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Ep. 214 Feeling rejected or like a weirdo, woo-woo outsider? I got you.

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Today’s episode is for all the witchy, woo-woo, weirdos out there who are feeling rejected, left out or misunderstood. You’re not alone! Here at The Shakti School, we’re regularly asked the question, “How do you deal with feeling like an outsider? People don’t understand me!” Tune in for Katie’s heartfelt advice about what to do when you’re feeling rejected and how to cultivate an unshakable sense of belonging!

Want to be a part of a community of like-minded souls? You’re invited to join our Spirit Sessions membership! Click here to learn more.

In this episode about feeling rejected, you’ll hear:

~ What to do when you’re feeling rejected

~ Why you shouldn’t be your mom's guru

~ Why is belonging so important to us?

~ Unconditional self-acceptance

~ How to develop a sense of belonging

~ Opening your heart to feeling rejected

~ Practical ways to share Ayurveda with friends and family

~ How to talk to people who don’t “get” you

~ Speaking the language of Mother Nature

~ Deeply respecting the journey of others

~ The importance of leading by example

~ Why it’s okay to be different

~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!

Other resources related to this episode:

~ Learn more about Ayurveda School

~ 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

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Related episodes to listen to when you’re feeling rejected:

~ Ep. 198 Family Archetypes: Understanding the Thanksgiving Dinner Table Dynamics

~ Ep. 181 Ayurveda Fundamentalism & Why We May Wanna Avoid It

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One of the biggest questions I get from women expl One of the biggest questions I get from women exploring our program is “What can I actually do with an Ayurvedic coaching certification? What’s the scope of a coaching practice?”⁠
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Becoming a certified coach is absolutely a viable career path, and it can also enhance the offerings that you already have. 🌿⁠
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With an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach certification, you can legally and ethically work with people as a coach and educator in so many ways, including:⁠
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📒 Working 1:1 as a wellness or lifestyle coach, helping clients with digestion, stress, hormones, energy, daily rhythms and self-care (within the coaching scope and with proper insurance)⁠
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🧘🏽‍♀️ Teaching workshops in yoga studios, community spaces, retreat centers or online⁠
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🌬️ Guiding people through nutrition education, daily routines, seasonal resets, meditation and nervous system support⁠
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🥀 Supporting women with cycle awareness, womb wellness and feminine rhythm education⁠
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🪐 Weaving Ayurveda into your existing work, whether it’s yoga, bodywork, coaching, energy work, movement or spiritual mentorship⁠
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🗓️ Creating group programs, circles or educational offerings rooted in preventative care and self-healing⁠
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💗 Using Ayurveda first and foremost for your own life, and letting your lived experience become your medicine⁠
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Working as an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach is about teaching people how to live well, how to listen to their bodies and how to create daily practices that actually work in real life.⁠
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And yes, when you go through our program you’ll also leave with real tools: a gorgeous training manual, client forms, starter business resources and a community of women walking this path with you.⁠
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We’d love to welcome you into our school. Early Bird pricing ends this month, so now is the time to get in and save $500 off tuition!⁠
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✨ If you’re ready to dive in right now and start learning divine feminine Ayurveda, comment WISDOM and we’ll send you our free Women’s Wisdom + Ayurveda course.⁠
So often we’re encouraged to quiet our emotions, So often we’re encouraged to quiet our emotions, cool our passion or see the more expressive parts of ourselves as something to manage or overcome.⁠
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But what if those very parts of us are some of the most sacred ones?⁠
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Your emotions. Your desires. Your body. Your passion.⁠
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These things are not obstacles to transcend. They are doorways back to yourself.⁠
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Anything in your life can become a spiritual tool if it brings you closer to your deepest truth. And YOU get to decide what that guiding truth is.⁠
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🌹 Want to begin reconnecting with your own inner wisdom? Get our free Women’s Wisdom Mini Course and learn how to listen to your heart’s desires, trust your intuition and reconnect with the wisdom that has always been within you. Comment WISDOM and we’ll send you the details.⁠
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Do you have questions about The Shakti School and Do you have questions about The Shakti School and what it would actually look like to fit the program into your life? Maybe you’re wondering how much time you should realistically set aside each week, how the coursework fits around a busy schedule, whether you can make the financial investment work, or what the experience is really like once you’re inside.

Maybe you’re excited about the school, but there are still a few practical pieces you want to understand before making a decision. That’s exactly what our clarity calls are here for. 🤍

These calls are completely free, totally pressure-free, and designed to give you space to ask all the questions you have. You’ll get to talk with a REAL human, learn more about the Feminine-Form Ayurveda School, and get a clearer sense of whether it feels like the right fit for you and your life. ✨

Nikkie Nie is one of our beloved coaches you can chat with! Nikki is a 500 Hour Registered Tantric Hatha Yoga and Meditation teacher, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach and Reiki + Sound Practitioner and masterfully facilitates spaces for people to empower their energy and ultimately their life!

Comment “NIKKI” to book a call with her and we’ll send you the link! 🩷
Maybe The Shakti School has been on your radar for Maybe The Shakti School has been on your radar for a while. 🌿 And maybe you’re wondering what it’s really like, what you’ll learn, or whether it’s the right next step for you.

That’s exactly what our clarity calls are for. 🤍

Come chat with one of our coaches, bring all your questions, learn more about what the Feminine-Form Ayurveda School actually looks like, and get a feel for whether this path feels aligned for you.

No pressure. Just a genuine conversation with a real human who’s here to help you explore what’s possible. ✨

Jackie DeConti is one of our beloved coaches you can book a call with! A lover of many things, Jackie is the host of Elixir Podcast, founder of Madre & The Muse, an Ayurvedic wellness company, and co-founder of Terra Sol Sanctuary, a yoga studio in Wilmington, NC. Her offerings weave in mindfulness and playfulness through a variety of experiential modalities.

As an Ayurvedic health counselor, Jackie works within the realms of feminine-form Ayurveda to inspire and empower women - awakening the wisdom within. With a multifaceted background in education, yoga, art, and music, she offers one-on-one Ayurvedic wellness consultations, private and public workshops, and yoga teacher trainings.

Schedule a call with Jackie via the link in bio or comment "JACKIE" and we’ll send you the link directly! 🩷
🥕 As the air becomes cooler and drier, support 🥕 As the air becomes cooler and drier, support your agni with foods that are easier to digest and grounding for vata. Favor foods like:⁠
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• Warm soups and stews⁠
• Kitchari⁠
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• Root vegetables⁠
• Warm grains⁠
• Nourishing broths⁠
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🫚 Start your morning by tending your inner flame. Before coffee or breakfast, try:⁠
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• A cup of warm lemon water⁠
• Ginger tea⁠
• A few deep breaths or gentle movement⁠
• A moment of gratitude before eating⁠
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🍠 Embrace the sweet, sour and salty tastes. Ayurveda teaches that each season offers the tastes we need most. During vata season, favor the tastes that bring grounding, hydration and nourishment.⁠
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• Sweet: builds strength and stability⁠
• Sour: supports digestion and awakens the senses⁠
• Salty: nourishes hydration and balance⁠
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🕯️ Turn mealtime into a ritual, and honor consistency. In Ayurveda, the way we prepare, receive and digest our food matters just as much as the food itself.⁠
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• Eat at consistent times daily⁠
• Eat in a peaceful environment without distractions⁠
• Slow down and chew your food thoroughly⁠
• Infuse your cooking with intention and presence⁠
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Friend, the rituals you’re creating for yourself could become the medicine you share with the world. ⁠
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✨ Comment STARTER and we'll send you our free Ayurveda Starter Kit with three of our favorite beginner resources to help you begin creating rituals that nourish your body, mind and spirit.⁠

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