Podcast Episode
Stop Rejecting Yourself: Intuition, Action and Redefining Success With Author Karan Wadhwani
The Rejected Pre-Med Podcast: For Anyone Who’s Faced Rejection·Valeria Rusnak, BSc. Neuroscience, Mental Health Advocate & Speaker·21 July 2025·47 min

About this episode
In this powerful episode, Valeria sits down with multidisciplinary artist, author, and businessman Karan Wadhwani to talk about how rejection often starts from within—and how embracing intuition, creativity, and spiritual practice can lead to a more fulfilling and resilient life.
In This Episode, We Explore:
Why “others can only reject you when you reject yourself”
The difference between fear and intuition
Building resilience through adaptability, self-trust, and self-compassion
Why being your own best friend is the key to overcoming external and internal rejection
What it means to be successful—and how to redefine failure
Tai Chi, spirituality, and how martial arts can teach us how to flow with rejection
The importance of making the most of every moment and acting despite fear
Creative balance, joy, and how to not hold yourself back
Lessons from The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Understanding that we’re all walking our own paths, but not alone
Career Advice You’ll Love: Karan shares why liking what you do matters more than titles, and how working across industries made him more resilient. Hear his practical tips on building a path that’s authentic—even when it's unconventional.
Karan’s Book: So You Want To Be A... – Order now on Amazon
Learn more: karanwadhwani.ca
Connect with Karan:
Instagram: @kwadhwan
Email: info@whoiskaran.com
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Remember: "Don’t be fearful of things that are intuitively who you are." Let go of the fear and let yourself become who you're meant to be.