The Baggage Reclaim Sessions

Natalie expands on a video she shared on Instagram to explain how to match your actions with your intentions and words during this time of increased awareness and conversations about racism. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Membership

There was a time when people thought that gaslighting was something that occurred purely within the context of abusive relationships, but it's far more prevalent than we realise. Natalie shares examples and how to recognise it, plus she explains why we mustn't normalise gaslighting and let it go unchecked. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Membership

Natalie explores four common responses to the pandemic that people are grappling with: Why am I feeling OK?, Why am I not OK?, Why am I so angry?, and Why aren't I doing more? Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Membership

When Natalie mentioned on Instagram Stories that she was loving the TV adaption of Sally Rooney's novel, Normal People, she received a flurry of replies about this portrayal of a casual (sometimes secret) relationship mixed with a complicated friendship. Natalie talks about some of the sources of hurt and misunderstanding in casual relationships and what we can learn from our participation. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Membership

Explore the concept of worthiness, discovering how childhood narratives can distort our self-perception. The discussion emphasizes that our inherent value is not contingent on meeting external expectations. Learn to break free from the cycle of unworthiness, which often manifests in relationships and career challenges. The conversation encourages listeners to recognize their true worth and let go of harmful patterns like people-pleasing and perfectionism. It’s a journey towards self-acceptance and empowerment!

Humans don't like unsatisfactory endings, hence why we feel as if we're left hanging by the sudden cancellation of a TV series or a dodgy ending. Natalie talks about how our desire to close loops can cause us to do things like seek validation, wait for a call we didn't want or to feel as if the 'bad guy' won. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Membership

When someone shows us who they are, they're showing us their values. If that's different to who we are and where we want to go, we have to acknowledge this. But sometimes, despite what we know, we look to give a second (or umpteenth) chance. Natalie breaks down what's really going on in these situations so that when we do give (or receive) chances, we do so with more awareness and truth. Instagram | Break The Cycle | Blog | Membership

When an ex who didn't treat us with love, care, trust and respect starts saying 'all the right things', it's all-too-easy to be nostalgic. Before we plot our fairy-tale ending or abandon opportunities, our current relationship or even ourselves and the growth we've experienced since the relationship ended, let's check ourselves. Instagram | Courses | Blog | Membership

Explore the importance of feeling anger and how ignoring it affects your well-being. Discover why people often mask their anger with pleasantries and avoid giving honest feedback. Learn how unresolved anger can resurface unexpectedly and the role of people-pleasing as a form of silent rage. Engage in practical steps to process your emotions, including journaling about what angers you and recognizing signs of unresolved feelings. Unpack the connection between past experiences and present anger, and understand how acknowledging them can empower personal boundaries.

What's your tolerance for discomfort, boredom or time out from your typical routine? Natalie talks about our discomfort with having time and space, especially when it means that we might feel and think more than our typical way of life allows for. Instagram | Classes | Blog | Membership