Best CPLC Podcasts (2025)

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What Does it Mean to Process Your Emotions? 19:20

1d ago19:20

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Hey, Mama, you've heard you need to process emotions, but what does it mean? In this episode, Natalie shares how to process those big emotions with God’s help, so you can find peace and joy in the chaos of motherhood. Through personal stories, biblical encouragement, and practical steps, Natalie guides you to notice, name, and work through your emo…

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306: On Addiction, the Enneagram and a Healthy Fix for Our Inner Brokenness with Ian Morgan Cron 47:17

2d ago47:17

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Even if you don’t think of yourself as an addict, today’s episode will show you how addiction can take many forms. Author Ian Morgan Cron invites us to look beneath the surface, showing how we are all addicted to something, whether it’s control, approval, performance, or distraction. In this conversation, you'll learn how the 12 Steps can bring hea…

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305: What to Ask Yourself to Stop Procrastination, Complaining and Victim Thinking with John G. Miller (Mental Fitness Series) 30:01

9d ago30:01

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Do procrastination, complaining, and victim thinking impact your day-to-day life without you even realizing it? As part of our Mental Fitness Series, author John G. Miller joins us for an eye-opening episode about how we can shift negative thought patterns with his “Question Behind the Question” (QBQ) concept. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [03:49] What Does “…

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How Shame Robs Your Confidence in Motherhood 17:04

15d ago17:04

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Hey, Mama— do you feel shame’s stealing your confidence as a mom? If so you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re getting real about how shame sneaks in, fueled by damaging beliefs and hopeless feelings—whether from ourselves or others—and robs us of the joy and strength we long for in motherhood. But here’s the good news: God has a better plan. We’…

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304: Stop Negative Thought Spirals: "Get Off the Mat" + "What Thoughts Will You Let Land?" (Mental Fitness Series) 24:18

19d ago24:18

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Do you deal with negative thought spirals? You have the ability to take control of your thoughts, and today I want to show you how. This is first episode of our mental fitness series where I’ll share practical tools and powerful reminders of what’s possible when we choose which thoughts we allow to “land” in our minds. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [01:23] Wh…

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303: Navigating Emotional Triggers in Marriage Rooted in Father Wounds with Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield 39:05

24d ago39:05

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Are father wounds unknowingly impacting your emotions in marriage? Sometimes, we do not realize where our emotional triggers in marriage come from, and today, we are shining the light on them. Join us as counselor Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield discusses how we can heal from father wounds and build emotional confidence along the way. This episode dis…

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The Not So Angry Mom | A Restored Mama Testimonial With Guest Olivia Wilcox 40:02

29d ago40:02

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Today, Natalie has the honor and privilege of hosting one of her past clients, Olivia Wilcox, who is also The Not So Angry Mom, on Instagram. Natalie and Olivia chat about life before, during and after she found Natalie’s Motherhood Restored coaching program. Olivia used to struggle with anger in motherhood, and then the Lord led her and me to work…

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302: How Toxic Thinking Led to Infidelity and How Managing Emotions Led to Healing with Mark and Jill Savage 43:43

1M ago43:43

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Navigating emotions in marriage isn’t always easy, but the right mindset can make all the difference. Today, marriage coaches Mark and Jill Savage join us to discuss the importance of changing your mindset in marriage because when you change your thoughts, you change your relationship. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [04:23] Mark and Jill’s Story of Repairing T…

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Burnout and Angry Mamas Can Find Guilt-Free Rest 19:04

1M ago19:04

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Hey, Mama! Burned out and angry, watching your husband take downtime while you’re stuck with messes and sibling chaos? In this episode, we’re tackling that resentment and guilt when rest feels selfish. Discover how God trades fear and frustration for peace and freedom through real productivity—and how burnout and angry mamas can find guilt-free res…

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301: What to Do When Your Husband Shuts Down Emotionally with Sathiya Sam 43:05

1M ago43:05

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How can we support the men in our lives in recognizing and processing their emotions - without it leading to conflict? If you’ve been looking for ways to improve communication in marriage, this episode is for you. International speaker Sathiya Sam joins us to share his insights on building emotional intimacy and preventing emotional shutdown in mar…

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From Trauma to Triumph: How the Bible Shapes My Mothering | Interview with Angie Baughman 38:18

2M ago38:18

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In this episode Natalie has the privilege of hosting Angie Baughman. Angie shares why Bible study is important in our mothering journeys and how studying the Bible has helped her deal with childhood abuse & trauma, and the effect that healing has had on her relationship with her children. Angie shares some amazing and profound truths about how we c…

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300: Healthy Ways to Share Emotions in Marriage Using the A.D.D. Method 28:56

1M ago28:56

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Are you looking for a tool to help you with expressing emotions in marriage? Last week we discussed why it is important to bring our emotions to God first, but what happens when we need to express our emotions in marriage? Join me today as I share how we can use the ADD method to build emotional confidence in our relationships. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: […

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Equitable Ownership: XXIV Old Buildings Lecture 2025 58:20

2M ago58:20

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On 28 February 2025 The Rt. Hon. Lord Briggs of Westbourne delivered the 2025 XXIV Old Buildings Lecture entitled "Equitable Ownership". Michael Townley Featherstone Briggs, Lord Briggs of Westbourne became a Justice of the Supreme Court in October 2017. Lord Briggs grew up around Portsmouth and Plymouth, following his naval officer father between …

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Get Out of the Anxiety Rut: Set Boundaries with Daily Stress and Toxic Family God’s Way 21:31

2M ago21:31

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If you’re a Christian mom feeling trapped in an anxiety rut, Natalie understands—daily stress from kids, chores, and constant demands can wear you down. Add toxic family—like guilt trips or endless drama—and it’s no wonder you’re struggling. In this episode, Natalie walks with you through the heaviness, offering gentle encouragement, faith-rooted w…

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299: Emotions in Marriage: When Should You Share (and When Should You Not)? 21:26

2M ago21:26

21:26

We all desire emotional intimacy but should we share all of our emotions in marriage? Today we are exploring why emotional regulation and seeking God’s wisdom before we go to our partners with our emotions can strengthen our relationships. If you want to improve your mindset in marriage and create deeper connections, join me today! WHAT YOU’LL LEAR…

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Finding Joy in the Fire: Trading Burnout for God’s Peace in Motherhood 19:14

2M ago19:14

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Feeling angry or burnt out in your motherhood journey? You’re not alone, Mama. In this episode, we explore how to find real, lasting joy in serving the Lord by loving and serving our families. From shifting our perspective to resting in God’s strength, we’ll explore practical, faith-filled ways to trade exhaustion for His peace. Key Points: The Str…

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298: Aging with Emotional Confidence as a Christian Woman: Thoughts on My 50th Birthday 33:11

2M ago33:11

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What’s your mindset around getting older as a Christian woman? Aging often impacts women’s confidence, especially in our western culture. In today’s episode (in honor of my 50th birthday!), we’re talking about uplifting ways to process your emotions and build godly confidence during this stage of life. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:52] Are You Questioning…

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297: Believing in God’s Love Again After You’ve Been Hurt with Rachael Adams 31:35

2M ago31:35

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How can you believe in God’s love when the wounds of the past feel overwhelming and you’re dealing with broken trust? Whether you’ve dealt with a betrayal in a relationship, hardships in life, or church hurt - you are not alone in what you’re going through. If you are having difficulty trusting God after you’ve been hurt, today’s episode with autho…

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296: Are You In an Emotionally Toxic Friendship? 29:20

2M ago29:20

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Friendships are a beautiful gift from God, but have you ever experienced a toxic friendship that crossed emotional boundaries? In today’s episode, I share key signs of a toxic friendship and how to set boundaries around them – especially if you struggle with people-pleasing. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:04] What is an Emotionally Toxic Friendship? [05:11…

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295: Overcoming Loneliness: Practical Mindset Shifts to Build Friendships Starting Now with Becky Harling 41:32

3M ago41:32

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Many of us feel lonelier than ever, but what if there were ways to start building connections and overcome that loneliness? Author Becky Harling joins us to discuss powerful mindset shifts for loneliness that we can implement today. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [04:56] Why Do We Feel Guilt and Shame Around Loneliness? [06:57] How Can We Break Free From The T…

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294: Emotional Confidence Through Chronic Pain 34:33

3M ago34:33

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If you deal with chronic pain you know that managing emotions often feels emotionally draining. There is a lot of science-based evidence on the emotion-pain connection - which is what I will be sharing about today. You are not alone in the emotions you experience with chronic pain and I am walking this journey right alongside you. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN…

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293: Learning to Name What You're Feeling with Anjuli Paschall 35:44

3M ago35:44

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Do you struggle with naming emotions? Do you wish you had a tool to help you name your feelings? In today's episode, author Anjuli Paschall joins us to share why noticing your feelings may feel challenging and ways you can start to learn more about them. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [05:05] Our Emotions Are a Gift That Draws Us Closer to God [07:48] The Stor…

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292: Analyzing Your Emotions: "What Am I Feeling and Why?" 21:27

3M ago21:27

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Asking yourself ‘What am I feeling?’ can feel very daunting, but understanding your emotions is a powerful step toward emotional self-awareness. Join me today as we explore how analyzing your emotions can bring you closer to yourself and God. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [00:33] How Can We Build a Habit Around Noticing Our Emotions? [05:14] The First Questio…

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291: Turning Inward to Make Outward Changes This Year 26:07

4M ago26:07

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It is the time of year when everyone is goal-setting and focusing on outward achievements - but what if God is calling you to embrace emotional replenishment first? Join me today as I talk about the impact of going inward and how not every season of life is about outward production. It might be the time to step back, focus inward, and start waiting…

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290: Best of Episode: Ep 242: "How Can I Manage My Fear of the Future?" 30:56

4M ago30:56

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If you struggle with managing anxiety around your fear of the future, you are not alone. Today is a replay of the most popular episode this year and as we are all creating new year goals, it is important to bring it back. As we head into 2025, I hope this episode helps with ideas around managing fear so you feel confident to step into your God-give…

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289: Moving Through Fear to Step Into Our Career Calling with Kelsey Kemp 29:51

4M ago29:51

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How can we trust God and overcome fear as we step into our career calling? In today’s episode, Christian career coach Kelsey Kemp joins us to uncover what it truly means to partner with God while exploring our life’s purpose - despite the very real fears that can hold us back. If finding purpose has been on your heart, this episode will support you…

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288: Emotional Confidence Through Empty Nest Syndrome with Ann Dunagan 37:09

4M ago37:09

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Is empty nest syndrome impacting your life too? Today, motivational speaker Ann Dunagan joins us to share insights on managing emotions through this transition and how to work through feelings of loneliness, identity shifts, and fear of the unknown while trusting God’s plan for this new season. It is possible to have emotional confidence throughout…

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287: Leaving a Legacy of a Well-Lived Life with Sally Clarkson 44:44

5M ago44:44

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What does leaving a legacy mean to you? In this episode, author Sally Clarkson shares how living for God has supported her throughout her life and how our legacy is something we discover during different seasons of life. Although life was never promised to be perfect, living without regret is possible when we realize that we are already accepted in…

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286: Emotional Confidence Through Holiday Stress 28:16

5M ago28:16

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Although the holidays bring joy, they can also bring holiday stress. Taking care of our mental health during the holidays is essential to fully enjoy the season. If you want to prepare yourself for the emotions during the holidays, join me today! Make sure to grab a journal as I share a practical three-part plan to help you build emotional confiden…

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285: Toxic Gratitude: When Is Being Thankful More Harmful Than Helpful? 23:23

5M ago23:23

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It’s the time of year when being thankful is at the front of our minds, but when can this slip into toxic gratitude? Join me today as I share Bible verses and tools that you can use to process your emotions and step into healthy gratitude this season. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [01:44] 3 Verses to Support Us As We Lean Into Gratitude [06:24] How Can We Tel…

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284: Live from the Emotional Confidence Book Launch Party! 20:49

5M ago20:49

20:49

My book Emotional Confidence has officially been out in the world for a week and I want all of you to join us in celebration! I hosted my very first book launch party to celebrate with those who live locally and have been supporting me through this journey. Today I wanted to share the speech I wrote about what can happen when we trust God to work t…

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283: How Can Managing Your Emotions Change Your Life? 34:27

5M ago34:27

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We’re tying our series on managing emotions together with testimonials of how this powerful mindset work can truly transform your life and relationships. In this episode, I'll be opening up with personal stories and testimonials to show you how managing emotions can strengthen your relationships and create a more joyful life. My book, Emotional Con…

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282: Emotional Responsibility: How to Stop Owning Other's Feelings + Take Charge of Your Own 39:36

6M ago39:36

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What does it mean to take responsibility for your feelings? Today, I am discussing how we can take charge of our feelings in a way that honors both ourselves and the people around us. Determining our emotional responsibility is key to having a thriving life! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [03:27] What Does It Mean to Take Emotional Responsibility as a Christia…

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Can I Be a Proverbs 31 Mama? 19:56

6M ago19:56

19:56

Wow, it's the last episode of season one! What a great first season! Natalie has been so blessed by sharing weekly with you and hopes you have joy and encouragement from each episode. Thank you for coming along on the journey and we look forward to the next season and what is to come! See you in January 2025! About today's episode... Have you ever …

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281: Emotional Confidence Through Hormones and Perimenopause with Dr. Mikala Albertson 27:20

6M ago27:20

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If you’re dealing with up-and-down emotions in perimenopause, you may wonder, “What’s happening to my body and my moods?” In this episode, author Dr. Mikala Albertson shares how mood changes in menopause can affect us, ways to start the conversation with our doctor about hormone testing, and how we can address our fears around our bodies changing. …

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Find Your Purpose, Mama 42:08

6M ago42:08

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The enemy wants you to believe that your motherhood has no purpose. If he can get you to believe that the work you do day in and day out means nothing, then he can keep you low on the energy spiral and keep you from instilling the love and joy of the Lord into your family. In this episode, Natalie shares how to work through the lies and beliefs tha…

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280: Emotional Confidence Despite Political Anxiety and Election Stress 33:49

6M ago33:49

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Managing our emotions is crucial for navigating difficult conversations during times of political anxiety and election stress. Join me as I discuss the importance of speaking the truth in love and share key questions to ask yourself before engaging with those who hold differing opinions—all while building emotional confidence with Scripture in mind…

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Do You Have a Critical Heart, Mama? 48:40

6M ago48:40

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If you've caught yourself nagging, critiquing, and tearing down your family instead of loving, serving, and lifting them up, you will want to tune into this episode. In this episode, Natalie shares her struggle with her critical mama heart and how the Lord is leading her to an even deeper relationship with him and her family as he continues to heal…

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279: Step 3: How Can We DECIDE to Respond to Our Feelings In Light Of Biblical Truth? 20:08

6M ago20:08

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In today’s episode, I’m guiding you through the "Decide" step of ADD (my signature emotional management tool), where we learn how to obey God instead of giving in to our emotional impulses. I share practical tools to help us manage our emotions and surrender them to God, even when it’s hard. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:39] Decide: What Action Does God W…

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Staying Calm Through Tattling & Sibling Rivalry 22:23

7M ago22:23

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In this episode, Natalie discusses how to work through tattling, sibling rivalry, and conflict in a productive way so you can stay calm. Tattling and sibling conflicts are great ways to teach your kids how to take responsibility for their actions. You can help them turn their behavior into more productive conversations when they come to tattle. Th…

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278: Step 2: How Can We DISCERN God's Voice Over the Chaos of Our Emotions? 14:06

7M ago14:06

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In today's episode, we're diving into step two of the ADD process - Discern. Join me as I share the importance of discerning truth from lies, how we can clarify these truths through emotional management tools, and the importance of growing in our ability to hear God’s voice so He can help guide us through life’s challenges. Remember that we need to…

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It’s Time For A Real Chat About Teenagers | Interview with Jeanette Tapley 54:53

7M ago54:53

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Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Jeanette Tapley. They have a raw, down-to-earth chat about what it’s like to raise teenagers. How they deal with challenging moments, emotions, and transitions with their kids as Christian Mamas. They share the MOST important tool to navigate their motherhood journey with tweens and teens! Jeanette is a p…

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277: Step 1: How Can We ACKNOWLEDGE Our Emotions Without Letting Them Take Over? 13:15

7M ago13:15

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How can we acknowledge our emotions without letting them take over? Join me as we explore the first step in a powerful method I teach in my upcoming book “Emotional Confidence”. Join me as we discuss the importance of emotional management tools to help us notice our feelings (and validate them!) without judgment – which is essential for emotional h…

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Your Mistakes Are NOT Who You Are 36:37

7M ago36:37

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In this episode, Natalie discusses how our mistakes are NOT part of our identity. We make mistakes, but we are not mistakes. She also teaches how to process emotions in a healthier way and dig deeper into understanding how our thoughts can either help or hurt our growth in emotional processing. This episode will help you in your motherhood journey …

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276: Emotional Prep: How to Find Calm First So You Can Process Your Feelings 22:49

7M ago22:49

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Ever feel like your emotions take over and you find yourself wondering why you reacted the way you did? Today I want to introduce you to something I call “emotional prep” which can help you calm your emotions, build emotional confidence, and find peace within the chaos so you can move from a sympathetic to a parasympathetic state. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN…

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Finding Meaning in the Messiness of Life | Interview with Martha Metzler 47:15

7M ago47:15

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Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Martha Metzler. Martha Metzler, is a licensed psychotherapist, brings over a decade of experience to her private practice in North Carolina. She is a counselor, speaker, member of the Michael Phelps Foundation Advisory Council, and a dedicated advocate for mental health in her community. She loves weaving…

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275: How Can I Name What I'm Feeling (When My Emotions Feel So Overwhelming)? 27:50

7M ago27:50

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If you are looking for a resource to help you notice your feelings using the support from science + scripture, join the book launch team for my new book, Emotional Confidence! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [05:09] Why is It Important to Learn How to Express Our Emotions? [08:54] How Can The Emotional Iceberg and Emotional Wheel Help Us Understand The Emotions…

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When You're Feeling Exhausted and “Over It” 23:03

8M ago23:03

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In today's episode, Natalie shares how she's been struggling with exhaustion and feeling "over it," or, shall we say, tired and burnt out. Hear firsthand how she is working through exhaustion and burnout. She shares helpful ways she handles a season like this and hopes you find encouragement to seek rest when feeling these emotions. This episode is…

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274: Are Emotions Sinful? How Can We Honor Emotions While Also Honoring Biblical Truth? 26:32

8M ago26:32

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Many Christians wonder– are emotions sinful? Join me today as I help ease the burden of how to process emotions with 5 truths that can help us honor both emotions and Biblical truth. Looking for a resource on how to navigate emotions for Christians (that’s also based on science)? Join the book launch team for my new book, Emotional Confidence! WHAT…

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How Natalie Helps Mamas Overcome Destructive Anger and Burnout 34:11

8M ago34:11

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In today's episode, Natalie is sharing how she helps mamas who come to her seeking help to overcome destructive anger and burnout. Natalie explains in depth how she coaches mamas through her Motherhood Restored program. She shares her clients' experiences who have overcome their destructive behaviors and found real transformation, relief, growth, a…

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