

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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Jun 3, 2022 • 37min
Ep. 264: Let's Talk About the Real Reasons Behind Affairs
After receiving a lot of requests for her to talk about the topic, Natalie delves into why affairs happen and the importance of challenging some of the misconceptions about affairs that tend to assume that a person only cheats because their partner and relationship aren't 'good enough'.

May 27, 2022 • 22min
Ep. 263: Some People Might Miss the Point of That Statement You’re Trying to Make
Natalie, a speaker focused on non-verbal communication, delves into the challenges of conveying discontent without clear dialogue. She reveals how hinting at issues can backfire, leaving others confused and relationships strained. The conversation emphasizes the importance of authentic expression and setting boundaries to foster healthier interactions. By advocating for direct communication, Natalie encourages listeners to embrace honesty to strengthen connections and avoid the pitfalls of passive behavior.

May 20, 2022 • 35min
Ep. 262: 'I'm not ready/able for a relationship right now...'
In this week's episode, Natalie talks about why it's important to accept and respect it when somebody says that they can't be in a relationship with us. No matter how we feel or them behaving in what we perceive to be relationship-y ways, if actions and words don't match, we've got a problem.

May 13, 2022 • 24min
Ep. 261: Punching Below Our Weight?
The discussion centers on the intriguing dynamics of dating based on perceived value. Listeners are invited to reflect on why some individuals feel drawn to partners they deem 'below' their level. The conversation challenges societal biases that influence our choices, emphasizing the significance of core values over superficial traits. Expect thoughtful insights on how confidence plays a role in these dynamics!

May 6, 2022 • 32min
Ep. 260: Keeping It Real About What It Means to Take Responsibility
It can be bloody infuriating when someone makes a mistake or does us wrong and they refuse to acknowledge or take responsibility. But plenty of us don't even know what the hell taking responsibility means, so Natalie breaks it down in this week's episode. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop

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Apr 29, 2022 • 30min
Ep. 259: The Trouble With Overgiving and Overcompensating
Natalie talks about how when we give too much--yes, there is such a thing!--we're really not 'giving' at all. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop

Apr 22, 2022 • 47min
Ep. 258: It's Not Our Job to Meet Our Parents' Expectations
Natalie talks about the comments parents make that suggest that we're not meeting their expectations and that they're disappointed with our life choices. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop

Apr 1, 2022 • 37min
Ep. 257: Losing Ourselves Leads to Losing Our Temper
Natalie talks about why we surprise ourselves and others by losing our temper and behaving uncharacteristically and how we can navigate ourselves away from being tipped over the edge. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop

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Mar 25, 2022 • 32min
Ep. 256: Even Grief Brings Out the Pleaser in Us!
It's been five years since Natalie's father died, and she's got some things to share about grief and anger, including why we don't have to perform our feelings for people or withhold our grief to pussyfoot around others. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop

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Mar 18, 2022 • 28min
Ep. 255: Sharing Core ‘Directional’ Values Matters for Compatibility
Natalie delves into the topic of core 'directional' values and why they matter for compatibility in our relationships and our overall sense of well-being.