In this powerful episode of Buddhist Biohacker, I sit down with my dear friend and teacher Katie Silcox—founder of The Shakti School, Ayurvedic practitioner, and author of Healthy, Happy, Sexy and Glow-Worthy.
Together, we explore the spiritual wisdom of taboo emotions, the sacred role of anger, and how parasites and mold can be teachers on the healing path. We also talk about why the guru era is over and what’s next.
With raw honesty, ancient insight, and plenty of laughter, Katie and I share Ayurvedic and Tantric practices to help you reconnect with your emotions, release stored pain, and deepen your spiritual practice.
About Katie SilcoxKatie Silcox, M.A., is a New York Times best-selling author of Healthy, Happy, Sexy – Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women and the new book Glow-Worthy. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness.
Katie holds a Master’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association, and is currently pursuing depth studies in Jungian Psychology. Her work focuses on the convergence of ancient holistic medicine, functional medicine science, and heart-centered spirituality.
Special Gift for Buddhist Biohacker ListenersThe Shakti School is offering an exclusive discount to Buddhist Biohacker listeners to study with Katie and other incredible teachers in their year-long Ayurveda School program. Use the code POD100 at checkout for $100 off any payment plan.
You can also start by exploring their free mini-course: Free Women’s Wisdom & Ayurveda Mini-Course
In this episode you’ll learn:-
Lessons from heartbreak and my personal experience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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Why healthy anger is so hard to access—and why it matters
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Vajrayana Tantra, the Hindu goddess Indra, and the liver as the seat of emotions
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How to open to fear, sadness, anger and grief without bypassing
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Katie’s recent experience with Dr. Vasant Lad
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Overdoing, overshaming, and overmasculinizing
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The Tantric practice of feeding your demons
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Practical ways to work with anger and the Drama Triangle
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Becoming a guardian of your sensual energy
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The spiritual meaning of parasites, candida, and mold in the body
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Life as a mandala and the Kalachakra (The Great Wheel of Time)
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Julie Hoyle – Lisa’s teacher
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Dr. Jill Carnahan – Functional medicine doctor
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Instagram: @theshaktischool
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Facebook: The Shakti School
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Cherry Pie: Chasing Love and Finding Compassion
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Enlightenment Pie: Healing Through Spiritual Practice
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