The Baggage Reclaim Sessions

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

In this week's episode, Natalie shares what she's learned from ten months of being on a social media diet. What started off as temporarily deleting Facebook from her phone so that she could finish her book last November, became an experiment in discovering whether her life, both personal and business, would fall apart and be that much worse off without being on social media. In short, the answer was.... no. Email: podcast@baggagereclaim.com Instagram | Courses | Events | Blog | Membership

In this episode, Natalie talks about what ambiguity is, the types of situation that can result, and how we can use our participation in an ambiguous situation to get more clear about ourselves and to become more assertive. Email: podcast@baggagereclaim.com Instagram | Courses | Events | Blog | Membership

Explore the intricate dance between personal growth and imposter syndrome, as the speaker shares insights on overcoming childhood constraints. Challenge societal norms within families to embrace your unique path. Discover how happiness intertwines with sadness, highlighting the transformative power of change. Personal anecdotes reveal the importance of breaking free from fears and fully accepting an evolving identity, empowering you to reclaim your narrative.

In this episode, Natalie talks about how to recognise when we're not exactly being truthful with ourselves, what causes us to do things like denying, rationalising, minimising, excusing and justifying, and how to move beyond our own untruths so that we get grounded in who we really are. Email: podcast@baggagereclaim.com Instagram | Courses | Events | Blog | Membership

Explore the intricacies of navigating relationships as they discuss the critical importance of identifying warning signs. Discover the difference between 'amber' and 'code red' alerts and how they relate to unrealistic expectations and self-worth. Gain insight into the dynamics of emotional manipulation, emphasizing self-care and boundary-setting. Through shared experiences, the conversation highlights the need for self-awareness to protect mental health and establish healthy connections.

In this episode, Natalie delves into the topic of trust and being discerning about who we let into our Circle of Trust. Email: podcast@baggagereclaim.com Instagram | Courses | Events | Blog | Membership

In this episode, Natalie delves deeper into this season's topic of 'closing the gap' by explaining roles, including why we adopt them, how they play out within families, and in turn how they keep us small and hold us back in adulthood. Roles affect all of our interpersonal relationships and block us from being more of who we really are, so becoming more aware of where we play a role is critical to our well-being as well as the health of our relationships. Email: podcast@baggagereclaim.com Instagram | Courses | Events | Blog | Membership

In this episode, Natalie reflects on why she's felt a little wobbly about turning 40 and why she's approaching life with an attitude of adventure. Email: podcast@baggagereclaim.com Instagram | Courses | Events | Blog | Membership