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Natalie shares what she's learned from managing her fear of disapproval, criticism, and conflict. Where it comes from, how it plays out, and how to shift your relationship with these inevitable parts of life. She shares four key reframes and practical guidance on what to do when criticism actually happens. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/309 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk  Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/  

Natalie talks with psychologist Suzy Reading about her book "How to Be Selfish" and reclaiming the right to self-care and self-advocacy. They explore childhood conditioning, toxic resilience messaging, why resentment signals guilt and obligation, and how depletion serves no one while replenishment serves everyone. **Note: The sound is slightly strange on Natalie's voice, but it's still a great episode!

Natalie explores resentment as a signal from your body that you've crossed your own boundaries. She shares two personal stories - one where resentment led to a necessary conversation, another where it didn't show up at all - and explains what to do when resentment appears in your life.   Embrace Healthy Boundaries - save 40% when you pre-order before March 12th.  Episode show notes with mentioned links and resources Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk  Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/  

Natalie talks with coach Gabrielle Treanor about ADHD in midlife, particularly for quieter, introverted women who don't see themselves in stereotypical presentations. They explore late diagnosis, shame, coping mechanisms, grief, and why understanding your brain differently is about self-acceptance, not excuses. The Quiet ADHD Club Gabrielle Treanor's website Episode show notes:  Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk  Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/  

Natalie explores 'jumping the shark' moments in relationships, those incidents of disrespect or disconnect that signal the beginning of the end. Episode show notes:  Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  How to Say No: The Scripts ebook and class with 25% off discount  Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk  Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/  

Read the article and comments (2012). 2011 version and comments Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  Relevant links and resources on the topic Be careful of going on a Regret Binge as it leads to a Regret Hangover Dealing With Happy Birthdays and Big Occasions: To Send a Card or Text…Or Not To Send, That Is The Question Podcast Ep. 60: "I should have more self-discipline", Gifting stress, Intense With The One After You Podcast Ep. 12: 'Tis The Season To Be Stressed Out, Toxic Type, Knowing When To Fold Feeling Anxious About Family Obligations and Expectations During the Festive Season? Here are 3 Tips Faux Obligations With Family & How To Say No To Those Holiday Invites

Natalie's revisiting some of the most-read Baggage Reclaim posts from the past 20 years in this new Between the Sessions series. In this minisode, Natalie talks about the issue of wanting to go back to the beginning of a relationship instead of recognising the reality of who we're involved with and what that might mean. Read the original article and comments Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  Break The Cycle  Relevant links and resources on the topic Dating Your Imagination: The Fantasy Trap in the Early Stages of Dating Despite 'Good Points', We Deal With the Consequences of People Coming as Full Packages 'Entanglement' and what happens when we look outside ourselves to feel good Letting Go of a Relationship That Doesn't Exist  

Read the original articles and comments #1 Blessings in Disguise: Be Thankful They Didn't Show Up (and Other Things To Be Thankful For) #2 Blessings in Disguise: Be Thankful They Didn't Show Up (and Other Things To Be Thankful For) Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  Sign up for the free Clear the Path to Love Sessions Relevant links and resources on the topic Ep. 244: It Often Sucks Before It's a 'Blessing in Disguise' Stop Feeding Your Worry Goldfish: Finding Calm in Uncertain Times Maybe the Relationship and Breakup Gifted You with Something After All Having a Positive Outlook Matters in Loving, Intimate Relationships Ep. 87: Jaysus! What's Up With All The Life Lessons, Professor Life? Life Lessons: How to Identify What You Need to Learn to Move On Ep. 228: Learning From Our Problems

Read the original article and comments Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  Sign up to get first dibs on How to Say No: The Scripts, including special extras Relevant links and resources on the topic Ep. 197: Using Code Amber and Red Alerts to Be More Boundaried Ep. 185: The Emperor DOESN'T Have Any Clothes On. Let's Talk About Gaslighting Sometimes a Discussion Doesn't Cut It. Stop Discussing; Get to Flushing! Ep. 205: Four steps to help you have an assertive response when you recognise that you don't want to do something The Joy of Saying No  

Read the original article and comments Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  Sign up for the free Clear the Path to Love Sessions Relevant links and resources on the topic Podcast Ep. 216: The Truth About Breakups Don't They Care About Me? Didn't I mean something to them? Do you have a Replacement Mentality? When you're afraid they'll become a better person in a better relationship, without you

Natalie chats with writer GG Renee Hill, author of Story Work, about the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our lives. They discuss the impact of growing up with a mentally ill parent, estrangement, the way we humans judge ourselves in general, and how to rewrite narratives that leave room for hope rather than keeping you stuck. **Note: After removing hissing from the recording, the sound quality isn't as good as usual, but it's still a great conversations!** Episode show notes:  Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk  Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/  

Read the original article and comments Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  Break the Cycle of Emotional Unavailability course  Book Natalie for a private session   Relevant links and resources on the topic Future Faking, Fast Forwarding and Being The Good Girl/Guy. When You're Too Concerned With How You Look Future Faking is partly about using intentions to enhance self-image Understanding Why You Find It Hard To Get Over Someone Who Future Faked and Fast Forwarded Fantasy vs Reality: When you struggle to differentiate between what was real and what wasn't The Pop-Up Relationship: The Temporary Romance That Expires & Never Develops Recovering from Somebody Doing a U-turn on Their Feelings or Proclaimed Intentions We Need To Talk About: 'Ghosting' in the Early Stages of Dating Did they just do a U-turn? When a person overestimates their level of interest or capacity for commitment Ep. 223: The Gaslighting of Future Faking Ep. 251: Spotting a Romance Scammer Ep. 211: Too good to be true? Ep. 140: The Truth About Lies Ep. 135: In the Beginning… There Were Assumptions

Natalie reflects on being tired of chasing and how it masquerades as ambition, tenacity and persistence. She explores people-pleasing patterns, over-identification with roles, why we believe things must be hard, and how to recognise when you're trying to meet old needs rather than pursuing what's truly aligned with who you are now.   Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/303 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk  Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/  

Natalie's revisiting some of the most-read Baggage Reclaim posts from the past 20 years in this new Between the Sessions series. Today, she shares another top 5 most-read. Read the original blog post and comments here. Sign up for the free Clear the Path to Love Sessions Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/  

Natalie chats with Amelia Hruby about social media and why our attention is sacred. They explore how platforms make our subconscious "shop for flaws and failures," the parallels between social media and toxic relationships, and practical steps for reclaiming your attention.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Amelia's book Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Media Amelia's Off the Grid podcast Episode show notes: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/302 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk  Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/