Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care

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 [https://theshaktischool.com/], 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 [https://theshaktischool.com/subscribe/] 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 [https://theshaktischool.com/divine-feminine-ayurveda-mini-course-1/] mini-course! Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-october-2025/?mc_cid=9f38a3de04&mc_eid=bf635add89]: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/]: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/] ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy [https://theshaktischool.com/glow-worthy-book/] Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ [https://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 [https://theshaktischool.com/subscribe/] to learn more. In this episode about weight balancing, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda for Women [https://theshaktischool.com/divine-feminine-ayurveda-mini-course-1/] 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 [https://paavani-ayurveda-skincare-and-wellness.myshopify.com/products/triphala-a-digestive-tonic?sca_ref=18924.09KJsAVmF7]! Use the discount code SpiritSessions for 10% off your order at paavaniayurveda.com [https://paavani-ayurveda-skincare-and-wellness.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=18924.09KJsAVmF7]. ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-october-2025/?mc_cid=9f38a3de04&mc_eid=bf635add89]: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/]: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/] ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy [https://theshaktischool.com/glow-worthy-book/] Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ [https://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 [https://theshaktischool.com/subscribe/] 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 [https://theshaktischool.com/divine-feminine-ayurveda-mini-course-1/]! ~ 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 [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-october-2025/?mc_cid=9f38a3de04&mc_eid=bf635add89]: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/]: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/] ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy [https://theshaktischool.com/glow-worthy-book/] Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ [https://www.theshaktischool.com/podcast/]

Here at The Shakti School [https://theshaktischool.com/] 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 [https://theshaktischool.com/subscribe/] 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 [https://theshaktischool.com/divine-feminine-ayurveda-mini-course-1/]! ~ 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 [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-october-2025/?mc_cid=9f38a3de04&mc_eid=bf635add89]: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/]: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/] ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy [https://theshaktischool.com/glow-worthy-book/] Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ [https://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 [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] 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 [https://theshaktischool.com/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 [https://theshaktischool.com/divine-feminine-ayurveda-mini-course-1/]! Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-october-2025/?mc_cid=9f38a3de04&mc_eid=bf635add89]: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/]: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas! ~ Sign up for our newsletter on our website [https://theshaktischool.com/] ~ Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/] ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy [https://theshaktischool.com/glow-worthy-book/] Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ [https://www.theshaktischool.com/podcast/]