Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care

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 manifestation maestro, Summer McStravick. Over two decades ago Summer created a powerful manifestation and personal healing technique called Flowdreaming. Katie and Summer discuss the parallels between Tantric manifestation techniques and Flowdreaming, limiting beliefs, self-worth, and those deepest desires we just can’t seem to manifest! Tune in to learn Summer’s step-by-step manifestation process! Today’s episode is sponsored by our friends at PAAVANI! Take 10% off your first order on paavaniayurveda.com with the code 'SHAKTIPOWER'. In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ What is Flowdreaming ~ Why emotion is your strongest, most powerful manifestation tool ~ Things that limit your ability to manifest ~ How to fully own and open to your desires while also letting them go ~ How to create an ‘acquiring aura’ ~ Ready to go deeper? Registration for the 2025 class of our year-long Ayurveda School is now open! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Connect with Summer on her Website, Instagram, and YouTube ~ Listen to Summer’s podcast, Flowdreaming: Still Kinda Woo Woo ~ Follow the Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now! Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

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 themselves in nature, our bodies, and our minds. According to Ayurveda, we’re each born with a unique combination of the three doshas. Knowing your unique dosha makeup can help you embody your special gifts and keep your body and mind in balance! Want to discover your dosha? Take the free dosha quiz! Ready to go deeper? Registration for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is now officially open! The first ten students to register will get all their textbooks free and the FIRST lady gets a super special summer gift! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ What is Ayurveda? ~ What are the three mind-body types: vata, pitta, and kapha? ~ The five elements of nature ~ The qualities and characteristics of each dosha ~ What do vata, pitta, and kapha look like when in balance? ~ How each dosha tends to go out of balance Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Sign up for our newsletter on our website ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s NYT bestselling book Healthy, Happy, Sexy ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy, is also available now! If you'd like to support the podcast please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a review!

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 strong boundaries we can easily overextend ourselves because we’re not intentional about our ‘yeses’ and ‘nos.’ In this week’s solo episode, Katie helps you identify the areas of your life that would benefit from boundaries. Learn how to set healthy boundaries so you can show up with more love and truth in your life and relationships! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ How to start setting boundaries ~ Why the most important boundaries are internal ~ What NOT to do when setting boundaries ~ Reflection questions to help you determine what boundaries to set ~ Good boundaries for your nervous system ~ The difference between trying to control others and healthy boundaries ~ How to find your weak spot ~ Why having strong boundaries is key to lovingly and honest relationships ~ How boundaries expose the quality of your relationships ~ Ready to go deeper? Sign up for our free mini-course on Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda ~ If you’re a former Shakti School graduate, don’t miss our Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Counselor training program starting on April 9th, 2024! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Sign up for our newsletter on our website ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  to your screen, Katie  

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 careers at this time. However, we can find clarity by discerning what to let go of and what to let in! In this episode, Katie chats with author and friend of the Shakti School, Lisa Marie Rankin, about how to navigate the spring season with more ease. This is the time to rededicate yourself to what matters most to you! Learn how to tap into the lesser-known, subtle qualities of the spring season to prepare for the year ahead! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ Why you might feel confused about your life, relationships, or career right now ~ The most important question to ask yourself this spring ~ The subtle energetics of the spring season ~ Spring self-care practices to stay healthy ~ How to tap into creative and birthing energy ~ The key component of Katie’s spiritual self-discipline ~ How the spring season can help you build wisdom and discernment ~ The importance of community and ritual ~ Releasing rigidity around  our spiritual practices ~ Ready to go deeper? Our Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Counselor training program starts on April 9th, 2024! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Lisa’s beautiful book, The Goddess Solution ~ Connect with Lisa Marie on Instagram and her Website ~ Follow the Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie

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 the wet, muddy environment outside often exacerbates feelings of sadness, grief, and heaviness within our minds and bodies. In today’s solo episode, Katie shares her favorite self-care practices and tips to help you navigate the kapha season with ease. From red light therapy to kapha balancing foods, tune in to learn how to release the heavy and lean into the life-affirming qualities of the kapha season! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ How kapha dosha feels in the body when in balance and out of balance ~ Tips to reduce seasonal depression ~ How the waters of your environment influence the waters of your body ~ What is sattvic light? ~ Sunlight practices to support your circadian rhythms ~ The main mama medicine in Ayurveda ~ The spring energetics of transition, birth, and baby ~ How the kapha season is a portal into sadness, grief, and attachment ~ The best type of movement and exercise for this time of year ~ Ayurvedic herbs and foods to eat during the kapha season ~ Tastes to favor and avoid to balance kapha ~ Ready to go deeper? Our Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Counselor training program starts on April 9th, 2024! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Sign up for our newsletter on our website ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! ~ Kaite’s favorite Joove light red light therapy device. Use code SHAKTISCHOOL for $50 off your first purchase. ~ Ep. 40 To Sunscreen or Not to Sunscreen? How About Natural? Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   Help Us Spread Our Pod Wings! This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes. From my heart to your screen, Katie

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 Kaite is joined by yoga teacher trainer and author Brett Larkin. They share why tailoring your yoga practice to your unique Ayurvedic mind-body type is important. This personalized approach is true to yoga’s ancient roots but was distorted as yoga spread to the West. Brett also shares the creative inspiration behind her new book Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Yoga doesn’t have to be another item to check off your to-do list. Tune in to learn how to infuse yoga into every aspect of your daily life! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ Three potent questions to start your yoga practice with ~ How to make your whole life a yoga studio ~ Ways to personalize your yoga practice based on your Ayurvedic constitution ~ Why we’re often attracted to yoga poses that aren’t beneficial to us ~ The concept of “soul mate postures” ~ How asanas influence the nervous system ~ The origins and evolution of modern yoga ~ Why publishing a book is an emotional rollercoaster ~ Why personalization is the future of the wellness industry ~ How to become consistent with your yoga practice Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Find Brett Larkin’s Yoga Teacher Training and Uplifted Yoga Membership on her website ~ Connect with Brett Larkin on her YouTube and Instagram ~ Katie’s teacher A.G. Mohan ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now!   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie

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 may be trying to get your attention. In this episode, Katie chats with practical mystic and intuitive coach Nicole Frolick about how to connect with and heal your inner child. They share how the neglected parts of ourselves often hold our most powerful and potent hidden strengths, talents, and purpose! Tune in to learn how you can start getting in touch with your inner child today so you can heal yourself and generational karma. TW: Childhood SA In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ What is your inner child? ~ What happens when the inner child is suppressed? ~ Signs that your inner child needs attention ~ Nicole’s step-by-step meditation practice to connect with your inner child ~ Why we repeat self-sabotaging patterns ~ The gifts of your inner child ~ How inner child work is so much more than facing your pain and fears ~ What is soul fractal healing? ~ Why disconnecting from our inner child = disconnecting from our power ~ The importance of learning how to play ~ How the womb is a portal to your intuition and universal wisdom ~ Practices to move out of ancestral karma and trauma ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Connect with Nicole on her Website and Instagram ~ Check out Nicole’s coaching programs and Forbidden Journey retreat ~ Tune in to Nicole’s podcast, Enlighten Up Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie

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. In her latest book, The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who You Are, Tracee shares the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. She’s also a beloved teacher at The Shakti School! Links mentioned in this episode: ~ Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for registration for not much longer! Join us to learn more from Tracee and our other amazing teachers! Access the classes immediately upon signing up, and join us for upcoming live classes. ~ Connect with Tracee on her website and Instagram ~ Use discount code LUM30 for 30% off Tracee’s new book, The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who You Are, when you purchase the book from Shambhala.com ~ Tracee’s first book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity ~ Tracee’s Empowered Life Circle virtual community   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie  

This week Katie chats with certified Ayurveda Counselor and yoga teacher Claire Ragozzino about all things embodied nutrition. They go beyond the typical Ayurvedic food rules and Dosha food lists into the deeper realm of our senses and intuition. Learn why “intuitive eating” isn’t best for everyone all the time and a simple practice that you can do to become more embodied as you prepare your next meal! We eat about 1,095 meals a year! After this conversation, you’ll be able to use each of those meals as an opportunity to reconnect with your body and cultivate self-love! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for registration! Join us to learn more from Claire and our other amazing Ayurvedic cooking and nutrition teachers.  The doors won't open again until 2025 so get in now to join us this year! ~ What is embodied nutrition? ~ Can Ayurveda exacerbate eating disorders? ~ Why you should trust your intuition over the “food rules” ~ How to tune into your intuition when choosing foods and eating ~ Why doesn’t intuitive eating work for everyone? ~ Why being more rigid and disciplined is often not the answer ~ The importance of compassion and curiosity when approaching food ~ How stress affects your digestion ~ How is Ayurveda “individual medicine”? ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Connect with Claire on her website and Instagram ~ Claire’s book: Living Ayurveda: Nourishing Body and Mind through Seasonal Recipes, Rituals, and Yoga ~ Claire’s Living Ayurveda Immersion program ~ Other books Claire mentioned: Bhavaprakasa of Bhavamisra, Bhojankutuhalam, Caraka Samhita   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie  

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 and navigating the ups and downs of modern dating, or you’ve been married for decades and want to take your relationship deeper, this episode is for you. Learn how to release shame and reawaken your sensuality in every season of life!  From breathwork to Pus*y Dancing, Deborah and Katie share how to connect to the power of your sacred sexuality. TW: mention of SA in the episode In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Deborah’s book Undressed: An Invitation to Claim Your Erotic Nature is available now! ~ How Deborah went from film producer to Rock Your Mojo™ founder ~ The relationship between mojo and Prana ~ Signs your mojo is “off” ~ What factors affect your mojo? ~ How to get your mojo back and step into your sexual power ~ Finding the middle ground between hyper-sexualization and shutting down ~ Why you don’t need a partner to be sensual ~ What is sensual celibacy? ~ What to do if men are intimidated by your sexuality ~ What is Pus*y Dancing? ~ Reprograming shame around sexuality ~ Learning more about yourself through dating ~ How to go deeper in your long-term relationship ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Connect with Deborah on her website and Instagram ~ Tune in to The Real Undressed Podcast ~ Katie and Deborah shared their love of Shiva Rea ~ Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie  

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 you’ll hear:  ~ Katie was listening to this beautiful song while writing this, she would like you to listen, too! ~ This special episode is a quickie from Katie’s heart to yours ~ This is the FINAL CALL to enroll in our life-defining Ayurveda Wellness Coach course. Our intuitive online classroom starts Jan 17th! Discover the time-tested wisdom of ancient Ayurveda on this path of radical health, happiness, and service. Embody your Divine Goddess within and embrace ALL of yourself, the SPARKLE and the SCARS!   ~ Book a free Clarity Call with a graduate of the program to answer any questions you may have or to find out if it’s right for you by clicking here ~ Read this episode as an email instead here: https://mailchi.mp/theshaktischool/only-one-week-left-to-join-our-year-long-adventure   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie

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 do-more, achieve-more and be-more, this workshop offers an antidote: the inner feminine. Join us as we dive into the time-tested philosophies and methods for contacting that which is already and always in you: your feminine essence.  In this episode you’ll hear:  ~ Ayurveda School Level 1 begins in 9 days! This is the FINAL CALL to enroll in our life-defining Ayurveda Teacher Training course. Our intuitive online classroom starts Jan 17th! Discover the time-tested wisdom of ancient Ayurveda on this path of radical health, happiness, and service. ~ Book a free Clarity Call with a graduate of the program to answer any questions you may have or to find out if it’s right for you by clicking here ~ How to deepen our understanding of the concept of inner feminine energy ~ Explore ways to connect with and embrace the energy of receptivity, rest, ease, patience, sensuality and openness ~ Learn techniques to balance the masculine and feminine energies in all of us ~ Tap into dharma and our soul’s true purpose ~ A meditation with Katie ~ If you’d prefer to watch the webinar as a video, you may do so at this link: https://vimeo.com/900228532/54bacdb363?share=copy&mc_cid=cb994b57ce&mc_eid=UNIQID   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie  

In this episode, Katie is joined by tantric herbalist, yoga therapist, and educator Brooke Sullivan. Brooke and Katie explore the parallels between Tantric Herbalism and inner energy work, and share practical ways that you can tap into the ancient knowing within you to navigate this wild life! They also have a candid discussion about the importance of waking up from our cultural amnesia around the repressed Divine Feminine and Masculine. It’s time to reawaken to your inner Shakti power! Tune in to learn Brooke’s favorite ways to deepen your connection to Mother Nature this winter, and her favorite herbs to support your health during the coldest months of the year! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Registration for Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for just two more weeks! Join us to study with amazing teachers like Katie and Brooke. ~ What is Tantric Herbalism? ~ How to appreciate rather than resent the monotonous routines of life ~ The most Tantric question you can ask yourself ~ How the divine and the mundane are two sides of the same coin ~ Why constantly growing and expanding isn’t always healthy ~ The difference between being open and expanding ~ The magical benefits of non-attachment ~ What is the Holy, ten-thousand-armed Mother? ~ The concepts of Shri Yantra and Sahaja Yoga ~ Why the world needs a matured feminine and masculine ~ Uncovering and unblocking your power ~ Turning to nature as a teacher ~ Brooke’s top 3 herbs to explore this winter ~ How to meditate with herbs ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Connect with Brooke on her website and Instagram   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie  

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 night of the soul, but it is a time for deep inward journeying. Katie shares practical ways that you can tap into the spirit of the season by creating sacred rituals. Learn what the most solstice advice and practices on the interwebs are missing, and what to avoid on this sacred day. From Yule alters to setting your intentions for 2024, Katie helps you create solstice rituals that are personal and sacred to you. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Download Katie’s Winter Survival Guide to learn the exact products and practices she uses to stay vibrant all winter long! ~ Registration for Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for just a few more weeks! Join us to learn how to align your life with the solstice and other cycles of nature! ~ The significance of the winter solstice ~ How to tap into solstice energy ~ Why most New Year resolutions don’t work ~ The most nourishing solstice rituals ~ How to create a personalized solstice ritual ~ What to avoid on the solstice  ~ The significance of the Yule log ~ How to set up a Yule alter Learn more: ~ Click here to register for the free webinar, A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner Feminine, on January 5th ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! ~ Join us in our monthly membership group, Spirit Sessions Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie

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 reality, linking every one of us. Our modern culture often undervalues and misunderstands the Divine Feminine, but when women reconnect with her magic happens! The good news is that this energy is already inside of you and you can access it anytime. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to connect with your inner Divine Feminine and Katie shares a guided meditation practice from inside our Ayurveda School (aka Divine Feminine mystery school)! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Click here to register for the free webinar, A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner Feminine, on January 5th ~ Registration for Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for just a few more weeks! Join us for a year-long deep dive into your Divine Feminine! ~ What is the Divine Feminine? ~ The great lies that may be preventing you from connecting to the feminine ~ Practical ways to connect with the divine feminine ~ Why most Ayurvedic and Yogic trainings are taught through a masculine lens ~ How living from the divine feminine feels ~ Why the feminine can’t be tamed or put in a book ~ How to access divine medicine from within ~ The mantra of the feminine ~ Why the feminine doesn't use labels like good or bad ~ The secret strengths of the feminine ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now!   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie  

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, certified educator, and Animal Chaplain Amanda Ree. Amanda founded her company, Sama Dog, to help create a world where wellness and compassion flourish for every living being. She invites us to “think outside the bag” when feeding our pets and describes how to apply our Ayurvedic self-care practices to our furry companions. Learn how to strengthen the bond between you and your pet, and discover Amanda’s top tips to help your pooch thrive this winter! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for registration! Join us to learn more from Amanda and our other amazing teachers! ~ How to identify your pet’s Dosha ~ Ayurvedic tips to support your pets through the winter ~ What a Vata imbalance looks like in your pet ~ How to create healthy boundaries with your pets ~ The root cause of most dog behavior issues ~ Ways to connect more deeply with your animal ~ How to easily level up your pet’s food ~ Why feeding your dog human food isn’t bad! ~ Exactly what Amanda feeds her pets ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Connect with Amanda on her website, Sama Dog ~ Amanda’s Quiz - Discover Your Dog’s Dosha ~ Amanda and Katie’s dogs eat The Farmers Dog. Use this link to try a FREE box of food! Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie  

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: feces, urine, and psychedelics. Learn how taboos have been developed over time to disempower us, and how to reclaim your primal nature through practices even older than Ayurveda! Join Cate and Katie for a candid chat about the relationship between the taboo, our gut microbiome, ancient Vedic myths, and cow dung! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for registration! Join us as we reclaim all the parts of ourselves… even the taboo! ~ How to market your work without losing its soul ~ What does it mean to go primal? ~ Practices to reclaim the taboo ~ The three most taboo habits of primal reawaking ~ What is the mYcobiome and why is it so important? ~ The spiritual benefits of urine therapy and how to start ~ What is the Realm of Hungry Ghosts ~ Why is cow dung so healing? ~ Learnings from the Myth of the Seven Gates of Inanna ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Connect with Cate on her website and Instagram ~ Cate’s book, Uninflamed: 21 Anti-Inflammatory PRIMAL HABITS to heal, sleep better, intermittent fast, detox, lose weight, feel great, & crush your life goals with a kickass microbiome  - Cate’s book, Primal Habits: Revivify Body and Soul with the 22 Habits That Drive Human Evolution ~ Club Thrive with Cate Stillman ~ Embodied meditations from Glow-Worthy ~ Your Dog Is Your Mirror by Kevin Behan Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie  

According to Katie, this is her favorite episode ever! This week, Katie chats with Ayurvedic Practitioner and beloved Shakti Ayurveda School teacher, Sandhiya Ramaswamy. Their conversation goes way beyond the typical nutrition and lifestyle tips into deeper spiritual concepts of Ayurveda and Tantra such as Sadhana and Swastha. Did you know the way you eat your food is the way you make love?  Join Sandhiya and Katie for a love-filled conversation about duality, ego, joy, ancestral medicine and how to stay mindful and present in a world of social media and breaking news. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for registration! Join now and begin a deep soul-journey in January with incredible teachers like Katie and Sandhiya ~ How Sandhiya went from stressed-out corporate life to Ayurvedic healer ~ Sandhiya’s #1 Ayurvedic lifestyle tip ~ What does reclaiming our root healing traditions look like? ~ Why food is the primary medicine in Ayurveda ~ What are Sadhana and Swastha? ~ How to be established and centered in your divine self ~ Why Ayurveda is community healing ~ How to banish Ayurveda guilt ~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Connect with Sandhiya on her website, Instagram and Facebook ~ To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings by John O'Donohue ~ When Things Fall Apart book by Pema Chödrön   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie  

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 top of being an author, teacher, and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, Lisa Marie is the ultimate business mama and we’re here to break down this taboo topic. Join Lisa Marie and Katie as they discuss the physiology of women and why we aren’t supposed to be in meetings around the clock, practical ways for women to start their business, and how to take responsibility for your own financial life. This episode is a sneak peek into what Lisa Marie covers in Shakti School, so be sure to sign up for Level 1 Ayurveda School starting in January to go even deeper on this topic and all things spiritual Ayurveda and Tantra in 2024.  In this episode you’ll hear:  ~ Why people, especially women are so uncomfortable talking about money ~ The bigger vision around the feminine way of doing business  ~ Why the traditional 9-5 and taking the linear path in life doesn’t always feel good in our bodies ~ How Lisa Marie helps people get clear on their passion and find their niche ~ Why your email list is so important and how to build it ~ How to use social media as a tool to share your offerings with your community Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Lisa Marie’s book: The Goddess Solution: Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life ~ Connect with Lisa Marie on Instagram and on her website ~ Lisa Marie’s 10-week Radiant Goddess Program ~ Lisa Marie’s Book Club Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie  

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 fall and surrender to the ground, we too can let go of old patterns and transform into something new.  Katie shares Ayurvedic lifestyle practices, foods, and herbs to support your health and boost your immunity this fall! Deepen your spiritual practice and build immunity by aligning your daily routines with the energetics of Fall. This episode is an excerpt from the free Fall Routines & Rituals webinar we hosted last month.  In this episode you’ll hear:  ~ LAST CALL for early bird tuition rates! Prices for Ayurveda School go up on November 1st, so get in now if you want to deep-dive into spirit and holistic health in 2024. Click here to learn more, register, or book a call with a graduate of the program.  ~ Katie’s #1 tool for boosting your immunity this fall! ~ How the seasons are our teachers ~ Why fall is the best season to get deep spiritual insight ~ What are the Pitta and Vata doshas and how do they relate to fall? ~ Lifestyle practices, foods, and herbs to fight the fall blahs ~ How to practice lymphatic self-massage Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Trace Minerals ~ Fall Rituals & Routines PDF Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie