In this special crossover episode of Performance Driven Living and Spirit Sessions, Mark Young and Katie Silcox dive deep into the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern healing. Katie—New York Times Best-Selling Author of Healthy, Happy, Sexy: Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women—shares how the science of Ayurveda, emotional energy, and feminine intelligence are reshaping how we view performance, purpose, and healing. The conversation flows from cosmic downloads to practical embodiment. Together, they unpack trauma, self-abandonment, masculine/feminine balance, and the power of being fully you—even when it’s messy. This episode invites you to listen to your body, soften your armor, and reclaim your inner wisdom. Unlock $100 off Katie Silcox’s Shakti Ayurveda School Level 1 Training—a yearlong 300-hour deep dive into Divine Feminine Ayurveda, Tantra, and holistic medicine. This transformational program blends spiritual wisdom with modern science, psychology, and women's healing traditions. Use code POD100 at checkout: https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/ 00:03:39 – Katie shares how her corporate past and emotional unraveling led her to Ayurveda and founding her feminine-led business. 00:12:54 – “The body is the only thing that never lies.” Katie breaks down why embodied intelligence matters more than mindset. 00:21:13 – A bold take on masculine vs. feminine energy in the healing space—and why burnout is often a trauma response. 00:29:45 – Katie and Mark discuss the danger of spiritual bypassing and the power of sitting with discomfort instead of fixing it. 00:37:58 – Why reclaiming ‘messiness’ is sacred—and how high performers can integrate softness without losing strength. Connect with Katie: https://theshaktischool.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheShaktiSchool Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool