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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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.
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
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
Nov 27, 2020 • 1h 12min
Ep. 206: Let's Wait Awhile
Some of us are waiting to have sex. It might be until marriage, it might be until the relationship has reached a certain point, it might be that we haven't had it yet and so we're waiting to trust someone enough to. Natalie talks about what we need to be mindful of if we are waiting and some of the issues we can come up against. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog
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Nov 20, 2020 • 31min
Ep. 205: Four steps to assertively communicating what you want to do
Explore the art of assertive communication with practical strategies for setting boundaries. Discover how being direct can strengthen relationships and prioritize your needs. Learn to master the balance of saying no while navigating social pressures and guilt. Personal anecdotes highlight the importance of clarity in expressing limits. Plus, find resources to help articulate your desires and enhance emotional well-being. It's time to reclaim your voice!
Nov 13, 2020 • 1h 20min
Ep. 204: Let's Talk About Family Estrangement
Natalie talks about a subject that many people grapple with but often feel ashamed. Even if estrangement isn't something you've dealt with, this episode is also about how we need to update our perceptions of family and be empathetic and supportive of people who have a less than 'great' family experience. The Intuition Sessions Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog
Nov 6, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep. 203: OK, But What Is Intimacy?
Natalie does a deep dive into a subject that creates a level of discomfort in a lot of humans to answer a question that befuddles so many of us even though we put so much effort into trying to enjoy the benefits of intimacy or avoiding it: What is intimacy? Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Membership
