Ep. 219 Anger, Parasites and Cherry Pie with Author Lisa Gunshore

Does Ayurveda feel too complicated? Today on the pod, Katie is taking us back to the basics! Whether you're brand new to Ayurveda or an experienced student, this episode will help you develop a solid foundation in the essential Ayurveda principles. Then, join Katie LIVE on October 27th for a free Feminine-Form Ayurveda Workshop to take your Ayurvedic lifestyle to the next level! Click here to register for our Feminine-Form Ayurveda Workshop! If you want to learn how to embody these Ayurveda principles with the support of a like-minded community, you're invited to join our year-long Ayurveda School! Early bird tuition pricing ends in just TWO weeks on October 31st. Click here to learn more and enroll! In this episode about Ayurveda principles, you'll hear: ~ The true meaning of Ayurveda ~ Why living an Ayurvedic lifestyle is simpler than you think ~ The building blocks of the universe according to Ayurveda ~ How the five elements of nature shape your body and world ~ Identifying your mind-body type (dosha), strengths and imbalances ~ Agni, metabolism and digestion ~ Ayurveda principles to restore balance and energy ~ When your daily routine becomes medicine ~ Self-oiling rituals to reconnect with your body ~ Why seasonal eating is a key Ayurveda principle ~ Ayurveda principles to help you find what nourishes you ~ Our gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox.

Is keeping up with your wellness routine absolutely exhausting? In this episode, Katie discusses why many of us have become burned out by the constant pursuit of self-improvement and spiritual growth. She then shares a gentler approach to Ayurveda, spirituality and self-improvement to help you evolve without the exhaustion. Are you ready to approach self-improvement differently in 2027 - from a place of self-acceptance, not self-loathing? We'd love to welcome you into our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Early bird tuition pricing ends in just three weeks on October 31st. Click here to learn more! In this episode about self-improvement, you'll hear: ~ Why self-improvement can be exhausting! ~ What is spiritual materialism? ~ When wellness becomes another project of the ego ~ The pressure to be "healed" ~ How achievement culture has co-opted self-improvement ~ Learning to meet yourself where you're at ~ Embracing all parts of yourself through Tantra ~ Rethinking Ayurveda as a path of support, not perfection ~ Letting go of the endless pursuit of a "better" self ~ Finding freedom beyond self-improvement ~ Book: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism by Chogyam Trungpa ~ Our gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox.

Calling all people pleasers! Today on the pod, Katie discusses fawning, a lesser-known nervous system response that can leave us prioritizing everyone else's needs at the expense of our own authenticity. Learn how to recognize fawning within yourself, unravel your people-pleasing patterns, and begin becoming the loving, supportive presence you needed as a child. Are you ready to embark on a year of deep, nervous system-informed Ayurveda study? Join us for the next cohort of our Ayurveda School, beginning January 20th, 2027. Click here to learn more and secure your early-bird tuition discount today! In this episode about fawning, you'll hear: ~ How fawning shapes our relationships ~ People-pleasing as a strategy for feeling safe, loved and connected ~ How to recognise if you're in a fawning state ~ Identifying childhood patterns that influence your relationships and identity ~ The difference between genuine kindness and people-pleasing ~ Reconnecting with your body's wisdom ~ Becoming the person you needed as a child ~ Why setting healthy boundaries is often uncomfortable ~ An invitation to try Katie's 24-hour fawning fast! ~ Staying true to yourself ~ Learn more about how to regulate your nervous system today! Watch the replay of our Somatic Ayurveda Workshop here. Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Our gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox. ~ If you have questions about Ayurveda School, please email us at [email protected] or book a free call with us here! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-256-fawning/

Experience your unique energy body during this guided chakra meditation! In today's episode, Katie explores the deep wisdom of the chakras and shares how working with your energy body can change the way you experience yourself and the world around you. Whether you've been studying the chakra system for years or you're just starting out, these lesser-know teachings around the feminine-form chakra map and chakra meditation are for you! Today's episode was originally a class taught by Katie in the Lahari Yoga School hosted by Nikki Nie and Keli Dierings. Click here to learn more about Lahari Yoga School! Ready to go deeper? Registration is open for our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Enroll before October 31st to receive early bird pricing. Click here to learn more!

Today on the pod, Katie is joined by generational Ayurveda practitioner Salila Sukumaran to explore feminine embodiment, the living wisdom of Ayurveda, the power of Shakti and the healing potential of coming home to the body. They discuss Panchakarma, daily Ayurvedic self-care, ancestral wisdom and the importance of women reclaiming their sovereignty and inner knowing. Want to learn more about the Ayurvedic approach to feminine embodiment? Join Katie on September 23rd for a LIVE, free webinar all about Hormones & the Feminine Lymphatic System. Click here to register! Join Salila's upcoming Panchakarma Immersion Retreat to experience a rare blend of clinical Panchakarma precision and authentic Ayurveda Gurukula. Applications close on September 25th, so click here to learn more today! In this episode about feminine embodiment with Salila Sukumaran, you'll hear: ~ Salila Sukumaran's generational Ayurvedic lineage and her journey back to traditional healing ~ Matriarchal wisdom and feminine embodiment ~ Salila and Katie's favorite simple, everyday Ayurvedic practices ~ Learning to trust the body's innate intelligence through feminine embodiment ~ Panchakarma, oiling and creating space for the body to heal ~ Reclaiming feminine sovereignty ~ Honoring the balance of masculine and feminine energies ~ The power of sisterhood and community ~ Find Katie's favorite self-care oils here at Banyan Botanicals and use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first purchase! ~ Our free gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox.