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Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Christine Eck to explore feminine spirituality, postpartum care and life's sacred transitions. Christine is an Ayurvedic Health Consultant, a Birth and Postpartum Doula and founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. Katie and Christine share how our most vulnerable moments can become portals for deep transformation. The next cycle of our Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Coach certification program begins on April 21. Email us at [email protected] to enroll today!   In this episode about transitions and postpartum, you'll hear: ~ Releasing the pursuit of perfection ~ The Vedic concepts of shakti, sundariah, hridaya, rasa and soma ~ Understanding energy, change and surrender through Tantra ~ Embracing vulnerability ~ What are the sacred windows in our lives? ~ Postpartum experience as a sacred portal ~ Cultural gaps in postpartum care ~ Reclaiming inner wisdom ~ Navigating emptiness, loss and loneliness ~ The alchemy of collective healing ~ The work of Tich Nach Han ~ Have questions about our Level 2 program? Click here to book a FREE call with us.   Connect with Christine and the Center for Sacred Window Studies: ~ Follow the Center on Instagram and Facebook ~ Sacred Window Podcast and Blog ~ Conscious Postpartum Care programs   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here

In today's episode, Kate introduces the Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas and explores the bliss body, the subtle layer of deep joy, inner peace and non-dual consciousness within us. She shares how meditation can connect us with the bliss body and then invites you to join her for a 30-minute meditation challenge to experience the bliss body for yourself! Ayurveda School has begun, but it's not too late to join us! Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this bliss meditation episode, you'll hear: ~ The Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas ~ What is the bliss body? ~ A 30-minute meditation challenge ~ The four wheels of meditation ~ An internal culture of kindness ~ Have questions about Ayurveda School? Click here to book a FREE call with us. ~ Join us inside the Spirit Sessions Membership for just $28 a month Find the full show notes here Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Email us at [email protected] ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

In today's episode, Katie explores akash, the element of space, as the medicine for hustle and the intensity of life's pitta seasons. Creating inner spaciousness allows new experiences and healing to unfold. She then guides you through a meditation practice to create space, release tension and reconnect with akash as love, possibility and renewal. Ayurveda School has begun, but it's not too late to join us! Click here to learn more and enroll today!   In this episode about how to create space in your life through meditation, you'll hear: ~ Understanding the element of space, akash ~ The antidote to hustle ~ How to create space through energy work ~ Space is not empty ~ The essence of tantric manifestation ~ A guided meditation to create space ~ Have questions about Ayurveda School? Click here to book a FREE call with us. ~ Get the full show notes here   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

Today on the podcast, Katie unravels the mystery of the feminine and shares how to cultivate self-belonging, inner wisdom and freedom from limitation through the path of Tantra. Stay tuned to the end for a guided tantra meditation that you can use to start practicing tantra today! Ayurveda School has begun, but it's not too late to enroll! Register now to get instant access to our first class. Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this episode about feminine-form tantra meditation, you'll hear: ~ Why the feminine is so hard to define ~ Awakening to your inner wise woman ~ The origins of The Shakti School ~ Root mother medicine ~ The meaning of the word Tantra ~ Moving out of your limitations through tantra meditation ~ What is self-belonging? ~ Four steps to embody feminine-form Tantra ~ Making your everyday life a tantra meditation ~ Why so many people miss the point of Tantra ~ Katie guides you through her daily grounding meditation practice ~ Have questions about Ayurveda School? Click here to book a FREE call with us. Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here!

If you're feeling called to pursue your Ayurvedic certification but wondering, "What, exactly, can I do with this once I've graduated?" this episode is for you! Katie shares the many ways our graduates are showing up in the world, serving others and living their purpose. Tune in for a healthy dose of inspiration and motivation! Ayurveda School starts this Wednesday, January 14th! Join The Shakti School community today and immerse yourself in a year of deep Feminine-Form Ayurvedic study. Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this episode about what you can do with an Ayurvedic certification, you'll hear: ~ Have questions about Ayurveda School? Click here to book a FREE call with us. ~ Real examples of how our graduates are using their Ayurveda certifications ~ Health issues Ayurvedic coaches help their clients resolve ~ Deep personal transformational work ~ Specializing in women's health ~ What is a SPIRITUAL Ayurveda School? ~ Read about what our graduates are up to: Part 1 & Part 2 Click here for the full show notes! Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

Geek out with Katie as she explores the planetary alignments coming in 2026 and how their energy influences our lives, through the lens of Ayurveda's sister science, Vedic Astrology. Learn what you can do right now to support personal growth, spiritual evolution and success in the year ahead. Ayurveda School starts in just ONE week, January 14th! Enroll now to immerse yourself in a year of Feminine-Form Ayurvedic study with The Shakti School community. Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this episode about 2026 Vedic Astrology, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to book a FREE call with us! Click here to book your call. ~ Astrology is not something to be afraid of ~ Jyotish AKA Vedic Astrology ~ Knowing what's ahead without being obsessed with it ~ Vedic Astrology advice for navigating the shifting energies of 2026 ~ Your portal to an energy upgrade ~ How to set yourself up for spiritual and professional growth in 2026 ~ Good news for the new year! Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Click here for the full show notes!

In this special New Year's episode, Kaite shares the most powerful life lessons she learned in 2025. Tune in to learn a simple year-end reflection practice and hear an inspiring invitation to let go of the old, integrate life lessons and call forth your dreams in the new year! Ayurveda School starts in just TWO weeks on January 14th! Enroll now to immerse yourself in a year of Feminine-Form Ayurvedic study with The Shakti School community. Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this episode about life lessons from 2025, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to book a FREE call with us! Click here to book your call. ~ A message of hope! ~ 2025 was the year of the snake ~ 2026 is the year of the horse ~ A simple year-end reflection practice ~ Katie's most powerful personal life lessons from 2025 ~ Do something today to nourish yourself ~ Why things NOT going as planned is the spiritual curriculum ~ An invitation to integrate your life lessons and pursue the dream you've been putting off Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/life-lessons-i-learned-in-2025/ Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

Surrender to the sacred mystery of life and discover your true self. Inspired by her favorite Christmas carol, "Oh Holy Night," Katie shares about self-worth, surrendering to the divine and opening to the darkness of winter. Deepen your spiritual practice in our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School starting on January 14th. Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this episode about surrender and letting go, you'll hear: ~ What if your soul could feel its worth? ~ The power of falling on your knees ~ Feeling inadequate, worthless ~ Surrendering your defences and becoming more yourself ~ Overvaluing the intellect ~ Death and rebirth ~ The sacred spiritual practice of surrender ~ 2026 is the year of the horse ~ An old recording of "Oh Holy Night" by Harry Macdonough Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-236-winter-surrender/ Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Questions about Ayurveda School? Click here to book a FREE call! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

Ghee is the ultimate nervous-system–safe psychedelic. It's soma, the sacred nectar of immortality, in a spoon. It's butter, not breakdown. Drawing from her personal Panchakarma experiences and modern neuroscience, Katie shares how this ancient Ayurvedic superfood gently expands consciousness, processes stored trauma and restores emotional and spiritual resilience. If you're looking for a path to embodied awakening, tune in to hear Katie's thoughts on this safe psychedelic and the potentially dangerous plant medicine fads that are sweeping the globe.  The 2026 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School starts in just four weeks! Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this episode all about ghee, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to book a FREE call with one of our coaches ~ Lessons from Katie's recent panchakarma experience ~ Ghee as a lunar, mother remedy ~ The Ayurvedic concepts of Soma and Ojas ~ How ghee supports the nervous system and emotional safety ~ The science of ghee: fat, myelin, gut health and the brain ~ The health benefits of ghee ~ How ghee compares to other plant medicines ~ Katie's view on Ayahuasca ~ Trauma, memory and consciousness stored in fat ~ Ghee's effects on intuition and dreams ~ Using ghee for grounding, embodiment and long-term self-care Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-235-why-ghee-is-the-quiet-psychedelic/ Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

Are you living an Ayurvedic lifestyle, but still missing your spark? Today on the podcast, Katie chats with Dr. Shivani Gupta - author, turmeric researcher, and new teacher here at The Shakti School - about why so many women in midlife feel disconnected from their spark. Dr. Shivani and Katie open up about navigating life as high-pitta entrepreneurs and the power of embracing the mess. Dr. Shivani shares how turmeric has changed her life and why so many of us suffer from inflammation in the body and "mental inflammation." Tune in for behind-the-scenes book-launch stories, mom-entrepreneur wisdom and our first-ever Ayurveda girl-power lightning round! Ready to truly live Ayurveda? The 2026 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School starts on January 14th, 2026! We'd love to chat with you if you have questions about the program.  Click here to book a FREE call! In this episode about turmeric, midlife and so much more, you'll hear: ~ Why so many women in their 40s and 50s feel like they've lost their spark ~ When living the perfect Ayurvedic lifestyle doesn't make you feel better ~ The Fusionary Formulas turmeric supplement and herbal tea that Katie swears by! ~ The voice of self-doubt and self-criticism ~ What is mental inflammation? ~ Navigating life as a high-pitta person ~ Behind the scenes of Dr. Shivani's book launch promo ~ Balancing motherhood and business ~ The health benefits of turmeric ~ Herbs first vs. lifestyle first ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda!   Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta and The Shakti School: ~ Read Dr. Shivani Gupta's new book, The Inflammation Code ~ Listen to the Fusionary Health Podcast ~ Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta on Instagram and Facebook ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-234-turmeric-and-midlife-dr-shivani-gupta/

If you're feeling stressed and scattered this holiday season, today's episode is for you! In this episode, Katie guides you through the Four Pebbles Practice, a grounding, relaxing meditation that she learned from her beloved teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. You can listen to this relaxing meditation again and again to keep yourself calm and collected during the holidays, and any time you want to tune out the noise and reconnect to your true self. Enrollment is open for the 2026 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! If you have questions about the program, we'd love to chat with you. Click here to book your free call!   During this guided relaxing meditation, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to learn from your breath ~ A relaxing meditation to help you stay calm this holiday season ~ First pebble: flower ~ Second pebble: mountain ~ Third pebble: water ~ Fourth pebble: space   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-233-relaxing-meditation-the-four-pebbles-practice/

Do you feel like your nervous system is running the show? Tune in to learn simple, nurturing Ayurvedic practices to regulate your nervous system and bring your body into balance this fall. Katie explores how stress and unprocessed emotions impact your body through the lens of Ayurveda. She shares grounding self-care rituals, herbal allies, foods and a guided mindfulness practice to help you regulate your nervous system and feel more at ease in your body. This podcast is a recording of the free live webinar Katie hosted last week. Make sure you don't miss next month's live webinar by signing up for our newsletter here on our website!  Registration for the 2026 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is open! If you have questions about the program, we'd love to chat with you. Click here to book your free call!   In this episode about nervous system regulation, you'll hear: ~ Why you're not meant to be calm and at peace all the time ~ The difference between anxiety and fear ~ What is anxiety, really? ~ The true essence of fear, anger and sadness ~ Releasing unrealistic expectations ~ What does "nervous system regulation" actually mean? ~ How we store past emotions and experiences in our body ~ What the nervous system requires for health ~ The energetics of fall ~ The relationship between vata and your nervous system ~ Fall self-care practices and remedies to balance your nervous system ~ The importance of ritual and routine in the fall ~ Nervous system regulating foods and herbs ~ A guided mindfulness practice for nervous system regulation ~ Download the accompanying e-book here!   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-232-regulating-the-nervous-system-with-somatic-ayurveda/

What does artificial intelligence have to do with Ayurveda? In this episode, Katie explores the fascinating intersection between human nature and technology, beginning with her own experience in AI and her reflections on the fear it can stir within us. Drawing on Ayurvedic wisdom, she distinguishes between fear that protects and fear that limits. While AI may mimic aspects of our mental body, Ayurveda teaches that this is only one of seven layers (Koshas) that make up our full being. Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation about embodiment, creativity and why our human heart and soul will always remain irreplaceable. Registration for the 2026 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is open! If you have questions about the program, we'd love to chat with you. Click here to book your free call!   In this episode about artificial intelligence, you'll hear: ~ The fear of artificial intelligence ~ Katie's experience working in AI ~ How our human bodies perceive and receive reality ~ An Ayurvedic perspective of AI ~ What Katie does and doesn't fear about AI ~ Can artificial intelligence replace human creativity? ~ AI's "soulful" version of Ice Ice Baby ~ You are more than your mental body ~ The Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas ~ Embodiment is more important now than ever ~ Why you are irreplaceable ~ An invitation to join us in the Spirit Sessions Membership to learn how to work with, purify and awaken each of your Koshas   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-231-artificial-intelligence-to-ayurveda-intelligence

Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Kara Liebrock. Kara is an Alignment Guide, host of The Elements of Evolution podcast and a Shakti School graduate! In today's conversation, they explore the Ayurvedic concept of Svasta, the state of being fully established in your authentic self, and what it means to live from your authentic center. They discuss how the body serves as a gateway to the divine, the seven layers of the body (Koshas), and how emotional armoring and emotional constipation can block our vitality. They also unpack how our romantic relationships mirror our connection to the divine, revealing deep insights into feminine and masculine dynamics and how to build healthy partnerships. Join Katie LIVE on Tuesday, November 11th, at 11 am Eastern US Time for a FREE webinar - Healing the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda! Click here to sign up! In this episode about coming home to your authentic self, you'll hear: ~ Registration for Ayurveda School 2026 is now open! Click here to learn more. ~ The Ayurvedic concept of Svasta ~ Accessing your authentic self ~ The body as the gateway to divinity ~ The 7 layers of the body according to Ayurveda, aka Koahas ~ Emotional constipation and emotional armoring ~ Clearing and revitalizing the energy body ~ What are emotions, really? ~ Establishing a home inside your authentic self ~ The work of Thich Nhat Hanh ~ When you feel like you're doing more than your partner ~ How our romantic relationships reveal our relationship to the divine ~ The different desires of the inner feminine and masculine ~ Why some men feel challenged by strong women ~ Being your authentic self in your partnership ~ What are you feeding in your relationship? ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! Connect with Kara Liebrock and The Shakti School: ~ Connect with Kara on Instagram and her website ~ Listen to Kara's podcast, The Elements of Evolution ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-230-coming-home-to-your-authentic-self-with-kara-liebrock/

There are just two days left to enroll in our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School before our discounted Early Bird tuition expires, so today Katie is answering your Ayurveda School questions! From overcoming self-doubt to figuring out how this training can help you build a meaningful, heart-centered career, you'll hear how our unique, divine feminine approach blends Ayurveda, Tantra and embodied women's wisdom to help you awaken your inner healer. We invite you to come as you are and join our community of soul sisters for a year of embodied learning! Sign up for Ayurveda School by October 31, 2025, and receive over $500 OFF the regular tuition price! Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this episode about Ayurveda School, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to book a call with one of our graduates ~ Common questions about Ayurveda School ~ Overcoming self-doubt and dropping the guilt ~ Can I make a career out of this? ~ What does this training certify me to do? ~ See what our graduates are up to: Part 1 & Part 2 ~ Identifying your unique gifts, interests and offerings ~ What's different about The Shakti School? ~ Following your inner voice rather than the Ayurveda "rules" ~ The importance of embodying Ayurveda, not just studying it ~ Why our Ayurveda School centers on women's health ~ How can I start preparing for Ayurveda School now? ~ What are Office Hours? ~ Sign up for our free Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course ~ Email us at [email protected] Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-229-ayurveda-school-everything-you-want-to-know/