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Spirit Sessions is your one-stop shop for all things emergent in sex, spirituality and self-care. Join me, Katie Silcox, New York Times Best-Selling author and Founder of The Shakti School, your one-stop shop on the best of science, ancient holistic medicine and spiritual up-leveling.

This podcast is full of fun and deep real-talk from your fave Ayurveda gal-Friday on holistic health, femme-form biohacking, mysticism and anything else that makes your life a better place to live.

Mostly, this podcast is personal. It's me speaking my most authentic heart. No holds barred. No fear. Just me, you, rad guests + soulful convo.

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Browse Episodes of Spirit Sessions:

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...

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    Ep. 246 Obsession, Love and Limerence: Moving from Fantasy to Freedom

      Is it true love, unhealthy obsession or limerence? In this episode, Katie explores the psychology and ancient spiritual wisdom around limerence - a state of infatuation with a person or...

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      Ep. 245 Spirit-Led Business Success for Female Entrepreneurs with Angelica Neri

        Today, Katie chats with intuitive healer and friend of the podcast, Angelica Neri, for a powerful conversation about intuition, female entrepreneurship and spiritual growth. They share how to distinguish the...

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        Ep. 244 Stevia: Sweet, But Is It Safe?

          Today, Katie explores emerging research on stevia, a common artificial sweetener found in many wellness staples. Learn how erythritol, a common additive in stevia, affects your blood vessels and the...

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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...

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            Ep. 242 The Bliss Meditation Challenge: 30 Minutes to a New Mind

              In today's episode, Kate introduces the Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas and explores the bliss body, the subtle layer of deep joy, inner peace and non-dual consciousness within us. She...

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              Ep. 241 Create Space in Your Life: A Meditation

                In today's episode, Katie explores akash, the element of space, as the medicine for hustle and the intensity of life's pitta seasons. Creating inner spaciousness allows new experiences and healing...

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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...

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                  Ep. 239 Ayurveda Certification: What Our Graduates Are Doing Now

                    If you're feeling called to pursue your Ayurvedic certification but wondering, "What, exactly, can I do with this once I've graduated?" this episode is for you! Katie shares the many...

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                    Ep. 238 Vedic Astrology 2026: How to Ride the Archetypal Energies Ahead

                      Geek out with Katie as she explores the planetary alignments coming in 2026 and how their energy influences our lives, through the lens of Ayurveda's sister science, Vedic Astrology. Learn...

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                      Ep. 237 10 Life Lessons I Learned in 2025 & A New Year’s Practice

                        In this special New Year's episode, Kaite shares the most powerful life lessons she learned in 2025. Tune in to learn a simple year-end reflection practice and hear an inspiring...

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                        Ep. 236 Winter Surrender: Finding the Light as the Weary Soul Rejoices

                          Surrender to the sacred mystery of life and discover your true self. Inspired by her favorite Christmas carol, "Oh Holy Night," Katie shares about self-worth, surrendering to the divine and...

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                          Ep. 235 Why Ghee Is the Quiet Psychedelic: Expanding the Mind Without Breaking It

                            Ghee is the ultimate nervous-system-safe psychedelic. It's soma, the sacred nectar of immortality, in a spoon. It's butter, not breakdown. Drawing from her personal Panchakarma experiences and modern neuroscience, Katie...

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                            Ep. 234 Turmeric Magic & Midlife Messiness with Dr. Shivani Gupta

                              Are you living an Ayurvedic lifestyle, but still missing your spark? Today on the podcast, Katie chats with Dr. Shivani Gupta - author, turmeric researcher, and new teacher here at...

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                              Ep. 233 A Relaxing Meditation: The Four Pebbles Practice

                                If you're feeling stressed and scattered this holiday season, today's episode is for you! In this episode, Katie guides you through the Four Pebbles Practice, a grounding, relaxing meditation that...

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                                Ep. 232 Regulating the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda

                                  Do you feel like your nervous system is running the show? Tune in to learn simple, nurturing Ayurvedic practices to regulate your nervous system and bring your body into balance...

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                                  Ep. 231 From Artificial Intelligence to Ayurveda Intelligence

                                    What does artificial intelligence have to do with Ayurveda? In this episode, Katie explores the fascinating intersection between human nature and technology, beginning with her own experience in AI and...

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                                    Ep. 230 Coming Home to Your Authentic Self with Kara Liebrock

                                      Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Kara Liebrock. Kara is an Alignment Guide, host of The Elements of Evolution podcast and a Shakti School graduate! In today's conversation,...

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                                      Ep. 229 Ayurveda School: Everything You Want to Know, But are Afraid to Ask

                                        There are just two days left to enroll in our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School before our discounted Early Bird tuition expires, so today Katie is answering your Ayurveda School questions!...

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                                        Ep. 228 The Art of Letting Go and Divine Surrender with Brett Larkin

                                          Today Katie welcomes back the incredible Brett Larkin - author, teacher, and one of the most influential modern voices in yoga - for a heartfelt conversation about Ishvara Pranidhana, the...

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                                          Ep. 227 The Precious Things Practice: Death is Not What We Think it Is

                                            Today on the podcast, Katie shares how embracing impermanence can bring more presence and peace to our lives. She draws on Buddhist wisdom, the Yoga Sutras and the guidance of...

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

                                              In this deeply personal solocast, Katie opens up about the life-altering experience of losing her home to a fire, and the profound spiritual lessons that have emerged from the ashes....

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                                              Ep. 225 Tea with Your Shadow Self: From Self-Sabotage to Self-Compassion with Carly Banks

                                                What if you invited the parts of yourself that you dislike the most to tea? At The Shakti School, we believe that part of our purpose here on earth is...

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                                                Ep. 224 Forgiveness, Somatic Movement, Death and the Divine Mother with Angelica Neri

                                                  Today, Katie is joined by Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reiki Master and friend of the podcast Angelica Neri. They explore the many facets of feminine energy, our body's innate wisdom and the...

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                                                  What if your shower became your favorite healing r What if your shower became your favorite healing ritual this summer?⁠
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Join bestselling author and Ayurveda teacher, Katie Silcox, for a FREE online workshop where you'll learn how to create luxurious Ayurvedic body treatments using simple ingredients from your own kitchen.⁠
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In this free class, you'll learn:⁠
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🥥 DIY coconut, salt, sugar and herbal body scrubs⁠
🌸 Cooling rituals for summer heat and burnout⁠
✨ Lymphatic practices for glowing skin and circulation⁠
🍊 Kitchen beauty recipes for radiant skin naturally⁠
💆‍♀️ Self-massage techniques that nourish body and mind⁠
🪻 Katie's signature guided meditation for deep restoration⁠
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                                                  The hottest thing you can do this summer is regula The hottest thing you can do this summer is regulate your nervous system. 🌸💦

We’re making this the season of cooling rituals, rose tea, afternoon shade, deep rest, happy hormones and protecting our peace like it’s a full-time job. Because glowing comes naturally when you’re not constantly putting out fires. 

Which meme, word or anchor are you claiming as your summer energy? Drop it below. 👇🏼

🥥 Our Hot Girl Summer Bonus is available through August 1st, and includes $100 off, a Paavani Pitta Sampler Kit, a Year of Spirit Sessions, and our Summer Recipe E-Book. 

Just use the code HGS100 when you register for 2027 Shakti Ayurveda School (applies to Level 1 and Level 2!). Don’t miss out! Claim your YEAR of Lay Low & Glow now. 

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                                                  One of the simplest ways to support ourselves thro One of the simplest ways to support ourselves through the warmth of summer is by slowing down enough to enjoy small rituals.

In Ayurveda, summer is associated with pitta dosha, which carries qualities of heat, intensity and sharpness. During this season, we often benefit from incorporating cooling foods, herbs and practices that help us feel refreshed and balanced.

This Rose Mint Sun Tea is one of our favorite ways to stay hydrated while embracing the sweetness of the season.

For this recipe, just let the sun do the steeping. 

Steep dried rose petals and fresh mint in a glass jar under direct sunlight for a few hours. (No need to measure perfectly - just add what you’ve got on hand!) Sip room temperature or slightly chilled throughout the day to stay hydrated and soothe Pitta.

🌹 Rose Mint Sun Tea

Ingredients
• Fresh mint leaves
• Dried rose petals
• Filtered water
• Optional: sliced cucumber, lemon, or a touch of honey

Directions
1. Add herbs to a glass jar filled with filtered water.
2. Allow the tea to infuse in the sun for 2–4 hours.
3. Strain and serve over ice.
4. Sip slowly and enjoy.

Sometimes wellness isn’t about adding more to our already full lives. Sometimes it’s simply pausing long enough to enjoy a beautiful cup of tea.

May this small ritual bring some chill to your pitta on warm days ahead. 🌞
                                                  When our desires are not connected to God, it lead When our desires are not connected to God, it leads to grasping. And grasping can lead to obsession, addiction, compulsion and unhealthy attachments.⁠
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When we let ourselves FEEL where our deeper longings are coming from, and we bring in the healing light of our attention and our awareness, we get more clarity on what we really want.⁠
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From a tantric perspective, underneath every obsession, there's energy. Underneath longing, desire and fantasy, there's this deep need for belonging. Underneath all of that craving there is energy, vitality and aliveness. ⁠
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In the latest episode of Spirit Sessions Podcast, we’re diving deeper into longing, attachment and craving.⁠
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We’ll explore the psychology and ancient spiritual wisdom around limerence - a state of infatuation with a person or idea, looking at how dopamine, social media and the search for external validation often keep us caught in cycles of unfulfilled longing. ⁠
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In this episode, you’ll hear:⁠
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~ What is limerence?⁠
~ The difference between infatuation and love⁠
~ What’s going on in the brain when we’re in a state of limerence?⁠
~ How to tell if you’re in a limerence relationship⁠
~ What do the ancient Buddhist and Tantric texts say on this topic?⁠
~ The “hungry ghost”⁠
~ Breadcrumbing⁠
~ Anticipation vs. actual pleasure⁠
~ How social media and advertisers use hypnosis⁠
~ The Ayurvedic concept of Kāma⁠
~ Making choices from a place of clarity⁠
~ The deep spiritual opportunity limerence offers⁠
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🎧 Listen now—comment 246 below for the link to the episode.⁠
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And if these teachings are resonating with you, spend the next year with us learning Ayurveda in a way that's feminine, embodied and deeply heart-transforming.⁠
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Sign up for 2027 Level 1 or Level 2 Ayurveda School before August 1st and you'll receive our Hot Girl Summer bonus: $100 off, a Paavani Pitta Sampler Kit, a Year of Spirit Sessions, and my Summer Recipe E-Book Mixtape.⁠
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Just use code HGS100 at registration check out to receive the discount and ALL the gifts! ⁠
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                                                  There is something profoundly healing about being There is something profoundly healing about being around friends who celebrate your growth, reflect back your gifts and remind you who you are when you’ve forgotten for a minute. This is the medicine of sisterhood. 

The Shakti School has always been more than a certification to me - it’s women across the world becoming lifelong mirrors, cheerleaders and soul family for one another. And I think that kind of support changes lives. 💖

Ready to step into that energy for 2027? The doors for Level 1 Shakti Ayurveda School are officially open for early bird enrollment. 🔥

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