The Baggage Reclaim Sessions
Natalie Lue
All humans have emotional baggage, and yet, so many of us are unaware of what we're carrying until we hit a low point, experience a health crisis, or recognise that we're in a painful pattern with our relationships or how we feel about and treat ourselves.
Natalie Lue expands her popular blog Baggage Reclaim into podcast form with a weekly show about how to live and love with more self-esteem by unpacking, decluttering and tidying up our excess emotional baggage. It's time to reclaim yourself and experience more love, care trust and respect.
Natalie Lue expands her popular blog Baggage Reclaim into podcast form with a weekly show about how to live and love with more self-esteem by unpacking, decluttering and tidying up our excess emotional baggage. It's time to reclaim yourself and experience more love, care trust and respect.
Episodes
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Mar 12, 2021 • 36min
Ep. 216: The Truth About Breakups
Natalie talks about why we need to shift our perception of what a breakup is and what it means about us so that we can let go of old stories and painful feelings that still affect us today. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop
Mar 5, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 215: Fear of Criticism Doesn't Have To Run Your Life
Natalie talks about why we need to change our relationship with criticism so that we stop investing so much of ourselves into trying to control the uncontrollable and being self-critical. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop
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Feb 26, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 214: We Don't Need To Put So Much Bandwidth Into Keeping Up Appearances
Natalie delves into the pressures of keeping up appearances and how societal norms distort our self-image. She explores the emotional toll of pretending to be perfect and how this affects our relationships. The discussion highlights the impact of various biases and family expectations on our authenticity. As people age, they often grow weary of maintaining façades. Natalie encourages listeners to invest their energy in being true to themselves and prioritizing genuine connections over curated images.
Feb 19, 2021 • 36min
Ep. 213: There's No Need to Try & Meet All of Your Needs On Your Own
Sometimes we try to 'manage ourselves' too much instead of articulating a need or a boundary. Natalie shares her insights from a recent experience of this and how it's revolutionised her attitude towards her needs and what sets off anxiety. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop
Feb 12, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 212: People Can Be More Than One Thing
Natalie, a passionate advocate for embracing our multifaceted identities, discusses the importance of recognizing that we can embody various traits simultaneously. She highlights how societal simplifications can distort our understanding of individuals, particularly in complex scenarios. Topics include navigating the balance between gratitude and boundaries, and the frameworks of 'code amber' and 'code red' to better assess behavior in relationships. Ultimately, the conversation promotes self-acceptance and empathy for healthier connections.
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Feb 5, 2021 • 31min
Ep. 211: Too Good To Be True?
Diving into the unsettling feeling of perfection, the discussion unpacks why too-good-to-be-true moments can trigger unease. It explores how idealizing others and past experiences shape our views, leading to suspicion of genuine kindness. The significance of vulnerability in breaking down facades and the phenomenon of 'future-faking' reveals ulterior motives behind seemingly perfect scenarios. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own perfectionism, with authenticity championed as the key to discerning sincere connections.
Jan 29, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 210: I am anxious about something
Natalie shares how we can use our awareness of certain habits as a notification that we are anxious about *something* so that we can take better care of ourselves. The Anxiety Sessions | Instagram | Blog | Shop
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Jan 22, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 209: The Compatibility Factor
In the first episode of 2021, Natalie breaks down compatibility, our ability co-exist harmoniously with someone or something. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop
Dec 11, 2020 • 56min
Ep. 208: Scope Creep Makes Your Boundaries Beep
What does a project shifting dramatically, increased work responsibilities or hours beyond what was originally agreed, an overbearing and critical partner who always 'knows best', and someone in a casual relationship thinking and behaving as if they're in an actual relationship have in common? They're all examples of scope creep. Download The Emotional Baggage Sessions for free. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop
Dec 4, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep. 207: Let's Be More Truthful About Loneliness
So many of us have been conditioned to feel shame about loneliness and to misunderstand what it is and why we and others experience it. Natalie talks about shifting our perception of loneliness and how to understand our own loneliness experiences so that we can break out of any habits that fuel it but also be more supportive of others. Download The Emotional Baggage Sessions for free. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog
