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Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Spirit Sessions is your one-stop shop for all things sex, spirit and shakti-infused self-care (with a spoonful of Southern belle). Join me, Katie Silcox, New York Times Best-Selling author and Founder of Shakti School, for your weekly self-love soundbyte. This podcast is full of fun and deep real-talk from your fave Ayurveda gal-Friday on yoga, Ayurveda, Tantra and anything else we wanna' dish about. This is about me having authentic conversation with YOU on everything I'm currently madly in…
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- Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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…
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Ep. 199 Conscious Relationships and Modern Dating with Angelica Neri
If you're a spiritual gal navigating the wild world of modern dating or you want to improve the health of your current relationship, don't miss this episode!…
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Ep. 198 Family Archetypes: Understanding the Thanksgiving Dinner Table Dynamics
You've done the inner work and matured spiritually, yet as soon as your family gathers for the holidays you feel like a little kid again and revert to the same…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ep. 192 Revolutionizing Pregnancy and Postpartum Care with Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin
If you're pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive or know someone who is on a fertility journey, this episode is for you! Today Katie is joined by beloved…
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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…
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Ep. 190 What is Feminine-Form Ayurveda?
Here at The Shakti School, we're all about embodying feminine-form Ayurveda, but what does that actually mean? What is feminine-form Ayurveda and why do we…
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Ep. 189 Finding Meaning in Heartbreak and Time to Fall Apart
Whether you're going through a breakup, divorce, job loss or grieving a loved one this episode is for you. Sometimes when we think we're at our breaking point…
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Ep. 188 Your Fall Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse Guide
As the seasons change so do our body and spirit! According to Ayurvedic tradition, fall is a sacred time of year when we can experience deep clarity and…
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Ep. 187 I Had No Other Choice Than Spirituality with Elaine Glass
Does it feel like something is missing from your life? Often what we're missing is a connection to our soul and spirituality. In this episode, Katie is joined…
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Ep. 186 Menopause Made Me Look Like My Mother with Mary Thompson
If you're perimenopausal or know someone who is going through menopause this episode is for you! Unfortunately, much of the mainstream conversation around…
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Ep. 185 How to Be an Ayurveda Beauty Bombshell
Today we go back to the ancient, time-tested Ayurveda beauty basics! According to Ayurveda, true beauty radiates from the inside out. It begins with digestion…
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Ep. 184 Psychic Secrets Held in Your Skin
Our culture is obsessed with having youthful, juicy skin! While there's nothing wrong with wanting beautiful skin, we've been sold a lie that only youthful…
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Ep. 183 The Deep Spirituality of Agni
In this special episode, we're giving you a sneak peek inside our Ayurveda School! Katie teaches about the Ayurvedic concept of agni in this lecture from our…
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Ep. 182 Hot Girl Summer Self-Care
If you're feeling hot and bothered this summer you're not alone! In today's episode, Kate shares summer self-care practices and Ayurvedic recommendations to…
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Ep. 181 Ayurveda Fundamentalism & Why We May Wanna Avoid It
In today's episode, Kate dives into a topic that's been on her heart for years, Ayurveda Fundamentalism! Many of us live in polarized cultures and have a…
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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…
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Ep. 179 The Three Doshas: Are You a Bullfrog or an Orchid?
In this episode, Katie takes us back to Ayurveda 101! She shares how the five elements of nature and the three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) express…
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Ep. 178 Boundaries
Do you have a hard time saying 'no' when someone asks for help? Maybe you want to do all the things now that spring has sprung! Unfortunately, when we lack…
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Ep. 177 The Subtle Energetics of Spring with Lisa Marie Rankin
As the spring weather oscillates between cold and warm, wet and dry, it's no surprise that many of us experience confusion in our lives, relationships, and…
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Ep. 176 Kapha Mama! How to Release the Heavy
If you've been feeling a little out of sorts, heavy, and lethargic you're not alone! According to Ayurvedic wisdom, we've entered into the kapha season when…
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Ep. 175 Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos with Brett Larkin
If you have trouble staying consistent with your yoga practice, or if your daily routine has become rigid and uninspired today's episode is for you! This week…
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Ep. 174 Explore Your Inner Child with Nicole Frolick
Are you doing everything you're "supposed" to do to create the life of your dreams, but still can't break free from self-sabotaging patterns? Your inner child…
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Ep. 173 Be Your Luminous Self with Tracee Stanley
Tune in this week for a centering, guided yoga nidra practice from Tracee Stanley. Let Tracee's melodic voice guide you into a deep, restful, grounded state…
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Ep. 172 Embodied Nutrition with Claire Ragozzino
This week Katie chats with certified Ayurveda Counselor and yoga teacher Claire Ragozzino about all things embodied nutrition. They go beyond the typical…
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Ep. 171 Claim Your Erotic Nature with Deborah Kagan
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…
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Ep. 170 The Prodigal Daughter - We Start January 17th!
This quickie episode is a love-note from Katie to your heart. Enjoy this bite-sized episode, and pull out the tissues before you hit play! In this episode…
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Ep. 169 A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner Feminine
This episode is a special broadcast from The Shakti School's most recent webinar, A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner Feminine. In today's crazy world of…
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Ep. 168 Ayurveda & Tantric Herbalism with Brooke Sullivan
In this episode, Katie is joined by tantric herbalist, yoga therapist, and educator Brooke Sullivan. Brooke and Katie explore the parallels between Tantric…
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Ep. 167 Creating Sacred Ritual for the Winter Solstice
In today's solo episode, your girl Katie talks about the spiritual meaning of the winter solstice. The longest night of the year doesn't have to be a dark…
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Ep. 166 How to Connect With Your Inner Divine Feminine
Connecting to the Divine Feminine has nothing to do with putting on a dress or lipstick. It's so much more than that! It's an energy that underlies our…
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Ep. 165 Ayurveda for Pets With Amanda Ree of Sama Dog
We've all felt the healing power of Ayurveda in our own lives, but what about our beloved pets? In this episode, Katie interviews canine wellness practitioner…
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Ep. 164 All Things Holy, Taboo, Primal, and Sacred with Cate Stillman
The two Kates of Ayurveda are back! Cate Stillman and Katie talk about their book babies and dive into three of the biggest taboos in our modern culture…
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Ep. 163 The Deepest Meaning of Ayurveda with Sandhiya Ramaswamy
According to Katie, this is her favorite episode ever! This week, Katie chats with Ayurvedic Practitioner and beloved Shakti Ayurveda School teacher, Sandhiya…
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Ep. 162 Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money?
Today, Katie is joined on the show by one of our beloved Shakti School teachers Lisa Marie Rankin to discuss a topic we're all afraid to talk about, money! On…
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Ep. 161 Fall Rituals & Routines
This week, Katie dives into the potent energetics of fall. Learn why fall is the best time to reignite, rethink, and revisit your life vision. As the leaves…
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Ep. 160 Courage in Facing the Shadow
This week on the podcast, Kaite chats with licensed psychotherapist and yoga teacher Ashley Turner. They share candidly about the beautiful and ugly parts of…
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Ep. 159 Glow-Worthy AF: A Meditation
Katie's new book, Glow-Worthy, is OUT TODAY! Katie shares why she wrote the book, a little about the process and the deep intention behind the words in the…
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Ep. 158 Fit Fabulous Fall: Beat the Late Summer Bummers!
How to stay fit, fabulous, and juicy as the dog days of summer transition into fall. In this episode, Katie shares her favorite late summer and early fall…
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Ep. 157 Tantra Talks: How We Squirm Off Our Chance to Really Love
This episode is all about self-love! Not the self-love that includes massaging our breasts with coconut oil and reminding ourselves that we're a goddess…
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Ep. 156 Not Your New Age Mama's Manifestation
Join Katie and her dear mentor and friend Cristal Mortensen for a conversation about manifestation. Manifestation is both what we do and are, so by opening…
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Ep. 155 The Susan Powter Effect
Learn with Katie how we can come out of the false belief that we are unworthy in this moment....that we must constantly be improving, earning, gaining and…
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Ep. 154 Energy Medicine 101
Beyond the woo! Join Katie for a discussion on energy and why we need it in our ever-more disembodied world. This podcast includes a short meditation on…
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Ep. 153 It's All Sound and Light with Dr. Patrick Porter
In this special episode, Katie sits down with one of the world's most leading brain experts, Dr. Patrick Porter of BrainTap to discuss all things brain health…
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Ep. 152 How to Apologize, But for Real
It's likely we have all apologized at some point in our lives, but are you doing it with authenticity? Katie delves into how we can deliver an authentic…
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Ep. 151 The Tongue: An Unknown Key to Health
This special episode is the first part of a presentation by Dr. Kirsten Mackey in the Spirit Sessions Membership. Tune in to learn about connections between…
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Ep. 150 The Healing Climate in Spiritual Practice (and life)
For the past four years, I have had the incredible good fortune to work very closely with a one-on-one mentor and therapist named Cristal Mortensen. And today…
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Ep. 149 How to Listen (and be heard) Better
Katie speaks to the Harvard studies on listening. We may think we are great listeners, but most of us could use some tips! Learn why being a great listener is…
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Ep. 148 How to Have Hot Valentines Day Sex
In this episode, Katie illuminates how denying our sensuality and sexuality can repress it, and in turn show up in insidious ways. She also discusses the…
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Ep. 147 Meditate With Me
What if instead of just resolutions, we committed to a spiritual practice that would actually help us get clear on our Heart's Deepest Longings? What if…
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Ep. 146 Author Talk and Life as the Everyday Spiritual Practice
We have another special guest-led episode this week with author, Ayurvedic counselor, and Shakti Ayurveda School teacher, Lisa Marie Rankin. Lisa hosted this…
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Ep. 145 Goddess Work & Deep Spiritual Remembrances for Winter
This is a special episode hosted by the lovely and amazing, Eden Garcia Thaler, originally aired on her podcast who has generously given us this audio…
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Ep. 144 Santa, Sex and Reviving the Mystic Roots
This is a podcast for any of you out there feeling like you need a reminder that magic still exists. And that the Spirit of the Season is alive and well. And…
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Ep. 143 Hot Tips on Building Winter Immunity
The fall to winter transition is here, and now is the time to tune inward and take advantage of this winter energy. It's time to understand our external…
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Ep. 142 360 Degree Love: It Ain't All Sex, Bonbons and Roses
This episode is a lecture from Spirit Sessions workshop on self-love and thought patterns, along with actionable ways you can make shifts in your life today…
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Ep. 141 The Breath of Deep Grounding
In this episode, Katie shares a breathwork practice that she does consistently for grounding. When we speak of breath work or prana, we aren't only talking…