Ep. 226 The Night My House Burned & What Truly Saved Me
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Release Date: 10/09/2025
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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info_outlineIn this deeply personal solocast, Katie opens up about the life-altering experience of losing her home to a fire, and the profound spiritual lessons that have emerged from the ashes. She reflects on grief, transformation and the sacred space between life and death, exploring how tragedy can become a teacher of resilience and awakening. With honesty and heart, Katie shares her story, her gratitude for the community’s support and the spiritual practices helping her find gold in even the darkest moments.
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In this episode, you’ll hear:
~ An invitation to book a call with one of our Ayurveda School graduates
~ The story of Katie’s house fire
~ Living in the liminal space
~ Death, loss and grief
~ When the division between our spiritual life and worldly life dissolves
~ A heart broken open and huge
~ The life lessons Katie has learned through this ordeal
~ How the nervous system responds to unexpected disasters
~ Katie’s heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported her during this time
~ The importance of having good insurance
~ The goddess Kali, aka the Dark Mother
~ The Black Madonna
~ Meditating on ash and soot
~ Finding spiritual gold in tragedy
~ Spiritual practices that teach us how to live more fully and die well
~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course
Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-226-the-night-my-house-burned/