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. 9h ago

    Ep. 259 Ayurveda: The OG Grandma Maxxing

    What if the things our grandmothers did instinctively are exactly what we need in our modern, screen-saturated world? Today, Katie explores grandma maxxing, the joyful return to hands-on creativity and slow living. Learn how nonna maxxing can help regulate your nervous system by weaving sacred feminine wisdom into your daily life, and why Ayurveda is the original grandma maxxing! Join Katie LIVE on October 27th for a free workshop to take your Grandma Maxxing Ayurvedic lifestyle to the next level! Click here to register for our Feminine-Form Ayurveda Workshop! If you're ready to spend a whole year learning how to embody feminine wisdom, you're invited to join our year-long Ayurveda School! Early-bird tuition ends in just ONE WEEK, on October 31st. Click here to learn more and enroll!   In this episode about grandma maxxing, you'll hear: ~ Reclaiming grandma wisdom ~ Sacred feminine art and handicrafts ~ The importance of having hobbies ~ Simple ways to embrace nonna maxxing in everyday life ~ The surprising brain benefits of hands-on crafts ~ The karmendriyas AKA five organs of action ~ The impact of grandma maxxing on the doshas ~ How creativity can soothe Vata and regulate your nervous system ~ Grandma maxxing as an act of rebellion in our digital world ~ Rediscovering beauty, belonging and the joy of slow living ~ Join our grandma maxxing challenge! ~ Our gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox. Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-259-ayurveda-the-og-grandma-maxxing/   Your Ayurveda Starter Kit: ~ What Is Ayurveda?  ~ The Three Doshas: Are You a Bullfrog or an Orchid?  ~ Beyond the Ayurveda Checklist    Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ 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!

  2. 6d ago

    Ep. 258 The Top Ten Ayurveda Principles for Beginners

    Does Ayurveda feel too complicated? Today on the pod, Katie is taking us back to the basics! Whether you're brand new to Ayurveda or an experienced student, this episode will help you develop a solid foundation in the essential Ayurveda principles. Then, join Katie LIVE on October 27th for a free Feminine-Form Ayurveda Workshop to take your Ayurvedic lifestyle to the next level! Click here to register for our Feminine-Form Ayurveda Workshop! If you want to learn how to embody these Ayurveda principles with the support of a like-minded community, you're invited to join our year-long Ayurveda School! Early bird tuition pricing ends in just TWO weeks on October 31st. Click here to learn more and enroll! In this episode about Ayurveda principles, you'll hear: ~ The true meaning of Ayurveda ~ Why living an Ayurvedic lifestyle is simpler than you think ~ The building blocks of the universe according to Ayurveda ~ How the five elements of nature shape your body and world ~ Identifying your mind-body type (dosha), strengths and imbalances ~ Agni, metabolism and digestion ~ Ayurveda principles to restore balance and energy ~ When your daily routine becomes medicine ~ Self-oiling rituals to reconnect with your body ~ Why seasonal eating is a key Ayurveda principle ~ Ayurveda principles to help you find what nourishes you ~ Our gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox.   Your Ayurveda Principles Starter Kit: ~ What Is Ayurveda?  ~ The Three Doshas: Are You a Bullfrog or an Orchid?  ~ Beyond the Ayurveda Checklist    Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ 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!

  3. Oct 8

    Ep. 257 Why Women Are Exhausted by Self-Improvement

    Is keeping up with your wellness routine absolutely exhausting? In this episode, Katie discusses why many of us have become burned out by the constant pursuit of self-improvement and spiritual growth. She then shares a gentler approach to Ayurveda, spirituality and self-improvement to help you evolve without the exhaustion. Are you ready to approach self-improvement differently in 2027 - from a place of self-acceptance, not self-loathing? We'd love to welcome you into our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Early bird tuition pricing ends in just three weeks on October 31st. Click here to learn more! In this episode about self-improvement, you'll hear: ~ Why self-improvement can be exhausting! ~ What is spiritual materialism? ~ When wellness becomes another project of the ego ~ The pressure to be "healed" ~ How achievement culture has co-opted self-improvement ~ Learning to meet yourself where you're at ~ Embracing all parts of yourself through Tantra ~ Rethinking Ayurveda as a path of support, not perfection ~ Letting go of the endless pursuit of a "better" self ~ Finding freedom beyond self-improvement ~ Book: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism by Chogyam Trungpa  ~ Our gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox.   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ 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!   Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-257-why-women-are-exhausted-by-self-improvement/

  4. Oct 1

    Ep. 256 Fawning: Are You Abandoning Yourself to Keep Others Happy?

    Calling all people pleasers! Today on the pod, Katie discusses fawning, a lesser-known nervous system response that can leave us prioritizing everyone else's needs at the expense of our own authenticity. Learn how to recognize fawning within yourself, unravel your people-pleasing patterns, and begin becoming the loving, supportive presence you needed as a child. Are you ready to embark on a year of deep, nervous system-informed Ayurveda study? Join us for the next cohort of our Ayurveda School, beginning January 20th, 2027. Click here to learn more and secure your early-bird tuition discount today! In this episode about fawning, you'll hear: ~ How fawning shapes our relationships ~ People-pleasing as a strategy for feeling safe, loved and connected ~ How to recognise if you're in a fawning state ~ Identifying childhood patterns that influence your relationships and identity ~ The difference between genuine kindness and people-pleasing ~ Reconnecting with your body's wisdom ~ Becoming the person you needed as a child ~ Why setting healthy boundaries is often uncomfortable ~ An invitation to try Katie's 24-hour fawning fast! ~ Staying true to yourself ~ Learn more about how to regulate your nervous system today! Watch the replay of our Somatic Ayurveda Workshop here. Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Our 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! Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-256-fawning/

  5. Sep 24

    Ep. 255 Chakra Meditation: Unlocking the Wisdom of Your Energy Body

    Experience your unique energy body during this guided chakra meditation! In today's episode, Katie explores the deep wisdom of the chakras and shares how working with your energy body can change the way you experience yourself and the world around you. Whether you've been studying the chakra system for years or you're just starting out, these lesser-know teachings around the feminine-form chakra map and chakra meditation are for you! Today's episode was originally a class taught by Katie in the Lahari Yoga School hosted by Nikki Nie and Keli Dierings. Click here to learn more about Lahari Yoga School! Ready to go deeper? Registration is open for our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Enroll before October 31st to receive early bird pricing. Click here to learn more!   In this episode about feminine-form chakra meditation, you'll hear: ~ Connecting with your energy body ~ The chakra system as a digestive process on reality ~ A feminine form "map" of the energy body ~ The main "goal" of each chakra ~ How to start working with the chakras ~ Digesting emotions and old patterns through chakra meditation ~ Practices to help calm your system if your energy gets too intense ~ Book: Wheels of Light by Roslin Breer ~ A guided chakra meditation ~ Our gift to you: A free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda!   Connect with Nikki Nei: ~ Check out Nikki's website: https://www.nikkinie.com/ ~ Follow Nikki on IG: @nikki_nie_    Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Want to learn more about Ayurveda School? Book a call with Nikki or any of our other amazing coaches here! ~ 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-255-chakra-meditation/

  6. Sep 17

    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/

  7. 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/

  8. 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!

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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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