Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care

How do we stay awake and true to our spiritual path in the era of swipe? In this episode, Katie talks about dating in the modern world, from navigating dating apps with intention to reframing rejection as an opportunity for growth. You’ll learn how your unique dosha can shape the way you approach love, and dating tips to keep your nervous system in balance and self-worth intact. With science-backed insights, spiritual practices and funny personal stories, Katie shares how dating can be one of the most transformative spiritual adventures of your life! Ready to take your spiritual practices to the next level? Enrollment is now open for our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Click here for all the details and enroll today! In this episode about spirituality and dating apps, you’ll hear: ~ Can a spiritual person find love on a dating app? ~ How your dosha influences your dating experience ~ Setting boundaries ~ What does tantra have to do with dating apps? ~ Impacts on the nervous system ~ Expanding the “soulmate field” ~ Setting a sacred intention for dating ~ Katie’s pre-date energy work practice ~ Reframing rejection ~ Advice for when someone ghosts you ~ Katie’s one-liner for breaking off a connection ~ Red flags to watch out for on dating apps ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course! Additional resources for you: ~ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Join us in The Shakti School Membership ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-223-dating-apps/

As the earth turns and the northern hemisphere enters late summer, Katie shares summer routines and practices to help you stay cool during the fiery pitta season! Tune in for summer self-care rituals that bring balance to your body and spirit. Katie also talks about why she founded The Shakti School as a welcoming, non-judgmental space for seekers of all backgrounds, and how we embody our motto, “SMART + HEART.” Stay tuned to the end to hear a guided meditation designed to help you stay cool, calm and connected all summer long! It’s the Summer of Love here at The Shakti School, and enrollment is now open for our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Click here to learn more and enroll today. In this episode about summer routines, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to book a call with one of our Ayurveda School graduates ~ Download your Summer of Love e-book here! ~ A taste of what goes on in The Shakti School ~ Ayurvedic summer routines and rituals ~ The Ayurvedic view of the seasons ~ What is the pitta season? ~ Why Katie started The Shakti School ~ What it means to be “SMART + HEART” ~ The “healing climate” ~ Making space to tap into your intuition ~ What is embodied Ayurveda? ~ Discovering your authentic, divine nature ~ The Ayurvedic concept of Svastha ~ Why health is so much more than the absence of disease ~ Determining your dosha by looking at the palm of your hand ~ Why so many of us burn out in the summer ~ Common signs of imbalance during the summer ~ Summer routines to balance the fire element ~ Balancing the feminine and masculine ~ A guided meditation to help you chill out this summer ~ Developing a connection to your unique energy ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course! Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy ~ The Shakti School Membership Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-222-summer-routines-and-rituals/

In this inspiring conversation, Katie sits down with Catharine Arnston, founder of ENERGYbits®, wellness thought leader, and the “voice of algae,” to explore the profound science and spirituality behind one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods. From the ancient wisdom of the Rishis to scientific evidence of algae’s unmatched nutrition, Catharine shares how she followed her inner voice from corporate life to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn the health benefits of spirulina and chlorella, how to spot high-quality algae, and why these superfoods are not just powerful medicine for the body, but nourishment for the soul. Ready to experience all of the benefits of algae for yourself? Use the discount code THESHAKTISCHOOL at checkout to get 20% off your order at energybits.com!   In this episode about algae and Catharine’s incredible story, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to deepen your spiritual journey in Ayurveda School ~ How Catharine followed her intuition to become the voice of algae ~ How the ancient Rishis communicated with plants ~ The spirituality of spirulina ~ Health benefits of algae ~ Overcoming impostor syndrome and fear ~ What it feels like to be on the right path ~ Exactly how Catharine incorporates algae into her daily diet ~ How to identify good quality spirulina ~ Why most algae supplements are a waste of money ~ Scientific evidence of the effects of algae on dementia, diabetes, cancer and heart disease ~ The Ayurvedic perspective of algae ~ Catharine wants you to Google phycocyanin ~ How and when to take spirulina and chlorella  ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!   Learn more about algae and connect with ENERGYbits®: ~ Learn more about ENERGYbits® on their website, energybits.com ~ Use the discount code THESHAKTISCHOOL at checkout to get 20% off your order ~ Follow @energybits on Instagram   Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-221-im-married-to-algae-energybits-catharine-arnston/

Join Katie for a heart-opening interview with Ryan Riley, CEO of Stemregen, to explore the soulful side of building a successful business. They discuss the power of confidence, how the ego can limit our success and tools to help spiritual business owners stay true to their unique gifts and dharma. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost or ready to give up, this inspiring conversation offers practical wisdom, leadership lessons and a powerful reminder that you are here to make a difference in the way only you can! Check out Katie’s favorite Stemregen products on their website and use code THESHAKTISCHOOL at checkout for 15% off your first purchase! Ready to start your own spiritual business? Now is the best time to enroll in our Ayurvedic Wellness Coach certification course!  Enroll before August 11th to receive our Summer of Love bonus, including: $100 off tuition, a beautiful summer sampler kit from our soul sisters at Paavani Ayurveda, a free year of our Spirit Sessions Membership and a recipe e-book from Katie's kitchen! Click here to learn more and enroll before August 11th using code SummerofLove at registration checkout. If you’re on the fence and wondering whether or not our Ayurveda School is right for you, we invite you to book a free call with one of our incredible graduates. Click here to book a call!   In this episode about spiritual business with Ryan Riley, CEO of Stemregen, you’ll hear: ~ Ryan’s secrets to business success at Stemregen and beyond ~ Spiritual business advice for Ayurvedic Coaches and Counselors ~ The Ayurvedic concept of dharma ~ The role of spirituality in business ~ How our ego often blocks us in business ~ Getting out of your own way ~ What to do when you want to give up ~ Why Katie loves Stemregen ~ Figuring out your gift and purpose ~ How to build a successful team ~ The importance of confidence! ~ Figuring out who you are in business with the KOLBE A Exam ~ Identify your strengths and weaknesses with CliftonStrengths   Connect with Ryan Riley and Stemregen: ~ You can learn more about Stemregen’s products here on their website. Be sure to use the code THESHAKTISCHOOL at checkout for 15% off your first purchase! ~ Follow Stemregen on IG: @stemregen ~ Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn   Other resources related to this episode: ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course! ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-219-spiritual-business-with-stemregen-ceo-ryan-riley/

In this soul-stirring episode, Katie chats with Lisa Gunshore, transformational guide, Shakti School graduate and author of the new book, Cherry Pie. These Shakti goddesses discuss the spiritual wisdom of parasites, why your anger is sacred, why the guru era is over and what’s next! With raw honesty, ancient insight and laughs, Lisa and Katie share their favorite Ayurvedic and Tantric practices to help you reconnect to your emotions and deepen your spiritual practice. It’s the Summer of Love here at The Shakti School! Enroll in our year-long Ayurveda School before August 11th to receive our Summer of Love bonus: $100 off tuition, a beautiful summer sampler kit from our friends at Paavani Ayurveda, a free year of our Spirit Sessions Membership and a recipe e-book from Katie's kitchen! Click here to learn more and enroll before August 11th using code SummerofLove at registration checkout.   In this episode about anger, emotional processing and more, you’ll hear: ~ Lessons from heartbreak ~ Lisa’s personal experience with the Dalai Lama ~ Why we have a hard time feeling healthy anger ~ The liver is the seat of all emotions ~ Opening to the raw feelings of fear, sadness, anger and grief ~ The Tantric perspective of taboo emotions like anger and fear ~ Ayurvedic practices to strengthen the liver ~ How we’re redefining femininity at The Shakti School ~ Overdoing, overshaming and overmasculinizing ~ Practical ways to work with anger ~ Becoming a guardian of your sensual energy ~ The spiritual meaning of parasites, candida and mold in the body ~ Kalachakra AKA the Great Wheel of Time ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!   Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-219-anger-parasites-and-cherry-pie-with-lisa-gunshore/   Connect with Lisa Gunshore: ~ Read Lisa’s new book, Cherry Pie: Chasing Love and Finding Compassion ~ Check out Lisa’s website, buddhistbiohacker.com ~ Listen to the Buddhist Biohacker Podcast ~ Follow Lisa on IG @buddhistbiohacker and YouTube   Other resources related to this episode: ~ Sign up for the 2026 class of our Ayurveda School now to get your Summer of Love bonus! ~ Follow us on IG @theshaktischool and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy

Today on the pod, Katie is joined by marketing expert, author, and philanthropist Mark Young! Katie shares her career journey from A.I. to “Ayurveda Intelligence,” while Mark reflects on life lessons as he approaches a milestone birthday. They offer practical marketing advice for Ayurvedic coaches and other heart-centered entrepreneurs, discuss the role of AI in their lives and share how you can build a wildly successful business by cultivating relationships and trusting your unique voice. Ready to start your own heart-centered business as an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach? Enrollment for the next class of our Ayurveda certification training is now open! Click here to learn more and enroll.   In this episode about marketing and much more, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to join our year-long Ayurveda School ~ Shifting gender roles in our modern world ~ The Tantric view of masculine and feminine ~ Heart-centered marketing ~ Strategic Coach with Dan Sullivan ~ The importance of scheduling time off and buffer days ~ Feminine form business and marketing ~ The importance of asking good questions ~ Why Katie and Mark aren’t afraid of A.I. taking over ~ A.I.’s level of consciousness ~ Jungian and spiritual perspectives on A.I. ~ Practical ways Mark and Katie use A.I. in their lives ~ Mark’s top marketing tips for Ayurvedic coaches and counselors ~ The importance of relationships over transactions ~ Walking your talk as a business owner ~ Being authentic vs. oversharing ~ Advice for new business owners who don’t have a big following ~ Trusting your unique voice ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!   Connect with Mark Young: ~ Mark’s books: Radical Generosity and Date Your Clients ~ Mark’s website: www.themarkyoung.com ~ Mark’s podcast: Performance Driven Living ~ Follow Mark on IG: @themarkyoung   Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here

In this heartfelt episode, Katie opens up a compassionate, non-judgmental conversation about Ozempic and weight loss drugs through the lens of Ayurveda. With deep love and understanding for those on these medications, she explores how true healing comes from discernment and addressing the root causes of imbalance. Katie shares powerful Ayurvedic insights on hunger and the sacred role of fat in the body, reminding us that our fat carries the wisdom of our lineage. Tune in for a warm, honest discussion that weaves together science, spirit and self-love. Want more ancient wisdom to help you navigate modern life? Learn LIVE with Katie every month in our Spirit Sessions Membership! Click here to join for just $28 a month!   In this episode about Ozempic, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to join our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School ~ Short-term results vs. long-term health  ~ Addressing the root cause of obesity ~ The measurement of youth in Ayurveda ~ Side effects of Ozempic ~ Long-term effects of Ozempic on the body ~ How weight loss drugs affect our prakruti and vikruti ~ Developing a healthy metabolism ~ Why feeling hungry is important ~ How Ozempic hijacks our body’s innate intelligence ~ Personal stories from Katie’s time in India ~ Differing cultural beauty standards ~ The many roles of fat in the body ~ Fat as the Divine Mother ~ The relationship between fat, emotions and our ancestors ~ Why fat is sexy ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!   Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy   Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/https://theshaktischool.com/ep-217-ozempic-an-ayurvedic-perspective/

Living from the heart is one of the most courageous things we can do. A healthy heart chakra brings about grace, strength and impenetrable boundaries. In today’s episode, Katie shares ancient Tantric wisdom and modern scientific findings to help you understand the chakra system and tap into its immense power! Do you want to be guided through energetic practices for clearing, opening and awakening the heart chakra? This episode is part of a recent live workshop taught by Katie in our Spirit Sessions membership. To watch the full workshop replay with guided meditations AND join us for a LIVE for the next chakra system workshop, click here to join for just $28 a month! In this episode about the heart chakra, you’ll hear: ~ The message and wisdom of the heart ~ The biggest heart chakra = the most powerful person in the room ~ A review of the first, second and third chakras ~ How our experiences are processed through the chakra system ~ Why many people stuck in the first three chakras ~ Growing and strengthening your heart chakra ~ How our magnetic fields influence each other ~ Important scientific discoveries about the heart ~ The heart as a primary nervous system organizer ~ The HeartMath Institute’s Inner Balance Coherence Plus ~ Image of the biomagnetic heart field that Katie references ~ The connection between the heart chakra, the thymus gland and Shiva Rudra ~ Reigniting the thymus gland to improve immunity ~ How to know if you’re living from the heart ~ Why true forgiveness of self and others is an inside job ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course! Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about what you want to do with this one precious life, today’s episode is for you! In this solo cast, Katie explores the Ayurvedic concept of sankalpa, a heartfelt intention or vow rooted in the soul's deepest desire, and how it differs from your life goals and career ambitions. Katie shares the spiritual significance of living with intention and how to create a sankalpa that aligns with your inner truth and life purpose. Tune in to learn a powerful practice that you can use to uncover your sankalpa! Enrollment is now open for our 2026 Ayurvedic School! The next three people to enroll will receive all of their textbooks FREE - a $225 value. Learn more and enroll here! In this episode about sankalpa, you’ll hear: ~ What is a sankalpa? ~ Why is it important to live an intentional life? ~ Common mistakes people make when creating their sankalpa ~ Why your life purpose isn’t to get married or have a fancy car ~ Katie’s sankalpa story ~ How our sankalpas evolve over time ~ Is sankalpa the same as life purpose? ~ What to do if you can’t figure out your life purpose ~ Sankalpa examples ~ Reflection questions to live life with more intention ~ A powerful sankalpa setting practice ~ Discovering who you really are ~ The difference between life goals and sankalpa ~ Why your life purpose isn’t your career ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course! Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

Today’s episode is for all the witchy, woo woo, weirdos out there who are feeling rejected, left out or misunderstood. You’re not alone! Here at The Shakti School, we’re regularly asked the question, “How do you deal with feeling like an outsider? People don’t understand me!” Tune in for Katie’s heartfelt advice about what to do when you’re feeling rejected and how to cultivate an unshakable sense of belonging! Want to be a part of a community of like-minded souls? You’re invited to join our Spirit Sessions membership! Click here to learn more. In this episode about feeling rejected, you’ll hear: ~ What to do when you’re feeling rejected ~ Why you shouldn’t be your mom's guru ~ Why is belonging so important to us? ~ Unconditional self-acceptance ~ How to develop a sense of belonging ~ Opening your heart to feeling rejected ~ Practical ways to share Ayurveda with friends and family ~ How to talk to people who don’t “get” you ~ Why it’s okay to be different ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course! Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

According to yogic philosophy, food is an important spiritual teacher, yet many of us are caught in an exhausting cycle of overindulgence and restriction. In today’s episode, Katie shares weight-balancing tips and Ayurvedic practices to empower you and set you free from feeling shame and guilt around food. Whether you want to lose a few pounds or not, this important talk is for everyone who’s ready to improve their relationship with food! If you’d like to learn from Katie LIVE every month we invite you to join our Spirit Sessions membership! Click here to learn more. In this episode about weight balancing, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda for Women mini-course! ~ Katie’s top Ayurvedic practices for weight balancing ~ How your relationship with food mirrors your relationship with the divine ~ The mother root of Ayurvedic healthcare ~ An Ayurvedic perspective of metabolism ~ The relationship between agni, ama and ojas ~ Tips to balance your metabolism ~ Seasonal cleansing for weight balancing ~ Mindful eating practices ~ Why how you eat is more important than what you eat ~ The best time of day to eat carbs ~ The first burp ~ Katie's favorite herb for weight balancing Other resources related to this episode: ~ Our favorite triphala from Paavani! Use the discount code SpiritSessions for 10% off your order at paavaniayurveda.com. ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

Scientists have linked many of today’s most common health issues, from digestive problems to chronic back pain, to stress and nervous system dysregulation. In this episode, Katie shares how our nervous system functions, what happens when it gets stuck in a stress state, and how we can begin to regulate our nervous systems and release years of stress! Want the movement practice that accompanies today’s episode? Join our Spirit Sessions membership to access our archives and attend LIVE monthly workshops with Katie! Click here to learn more. In this episode about the nervous system, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda for Women! ~ What is prana? ~ What is your body’s valve system? ~ Functions of the nervous system ~ Ayurvedic and Tantric perspectives of the nervous system ~ How past experiences distort your perception of reality ~ What are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems? ~ The root of many digestive issues ~ What happens to our body under stress? ~ The gift of pain ~ Signs that your nervous system is dysregulated ~ Movement practices to regulate your nervous system ~ The Vedic concept of Yantra Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

Here at The Shakti School we meditate a bit differently. In this episode, Katie shares seven important steps to establishing a feminine-form meditation practice that honors your unique, embodied experience and spirit. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or have an established meditation practice, learn how to take your practice to the next level. Listen till the end to hear a guided meditation for anxiety! Want to meditate LIVE with Katie every month? Click here to learn more about our Spirit Sessions membership. In this episode about deepening your meditation practice, you’ll hear: ~ Get our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda for Women! ~ What is feminine form meditation? ~ Why your mind is not the enemy ~ 7 steps to establishing a meditation practice ~ The benefits of meditation ~ Effects of meditation on the brain ~ Science-backed ways to rewire your brain ~ Why so many of us lack meaning and connection in our lives ~ The ancient concept of Laya Yoga ~ A guided Laya Yoga meditation ~ Anxiety is not a feeling ~ When you should NOT meditate ~ The ancient breathing technique of Sama Vritti ~ A guided meditation practice for anxiety Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about our Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

Do you want to create more healthy relationships with your partner, family, co-workers and friends? In today’s episode, Katie shares a powerful framework for understanding your patterns in relationships, the Drama Triangle. It’s time to shine a light on the unconscious patterns that are sabotaging your relationships so you can get out of the Drama Triangle! Ayurveda School is in session! Click here to learn more and start studying Ayurveda today! In this episode about the Drama Triangle, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to study with us in Ayurveda School! ~ What is the Drama Triangle? ~ Psychiatrist Stephen Karpman ~ Are there really so many narcissists? ~ The danger of labeling and “othering” people ~ Dissolving the labels you’ve given yourself ~ Characteristics of our inner victim, perpetrator and rescuer ~ Carl Jung's theory of projection ~ How to identify when you’re projecting ~ The Vedic concept of Samsara ~ How to recognise when you’re playing the victim, perpetrator or rescuer in your relationship ~ Examples of common dysfunctional relationship patterns ~ How to break free from the Drama Triangle ~ The Jungian concept of self-integration ~ How to develop more mature, healthy relationships ~ Awareness as a digestive enzyme ~ Taking radical responsibility for our feelings ~ Get our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda for Women! Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas! ~ Sign up for our newsletter on our website ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

Today Katie is joined by Buddhist journalist and New York Times bestseller, Katy Butler. Her books examine how our culture has over-medicalized death and lost touch with its sacredness. In this episode, Katy and Katie candidly discuss the topics others often avoid including food addictions, death and finding your voice in the bedroom! If you’re ready to deepen your spiritual practice we invite you to join the 2025 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School. Doors close soon, so click here to learn more and enroll today! CW: Abuse against women and childhood abuse are mentioned in this episode which may be triggering for some listeners. In this episode with Katy Butler, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to our Feminine-Form Ayurveda School! ~ How Katy overcame her food addiction ~ How to start shedding shame ~ Katy Butlers’s experiences studying with Thich Nhat Hanh ~ The importance of telling your story ~ How Katy Butler found her journalistic voice ~ The five Buddhist remembrances ~ Lessons learned from watching a loved one die ~ What is a good death? ~ The Ars Moriendi (The Art of Dying) ~ Bringing homegrown ritual into your life and death ~ Finding your voice in the bedroom ~ How Katy keeps her relationship steamy in her 70s ~ Get our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ Learn more about our Ayurveda School ~ Connect with Katy Butler on her website and Facebook ~ Katy’s first book, Knocking on Heaven’s Door ~ Katy’s latest book, The Art of Dying Well ~ Read Katy Butler’s article in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, Not Empty, Not Full ~ The Hite Report: A National Study of Female Sexuality ~ Our Spirit Sessions Membership ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

Today on the podcast Katie is joined by dear friend and founder of Uplifted Yoga, Brett Larkin! This episode is a total lovefest as Brett and Katie share why tapping into our feminine energy is so difficult for many of us. Tune in to learn practical ways to amplify your feminine energy so you can experience more pleasure, increase your productivity and move through life with more ease! Want to spend a full year working deeply with your feminine energy? The 2025 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School has begun! Click here to learn more and start studying today! In this episode about feminine energy, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to study with us in Ayurveda School! ~ What is feminine energy? ~ Brett Larkin’s favorite life mantra ~ The first ‘rule’ of working with feminine energy ~ Double goddess power ~ Why the feminine doesn’t like to be defined ~ The feminine form of Guru ~ How the science of Ayurveda helps us navigate our inner duality ~ Working with the energetic currents of manifestation and liberation ~ A forgotten key to increasing your productivity ~ Creating different textures of energy ~ Practical ways to honor the feminine in your daily life and work ~ Yoga as a trauma release methodology ~ The Ayurvedic concept of Bhuta Shuddhi ~ Get our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ Learn more about our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School ~ Follow Brett Larkin on Instagram ~ Listen to Brett’s podcast, The Uplifted Yoga Podcast ~ Get Brett’s free Somatic Yoga Workshop ~ Brett’s latest book, Yoga Life ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

We all put up walls and armor ourselves when we get hurt. This armor is often necessary to get through the day and show up for our work. However, sometimes the strategies we use to cover up our wounds hold us back in life. In today’s episode, Katie and Cat share why the wound is the way to true health and self-growth. Learn how to begin releasing your armor to uncover your true self! Ayurveda School is now in session! Start studying Ayurveda today with immediate access to our first three classes. Click here to learn more and register! This session was hosted by a dear friend of The Shakti School, Cat Pinfold, and was originally released on her podcast, The Spark Inside. In this episode about the wound is the way, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to study with us in Ayurveda School! ~ The unconscious, destructive ways we cover up our wounds ~ Wallowing in discomfort vs. building walls ~ How to identify the ways you armor yourself ~ Finding a place of non-judgment ~ The important role of the ego ~ Ways to balance the ego ~ Why the wound is the way to spiritual growth ~ Opening to pain without being consumed by it ~ Ayurvedic and Tantric practices to shed your armor ~ How to become more you ~ Get our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ Follow Cat on Instagram ~ Learn more about our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

What is reparenting and how can you begin this inner work? According to Ayurveda, we are all dualistic creatures who have both feminine and masculine energies within us. Unfortunately, most of us have inherited unhelpful, immature parental archetypes. In this episode, Katie shares what the immature and mature forms of the inner mother and inner father look like in each of us and how they affect our relationships. Then she leads you through a grounding guided meditation so you can start maturing your inner voice and reparenting yourself today! Ayurveda School is now in session! You can start today and get immediate access to our first two classes. Click here to learn more and register! Today’s podcast is a recording from a session hosted by a dear friend of The Shakti School, Cynthia Amaro. In this episode about reparenting, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to join us in Ayurveda School today! ~ Why most of us need inner reparenting ~ How to balance your feminine and masculine energies ~ Signs that you have an immature inner father or mother ~ Do I need to be in my masculine to get stuff done? ~ How reparenting can improve your relationships ~ Rewiring the templates of father and mother we develop in childhood ~ Overcoming perfectionism, addiction, and overindulgence ~ Katie’s #1 Ayurvedic lifestyle practice ~ What is feminine-form meditation? ~ A guided meditation to start reparenting yourself ~ Get our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ Follow Cynthia on Instagram ~ Learn more about our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

In most nature-based cultures and spiritual traditions, January is a time for deep internal reflection, not New Year's celebrations. Winter magic is about opening our hearts to an important truth that we often avoid, the truth that everything we love, including our own bodies, will one day be lost. In today’s solocast, Katie shares how to move through your fear of loss, open to winter magic and live your life with dignity. We invite you, dear listener, to join us for a year of deep inner work. Our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School kicked off this week, but there’s still time to enroll! Click here to learn more and register! In this episode about winter magic, death and dignity, you’ll hear: ~ Enroll in our Ayurveda School today! ~ Why Katie is thinking a lot about death ~ The energetics of winter magic ~ Buddha's invitation to his students ~ How to cultivate dignity ~ Accepting what we can and cannot control ~ Opening to fear and sadness ~ Soul lies and soul truths ~ Consequences of not following our intuition ~ The true source of self-worth and self-esteem ~ Why we often abandon ourselves ~ How to stand in your power in relationships ~ Katie’s favorite poem: Wild Geese by Mary Oliver ~ Get our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda for Women! Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ Email us at info@theshaktischool.com ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

Here at The Shakti School we practice and teach Ayurveda a bit differently than other schools. Today on the pod, Kaite shares why it’s so important to balance the feminine and masculine approach when studying Ayurveda for women. Learn how feminine-form Ayurveda can help you unravel years of cultural conditioning, reclaim your feminine energy and rediscover how unique, beautiful and worthy you are! Our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School kicks off in just 5 days! Click here to learn more and enroll now! In this episode about Ayurveda for women, you’ll hear: ~ Enroll in our Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification Program before January 15th! ~ Download our free Feminine-Form Ayurveda Practices E-Book here! ~ What is feminine-form Ayurveda for women? ~ The importance of adapting Ayurvedic teachings to the time, people and place ~ The Ayurvedic definition of health ~ Your true essence according to Ayurveda ~ The thing that’s missing from most Ayurveda education ~ The source of most people’s suffering ~ Building self-love through Ayurvedic practices ~ How to start shadow work ~ What is self-abandonment? ~ The five elements of nature ~ Emotions are associated with each element ~ What’s your dosha? ~ The shadow side of each dosha ~ Awakening the life-affirming aspects of your dosha to fulfill your destiny ~ Check out our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda for Women! Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ Click here to book a free call with one of our coaches and see if Ayurveda School is right for you! ~ Email us: info@theshaktischool.com ~ Katie’s teachers Cristal Mortensen and Tara Brach ~ Poem by Jeff Foster, The Inner Mother ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/