Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care

Whether you’re going through a breakup, divorce, job loss or grieving a loved one this episode is for you. Sometimes when we think we’re at our breaking point life throws us yet another huge curve ball. In this episode, Katie shares advice gleaned from recent and past heartbreaks to support you in your darkest moments. Learn breathing practices to process your feelings and find the meaning in your heartbreak so you can come out stronger on the other side! Thank you to our girlfriends PAAVANI Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode! PAAVANI is women-owned and sources organic ingredients to create their mindfully formulated herbal offerings. Use the discount code “SpiritSessions” for 10% off your order at paavaniayurveda.com!   In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ How to deal with heartbreak ~ The opportunity within heartbreak ~ Letting go of the illusion of control ~ Lessons about heartbreak from Pema Chödrön ~ Opening to uncomfortable feelings without wallowing in them ~ Breathing practices to process heartbreak ~ The ancient Buddhist practice of Thong Lyn ~ Early bird pricing for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is ending soon! Register here before October 31, 2024, to get the lowest price of the year! Try some of our team's favorite PAAVANI products for fall! We love their Hydrate Blend Tea, Shatavari, Vata Spice Blend, Golden Milk, Ashwagandha, Coconut Milk Bath, and Vata Body Oil. Other links and sources mentioned in this episode: ~ The work of Dr. Robert Svoboda ~ 1st Poem: “Absolutely Clear” by Hafez Shirazi ~ 2nd Poem: “The Sea and the Bells” by Pablo Neruda ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now! Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

As the seasons change so do our body and spirit! According to Ayurvedic tradition, fall is a sacred time of year when we can experience deep clarity and insight into our life purpose. Through a traditional, seasonal kitchari cleanse we can align with the lightness, mobility and clarity of the fall season in order to become wiser, improve digestion and boost our immunity as we ready for winter. Tune in to this episode to learn why we cleanse, then join Katie LIVE for our FREE Online Fall Ayurvedic Cleanse Webinar on Thursday, September 26th at 11 am Eastern Time US. You’ll learn how to do a kitchari cleanse and take home a beautiful PDF guide that includes all the recipes and information you need to complete your own Ayurvedic kitchari cleanse. We hope to see you there! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!   In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ Why fall is considered a “sacred window” in Ayurveda ~ The spiritual gifts of fall ~ How is the Ayurvedic approach to cleansing different? ~ The intention behind an Ayurvedic cleanse ~ What’s so special about kitchari? ~ What happens in your body when on a kitchari cleanse   Other links and sources mentioned in this episode: ~ Learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School here! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now! Get the full show notes here!

Does it feel like something is missing from your life? Often what we’re missing is a connection to our soul and spirituality. In this episode, Katie is joined by author and dear friend Elaine Glass for an intimate conversation about the beauty and challenges of getting quiet and tapping into who you really are. They share simple steps you can take today to connect to your spirituality, hear the voice of your soul, and feel more empowered! Elaine’s new book, Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are, is available now! In this episode you’ll hear:  ~ What does “being spiritual” actually mean? ~ How getting quiet can improve your health ~ How to connect with your spirituality daily ~ Why spirituality is a relationship ~ How to start hearing the voice of your soul ~ Why we’re often afraid to get quiet ~ The Ayurvedic concept of Swastha ~ Bravely following the voice of your soul when it's scary ~ How to begin calling in spiritual support ~ The soul definition of Dharma ~ Elain and Katie’s spiritual dating advice Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Elaine’s website: https://elaineglass.net/ ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Registration for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is open! Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

If you’re perimenopausal or know someone who is going through menopause this episode is for you! Unfortunately, much of the mainstream conversation around menopause shames women for experiencing symptoms, but in this episode, Katie and fellow Ayurveda wise woman Mary Thompson offer a softer, more spiritual perspective. They discuss common symptoms of menopause, simple Ayurvedic practices you can use to mitigate these symptoms and the spiritual gifts of menopause! Want to learn more about menopause and women's wellness from Mary Thompson and our other amazing teachers? Our year-long Ayurveda School is open for registration! In this episode you’ll hear:  ~ What's going on in your body during menopause? ~ Freeing yourself from shame ~ Common perimenopause symptoms ~ Ayurvedic practices to prevent and soothe symptoms of menopause ~ The deeper meaning of our symptoms and struggle ~ What does Ayurveda say about bioidentical hormones? ~ The maiden, mother, creatrix and crone ~ The Ama - Agni - Ojas formula ~ Benefits of seasonal Ayurvedic Cleansing for hormone balance ~ The spiritual gifts of menopause ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Mary's Podcast: Ayur.. What Now? ~ Mary’s website: The Ayurvedic Approach ~ Herbalist Susun Weed ~ Book: Strong Women Stay Young Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

Today we go back to the ancient, time-tested Ayurveda beauty basics! According to Ayurveda, true beauty radiates from the inside out. It begins with digestion, hydration, and emotional health. An Ayurvedic beauty bombshell knows who she is and embodies Shakti. No skin cream or anti-aging serum can make us feel beautiful if we haven’t addressed the deeper spiritual roots! However, many of us feel pressured to conform to our culture's limited definition of beauty. In this episode, Katie shares personal stories illustrating how her perspective of beauty has evolved since childhood and how we can all tap into the true source of lasting beauty! Ready to get that Ayurveda glow? Join Katie LIVE for a FREE Online Ayurveda Spa Day on Tuesday, August 27th at 11 am Eastern Time US. Click here to register! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ The deep spiritual roots of true beauty ~ Ayurveda beauty essentials ~ Why do we care so much about beauty? What’s the point? ~ How to embody Shakti AKA feminine power ~ How evolution has shaped what we perceive as beautiful ~ The shadow side of beauty ~ How we’ve been influenced by cultural and social beauty standards ~ The Ayurvedic concepts of Swastha, Snehena, and Sri ~ The three most beautiful women Katie’s ever seen and the source of their beauty Other links and sources mentioned in this episode: ~ Learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School here! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now! Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

Our culture is obsessed with having youthful, juicy skin! While there’s nothing wrong with wanting beautiful skin, we’ve been sold a lie that only youthful skin is beautiful. In this episode, Katie goes way beyond skin deep by exploring the Ayurvedic and Jugian psychological perspective of skin. Learn how your skin is intimately connected to your ego, self-worth, emotions, and personal boundaries. Then start improving your skin and mental health today with Katie’s favorite skin-care practice! Ready to truly feel comfortable in your skin? Tune into this episode and join Katie LIVE on July 30th for our FREE Summer of Love Webinar. Katie will be sharing summer skin tips and so much more! Click here to register! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ The Ayurvedic perspective on skin ~ How skin is connected to your feeling of worthiness ~ The tissues of the body (dhatus) according to Ayurveda ~ Why your muscle health important to skin health ~ Working with the skin to heal trauma ~ Why your skin has everything to do with your ego ~ Why who you let touch your skin is so important! ~ What does it mean to feel comfortable in your skin? ~ Learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School here. This month only, get $100 off your tuition and a free year of our Spirit Sessions membership when you register before July 31st using discount code HotGirlSummer! Other links and sources mentioned in this episode: ~ Psychodermatology: How Skin Reveals Unconscious Conflicts - This Jugian Life Podcast ~ The Ego and the Id by Sigmund Freud ~ Kleinian analyst Esther Bick ~ Dr Lad’s Texbook of Ayurveda Volume 1 ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now! Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

In this special episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek inside our Ayurveda School! Katie teaches about the Ayurvedic concept of agni in this lecture from our 2023 program. Agni is typically described as our digestive fire, however, this master teaching applies to much more than reducing bloating and getting the perfect poop! When in balance, the transformational fire of agni softens your defenses and ego to reveal the truth of who you really are. Learn how balancing your agni empowers you to transform ignorance and confusion into clarity and truth. Want to see the video of this special class? You can watch it here on our YouTube channel! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ Join us LIVE on July 30th for our FREE Summer of Love Webinar. Click here to register! ~ The deeper meaning of agni ~ What does your digestion have to do with your childhood and relationships? ~ Practicing agni sadhana to burn away ignorance and touch the truth ~ Walking the path of fire ~ Calming the mind and nervous system so we can access the soul ~ How to step out of the feeling narrative ~ Why the ego becomes more solid and how to soften it ~ Learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School here. This month only, get $100 off your tuition and a free year of our Spirit Sessions membership when you register before July 31st using discount code HotGirlSummer! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now! ~ Katie’s teacher Crystal Morrison Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

If you’re feeling hot and bothered this summer you’re not alone! In today’s episode, Kate shares summer self-care practices and Ayurvedic recommendations to keep you cool! In Ayurvedic philosophy, summer is known as the pitta season and is characterized by heat and dryness as the summer wears on. This can lead to excess heat in our bodies and fiery emotions. Tune in to learn Katie’s essential summer self-care practices so you can stay cool and collected this summer! Want more summer Ayurvedic practices, recipes, and a free breathwork and energy meditation to cool the intensity of summer? Join us LIVE on July 30th for our FREE Summer of Love Webinar. Click here to register! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ Katie’s non-negotiable summer self-care practices ~ What is the pitta season? ~ The life-affirming aspects of pitta ~ What does pitta look and feel like when out of balance? ~ Characteristics of people with high pitta dosha ~ Ayurvedic remedies and foods to balance pitta ~ What is the Summer of Love? ~ Using rose in your summer self-care routine ~ Want to learn more about seasonal Ayurvedic living? Click here to learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School. Get $100 off your tuition and a free year of our Spirit Sessions membership when you register before July 31st using discount code HotGirlSummer! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Ep. 40: To Sunscreen or Not to Sunscreen? How About Natural? ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now! Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

In today’s episode, Kate dives into a topic that’s been on her heart for years, Ayurveda Fundamentalism! Many of us live in polarized cultures and have a fundamentalist mindset that, when applied to Ayurveda and our spiritual path, limits our healing and growth. We get caught up in the rules of Ayurveda and lose sight of its heart and true purpose. Tune in to learn how to spot the signs of Ayurveda Fundamentalism and come away with a fresh, more holistic view of these ancient teachings! Ready to go deeper? The next student to register for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School will get all their textbooks and one year of our Spirit Sessions membership free! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ What is Ayurveda Fundamentalism? ~ How viewing Ayurveda as a rulebook limits your healing ~ Why many of us have a fundamentalist perspective of Ayurveda ~ The most important thing to keep in mind on your spiritual path ~ Moving beyond dualistic thinking to grow spiritually ~ How to identify if you have a fundamentalist worldview ~ What is ‘dirty charisma’ and how to avoid it Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ The Fundamentalist Mindset by Charles B. Strozier (Editor), David M. Terman, and James W. Jones ~ Dr. John Douillard’s Ayurvedic smoothie recipes ~ Dr. Vasant Lad’s Textbook of Ayurveda ~ The work of Joseph Cambell ~ The Charaka Samhita ~ Sandiya Ramaswami ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie’s NYT bestselling book Healthy, Happy, Sexy ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is also available now! Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/

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