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Ep. 111 The Role of Spirituality in Healing Trauma and the Nervous System

Spirit Sessions Podcast Guest

This episode features special guest Cristal Mortensen, a trauma and nervous system specialist and somatic neuroplasticity expert. Katie and Cristal discuss the physiological responses of the nervous system and increasing our felt sense of safety and protection in the body.

In this episode you’ll hear:

~ Trauma and states of safety within the body

~  Integration of the physical and emotional bodies

~ Role of the vagus and cranial nerves

~ The matrix of safety and support

~ Attunement of the brain and body

~ The science of safety

~ Stability as connection to the Divine

~ Click here for the Spirit and Safety course on November 7th

~ Click here to join Spirit Sessions, The Shakti School Subscription

~ Find Cristal Mortensen online at awarealignedawake.com

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Ep. 96 Becoming Receivers: A Taste of Shakti School

After the season of giving, can we talk about receiving? In this episode Katie talks about The Art of Receiving, nurturing your inner healer, getting out of the trauma vortex and learning how to receive with grace. This audio is from a recent Shakti School webinar and offers an immersive experience with practices.

In this episode you’ll hear:

~ We are here to experience something: a shift in yourself to become more awakened to your divine self.

~ Laya Yoga: learning to dissolve old patterns, to embody a fuller version of who we are

~ Feminine form spirituality: when we don’t take time for this, our system stays in survival mode and we are unable to receive it

~ Using your body to retrain your lineage patterns

~ The path of the least selfish

~ Finding safely outside of the current/popular power structures

~ Codependency : the way we used to get love

~ What is your relationship with the matrix? Who is giving to you? The divine dwells within the heart.

~ Intimacy with divinity will be the ultimate giver.

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Ep. 89 Holding Dark and Light with Dr. Scott Blossom

Join Katie and Scott where they will go deep and wide into how we can hold both our anger/fear/grief as well as great love and transformation at this time. Dr. Blossom is a Traditional Chinese Medical practitioner, Shadow Yoga teacher & Ayurvedic Consultant. He has been studying yoga since 1990 and teaching since 1997. His primary teachers are Zhander Remete, founder of Shadow Yoga and Dr. Robert Svoboda, Ayurvedic physician and scholar.

In this episode you’ll hear:

~Working with grief, fear and anger in these trying times

~Bowing to Corona Devi

~The virus as a goddess with healing potential

~The Devi Mahatmya prayer

~The importance of Bhakti - love and devotion to something bigger than self

~There’s no more going back to normal—and why that’s a blessing

~The time of trauma release

~How the patriarchal + colonial mindset has influenced modes of yoga and our bodies

~The Buddha is the sangha - how our healing will come from the community

~Poets, seers and the healing role of the senses

~Katie’s favorite gospel guru: Tasha Cobbs Leonard - listen to You Know My Name

~Find Scott Online: https://www.doctorblossom.com/

"Our anxiety comes from the desire to have things be different. There's going to be the day after the election. And the day after that. We need to be present to what is regardless of the outcome you want. My ancestors had to prepare themselves over and over again for moving toward a freedom that was nowhere in sight. We prepare for life as it unfolds, not our ideal image of it. That is literally the only path forward." — Rev. angel Kyodo williams

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🌿 “Do you actually teach herbs and spices in 🌿 “Do you actually teach herbs and spices in Ayurveda School? I want to use plants in real life, not just read about them.”⁠
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Here’s your *Feminine-Form* Ayurveda winter guid Here’s your *Feminine-Form* Ayurveda winter guide for staying warm, radiant and lit up through the darkest months of the year. These practices are your go-tos: 🔥

🌶️ Fire cider to stoke immunity, circulation and digestion when cold damp weather weakens agni. 

🫖 Neti pot rinses. I mix warm water with ¼ teaspoon sea salt and one tiny drop of oregano essential oil to clear the sinuses, support lung health and prevent winter congestion.

☁️ Steam ceremony: Fill a pot with boiling water, add 3 drops eucalyptus essential oil, cover your head with a towel, and breathe deeply for 5–10 minutes, allowing emotion and congestion to gently release.

☀️ Vitamin C, D and triphala to support immunity, gut health and daily detox during low-light months.

🌿Tulsi, elderberry, licorice, turmeric and nettle teas to nourish immunity, soothe the nervous system and keep tissues hydrated.

🔴 Red light therapy to regulate the nervous system, lift mood and counteract seasonal depletion.

🎥 Extra sleep and genuinely funny movies to downshift cortisol and remind your body it’s safe (do not underestimate their power)!

🥩 Make lots of soups, broths, collagen and gelatin-rich meals to keep everything juicy in the vata season of cold and artificial heating systems! 

🍯 Manuka honey blends with turmeric, black pepper, cayenne and licorice to soothe the throat + provide support immunity.

🛁 Cycle epsom salt and sea salt baths. One night I do 2 cups epsom, the next I do 1 cup sea salt. Add a bit of your favorite body oil and essential oils for added glow!

🎁 Get excited about the gifts you will give, rather than get. Give to charity. 

🥂 Divest from excess alcohol and excess online spending. INVEST in visiting the sauna! 

👟 Boost your energy, move your lymph and stay connected to Mama Nature with gentle winter walks. 

❄️ Avoid raw, cold foods and icy drinks (like salads, cold smoothies, etc.!) 

🧣 Wear warming and bright colors and ditch black clothing! Invite more light with candles, ghee lamps or by making a fire.

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Here’s your seasonal reminder to give yourself G Here’s your seasonal reminder to give yourself GRACE. This time of year can truly feel like a marathon for the soul. And that’s okay. Every time you notice your tenderness, and then give yourself even the tiniest bit of compassion, you are taking a step towards healing.

Sending infinite love to you and yours this holiday season. 🫀🙏🏼🌲🌟🕯

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