The Baggage Reclaim Sessions

In this episode, Natalie explores why so many people experience pain over receiving (or not receiving) an apology. From feeling unworthy due to how someone has responded to their wrongdoing, to feeling guilty that someone needs to apologise to us, to backing down in an attempt to provoke the other party into doing so and more, we have a complicated relationship with apologies.  Instagram | Events | Blog | Membership

Dating can be a navigational minefield of mixed signals and unmet expectations. Misunderstanding romantic intentions often leads to confusion and disappointment. The discussion dives into why we misinterpret these signs and the importance of clear communication. It emphasizes cultivating discernment to distinguish between fleeting enjoyment and meaningful connections. Ultimately, this exploration highlights that dating is not just about finding love, but also about personal growth and aligning with one’s true values.

Ever kicked yourself for missing out on something, convinced that it was the perfect person/job/house/opportunity only to discover later that you dodged a bullet? Recently, Natalie found out that the 'dream house' they missed out on 5 years ago turned out to be a money pit. In this episode, she explains why hindsight allows us to see how wrong some things would have been for us, but how we still have to move forward and let go even when we haven't had the gift of hindsight yet.  Instagram | Events | Blog | Membership

In this episode, Natalie talks about confronting her fear of failure, fear of success.  Instagram | Events | Blog | Membership

This week, Natalie explores the tricky subject of distinguishing between help and support so that we can maintain the healthy boundaries we need to enjoy mutually fulfilling relationships and take of ourselves. Instagram | Events | Blog | Membership

In this week's episode, Natalie explains the concept of recognising your bandwidth so that you can take care of your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being.  Instagram | Events | Blog | Membership

Explore the journey of self-discovery as the host shares personal reflections on grief and resilience after losing a loved one. Discover how career shifts have intertwined with emotional growth and the challenges of writing a book proposal. The host bravely navigates their own emotional turmoil, shedding light on the impact of tinnitus and the value of self-care. With insights on reconnecting after a hiatus, listeners are invited to delve deeper into their own emotional well-being and relationships.

In this final episode, Natalie talks about big decisions, why we get stuck, and why we can't see what lies up ahead but we've still got to take the leap anyway. She also shares why she's decided to end the show--such a tough decision!  Email: podcast@baggagereclaim.com  Instagram | Courses | Events | Blog | Membership

Warning: This episode includes references to incidences that some listeners may prefer not to hear about or they may find triggering if they’ve experienced it themselves. In this episode, Natalie shares why she feels that she needs to speak out about speaking out. Sharing personal experiences of having spoken out about very difficult issues including harassment and assault, as well as anecdotes from readers, listeners and friends, Natalie created this episode because she hears all too often from people who don’t speak up or speak out because they ‘don’t want to make a scene/fuss’ or they fear being perceived as ‘dramatic’, ‘needy’, ‘a psycho’, ‘lying’ etc., who are struggle to grapple with the emotional, mental and even physical consequences. We forget when we ‘play nice’ and keep silent, we very often struggle to live with ourselves.  Email: podcast@baggagereclaim.com  Instagram | Courses | Events | Blog | Membership

In this week's episode, Natalie talks about why focusing is about being discerning and committing, and why we allow ourselves to get busied up in all manner of distractions because we are afraid of putting our stake in the sand and saying, ‘This is who I am, this is what I’m about, and this is what I need’. She also talks about why a lot of our painful relationships and problems are about avoiding our potential and purpose, along with delaying on reaching a resolution about outstanding decisions.  Email: podcast@baggagereclaim.com  Instagram | Courses | Events | Blog | Membership