Suck It And See with Nathy G

In the words of Tom Cochrane (who?!) "Life is a Highway - I wanna ride it all night long". And in keeping with this theme and my motto of living life with curiosity, hope and humour - in this episode I'm shining a light on a healing modality that is gaining traction when it comes to resolving trauma. Body-Centred psychotherapist Briony Pilkington and I first met about 18 months ago w...

Hello Lovelies. Full transparency - I don’t know whether this is a newsletter or a podcast or a combo-fiasco of both. But in the spirit of curiosity and sometimes leaping before I look… On the eve of the 2024 Oscars - it's been a busy cinematic leadup to the red carpet rollout for tomorrow's glittering (politically charged no doubt) event. With the internet a-buzz with terms such as 'Oscar-bation'...

If you identify as a procrastinator - chances are you beat yourself up about the fact. You might feel like you lack self discipline, willpower, focus - and any number of other personality traits that our determined, tenacious, productive, get s**t done type friends possess. Well despair no more, because in today's small talk episode I share a revelation that came to me courtesy of The Huberman...

Are you prone to the odd bout of procrastination? In this episode of Suck it and See, Nathy shares her (many) dances with the Procrastination Devil, and uncovers some interesting reasons why some people put s**t off more than others…and what you might be able to do about it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit na...

It's been an eventful week. I've had a tree die and crash through my window and witnessed a woman nearly drown in front of me. It's got me pretty agitated, so I figured now would be as good a time as any - to embark on an experiment to quell my relentless need for distraction. The agitation that goes along with not being good at focusing for long periods can cause huge dips in productivity - and n...

After a several month long haitus - I'm delighted to be back at the microphone. To kick off 2024 and my renewed and reinvigorated committment to 'Suck It & See with Nathy G' - I've lured my podcasting bestie and regular guest, the witty, wise and wonderful Meaghan Archunde into the chair, to review this season's most talked about and TikTok'd film - Saltburn. For all of...

Uncertainty - not knowing or being able to control the outcomes of situations (or life in general) can really mess with some people's heads. The reality is - we can never be certain what's going to happen, and coming to a place of acceptance and peace with that fact can reap us rewards that we can't even foresee. Wayne Dyer famoulsy said 'Noone knows enough to be a pessimist',...

How can you tell the difference between intuition and paranoia? I'm sure I've been both at various times and occasionally one has probably masqueraded as the other. Sound familiar? Well it turns out there is a difference and in today's super short small talk episode - I explore the differences - and the perils of ingnoring your intuition. If you're interested in knowing more about...

The doom and gloom of 'the change' in a woman's life is EVERYWHERE (okay. maybe it's just the algorhythms are just picking up on my age, but it does feel like overkill!) Whilst I fully embrace the need for far more information and easy access to the appropriate support and care required to navigate this stage of life that every woman will experience - what I have noticed is that the vast majority...

As a card carrying procrastinator, one of my favourite things to do is to research why I procrastinate, instead of doing all the things I know I should be doing.  It has a dual advantage:  not only do I get to delay doing the thing that I'm feeling discomfort and apprehension around, I also get to kid myself that I'm actually doing something productive, and therefore am justified in putting off ta...

In this super short episode I share why I've been quiet these past few months and share the output of my monk-like period of contemplation.  Apart from changing the cover of the podcast (hope you like me sans showgirl wig!!) -  I've decided to bravely go forth into the gig economy, forgoing the safety and security of  a guarunteed monthly paycheck and launch myself into coaching entrepreneurs-vill...

There's no hiding it - I've been absent for a few months.  Ironically - in the midst of Season 3 - which was dubbed 'The Confidence Season' - I lost my confidence and hid in a cupboard for several weeks.  Occasionally peeking out and looking at the lonely microphone, but just unable to commit myself to speaking out loud and putting it out there. For those who walk amongst us seeking to grow and de...

We all have a resident 'mean girl' right?  That b***h that lives inside our head and loves to tear us down when we're trying really hard.  Yup - the Inner Critic is a massive confidence crusher!.  In this super speedy bite size episode I share 5 tips to help calm that b***h down! For further reading on the topic and to explore the 5 elements in greater depth, here is a link to an article written b...

"Comparison is the thief of joy" - Thanks Theodore Roosevelt - ain't it the truth!  We all know the epidemic of Comparisons on social media, compounded by filters to make you look younger, thinner, more tanned, more taught - but what it really results in, is a massive decline in the agency over our own journeys through this sweet and sometimes challenging life.  By comparing ourselves to others -...

Think about how excited you get (Scale of 1 - 10.  10 being 'I'm about to go off like a fire cracker',  and 1 being "I'd rather stick hot needles in my eyes'), when someone suggests you go roller skating, or get up on a dance floor, or speak in front of other people.  Your score will largely be determined by how confident you are in partaking (successfully) in this activity. If you know you can de...

In this episode - I'm exploring one of the things that can actually undermine and crush our confidence - even when we're not looking!   Be on the lookout for 'Crazy Makers'.  I first read about these people about 25 years ago in a book by Julia Cameron, called "The Artists Way".  https://juliacameronlive.com/the-artists-way/  (get her book or courses here if you're up for more from her). Julia des...

**Spoiler Alert** In this bonus episode, Nathy & Megs lift the lid on Tom Cruise's return to the role of Maverick.  Join them in the cockpit as they review the long awaited and highly anticipated Top Gun sequel.   After a brief sidetrack to wrap up Johnny Depp's recent win over Amber Heard and his celebratory $87 000 Indian dinner, we head out into the danger zone where Tom returns to the role...

There are so many quotes and sayings that relate to success right?  'Success is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration'.  How about 'It always seems impossible, until it's done'.  And then 'A bend in the road isn't the end of the road, unless you fail to make the turn'.   I could go on - and on.  But all of these quotes (there's one above by Nelson Mandela, and another by Helen Keller) are by people...

Welcome to Season 3 lovelies.  They say good things come in 3's (or is it bad things? - never mind).  I'm excited to be back at the microphone with a bonafide 'theme' for Season 3 - and that is 'Confidence'.   This season we're going to dissect this personality trait and look at it from every possible angle.  Where it comes from.  Why it's important.  Can you have too much of it?  Was she really '...

Yes it's been a long time between drinks, and I thank you lovely listeners who have been waiting patiently for me to get my s**t together and sit back down at the microphone.   We all know life gets in the way sometimes eh?  Well my life is no exception.  It just barges in and demands s**t of me that quite frankly I could do without having to deal with, but it just needs doing. I've put my little...

Wow!!!! 6 months already and the end of Season 2. We’ve talked Ultradian Rhythms, becoming a Covid Karen and reclaiming the word C*%T - amongst many other things and it’s time for a short month long break. Season 3 is already shaping up to be a cracker. We’ll be exploring Burn out (not the type you do in the your car!), energy healing, the funny side of funerals, and I’ll be launching my series ‘T...

With my intimate in-depth knowledge of Hollywood married couples (courtesy of all the old Who Weekly’s at my nail salon), coupled with my extensive experience in the field of psychology and therapy (no qualifications, but I’ve seen plenty over the years), and adding in my medical expertise with the condition of Alopecia (I know precisely one person with the condition) - I feel (along with thousand...

We all have s**t we worry about right?  And at times, we are all plagued by struggle - whether your struggle is huge and related to external forces over which you have no control, or whether it's small and of your own making - one thing we know is true 'The struggle is real'... I'm struggling with post-Covid malaise. I've dived into a well full of "I can't bring myself to give a s**t about anythin...

It's no news that hugs are awesome.  I recently got a hug from my 20 year old son that rocked my world.  Why?  I've just come out of Covid Isolation during which time (although under the same roof), we remained separated completely.  When we reconnected, it was everything a hug should be:  the right amount of pressure, we both just wanted it to go on forever, and (I dunno about him), but I felt it...

Cap’n Corona has come to town rendering my voice huskier than Tom Waits on a big night of the Jack Daniels and Marlborough Reds. Back in isolation and with less energy that a balloon at a kids party with the helium sucked out of it - I felt it my duty as a podcasting badass - to at least let my listeners know that I’m still alive and kicking. Turns out - as I spoke, I discovered that isolation mig...