Ep. 220 Spiritual Business with Stemregen CEO Ryan Riley (Katie Talks With Smart Dudes Series #5)
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Release Date: 08/01/2025
Ep. 240 How to Practice Feminine-Form Tantra Meditation (Tantra Talks #9)
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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. 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...
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Ep. 239 Ayurveda Certification: What Our Graduates Are Doing Now
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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. In this episode about what you can do with an Ayurvedic certification, you’ll hear: ~ Have...
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Ep. 238 Vedic Astrology 2026: How to Ride the Archetypal Energies Ahead
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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. In this episode about 2026 Vedic Astrology, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to book a FREE call with us! . ~ Astrology is not something to be...
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Ep. 237 10 Life Lessons I Learned in 2025 & A New Year's Practice
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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. In this episode about life lessons from 2025, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to book a FREE call with us! . ~ A message of hope! ~ 2025 was the year of the...
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Ep. 236 Winter Surrender: Finding the Light as the Weary Soul Rejoices
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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. 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 ~...
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Ep. 235 Why Ghee Is the Quiet Psychedelic: Expanding the Mind Without Breaking It
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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...
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Ep. 234 Turmeric Magic & Midlife Messiness with Dr. Shivani Gupta
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Are you living an Ayurvedic lifestyle, but still missing your spark? Today on the podcast, Katie chats with - author, turmeric researcher, and new teacher here at - 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...
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Ep. 233 A Relaxing Meditation: The Four Pebbles Practice
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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 ! If you have questions about the program, we’d love to chat with you. ! During this guided...
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Ep. 232 Regulating the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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...
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Ep. 231 From Artificial Intelligence to Ayurveda Intelligence
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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...
info_outlineJoin Katie for a heart-opening interview with Ryan Riley, CEO of Stemregen, to explore the soulful side of building a successful business. They discuss the power of confidence, how the ego can limit our success and tools to help spiritual business owners stay true to their unique gifts and dharma. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost or ready to give up, this inspiring conversation offers practical wisdom, leadership lessons and a powerful reminder that you are here to make a difference in the way only you can!
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In this episode about spiritual business with Ryan Riley, CEO of Stemregen, you’ll hear:
~ Ryan’s secrets to business success at Stemregen and beyond
~ Spiritual business advice for Ayurvedic Coaches and Counselors
~ The Ayurvedic concept of dharma
~ The role of spirituality in business
~ How our ego often blocks us in business
~ Getting out of your own way
~ What to do when you want to give up
~ Why Katie loves Stemregen
~ Figuring out your gift and purpose
~ How to build a successful team
~ The importance of confidence!
~ Figuring out who you are in business with the KOLBE A Exam
~ Identify your strengths and weaknesses with CliftonStrengths
Connect with Ryan Riley and Stemregen:
~ You can learn more about Stemregen’s products here on their website. Be sure to use the code THESHAKTISCHOOL at checkout for 15% off your first purchase!
~ Follow Stemregen on IG: @stemregen
~ Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn
Other resources related to this episode:
~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!
~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!
~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!
~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy
Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-219-spiritual-business-with-stemregen-ceo-ryan-riley/