

In this episode, Katie talks about dating in the modern world, from navigating dating apps with intention to reframing rejection as an opportunity for growth. You’ll learn how your unique dosha can shape the way you approach love, and dating tips to keep your nervous system in balance and self-worth intact. With science-backed insights, spiritual practices and funny personal stories, Katie shares how dating can be one of the most transformative spiritual adventures of your life!

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In this episode about spirituality and dating apps, you’ll hear:

~ Can a spiritual person find love on a dating app?

~ How your dosha influences your dating experience

~ Spiritual dating advice

~ Setting boundaries

~ What does tantra have to do with dating apps?

~ Impacts on the nervous system

~ Can you get addicted to dating apps?

~ Expanding the “soulmate field”

~ Setting a sacred intention for dating

~ Katie’s pre-date energy work practice

~ Dating as a spiritual opportunity and a mirror

~ Reframing rejection

~ Advice for when someone ghosts you

~ Katie’s one-liner for breaking off a connection

~ Scientific findings around the psychological impacts of dating apps

~ Body image and self-worth

~ Red flags to watch out for on dating apps

~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!

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Other episodes you’ll love about dating apps and spirituality:

~ Ep. 130 Can Dating NOT Suck These Days?

~ Ep. 199 Conscious Relationships and Modern Dating with Angelica Neri

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~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026!

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Ep. 219 Anger, Parasites and Cherry Pie with Author Lisa Gunshore

In this soul-stirring episode, Katie chats with Lisa Gunshore, transformational guide, Shakti School graduate and author of the new book, Cherry Pie. These Shakti goddesses discuss the spiritual wisdom of parasites, why your anger is sacred, why the guru era is over and what’s next! With raw honesty, ancient insight and laughs, Lisa and Katie share their favorite Ayurvedic and Tantric practices to help you reconnect to your emotions and deepen your spiritual practice.

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In this episode about anger, emotional processing and more, you’ll hear:

~ Lessons from heartbreak

~ Lisa’s personal experience with the Dalai Lama

~ Why we have a hard time feeling healthy anger

~ Vajrayana Tantra

~ The Hindu goddess Indra

~ The liver is the seat of all emotions

~ Opening to the raw feelings of fear, sadness, anger and grief

~ The Tantric perspective of taboo emotions like anger and fear

~ Ayurvedic practices to strengthen the liver

~ Katie’s powerful recent experience with Dr. Vasant Lad

~ How we’re redefining femininity at The Shakti School

~ Overdoing, overshaming and overmasculinizing

~ The Tantric practice of feeding your demons

~ Practical ways to work with anger

~ The Drama Triangle

~ Becoming a guardian of your sensual energy

~ The spiritual meaning of parasites, candida and mold in the body

~ Liberating yourself from labels

~ Our life journey as a mandala

~ Kalachakra AKA the Great Wheel of Time

~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!

Connect with Lisa Gunshore:

~ Read Lisa’s new book, Cherry Pie: Chasing Love and Finding Compassion

~ Lisa’s first book, Enlightenment Pie: Healing Through Spiritual Practice

~ Check out Lisa’s website, buddhistbiohacker.com

~ Listen to the Buddhist Biohacker Podcast

~ Follow Lisa on IG @buddhistbiohacker and YouTube

Other people, resources, and products mentioned in this episode:

~ Katie’s mentor, Cristal Mortensen

~ Lisa’s teacher, Julie Hoyle

~ Lisa’s functional medicine doctor, Dr. Jill Carnahan

~ Cellcore Biosciences

~ The Power of TED, Book by David Emerald Womeldorff

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Other pod episodes related to processing difficult emotions like anger and anxiety:

~ Ep. 60 The Emotional Body: A Portal into Vulnerability & Authenticity

~ Ep. 21 Overcoming Anxiety in a PTSD World

Other resources related to this episode:

~ Sign up for the 2026 class of our Ayurveda School now to get your Summer of Love bonus!

~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy

~ Join our Spirit Sessions Membership to learn with Katie LIVE every month!

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Ep. 200 Life Lessons from 200 Episodes of Love, Humor and Messy Humanity

In today’s solocast, Katie reflects on 200 episodes of the Spirit Sessions Podcast! She shares the most powerful life lessons she’s learned as a lifetime student of Tantra, Ayurveda, energy and all things spirituality. Tune in to learn about the Healing Climate, body-based magic and the importance of making time for ritual and ceremony in our lives.

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In this episode about life lessons, you’ll hear:

~ IG post: What our students love about The Shakti School!

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

~ Time is running out to secure your spot in the upcoming Level 1 Ayurveda Program

~ Why you’re inherently worthy of love

~ What is the healing climate?

~ Accessing the divine mother and the divine father

~ Changing your paradigm to change in your life

~ Mamsa dhatu AKA the tissue of youth

~ Meditating with the body

~ Prana as the foundation of life

~ Life lessons from the tantric path

~ Grounding your spiritual practices in the material world

~ The power of rituals, intention and ceremony

~ Unity consciousness

~ The path of the yogi vs the lover

~ Life lessons about true self-love

~ Book a free call with one of our coaches to learn more about Ayurveda School!

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

~ Learn more about our Ayurvedic Wellness Coach certification course!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Read Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy!

Related episodes:

~ Ep. 150 The Healing Climate in Spiritual Practice (and Life)

~ Ep. 105 The Healing Vortex with Cristal Mortensen

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Ep. 191 The Meaning of Tantra (Tantra Talks #8)

Tantra is not what most people here in America and Europe believe it is - a mere discipline of sacred sex. While sacred sex is great, the true purpose, practice and meaning of Tantra are so much richer! In this episode, Katie dives deep into the ancient history of Tantra and shares how you can live a Tantric life in our modern world. If you’re ready to experience more pleasure and playfulness in your life, tune into this episode about the multi-faceted meaning of Tantra!

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In this episode about the meaning of Tantra, you’ll hear:

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~ A history of Tantra

~ Why Tantra is so hard to define and pin down

~ The body as a vehicle, not an impediment

~ Making each moment holy, precious, and valuable

~ Working with your body's innate energies

~ Why there’s nothing wrong with seeking pleasure (Bogha) and success (Bhukti)

~ The Vedic concepts of Lila, Moksha, Prana Shakti and Prashna

~ Who is the Divine Mother?

~ Tapping into your highest wisdom

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Tantra, Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

Other “Tantra Talks” About the Meaning of Tantra:

~ Ep. 8 What is Tantra?

~ Ep. 9 Pulsing Fiery Devasting Love

~ Ep. 17 Feminine Archetypes of the Glorious Queen, Sacred Prostitute or Worthless Girl

~ Ep. 35 5 Life-Changing Ancient Meditations You Can Do Today

~ Ep. 68 Tantra Talks #5

~ Ep. 117 7 Vital Steps for a Spiritual Practice

~ Ep. 157 How We Squirm Off Our Chance to Really Love

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

~ Book a free call with one of our coaches to learn more about Ayurveda School!

~ Georg Feurstein’s book, Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now!

~ Katie’s mentor, Cristal Mortensen

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

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Ep. 180 Manifestation and Eight Feet of Nothing with Summer McStravick

Are you ready to align with your wildest dreams and invite more magic into your life? In this episode, Katie is joined by personal growth coach, author, and manifestation maestro, Summer McStravick. Over two decades ago Summer created a powerful manifestation and personal healing technique called Flowdreaming. Katie and Summer discuss the parallels between Tantric manifestation techniques and Flowdreaming, limiting beliefs, self-worth, and those deepest desires we just can’t seem to manifest! Tune in to learn Summer’s step-by-step manifestation process!

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In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ What is Flowdreaming

~ How to get into the flow state

~ Why emotion is your strongest, most powerful manifestation tool

~ How to find your inner worth

~ The true meaning of Tantra and the Yogini

~ The ancient understanding of ‘limiting beliefs’ aka Vikalpa

~ Why spiritual materialism and transactionalism limit your ability to manifest

~ How to fully own and open to your desires while also letting them go

~ The importance of relaxation in the manifestation process

~ How to create an ‘acquiring aura’

~ Ready to go deeper? Registration for the 2025 class of our year-long Ayurveda School is now open!

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Connect with Summer on her Website, Instagram, and YouTube

~ Listen to Summer’s podcast, Flowdreaming: Still Kinda Woo Woo

~ Follow the Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy, is available now!

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Ep. 171 Claim Your Erotic Nature with Deborah Kagan

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This week Katie chats with author and sexuality mentor Deborah Kagan about how to connect with your mojo and tap into your innate power! Whether you’re single and navigating the ups and downs of modern dating, or you’ve been married for decades and want to take your relationship deeper, this episode is for you. Learn how to release shame and reawaken your sensuality in every season of life!

From breathwork to Pus*y Dancing, Deborah and Katie share how to connect to the power of your sacred sexuality.

*TW: mention of SA in the episode

In this episode you’ll hear:

~ Deborah’s book Undressed: An Invitation to Claim Your Erotic Nature is available now!

~ How Deborah went from film producer to Rock Your Mojo™ founder

~ The relationship between mojo and Prana

~ Signs your mojo is “off”

~ What factors affect your mojo?

~ How to get your mojo back and step into your sexual power

~ Finding the middle ground between hyper-sexualization and shutting down

~ Why you don’t need a partner to be sensual

~ What is sensual celibacy?

~ What to do if men are intimidated by your sexuality

~ What is Pus*y Dancing?

~ Reprograming shame around sexuality

~ Learning more about yourself through dating

~ How to go deeper in your long-term relationship

~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now!

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Connect with Deborah on her website and Instagram

~ Tune in to The Real Undressed Podcast

~ Katie and Deborah shared their love of Shiva Rea

~ Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

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Ep. 243 Navigating Postpartum, Loneliness and Loss with Christine Eck of the Center for Sacred Window Studies

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Ep. 240 How to Practice Feminine-Form Tantra Meditation (Tantra Talks #9)

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Ep. 223 Dating Apps: Spiritual Yay or Nay?

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Ep. 219 Anger, Parasites and Cherry Pie with Author Lisa Gunshore

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Ep. 200 Life Lessons from 200 Episodes of Love, Humor and Messy Humanity

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Ep. 191 The Meaning of Tantra (Tantra Talks #8)

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Ep. 180 Manifestation and Eight Feet of Nothing with Summer McStravick

Ep. 171 Claim Your Erotic Nature with Deborah Kagan

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