Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care

Katie Silcox
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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 love with. That includes recipes, body movement practices, health-boosting herbal love, and a slew of amazing guests who blew my mind (and will blow yours). Mostly, this podcast is personal. It's me speaking my most authentic heart. No holds barred. No fear. Just me, you + spirit. Spirit Sessions, appreciating the wisdom of ancient Ayurveda and bringing it to the modern woman from my home-studio to your earbuds. No filter. Only L.O.V.E.

  1. 19h ago

    Ep. 254 Feminine Embodiment: Get Out of Your Head & Into Your Body with Salila Sukumaran

    Today on the pod, Katie is joined by generational Ayurveda practitioner Salila Sukumaran to explore feminine embodiment, the living wisdom of Ayurveda, the power of Shakti and the healing potential of coming home to the body. They discuss Panchakarma, daily Ayurvedic self-care, ancestral wisdom and the importance of women reclaiming their sovereignty and inner knowing.  Want to learn more about the Ayurvedic approach to feminine embodiment? Join Katie on September 23rd for a LIVE, free webinar all about Hormones & the Feminine Lymphatic System. Click here to register! Join Salila's upcoming Panchakarma Immersion Retreat to experience a rare blend of clinical Panchakarma precision and authentic Ayurveda Gurukula. Applications close on September 25th, so click here to learn more today! In this episode about feminine embodiment with Salila Sukumaran, you'll hear: ~ Salila Sukumaran's generational Ayurvedic lineage and her journey back to traditional healing ~ Matriarchal wisdom and feminine embodiment ~ Salila and Katie's favorite simple, everyday Ayurvedic practices ~ Learning to trust the body's innate intelligence through feminine embodiment ~ Panchakarma, oiling and creating space for the body to heal ~ Reclaiming feminine sovereignty ~ Honoring the balance of masculine and feminine energies ~ The power of sisterhood and community ~ Find Katie's favorite self-care oils here at Banyan Botanicals and use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first purchase! ~ Our free gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox.   Connect with Salila Sukumaran: ~ Learn more about Salila on her website, https://www.ayurgamaya.com/  ~ Follow Salila on Instagram ~ Listen to Salila's podcast, Actionable Ayurveda   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School by clicking here! ~ If you have questions about Ayurveda School, please email us at info@theshaktischool.com or book a free call with us here! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook   Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-254-feminine-embodiment-with-salila-sukumaran/

  2. Sep 10

    Ep. 253 The #1 Sign of Nervous System Healing + 9 More

    Having a regulated nervous system doesn't mean you're always calm, happy and relaxed. In today's episode, Katie shares how nervous system healing can transform sleep, sensuality, emotional resilience, pleasure and our ability to move through life with greater flexibility and ease. Tune in to learn what genuine nervous system healing actually feels like in your body! Are you ready to embark on a year of deep nervous system work in a supportive community? You're invited to join our Feminine-Form Ayurveda School starting on January 20th, 2027. Click here to learn more and secure your early-bird tuition discount today! Click here to learn more about the Guided Fall Cleanse! In this episode about nervous system healing, you'll hear: ~ Why "calm" isn't always the goal ~ What nervous system healing really looks like ~ How nervous system healing can awaken pleasure and sensuality ~ Why yoga and meditation may not be enough ~ The connection between your nervous system and sleep ~ Building resilience and recovering faster from emotional highs and lows ~ The #1 sign your nervous system healing is working ~ Learning to flirt with life from a more regulated, flexible state ~ Learn more about how to regulate your nervous system today! Watch the replay of our recent Somatic Ayurveda Workshop here. Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Our free gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox. ~ If you have questions about Ayurveda School, please email us at info@theshaktischool.com or book a free call with us here! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/signs-of-nervous-system-healing/

  3. Sep 3

    Ep. 252 10 Uncomfortable Signs Your Nervous System Is Healing

    What if feeling more sensitive, emotional, exhausted or even angry is actually a sign that something deep inside of you is healing? In this episode, Katie explores the signs your nervous system is healing, why your old coping strategies have stopped working and ways to better support yourself as your nervous system heals. If you're ready to embark on a year of deep nervous system work in a supportive community, we want to invite you to join the next class of our Feminine-Form Ayurveda School starting on January 20th, 2027. Click here to learn more and secure your early-bird tuition discount today! In this episode about the signs your nervous system is healing, you'll hear: ~ Why healing often feels worse before it gets better ~ What real nervous system healing actually looks like ~ Signs your nervous system is healing that don't always feel good ~ Becoming more sensitive to your body and emotions ~ Why we ignore our body's signals and inner wisdom ~ Building resilience and trusting the signs your nervous system is healing ~ Why old coping strategies stop working ~ How to support yourself through nervous system healing ~ Want to learn more about how to regulate your nervous system today? Watch the replay of our recent Somatic Ayurveda Workshop here. Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-252-10-signs-your-nervous-system-is-healing/ Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Our free gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox. ~ If you have questions about Ayurveda School, please email us at info@theshaktischool.com or book a free call with us here! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

  4. Aug 20

    Ep. 251 The Crystalline Body, Tantra and Ayurveda

    What is the crystalline body? In today's episode, Katie explores the parallels between the ancient wisdom of Tantra, modern neuroscience and the crystalline body. She shares how we can expand past our limitations, clear blockages in our energy body and ultimately move from confusion to clarity. If you want to learn more about the crystalline body and how to regulate your nervous system through Ayurvedic practices, join Katie LIVE for our free Somatic Ayurveda Workshop. Click here to save your spot! This beautiful talk was originally a Chai with CAAM event hosted by our dear friends at The California Association for Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM). Click here to learn more about CAAM!   In this episode about the crystalline body, you'll hear: ~ Common misconceptions about Tantra ~ The intersection of Tantra, Ayurveda and the crystalline body ~ The root definition of the word Tantra ~ Expanding past our limitations ~ Moving from confusion to clarity ~ What is the crystalline body? ~ Parallels between Tantra and modern Neuroscience ~ How unprocessed past experiences shape our reality ~ A Tantric formula for digesting the past ~ Radical self-honesty ~ Clearing blockages from the crystalline body ~ Cultivating the ability to stay with yourself ~ The effects of the "Information Age" on our minds ~ The Validation Breakthrough by Naomi Feil and Vicki de Klerk-Rubin Read the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-251-the-crystalline-body-tantra/   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

  5. Aug 6

    Ep. 250 The Art of Self-Trust

    Self-trust isn't about having all the answers, feeling completely certain or never doubting yourself. In today's episode, Katie explores the true meaning of self-trust through the lenses of Tantra, Ayurveda and neuroscience, offering a gentle invitation to cultivate more self-trust and connect more deeply to your inner wisdom. To hear the full Art of Self-Trust workshop and join us LIVE for part two, click here to join our Spirit Sessions Membership for just $28 per month! In this episode about self-trust, you'll hear: ~ What is self-trust, really? ~ The Vedic concept of Sutika ~ How to recognise ways you're outsourcing your wisdom and authority ~ Balancing sovereignty and surrender ~ Cultivating self-trust ~ Can self-trust and self-doubt co-exist? ~ Common ways that we abandon ourselves ~ Boundaries, validation and self-abandonment ~ Self-trust and nervous system awareness ~ Connecting more deeply to your inner wisdom ~ Becoming your own source of refuge Read the Full Show Notes Here Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

  6. Jul 23

    Ep. 249 Divine Feminine Energy: The Wild Power Within You

    Explore the deeper meaning of divine feminine energy through the wisdom of Ayurveda, Tantra and the latest Quantum Physics research. In this episode, Katie discusses the sacred balance between wildness and structure, Shakti and Shiva. Whether you're new to these teachings or have been walking this path for years, today's episode offers an invitation to embrace your wild, feminine energy and deepen your relationship with yourself and the divine. Thank you to our dear friends at Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode! Click here to learn more about Katie's favorite Organic Grass-Fed Ghee and to try it for yourself. Use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first Banyan purchase! In this episode about divine feminine energy, you'll hear: ~ Honoring your sovereignty and intuition ~ Why is the feminine so difficult to define? ~ Katie's definition of divine feminine energy ~ Why are many people afraid of the feminine ~ The Ayurvedic concepts of prakruti, purusha and kundalini ~ Letting your wildness flow ~ The divine dance between Shakti and Shiva ~ When God winks at you ~ Quantum Physics research from the University of Ottawa ~ Parallels between Quantum Theory and Vedic Philosophy ~ Kundalini awakening ~ Things that prevent kundalini awakening  ~ Depending your relationship to divine feminine energy ~ What emotions are you willing to feel? ~ An invitation to enroll in Ayurveda School and receive all our Hot Girl Summer bonuses! Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-249-divine-feminine-energy/   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

  7. Jul 9

    Ep. 248 Comparing Yourself to Others: The Inner Goddess Sumo Wrestling Match

    Are you constantly comparing yourself to others? How can we break free from the comparison trap? In this episode, Katie explores the taboo inner thoughts of comparison, jealousy and insecurity that keep us disconnected from ourselves and each other. Then she shares a simple, powerful Tantric practice to free yourself from comparison and cultivate genuine sisterhood! Thank you to our dear friends at Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode! Click here to learn more about Katie's favorite Organic Grass-Fed Ghee and to try it for yourself. Use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first Banyan purchase! In this episode about comparing yourself to others, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to book a call with one of our coaches if you'd like to learn more about our Ayurveda School! ~ What does it actually mean to be a "girls girl?" ~ Why comparing yourself to others is so common ~ Shining a light on unconscious survival strategies ~ The Vedic concepts of Sampradaya, Swasta and Tapas ~ How to ego keeps score ~ Jealousy as helpful information ~ The positive and negative aspects of gossip ~ Comparison is the enemy of our soul ~ Rosalyn L. Bruyere quote, "The one with the biggest aura wins." ~ The limitless supply of prana and love ~ A tantric practice to free yourself from comparison to others ~ How to do shadow work around comparing yourself to others ~ Letting your energy speak ~ Join our free DIY Goddess Beauty Lab Webinar on July 16th!   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!   Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-248-comparing-yourself-to-others/

  8. Jun 25

    Ep. 247 Are Women's Brains Different From Men's?

    Are female and male brains really that different? In this episode, Katie explores the science, psychology and Tantric wisdom behind feminine and masculine ways of perceiving, processing and responding to the world. Drawing on groundbreaking research, cultural myths and ancient spiritual teachings, she offers a nuanced discussion about the differences between genders and what they can teach us about creating healthier relationships. Thank you to our friends at Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode! Click here to learn more about Katie's favorite Beauty Balm and to try it for yourself. Use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first Banyan purchase! In this episode about the differences between women's brains and men's, you'll hear: ~ Chick here to join our newsletter and be notified about our upcoming FREE webinars! ~ Shakti and Shiva: feminine and masculine energies ~ Duality, polarity and the value of diversity ~ Insights from the work of Prof. Dr. Aiman Saab ~ Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray ~ This American Life podcast ~ What neuroscience has revealed about men's and women's brains ~ The Tantric understanding of masculine and feminine differences ~ How women and men tend to perceive and interpret the world ~ The groundbreaking research of Prof. Dr. Daphna Joel  ~ University of Pennsylvania study on brain connectivity ~ Common myths and misconceptions about sex differences in the brain ~ Why do women and men tend to respond differently to emotional situations? ~ Finding greater understanding and connection across differences ~ The Sedona Method   Find the full show notes here

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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 love with. That includes recipes, body movement practices, health-boosting herbal love, and a slew of amazing guests who blew my mind (and will blow yours). Mostly, this podcast is personal. It's me speaking my most authentic heart. No holds barred. No fear. Just me, you + spirit. Spirit Sessions, appreciating the wisdom of ancient Ayurveda and bringing it to the modern woman from my home-studio to your earbuds. No filter. Only L.O.V.E.

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