Ep. 230 Coming Home to Your Authentic Self with Kara Liebrock
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Release Date: 11/06/2025
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...
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Ep. 230 Coming Home to Your Authentic Self with Kara Liebrock
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Kara Liebrock. Kara is an Alignment Guide, host of podcast and a 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...
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Ep. 229 Ayurveda School: Everything You Want to Know, But are Afraid to Ask
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
There are just two days left to enroll in our 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...
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Ep. 228 The Art of Letting Go and Divine Surrender with Brett Larkin
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Today Katie welcomes back the incredible Brett Larkin - author, teacher, and one of the most influential modern voices in yoga - for a heartfelt conversation about Ishvara Pranidhana, the art of surrender and devotion to a higher power. Together, they explore what letting go truly means and share practices that you can use to release control and connect more deeply to spirit. This episode is a reminder that enlightenment isn’t about detachment; it’s about expanding our capacity to feel, trust and love fully! Tune in for soulful insights and an invitation to surrender into the magic of...
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Ep. 227 The Precious Things Practice: Death is Not What We Think it Is
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Today on the podcast, Katie shares how embracing impermanence can bring more presence and peace to our lives. She draws on Buddhist wisdom, the Yoga Sutras and the guidance of her mentors, to teach a “Precious Things Practice” that will aid you in dissolving attachments and preparing the heart to surrender. This episode invites you to quiet the mind, let go step by step and open your heart to something greater than yourself. Just two weeks left! Sign up for our Divine-Feminine Ayurveda School before October 31, 2025, and receive over $500 OFF the regular tuition price! In this episode...
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Ep. 226 The Night My House Burned & What Truly Saved Me
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
In 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. As Katie shares in this episode, the Vedic spiritual practices she teaches at have been...
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Ep. 225 Tea with Your Shadow Self: From Self-Sabotage to Self-Compassion with Carly Banks
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
What if you invited the parts of yourself that you dislike the most to tea? At , we believe that part of our purpose here on earth is to learn how to truly, fully love ourselves and others. In today’s episode, Katie discusses how we can embody the teachings of Ayurveda, Yoga and Tantra in order to shine a light on our shadow self and become a true yogini, aka a woman who is whole and complete unto herself. This recording is from a recent session hosted by Carly Banks. Carly is an incredible Ayurveda educator and founder of ! Learn with Katie LIVE! Join us for a free online workshop called...
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Ep. 224 Forgiveness, Somatic Movement, Death and the Divine Mother with Angelica Neri
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Today, Katie is joined by Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reiki Master and friend of the podcast . They explore the many facets of feminine energy, our body’s innate wisdom and the courage it takes to soften our ego and forgive. Together, they share personal stories of healing, forgiveness and reconnecting with intuition through somatic movement and creative expression. With warmth and raw honesty, this episode invites you to deepen and honor your personal journey toward balance, embodied spirituality and the nurturing embrace of the Divine Mother. Ready to dive deeper into the Divine Feminine? Join...
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Ep. 223 Dating Apps: Spiritual Yay or Nay?
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
How do we stay awake and true to our spiritual path in the era of swipe? In this episode, Katie talks about dating in the modern world, from navigating dating apps with intention to reframing rejection as an opportunity for growth. You’ll learn how your unique dosha can shape the way you approach love, and dating tips to keep your nervous system in balance and self-worth intact. With science-backed insights, spiritual practices and funny personal stories, Katie shares how dating can be one of the most transformative spiritual adventures of your life! Ready to take your spiritual practices to...
info_outlineToday 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/