In Flow with Natalie

In this episode, I share my sleep(less) stories, from the perspective of a 50 something female, who has learned all too well what 3 AM looks like, while all the world seems to be asleep.   Having tried everything, I recently found a couple of ways to ease myself  back into sleep, which I share here.   I also share my experience with  that 3 AM witching hour, that seems to happen - no matter where...

Often our decisions are made by listening to our thinking minds, which comes from past programming that can often be misinformed.  In Episode 12, I share my thoughts on why we may want to rethink those "should do" messages coming from our thoughts, and instead start to become aware of how our heart feels.  We can trust in our hearts, and if we can become aware enough to learn how to list...

In this episode, I talk about how telling ourselves that we should do  something, usually means we are resisting it.  If you really want to do something, you don't usually need to convince yourself that 'you should'.  When we are resisting something, it may be a sign that we are doing something in opposition to our heart.  I share my thoughts on how when we rethink those actions tha...

This Meditation follows my talk in Episode 11, where I share my thoughts on how we should pay attention to our emotions and reactions (whether edginess, frustration etc.) as they are here to tell us something about ourselves that we may be neglecting, or not facing.  Embracing them can be a path to healing.  Our inner wisdom is here to help us discover our personal truth.  If you have not checked...

In this episode, I share thoughts on how we sometimes experience those not so welcome reactions or emotions (moments of impatience, frustration, edginess) and we dismiss them as feelings that just happen once in awhile, when we are too busy, too tired, or caused by something that happened or something that someone else said or did.  But dismissing those emotions is like ignoring yourself - ignorin...

This episode was the product of waking up one sunny morning, listening to the coffee pot  brewing, while I sat in front of an open patio door of my home, basking in the sunshine and listening to the birds.  I began reflecting on the pleasure that sometimes comes from the regular sounds or tastes we experience so often during our lives, like coffee, and the sounds of chirping birds.  So this fun li...

This is the "meditative message" included at the end of Episode #9, for those of you who like to access the short meditations without having to forward through the episode.  This meditation allows you to take a few short minutes to relax, breathe a little, and to reflect on the beauty that is your unique life, even with all the messy parts.  It reminds us not to compare our lives to othe...

In this episode, I share my thoughts on how I found comfort one day  in thinking that life is like a patchwork quilt - sometimes created out of love, and perhaps sometimes pain, there are some parts where the stitches are perfect, and others where it is messy, and loose, and not so pretty.  The patchwork quilt (and life) is beautiful in its entirety, even if some patches are rough and not so beaut...

This is the meditative message that followed by personal story in Episode 8, which I am providing here for anyone who wants to listen to this separately (without having to fast forward through my entire talk in Episode 8).  This is not a meditation, per se, but a "meditative message", which I hope allows you to relax, find a few moments to reflect, and consider how we often allow our tho...

In this episode, I share a story of  how one summer day my decision to "take  off my shoes" became one of my most memorable days, how other experiences that followed helped me to reflect on just how much repetition in our lives and our thoughts distract us from experiencing the beautiful moments in life, and some thoughts on how we can practice becoming more present.  I welcome you to jo...

This is the short meditation that includes breath work  and mantra to help calm the overthinking mind. Although brief, it may allow you take a few minutes from your day to begin to learn the practice of box breathing. As you practice, you may decide to try other forms of breath work and even select your own preferred words for the mantra. This meditation follows Episode 7, where I share my story a...

In this episode, I share my personal experience (so far) about transitioning to retirement, managing some health issues, and my discovery that my overthinking mind was in more control than I realized.  I had no idea that my  plans to spend my newfound time with relaxation, creativity and healing were being impaired by my thinking/logical mind, which was always in overdrive.  Learning and knowing a...

This is a short meditation to begin your day on a positive note. It includes a little breath work, and a bit of positive affirmation. We can all benefit from a little self-love, reflection and compassion for ourselves.  I would love if you took the time to try it out.   Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast and meditations.  If you enjoy it, please follow t...

In this episode, I share my thoughts about how many of us have lost the art of listening,   our distractions are consuming us, and we are not likely even aware of it.  With our attentions directed at a screen most of the time, I reflect on how this is impacting our connectivity with others, and ultimately how it impacts our  relationships, our lives and the lives of those around us.    My thoughts...

This is a meditation I created for Episode 4 - The Key Components for a Healthy Life.  It encompasses many aspects of well-being and it can apply to us any day we need a little self-love or to remind ourselves that we have the inner wisdom to make the right choices for ourselves.  I hope you enjoy it as well. If you like the meditation, and you have not yet listened to the full episode (with perso...

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the 10 key elements for a healthy life, and a few personal stories.   I believe these are perspectives that  even health advocates of opposing views may agree upon.   It's perhaps a starting point for some people, and  a bit of a reminder for others.  Following my talk is "My Message to You",  a short meditative message. Timeline: 1:16 My pers...

In this episode I describe how we may sometimes feel that our lives are so busy  we don't have time to take a breath,  and we may feel we are living on autopilot.  I describe my experience in discovering that I may have become constantly "wound",  and how I came to realize the importance of unwinding.  I share some of my  story, followed by my message to you,  and a short meditation...

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In this episode, I discuss the value in taking time to discover who you are.  We are often so caught up in  the activities of our lives, that we don't take the time to reflect on how we truly feel about the lives we are living and who we really are, or who we want to be.  The practice of journaling can release thoughts within us that we never knew we had, moving us toward a better understandi...