762. Navigating Divorce, Femininity, and Major Life Changes with Natalia Benson
Apr 22, 2025
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In this enlightening conversation, Natalia Benson, a medium and astrologer focused on empowering women, shares her journey post-divorce. She discusses reclaiming feminine energy, the healing process, and the magic of major life transitions. Listeners will discover insights on navigating emotional change, the significance of Saturn returns, and the art of surrender. Natalia emphasizes breaking generational cycles, cultivating self-love, and the importance of manifestations as tools for personal growth. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to embrace your desires and navigate life's complexities with grace.
Navigating major life changes, such as divorce, requires embracing personal empowerment and recognizing growth opportunities amid challenges.
The Saturn return is presented as a pivotal period for self-awareness, demanding confrontation of unresolved issues to facilitate personal transformation.
Practicing self-love and acceptance during difficult times is crucial for healing, allowing individuals to step into their fullest potential and desires.
Deep dives
Navigating Change and Transformation
The discussion revolves around the journey of personal transformation that often comes with significant life changes, such as divorce. Both speakers share their experiences, emphasizing the importance of recognizing when it's time to choose oneself and follow one's heart. This kind of transformation requires acknowledging the difficulty of change while also embracing the growth opportunities it provides. By viewing change as a pivotal point that can lead to personal empowerment, individuals can cultivate a mindset that supports their evolutionary journey.
The Significance of the Saturn Return
The Saturn return, occurring around one's late twenties, is presented as a critical period for growth and self-awareness. It's described as a time when individuals are called to mature and confront unresolved issues in their lives, often leading to profound realizations about their relationships and personal desires. The speakers highlight that not meeting challenges during this period may result in recurring themes later in life. Embracing this astrological milestone as an opportunity for introspection can ultimately facilitate positive life changes and personal fulfillment.
The Power of Self-Love and Grace
Integral to lasting personal growth is the practice of self-love and showing oneself grace, particularly during challenging times. The speakers assert that embracing one's imperfections and emotions is essential for healing and transformation. They discuss how healing often comes through being compassionate toward oneself, especially when facing feelings of failure or inadequacy. This shift toward self-acceptance allows individuals to step into their fullest potential, fostering a healthier relationship with themselves and their desires.
Constructing Healthy Relationships
The conversation delves into the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, highlighting the importance of mutual participation and shared responsibility. The speakers reflect on how dynamic shifts within relationships often mirror unresolved issues within oneself, prompting growth. They emphasize the need for authenticity and open communication, advocating for a balanced approach where both partners actively contribute to the relationship's well-being. This approach nurtures connections that are more aligned with each individual’s vision for love and partnership.
Breaking the Savior Mentality
A key point emerges regarding the common mindset of seeking a partner to 'save' oneself from life's challenges, which can lead to co-dependency. The speakers stress that true empowerment comes from within; relying on others for fulfillment can hinder personal growth and self-discovery. By understanding that healthy relationships are built on mutual support rather than dependence, individuals can foster deeper connections. This awareness encourages a focus on self-sufficiency and accountability, paving the way for love to flourish authentically.
Embracing Desires and Surrender
The importance of acknowledging and embracing one’s desires becomes a central theme in the discussion. The speakers argue that recognizing and articulating desires is essential for manifesting a fulfilling life, yet it requires a balance of surrendering control and allowing the universe to guide one’s path. By releasing the need for specific outcomes, individuals create a space for unexpected opportunities and growth to manifest. This mindset shift fosters a deeper connection to the flow of life, enabling a more enriched experience.
Get ready for a soul-baring conversation as Krista welcomes her dear friend—and spiritual powerhouse—Natalia Benson to the pod! This episode is all about honoring change, trusting yourself, and finding magic in major life transitions. If you’ve been thrust into the unknown, tune in!
Ahead, Natalia opens up about her recent divorce, the healing journey that followed, and how she’s reclaiming her feminine energy + intuitive power. Plus, you’ll hear juicy insights on embracing your desires, the art of surrender, and practices for embodying more flow and softness.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get unstuck, heal codependency, or tap into your next level of self-worth, this episode is your permission slip to do all of that with grace. Whether you’re moving through heartbreak, leveling up in your career, or just craving more meaning, this is for you!
We also talk about:
Saturn Return explained—how to thrive in astrological portals of transformation
Moving from masculine hustle into feminine flow (and why it's so hard to "just be")
Breaking generational cycles + re-programming self-worth around relationships
Radical friendship, witnessing your friends’ growth without judgment
Rituals for letting go, self-love, and attracting abundance as a spiritual woman
The messy magic behind leaving a marriage + starting new chapters in your 30s
Body image, using food for comfort, and embodied healing
Manifestation, alignment, and why your prayers might come true overnight
Owning your full desires—especially when it comes to money, love, and career
How to set boundaries, honor your process, and welcome support from soul sisters
