The Awesome Human Podcast

If you want to be a better listener and know how to help people you love when they are struggling, don’t miss this incredibly powerful episode. - Nataly talks with Mark Goulston, the world’s leading healthy conflict coach, psychiatrist, and best-selling author of 9 books, including “Just Listen”. - What you’ll learn: What does it mean to be a good listener (no vague advice) The 4 prompts for paren...

In this special edition of the Awesome Human Podcast, Nataly teaches a Masterclass on 3 science-backed skills and practices to fuel resilience during these uneasy and uncertain times -- and some suggestions for how to help people you work with struggle less through challenges. - What you’ll learn: Why uncertainty is so difficult for the human brain The true definition of resilience How to practice...

On this very special episode, Nataly talks with Wilbert Salas Atasi, a Peruvian Paco (healer) from the ancient Andean tradition. - Wilbert was Nataly and her family’s guide during a recent trip to Peru, an experience with opened new dimensions spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. - Nataly and Wilbert talk about: What the Andean tradition can teach us about self-acceptance and self-love Why forg...

In this energizing and heart-opening episode, Nataly talks about how her recent trip to Peru reinvigorated her gratitude practice in surprising ways. She then speaks with Gina Hamadey, the author of I Want to Thank You, a book about her experience of writing a gratitude note a day for a year. - What you’ll learn: How expanding your gratitude lens to include nature can fuel your daily experience Wh...

This special episode kicks off with a classical piano performance by Nataly’s daughter Mia! (If you need some soul fuel, you will not want to miss it!) - Nataly then talks with Rana Awdish, MD, FCCP, who is the author of In Shock, a critically-acclaimed, bestselling memoir based on her own illness. Rana is a critical care physician and faculty member of Wayne State University School of Medicine in...

Tune into this episode to learn some super-tangible tips about how to handle stress and overwhelm. - What you’ll learn: Learn to say “no” so you have more time and space Recognize what is at the root of your overwhelm Reduce uncertainty, which is causing your brain to feel more stressed and anxious - And more! - For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happ...

If you want to break free from daily burnout, struggle less and thrive more in work and life, this episode is for you! - Nataly gives a powerful, energizing, and truly inspiring talk about her own journey from burnout to emotional fitness, shares 3 life-changing lessons she learned and the 5 emotional fitness skills to honor your humanness, fuel your energy, and embrace your Awesome Human! - Here’...

If you want to find a bit more space, calm, and connection - to yourself and your creativity - this episode is for you! - Nataly talks with Erica Jago, yoga and mindfulness teacher and author. - What you’ll learn: What mindfulness and creativity have in common Small ways you can explore your innate creativity How to weave moments of mindfulness into your days - And Erica guides us through a simple...

In this episode, Nataly gets raw and personal about how she recently had to make a difficult decision to avoid burning out and create more space in herself and her work life. - If you have trouble saying “no”, if you feel like you’re burning out, please take some time to listen — it will fuel you and give you ideas for how to move forward and support yourself. - And you’ll learn a ton about: How t...

If you’re curious about all the excitement about NFTs and Web3.0 but aren’t sure what it’s all about, listen to this episode! - Nataly talks with Randi Zuckerberg, an entrepreneur and awesome advocate for women in NFTs and Web3.0. - Here’s what you’ll learn: What NFTs are and why they are really interesting (and not just PDFs or random images that cost money!) Why you want to learn about blockchai...

If you feel unsure about your calling or purpose in life, this episode will help! - Nataly shares her journey to uncovering her calling as a teacher, speaker, and artist, and offers several powerful and tangible approaches to begin to uncover yours. - What you'll learn: Acorn Theory: What it is and how it can help you uncover your calling 4 questions to ask to get closer to identifying your c...

If you want to spark your inner creativity and bust through guilt or fear around exploring it, this episode is for you! - Nataly talks with Eve Rodsky, the author of Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World. - Nataly and Eve talk about: How to reframe exploring creativity to avoid results/achievements pressure (or pressure to do it perfectly!) Why reclaiming your Uni...

If you have trouble saying “no” and setting boundaries, this episode is for you! - Nataly shares super-tangible strategies and mindset shifts to get you out of people-pleasing mode so you can honor your humanness and focus your energy on what is most meaningful to you. - What you’ll learn: Where the fear to saying “no” comes from What it means to practice self-care and why setting boundaries is es...

If you need a boost of inspiration, this episode is for you! - Nataly talks with Liz Powers, CEO and co-founder of ArtLifting, an organization that champions artists impacted by housing insecurity and disabilities. - Nataly and Liz talk about: What it means to found and run a mission-driven company  How art and creativity can be a source of emotional healing  How you can find ways to have a positi...

Are you afraid to try new things because you don’t want to fail? - In this episode, Nataly will help you break through this fear so you can explore your full potential, enjoy trying new things, and truly thrive! This is like a masterclass on not fearing new things! - What you’ll learn: Why taking risks is scary for the brain  The neuroscience of uncertainty and how you can help your brain have les...

In this episode, we celebrate the 100th Awesome Human Hour Live by switching things up! - Instead of sharing skills and practices to help you struggle less and thrive more, or interviewing awesome guests, Nataly is in the guest chair! - She answers your questions — submitted by our Awesome Human community in advance — and no topic is off limits! - This is a fun, inspiring episode you don’t want to...

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life, work, and all the things going on in the world, today’s episode is for you! - Nataly is joined by Ashley Wray, CEO of Mala Collective, a meditation and mindfulness teacher, who leads you through a beautiful meditation and relaxation experience — with no prior experience required! - Nataly and Ashley also talk about the practice of meditation and you’ll learn:...

If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated — or perhaps even helpless with all the challenges in the world — this Masterclass is for you! - In her first-ever Awesome Human Project Masterclass, Nataly guides you through the chapter on the emotional fitness of Acceptance in her new book, THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT. - What you’ll learn: What is the true meaning of Acceptance (and why it’s the opposite of b...

If you feel stuck in your career, this episode is for you! - Nataly talks with Fran Hauser, author of Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, about how you can get unstuck, feel more motivated and find more joy and meaning in what you do! - What you’ll learn:  A brand-new way to think about networking (that doesn’t feel so intimidating!)  Specific tips to help you feel more motivated   An awesome prac...

In this episode, Nataly reveals the truth about the stories our brains tell us and shares a powerful practice to help you edit stories that cause you to struggle or get in your way of truly thriving. - What you’ll learn: Why the stories your brain tells you are not true (mini neuroscience lesson!) The 2 questions you should ask yourself to edit stories that cause you to struggle How to shift away...

Wow, if you need inspiration and heart, mind, and soul fuel, this episode is for you! - Nataly talks with Shauna Ahern, author of Enough: Notes From a Woman Who Has Finally Found It. They talk about how reaching rock bottom and burning out changed the trajectory of both of their lives — towards more joy and honoring their truest selves. - What you’ll learn: 10-minute tiny joy practices that you ca...

Feeling unmotivated? This episode will help! - Nataly shares some of her favorite tips and strategies to fuel your motivation and get stuff done — even the annoying stuff you don’t want to do! - What you’ll learn: How to use temptation bundling to get motivated A simple yet powerful practice to feel less overwhelmed Nataly’s favorite To-Do List Makeover practice - For more science-backed tips to h...

Are your blurry boundaries between work and non-work causing you stress and overwhelm? - In this episode, Nataly talks with productivity researcher Joe Sanok about how to set better boundaries -- including micro-boundaries -- work less, sleep better, and be more productive! - What you'll learn: The history of our 5-day workweek and why a 4-day week is a better option How to set hard, soft, an...

If you’re feeling burned out or on the edge of daily burnout, this episode is for you. - Nataly shares several mindset shifts you can make to help you avoid daily burnout - even when there are challenges outside of your control. - What you’ll learn:  How your perception of reality can increase your chances of burnout?  Practices to help you shift your thoughts and perceptions to feel more in contr...

Forget resolutions or huge goals that feel unrealistic. - In this episode, Nataly shares the 5 science-backed emotional fitness skills and tangible ways you can use them to better manage stress, experience more ease and joy, and shift from struggling to thriving this year! - What you’ll learn: What emotional fitness is and what it’s not? The 5 science-backed emotional fitness skills. How creating...