Because of SDS and Katie’s guidance, I broke my cycle of self-judgement, fear and uncertainty and created a new reality filled with self-compassion, bravery and comfort in my own skin. And as great as all those things are, they are just the beginning. I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface of what I’m capable of. This whole experience has been one incredible blessing and I’m so so happy the universe brought me to Katie & SDS!
I was completely blown away by the massive value that Katie has built into the program. It is not some quick-fix formula that you can plug into your life and never think about again. Instead Katie will guide you through the process of really digging into the core of who you are and what you desire. There is such power in knowing yourself on a deep, soul level and Katie makes it so much fun!
If you’re on the fence right now, trying to decide if this investment in yourself is worth it, then I say to you: Do it. Say yes to the adventure and jump into the water with us. You won’t regret it Thankfully I listened to my intuition and signed up right away because it turned out to be the best investment I could make in myself.
NICOLE FOLKER i NORTH CAROLINA i REGISTERED NURSE
Before I found SDS I was nothing short of stuck, frustrated, and lost. I had recently graduated college and was working in a job that wasn’t really taking me anywhere. I lived in a horrible neighborhood, struggled to find friends, and was plagued with constant fatigue and fog. I knew there was so much more to be had in life but I felt like I was stuck on the edge. I had no idea how to dive into the brilliant life I could see right in front of me.
Working with Katie brought so many insights into my life. Along with an incredibly supportive community of women, I dove into the materials and fully embraced living in the moment. I learned to own my deepest desires and take responsibility for making them happen – to live by design rather than just defaulting.
Today I’ve changed careers, moved into a beautiful home in a new neighborhood, wake up every day with a new found energy and clearness, and am continuing to build a tribe of women who stretch and support me. There will always be ups and downs, but SDS gave me the tools I need to ride the waves and even more importantly learn from them, so that I’m constantly growing and evolving into the truest version of myself.
JULIA BALTO i ILLINOIS i GRAD STUDENT
I had been looking at the SDS program for almost four years and finally took the leap. In the beginning I had the refund date listed on my calendar because I was so afraid the program would be a waste of money or be the same information I have heard before from other healthcare professionals. However, I faced the fears and kept through the entire program. You never fully know until you try. It is LIFE CHANGING! If you put in the time, you get so much back from the program.
Before SDS I craved love, self-worth, and safety. What I did not realize was that I was turning to others to make me feel this way. SDS brought this into the light and gave me the tools, resources, and support I needed to finally start healing my emotional eating and transforming my life in positive ways. It changed everything, but for the better. I am finally tapping into the REAL ME that had been hidden for so many years.
I put in an immense amount of time into the program because I found it so FASCINATING and am still applying what I have learned today. Not only have I learned the importance of play and celebrating food and life, but I have also learned how to be FULLY PRESENT. This was perhaps the most important part of the program for me, learning how to finally live-in-the-moment, how to tap into this intuition in a way that is loving and supportive. This was something that meditation, yoga, and traditional mental exercises never brought me.
SDS helped me to design my life and start creating the life I had envisioned for so many years! It's wonderful!
KELLY alsup i seattle i stay-at-home-mother & web Designer/Developer
I am not quite finished with my story, but I can tell you that I am on a bright and beautiful path. I entered SDS numb. And since starting, I have felt myself start to wake up, to be present, to know what I want (not what people want me to want), and to FEEL. I’ve become more bold and more free. I have learned to listen more to my voice, to my heart, to my body. I’m now pursuing the career that feeds my soul – and I know that there are no limits to the positive impact I can have on those around me and those I have yet to meet.
Honestly, cost was the only thing that made me hesitate – then I realized that I was worth it and would find a way to make it work. Let me tell you – it was SO worth it. The connection to other women from all over the world and all walks of life made it so personal, meaningful and REAL. The community, the support and the weekly live calls are invaluable. And it’s all packaged so beautifully – that alone is inspiring! Never have I had such a comprehensive mind, body and soul approach – from the inspirational quotes, the recipes and the sisterhood, it’s so much more than anything I’ve pursued in the past. Thank you to Katie for putting so much love, effort and pure joy and excitement into SDS!
MOLLY M. i DENVER i Non-profit Manager, RN and Certified Lactation Counselor
The SDS program has changed my life. Before SDS I wasn’t living my life. I was shackled by extreme anxiety and fear of being enough. Katie has shown me how to go behind these emotions to truly listen to my intuition; to acknowledge and listen to what my heart has been telling me.
I am in the process of changing the path of my life with a clear vision of what makes me come alive and am courageously embracing a new career stream to truly help people through coaching. My friends, family, and husband say that I am now radiant.
I feel like I can breathe for the first time in years and am now on a journey to carve out my own life; one that will allow me to shine brightly in the world. From the bottom of my heart – thank you to Katie, SDS, and the women involved in this program!
"I feel like i can breathe for the first time in years..."
JACYLN ASHTON NEUMANN
SURREY, BC, CANADA
Joining SDS is like home renovation. I came in with frustrations over my body, dissatisfaction with my routines, and no idea how to take care of myself. My home felt worn down, small, and dark. I was ready to really claim my desires and my health. The first thing I did was throw out my scale. I found other measures for success through nurturing myself, and pursuing wholistic health. Like any home renovation, I hit those unexpected snags - wounds I didn't know were still healing, scars that needed to be dealt with, bad wiring.
But as the weeks went on, the payoff was enormous. At the beginning I was worried I would become too self-centered through all that self love, but my relationships improved, I got rid of old, ingrained, personal rules and restrictions that kept me from being and loving as I really wanted to.
And a bonus! I began to notice that I looked the best I had ever looked in my life! It wasn't just the weight loss - it was a glow, a confidence, and a healthier looking appearance. Everything was different. My home was renewed.
"I looked the best i had ever looked in my life!"
JENNifer brown
virginia i authentic story photographer
When I say that SDS changed my life, I’m not exaggerating. Before LBD, I felt trapped in my career, burdened by perfectionism, and cut off from the things that made me truly happy. On the surface, I had a perfect life. But underneath, I was completely lost.
Confession: I’ve never been a believer in “self-help” approaches, and I was worried that SDS would tell me things I already knew. (Um, wrong!) In fact, I signed up for the program as a skeptic, not knowing what I needed to shift, but knowing that I could no longer pretend that change wasn’t necessary.
By the end of the program, I had walked away from a lucrative but stressful job that did not feed my soul, redefined my ideas of wealth and abundance, and said YES to a new career path that encourages me to live wild, free, and fully alive. I’d spent my life avoiding risks, but what SDS taught me was that not making this leap would have been far riskier than the alternative.
"on the surface i had a perfect life. but underneath..."
lauren hall
boston, ma i entrepreneur
Before SDS, I was struggling with chronic depression and anxiety, my marriage was suffering, I felt unmotivated to take care of myself, and I had no confidence in my job or life left. I was basically a zombie, a shell, an empty vessel going through the motions, waiting for life to happen. Although I was overwhelmed with the cost of the program, I can say with full confidence that I am so thankful I decided to take the risk! I am in complete awe of my transformation!
I lost weight without trying, my body feels incredible, I have more energy, my relationships are stronger, and I feel like I've stepped into my true self. I used to walk around with my head down, trying to make myself appear as small as possible. But now? I look people in the eyes, stand tall, speak my truth, show my gratitude, and spend more time in uplifting conversations rather than drama and gossip. I'm more focused on my dreams, desires and purpose than ever before. I am loving life! SDS helped me to build a strong foundation with guideposts, clarity, and intention. It was a GAME CHANGER, a total soul-detox.
"I am more focused on my dreams, desires, & purpose than ever..."
alicia martin
baltimore, md i programs director
When I'm living a life that lights me up, I find I'm more able to send light into the world, but we women tend to waste so much time hating ourselves! Can you imagine what we would be capable of if, instead of fixating on our perceived flaws and shortcomings, we redirected our energy into loving and supporting ourselves? Into feeding our souls with beauty, adventure, fun, boundaries, connection, and light?
This was my major breakthrough during SDS - experimenting with what would happen if I let go of preconceived notions of "should" and started loving myself instead, exactly as is. Spoiler alert: it turns out that loving yourself actually works! For example: I "loved" 30 pounds off during the 10 weeks of the program, and was down 55 pounds by the end of the year.
Cost-wise, I was hesitant to take the leap, but SDS has been worth every penny. Katie really helped me start to shift the narratives of "broken" and "not enough" into ones of personal power, freedom, and choice. I am slowly rediscovering pieces of myself one step at a time, being gentler with myself during the process, and intentionally adding in more of what feels good and subtracting that which doesn't.
"personal power, freedom, & choice."
LEslie v.
victoria, BC, CANADA
I felt stuck in my life...I knew I was meant to FEEL and LIVE more alive, but didn't know how or where to start. Katie's words spoke directly to my heart, and was the loving kick the butt I needed to get out of my head, and start TRULY LIVING! I had wanted to sign up but money was an issue and held me back from jumping in, but after trying to soak up every bit of free wisdom she put out in the world, I knew I needed to be ALL in! I saved my money, made the investment and was blown away with the content she delivered!!
I have come out the other side KNOWING I have a lot to offer the world, KNOWING that I am capable and deserving of great success, and trying my best to let go of the resistance, and embrace the opportunity before me. With this fresh insight and newfound confidence I grew my part-time sales job, and team into my own full blown distributorship and have hit top sales in Western Canada! I've translated so much of what I learned from Katie into the culture of my business!!! I am learning to enjoy the process of of growing into my best self.....and look forward to a lifetime of 'living in the water'!!!
"I am capable and deserving of great success..."
amanda korthuis
inspirational speaker i vancouver, bc
I was looking…for a really long time…for a silver bullet, a magic pill, a messiah, someone or something to help me figure “me” out. Weeks prior to my 40th birthday, I discovered Skinny Dip Society and thought, maybe? hopefully? possibly? who knows? Exhausted by not feeling comfortable in my own skin, stretched to the limits with being a stay-at-home mama and lover to my better half, I needed other women like me to journey with. What I found was transformational. There are almost no words to describe the process and the rewards along the way.
My hope was to grow closer in my marriage, to fall in love with my body and to dream big living wild and maybe for the first, free. Week by week, I discovered that I am stronger than I give myself credit for and that I can do hard things. I learned that it takes a tremendous shift to live differently, but that in order to pursue my dreams and to uncover my joy, I have to burn ships. I have to stand vulnerably and shed those parts of me that stand in the way of the real me. And when I catch glimpses of her, it’s breathtaking and powerful and sometimes, otherworldly. I’m excited to continue my exploration and to keep my commitment to bringing her to the light every day. In the end, the world needs more of me as much as I do.
Kelly gering i Omaha, ne i conflict resolution extraordinaire
Before joining SDS, I found myself stumbling not so gracefully into adulthood. I had traded in the vibrant personality and creative, impulsive spirit of my youth for a more serious, severe, and disciplined existence. I thought that in order to thrive in my career that I had to change. Slowly, the joy drained from my life and I felt like a stranger in my own skin. SDS rekindled my spark and helped me fall back in love with myself and my one precious life.
With the support of Katie and my soul sisters, I rediscovered courage and bravery – I discarded labels and one dimensional living and instead chose authenticity and an existence that satisfied my soul. I learned to listen to my inner intuition instead of frantically seeking the approval of others. After completing the program, I came to realize that my whole life long, I had been in search of a quick fix solution that would eradicate my fears and insecurities. But through SDS, I learned, instead, to embrace my deepest fears and insecurities – to greet them at the door with a smile and to invite them in for a glass of wine. Katie redefined what it means to be fearless. She gave me the tools to live and to love in spite of it all.
ERIN SOLIS i CONNECTICUT i LAWYER
Through the last 10 weeks, my life has completely changed. I have gone from this anxiety ridden, depressed, unhappy single mom to this amazingly beautiful woman that I knew deep down existed, but have never met. I was so afraid when I started the program, I would half ass it. Not give it my all and really open up. I did not love myself, I felt that I did not deserve to live this life, that I have failed so many times prior to this. This program was the only opportunity I had to really live. I was hopeless until now.
From SDS I learned the tools to really deal with my emotions, my anxiety and depression. When they appear in my life, I recognize them now, I don’t hide or run away from my feelings. Now I am able to recognize what I really need out of relationships, what I am looking for and what I truly desire. Not only that, I am strong enough to be vocal and ask for what I want and need and even better, walk away when I am not receiving it.
JULANN MCMURRAY i SAN DIEGO i FINANCIAL AUDITOR
SDS absolutely turned my life around and set me off on my true course. In a bad marriage and battling depression I took a chance with Katie and I am still reaping the rewards 4 years later. The fresh look at my diet helped me with my depression and weight. The clarity work helped me learn what I really wanted and needed. Since then everything has slowly fallen in to place, I am truly a very happy and content soul. I run my dream business and I only spend time with people who love & respect me. I continue to refer to the soul searching work we did and I continue to grow.
LEYLA FOLWELL
United kingdom i Artist and Pottery Teacher
I'm still reaping the rewards 4 years later.
I joined Skinny Dip Society because I felt the need to invest in myself and change my life. I carried old paradigms and patterns that kept repeating. I feared loving and being loved and I tried too hard to please others by living by their rules.
This program brought a lot of joy and so many unbelievable changes! I am living in the moment and have dropped the shoulds of my life (and have told many around me to drop their shoulds as well!). My relationship with myself, food, and my body has brutally changed in a loving way. I have learned to LOVE myself and appreciate the true version of me.
There were so many aha moments I could write a book: a book of gratitude. It was a very deep and intense experience; filled with many rewards and most importantly, freedom. Investing in this program was an act of self love and the results were far more than expected! I am filled with gratitude for being a part of this society. No money will ever pay for the discoveries I made and the freedom I gained with the aid of this program.
TANIA COSTA LIMA i UNITED KINGDOM
I started with a lack of sparkle in my life and feeling uncertain about what direction my life should go in. But, with SDS my mindset has shifted towards living for today, rather than hanging on for tomorrow. My eating habits have completely changed, as has my morning routine, I’m starting to see the beauty in cravings, and I have more of a skip in my step! And on top of all that, Katie just has an infectious joy coupled with wise insight. You feel she genuinely cares about the people on the program.
NICOLE DE ZOYSA i LONDON i HEALTH professional
Skinny Dip Society was such an amazing experience in that it completely shifted how I view myself and my life. It helps women break free from the molds we’ve set for ourselves and Katie gives us the tools to keep us from falling into old habits. Once you’ve tasted how much better life can be through SDS, there really is no going back. It’s life changing!
Before SDS, I had a fear of failure, felt stuck in my daily ho-hum routine, and felt frustrated because I wanted so much more from my life but didn’t know how to get it. SDS helped me to act in spite of my fear and take ownership of my days by giving into to my desires. I also become completely in tune with my body by paying attention to how food made me feel. I don’t give into cravings like I used to, if I have any at all. I realized that everything in my life is a choice. I choose in what direction I want to go. I choose how I react to things out of my control. I choose how I want to spend my time and who I want to spend it with. This was very powerful for me and I’m still trying to grasp what direction I want to steer myself because now the possibilities seem endless!
My husband told me that ever since I joined SDS, I seemed happier and like a whole new person. He doesn’t notice a lot and so I knew my change had to be pretty drastic for him to pay attention :) By using the tools Katie gave me, I’m now able to live my life to the fullest by doing the things I love and opening my heart to myself. It’s been the best thing I’ve ever done for myself… ever.
HALLIE SAWYER i OVERLAND PARK, KS i WRITER & BLOGGER
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for changing my life! Through the inspiration, coaching, and tools in this program, I got out of a bad relationship (no one could convince me to do it for years), I bought a house which I’ve been wanting to do for years, AND my creative juices and joy for life started to flow again. I got my “glow” back!
Your kindness for others and passion for life helped me realize what I was missing out on–being HAPPY! I could not have made the changes to my life that I did without your coaching–you have been so genuinely interested in my well-being and I know, even after the program, that I can always count on you!
And the icing on the cake…I went on an AMAZING first date yesterday. Honestly, SDS gave me so much confidence. Before for the date, I listened to some of my pump up songs and then I stepped into myself, into that woman that I want to be; sexy, confident, strong, and I just felt myself truly be me! I am down 10 pounds from when we started (a little added bonus!) and have about 30 more to lose to reach my goal, but even so, I just feel HAPPY and the weight is coming off without me doing much besides focusing on ME and eating what my body needs. Finally choosing myself, my life, my happiness.
ASHLEY CECCHETTI i VIRGINIA i MOMMA + TEACHER
I desperately wanted to be madly in love with life and myself – problem is I was living my life for someone else and had lost who I was and what I wanted. I felt STUCK. But, Katie’s questions, insights, and roadmap helped me not only get unstuck but propel me in the direction of truly being madly in love with life and myself. I’m happier and more confident in my body, career, and slowly in my relationships. I’m no longer relying on food to make me happy. And the best, I’ve gotten in touch with who I am and what I want instead of living my life for others. It was one of the best, healthiest and most positive things to happen to me in a long time.
Aubrie fontanini
Denver i sustainability & Climate change consultant
Truly madly in love with life and myself.
When I found myself struggling with the same problem over and over in my relationship, I knew I was doing, (thinking, saying) something wrong…and I was too scared to admit that maybe it was me, my old pre-programmed responses and my old ways. It was Katie who introduced me to the Skinny Dip Society and inspired me to do some personal inventory - I had to dig deep and found that “it’s all connected”. Me struggling with my confidence issues affected more than I had realized, as well as poor self-care of my mental and physical health…I was a little shocked that I had so easily put all of those things on the back burner. Katie shed some much needed light, and provided me with the strength and guidance I needed for my journey back to my authentic self.
If you are ready, have the gumption to change your life and be happier than ever, then you need Katie and the SDS Sisterhood in your life. I’m incredibly honored to have her in mine!
Virginia sunshine i florida i personal chef
In the past, I haven’t been aware of what I was doing or why I was doing it… it was never a mindful action– food, relationships, habits. But I have now realized so many areas I do this in and have had huge breakthroughs and changes in my life. Now, I am busy doing, living, and making connections!
The coaching and tools Katie guided me through has changed the way I think about myself and I’ve truly uncovered what I want from this messy little thing called life. In the midst of that change I have seen serious results and know I will see many many more.
And to celebrate a little more, about a month ago I lifted my shopping ban and allowed myself to go get a few summer dresses to refresh my wardrobe. I was thrilled when I went to one of my favorite stores and was able to try on just about everything I wanted… no longer was I headed to the back of the rack to see if they still had this or that in the largest size they make. I’m mid rack! I had so many options I almost broke the bank :-p I had to put a few back but it was a great feeling to be limited by funds and not by my body! It meant more than any numbers on the scale/tape measure/BMI chart!
In the end, Katie doesn’t let you hide or run away or shutdown, but says the exact things and asks the right questions that you couldn’t say or ask. It’s incredible.
NATalie reeber i denver, co i ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
During SDS my world was turned upside down, using the tools Katie gave me, I was able to show my vulnerability for the first time ever and reached out to friends and my amazing society sisters for support.
The course and Katie really helped me define what I needed, what is important and how to move forward. I added joy, and adventure and started to ask for what I need (HUGE). I quit a job that was not in alignment to my highest version of me, created healthy boundaries with work and toxic relationships, started to rebuild my marriage and I was able to feel emotions in my body for the first time in years. I cried and I felt anger but I also felt contagious joy, love and happiness. I feel so much stronger and in control, I am having fun, I feel ALIVE and ready to step into being the person I need to be.
I have never gotten the same value, insights and engagement with any other programs as I did with SDS and I’ve done quite a few – Brendon Burchard’s High Performance Academy, Chalene Johnson’s Smart Success program (both $1600 each), Gabby Bernstein, Danielle LaPorte, Pema Chodron, Brain Tracey and I could go on and on and on. This is the first program I did all the work until completion because was FUN! And, starting off by saying that you are not BROKEN was huge. It dug in right away to my blocks and the layout was PERFECT, each section building on what was before and seemed to have been custom made for my crazy life! The Facebook group and access to Katie was inspiring and kept me accountable. BEST PROGRAM EVER!
WANDA BELISLE i BRITish columbia i certified health & lifestyle coach
Within minutes of watching and listening to Katie Den Ouden share from her heart her experiences and insights on living an authentic and powerful life, I knew that I had stumbled upon the course I had been searching for for so long. I felt that my life had become something not of my own. I was merely going through the motions and purely existing….not living with the passion, the dreams and the desires that once moved me.
I jumped blindly into the Skinny Dip Immersion, not clearly knowing what was in store, but I am so very grateful that I did. The content is purely genius. Each week building upon the last. The amazing bonds formed and insight shared from the fantastic sisterhood was such a beautiful unexpected surprise.
The things that I have discovered about myself over the course of 10 weeks have deeply moved, inspired and ignited me to regain that girl I once was…little by little she is re-emerging and I really like her.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Katie and team for all that you do. By empowering women and helping them feel motivated to live their lives more authentically and with their own fantastic style you are making sure an important and positive impact in the world!
KERRI PIERCE i BRITish columbia i INdependent consultant
I joined Skinny Dip Society Immersion because I was at a place where I knew I needed to rekindle my sense of fun, wake up with energy, move through my day with grace, improve my relationship with my husband, regain my confidence and passion for life, and have my outside reflect my inner strength, but I couldn’t figure out where to start. I have a demanding career and I felt like I had to take care of everyone else before myself, I was getting burned out! I didn’t like the person I’d become, I needed a plan and I finally realized I couldn’t do it all by myself, go figure.
As a physician, I was used to giving advice but not so good at taking advice. I wondered it if it would really make a difference and if I would have time – but it truly worked. It wasn’t just a diet program, Katie’s program changed my life, not just my body. The exercises really helped with determining “why” I was eating or behaving in certain ways. Then I was provided with the tools to change. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone. One word: Empowering.
LISA i Denver i vascular surgeon
Before joining Katie on this Skinny Dip Society adventure I was stuck in a job I hated, felt a lack of confidence and was constantly comparing myself to others. I did not know my true hearts desires. Even still I was scared to join the program, because I didn’t think I would commit and finish. Well… Celebration! Celebration! Celebration! Since joining SDS I have gained the confidence to quit a job that has been draining and exhausting me for years, a job that stripped me of who I was. I am so excited, I have begun pursuing my passions and focusing on my desires and in fact just had a second interview for my dream job!
Through Skinny Dip Society Immersion I began making small attitude shifts, thinking positively, and living in the moment which enabled me to survive one last “busy season” at work and begin the transformation in becoming the best version of myself. My presence has changed entirely since quitting my job and becoming part of an amazing sisterhood. Thank you Katie! In the program I constantly felt engaged the entire time and I didn’t feel alone. I felt as if every lecture, activity, etc. was directed at me. The techniques and “little nuggets” I learned from SDS will be something I treasure (and use) for the rest of my life. I am forever grateful.
Elissa woog i Denver
When SDS came into my life, I was stunted, frustrated and unhappy with where I had ended up. I had visions of the life I wanted to live and desired to move forward, but had no idea how to get any momentum.
SDS brought so much light, growth and accountability to the exploration of my own heart and desires. I learned how to connect inwardly, how to design the life I love, and how to be loving, gracious and gentle to myself as I navigate.
I loved how personal the experience is. I gained so much insight personally through Katie’s coaching, and learned just as much watching her lovingly coach the women surrounding me in the Sisterhood. She really involves herself in each story, and was so accessible. She is real, raw and completely relatable.
It will spur you on towards the highest version of yourself. I highly recommend this course, and believe is one of the best gifts you can give yourself!! This course is so full of heart and community, if you really dive in and commit to it, you will cry happy (and sad) tears when it ends!
KATIE DRAKE i lubbock, tx i INTErior designer
The last 6 months of my life have been incredible! I have taken risks I didn’t think I was capable and don’t think I would have been brave enough to do without the support of Katie. All these risks led to huge rewards. Now I literally say to myself everyday “I am the luckiest girl”, because I get to spend my days doing what truly fills me up with nourishment and happiness.
I’ve made huge changes in my life (changed relationship status, left a career that was literally making me sick, and even sold my home that I didn’t love) since I started working with Katie and I feel more alive now than I have in a long time. I’ve created numerous coaching programs, referral partnerships, and community events. My lifestyle now reflects how I want to live (Friday Fun days -aka no work days- anyone?!), instead of defaulting to what was expected of me.
I am inspiring people and living my purpose and passions. I am building a business that truly supports me in all areas and I feel like a pretty badass manifestor. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support I received from Katie. Her no B.S. but total enthusiastic support was critical in my journey of the past 6 months.
Natasha suzuki i colorado
New job, new apartment, got out of a wrong relationship, new hair-do, sold my car, bought a scooter, moderate weight loss, reduced cravings, mood improvement, huge decrease in anxiety and depression, and more confidence! Whew did I get it all in there? I feel like I am on the road to becoming the woman I want to be. And it feels SO good. I finally feel like I’ve returned to my true self and I am making choices that honor that. What I have gotten out of this program is worth every single penny. I recommend this program to so many people and will absolutely keep spreading the word.
Jackie
Denver, CO i Medical sales
Becoming the woman I want to be.
The moment I said yes to myself and the Skinny Dip Society is when shifts started happening. Throughout the program, little shifts led to overall bigger shifts in how I was living my life. And my new found confidence and positive outlook on life impacted me both personally and professionally.
Personally, I tended to the adventurous side of me, saying yes to more living in the moments experiences. I’ve been more honest with myself acknowledging when something feels like a should or a no. This was exciting for me as I have played it safe since having kids. I now realize I can be a mom, be spontaneous, and make time for the things I love doing that make me thrive and feel ALIVE! Letting go of the martyr mentality that I’ve had for so many years is freeing. I feel supported through acts of self-care and realizing how productive and necessary it is to practice communicating effectively with others. I’m more in tune with my body and thoughts which has allowed me to uncover old beliefs that no longer served me and incorporated new habits and beliefs that do!
Professionally, my business is taking off. I know this is a direct correlation with the work I did in the SDS program. My clients are thrilled with my services, I’m more present and I’ve realized I’m right where I’m supposed to be.
I’m grateful for this experience. In general, my soul is brighter. I have more love for myself and more love to give to others in return. There is a wholeness that wasn’t there before… it’s so nice to be Carrie again.
Carrie socia i Denver i personal stylist
Joining Katie's SDS immersion was a game changer for me. I had lived most of my life on the path of least resistance (by default), instead of paving my own awesome path and designing a life I truly loved. I'm so glad that I found her course when I did (or did it find me?). I learned to savor, investigate, dream and create. I dropped old, limiting mindsets and beliefs and adopted more generous ones. I went from living in the doldrums, to living a sexy life that I actively designed. Small habit shifts and paying attention to seemingly insignificant details ended up making the biggest impacts.
I now start my day with intention, a warm cup of lemon water and a playlist that makes me excited to start the day. Katie's wisdom, the support of the Skinny Dip Society, and the eye opening activation assignments surpassed any of my expectations for the program. My initial hesitation was the cost, but it has proved worth every penny, and more. I am so thankful for the 10 life changing weeks of this program, and the lasting effects and impact they have had on my life. If you're on the fence, I highly suggest you jump in the water!
ANJuli Crouch i houston, tx i teacher & dating coach
When I decided to participate in the Skinny Dip Society Immersion, I never could have imagined where my life would take me over the next year (in a great way!). Before the SDS Immersion, I was a wife and a stay-at-home mother who worked from home. I felt unhappy, lost, and was struggling with my life and my place in the world.
When I began the SDS Immersion, I took it very seriously and really dug into the work. In that time, I gained some much-needed clarity on my life. I also gained a newfound acceptance for my body, my thoughts, my mind, my experiences, my reactions, my cravings, and so much more.
In the time following the completion of the SDS Immersion, my life has become noticeably richer. The communication between my husband and I has changed for the better and given our marriage an incredible boost. The patience I have for both myself and others has given those relationships more depth, acceptance, and joy. SDS Immersion gave me the precious gift of knowing myself more deeply by asking the right questions so that I could lovingly discover my deepest needs and find out how I could fulfill them.
To the women who feel lost, sad, or like you're floundering...take a chance on yourself. Take a chance to get to know yourself. Take a chance to potentially change your life for the better. SDS is different from anything you'll ever do because all of the answers come from YOU!
AMANDA JACOBS i BRANCH, wi i lover of life
Before Skinny Dip Society I was postponing joy, making excuses for not working on my goals, allowing negative feeling to take hold. But during SDS (and going forward) I’ve started to really think and stopped feeling guilty about my true desires. I’ve let go of all my food hang ups and just make the best choices I can but don’t beat myself up anymore when I stray from my “healthy.” I’m designing my life and booked trips to Barcelona, New York, and a family trip during Easter. And… I signed up for a holistic nutrition course and a life coaching course. Eeek…so excited! I’m no longer living like a robot on default. I am sooo happy I joined!!
Elisa nicolau
toronto, canada i registered nurse
Stopped feeling guilty about my true desires.
Oh my Skinny Dip goodness, this program changed my life! As a RN, Integrative Health Coach, and health extraordinaire, I thought, "why am I taking this class? I already know all of this stuff." Yet, I found myself clicking and purchasing the program. I was blown away with Katie's content, delivery, and the experience I received. I felt like such a part of a sisterhood, despite being on my computer. Katie's energy was contagious and it made me want to become the best version of myself.
As the course continued, I dived in fully, and found a self-awareness and insight I never knew. But, Katie wouldn't let me get away with just that, this awareness turned into action, living by design, and new ways of thinking and living! I'm still celebrating my successes and re-evaluating what needs to shift and change months after the program. I have a long way to go, but it's the intentional journey that is so awesome! Whoop, whoop! Thank you, Katie!
ALLI JONES i COLORADO i RN, Integrative health & Thriving coach
Being a 59 y/o 2nd time around mom (raising an 8 and 10 year old) after having raised my own girls has been a huge struggle for me and just couldn’t find the place of joy and peace I so much craved. Years of trying to read every book and trying different medications (that didn’t work), I just felt I needed something that this program could offer me. I needed a place to see what was underneath all these negative feeling and tapes I was dealing with.
Today, I AM IN A BETTER PLACE!! I learned so much and many ways to change my mindset and deal with the emotions of day to day life. I am a capable and loving mom… I can do this with joy in my heart and a smile on my face. I have had a shift in mindset to a place of peace. I started meditation daily… Something I’ve tried to do many times but this program helped me to be in a better place for it. I look for why I might be feeling the way I do to try to adjust what needs adjusting. I learned the difference between “devotion” and “discipline” – wow… Amazing thoughts to really see that my devotion is to eating healthy and daily exercise because I LOVE how it makes me feel inside!!! And I have learned (again) that communication to loved ones doesn’t have to be fearful if yo’re coming from a place of love!! A biggie! I also love the holistic approach it offers!
THANK YOU…. This has been an amazing journey for me and I look forward to really practicing what all I have learned!
Rhonda higgins i arkansas i registered nurse
SDS has provided me with a safe space to take concrete steps towards living a life where I am comfortable in my own skin fully realizing my hopes and dreams. The sisterhood has been a godsend, amazing women being bold and brave-making no apologies for it. So empowering!
For me Skinny Dip Society is a journey… a way of life. Since jumping in the water I have seen a positive impact in both my personal and professional life. I face my fears by stepping through them instead of running from them. It isn’t easy but I feel more awake and alive each time.
On the horizon is completing my first 70.3 triathlon, successfully moving my agency into a new facility after raising $1.8m and dating again! Each of these things felt like big-hairy-scary things but now I am excited for each one. Loving this journey… wild-free-alive!
Kirsten r. case i omaha, ne i nonprofit leader
I lost 10 pounds in just a couple months and while I dropped jean sizes, my energy increased (I own a business and it’s growing in leaps and bounds with the help of this!) and I stopped craving the foods that I had wanted all the time prior to working together. But the most prominent piece during the coaching that impacted my life is that I changed with my relationship with food. I’m now more conscious, present, and aware - I’ve become more mindful and have a stronger sense of what commitment is and honoring my word. Before I started coaching with Katie, I knew how valuable coaching can be. I knew I was ready to change and improve but knew I needed support, accountability, and a plan to get there.
kerri ann appleton
denver i Fundraising consultant
I changed my relationship with food.
Stumbling upon Skinny Dip Society Immersion was a true God-send. I was at a point in my life where I was no longer recognizable to myself. I had lost my ‘spark’ long ago, and was so entangled in living by my ‘story’, that I no longer knew what my true desires were.
Caught in a vicious cycle of eating because I was stressed, and stressed because I was eating, I had lost all hope. The girl I was in high school: fearless, brave, funny, happy, spontaneous, imaginative was long gone, but after hearing Katie’s story of how she and her friends went skinny dipping in Lake Michigan, without a care in the world, I realized that I, too, could live that way again.
And it’s true. The materials Katie provides in the program – from the audio recordings, to the weekly worksheets, to the sisterhood of amazing women – seem to work miracles on a daily basis. We learned how to shift from the ‘should’s’ that we’ become accustomed to listening to on a daily basis, and uncovered our true desires – our true joy. This process helped me to re-align my life situation to support my body, my desires, and my creativity. I have so much more joy and happiness as a result! I no longer have to live by my old, worn out ‘rules’. I am back in the driver’s seat, and it feels absolutely incredible!
I feel like my true self again! Wait, I AM my true self again! Thank you, Katie!
SAMANTHA SAMUELS i california i pixar production coordinator
I’m inviting you to fully design your life and dive in the water with the rest of us – no longer just dipping your toe in and only tasting a smidge of living free & loving life. It’s time for you to be become the woman you’ve always known you could be – in a sisterhood of women joining you and stretching you into your best life. You can do it alone – and waste all the time, money, and frustration like I did – but you don’t have to. Just click the purple enroll button below to join us. Can’t wait celebrate with you on the inside!
NOTE FROM KATie
100% happiness guarantee
I know how much of a game changer this approach, tools, and sisterhood was/is for my life, for the women who've already jumped, and what can be for you. I'm so sure of it, that I give a 100% happiness guarantee. You have 14 days from the program's official start date to email us and you can have all of your money back. All you've gotta do is email my team letting them know you're not satisfied and submit all your completed soulwork sheets, and I'll happily refund you 100% of your investment.
