The Baggage Reclaim Sessions

In this episode, Natalie talks about why books can be an important part of our emotional journey, explains some of the reasons why we don't seem to recognise that we're maxed out with stress, and talks about why we don't need to lay all of our emotional baggage out on the table for a new partner. This week's listener question is, Should I end my enforced No Contact now that I reocognise my part?, and Natalie shares what she's learned this week. Show notes for this episode at baggagereclaim.co.uk/78 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com
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In this episode, Natalie talks about why we get put in the Friend Zone and how to dodge it, plus explains why some people don’t do apologies, and why breaking up with someone also means breaking up with our ideals that we had for ourselves in the relationship. This week’s listener question is ‘How do I set boundaries with my patronising and overbearing co-worker?’, plus Natalie shares what she’s learned this week. #relationshipgoals www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/75 What’s the baggage behind it? www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/2 Over-apologising www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/76 Show notes for this episode at baggagereclaim.co.uk/77 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com
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In this episode, Natalie talks about why we can be fearful of allowing ourselves to be ‘too happy’, the over-apologising , and shares a couple of questions we can ask ourselves about whether love is transforming us into more or less of who we are. This week’s listener question is, Should I contact him and try to tell him that he is worthy of love and avoidant?, plus Natalie shares what she’s learned this week. The Breakthrough course mentioned: www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/the-breakthrough Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/76 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com
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In this episode, Natalie talks about #relationshipgoals, what it means when we acknowledge that we're the common denominator, and why whether we want to be in a relationship or not, we must choose it from a positive place. This week's listener question is, 'How do I stop feeling guilty over my breakup that I didn't even instigate?', plus Natalie shares what she's learned this week. Discount code for The Library: PODCAST www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/thelibrary Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/75 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue Baggage Reclaim blog: www.baggagereclaim.com All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast

In this episode, Natalie talks about the importance of considering how your future self would respond to a situation that you're in right now, plus talks about how to have better boundaries with loved ones who tend to ruin birthdays and other big occasions in your life, and explains why it's totally unnecessary for someone to point out that you're both 'grown-ups' when they're trying to get you to do something that you don't want to. This week's listener question is: Why did the universe send me another unavailable man after all of my hard work?, and Natalie shares what she's learned this week. Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/74 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue Baggage Reclaim blog: www.baggagereclaim.com All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast

In this episode, Natalie talks about the importance of acknowledging your progress by acknowledging personal anniversaries of big decisions, 3 key areas where you can make big strides in changing your responses to conflict, and why it's best to take a bigger picture view with Valentine's Day. This week's listener question is, Is it a red flag that my boyfriend doesn't ask me questions about myself?, plus Natalie shares what she's learned this week. Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/73 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue Baggage Reclaim blog: www.baggagereclaim.com All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast

In this episode, Natalie talks through ten key reasons that more than justify breaking up, shares how she navigated her way out of negative feelings, and why it's important to hug yourself. This week's listener question is, Is anyone honest online?, plus Natalie shares what she's learned this week. Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/72 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue Baggage Reclaim blog: www.baggagereclaim.com All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast

In this episode, Natalie talks about what we can learn from our stuckness with our career, shares questions and ideas to help you get your self-care routine up and running, and talks about her intention to bring some minimalism into her life. This week’s listener question is about how to overcome irrational jealousy and Natalie shares what she’s learned this week about slowing down. Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/71 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue Baggage Reclaim blog: www.baggagereclaim.com All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast

In this episode, Natalie shares the key lessons she learned in 2016, sharing stories and anecdotes on subjects including how she had her first drama-free Christmas and New Year for the first time in a very long time, how she learned that life really is a funny albeit at times, twisted teacher, and why everything comes in useful so even if we don’t get why we’re doing something, it’s often prepping us for being able to cope with something in the future. Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/70 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com
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In this episode, Natalie talks about what interdependence means, the factors that affect our bounceback rate, and how family’s attitude towards ‘borrowing’ money is a lesson about remembering to walk around the trap. This week’s listener question is, Why haven't I moved on when I’m the one who walked away?, plus Natalie shares what she’s learned this week. Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/69 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue Baggage Reclaim blog: www.baggagereclaim.com All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast

Abbie thought that her heart was healing when a few months after her devastating breakup, a guy at work was devoting himself to her and telling anyone who would listen that she was 'The One'. One year later it was all over, with him claiming he'd pretended to be someone he's not, while also telling her what an awful person she is. Full show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/68 Love, Care, Trust & Respect book www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/lctrbook Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast

This week, Natalie talks about why romance isn’t the same as intimacy, why we don’t have to get stressed over our uncomfortable dreams, and shares tips for avoiding being catfished. This week’s listener question is about how to come to terms with widowhood, plus Natalie shares what she’s learned this week. Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/67 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue Baggage Reclaim blog: www.baggagereclaim.com All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast

Taylor and Greg’s 18-month relationship ended when she boiled over with resentment about his lack of effort and his unwillingness to address anything while at the same time insisting that he didn’t want to end the relationship. Full show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/66 Love, Care, Trust & Respect book www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/lctrbook Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast

This week, Natalie talks about what to do about having more ideas than time, shares tips to ensure that you don't get drawn into the same drama with a family member, and explains why having too much expectation of our judgment with a stranger damages our confidence and ability to trust. This week's listener question is about how to figure out whether the girlfriend is lying about the soon-to-be ex-wife, and Natalie shares what she's learned this week. Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/65 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue Baggage Reclaim blog: www.baggagereclaim.com All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast

Natalie talks about the benefits of a social media diet, how to use a Stop, Start, Continue to inspire change when we’re self-critical, and why we don’t need to turn simple decisions into life decisions. This week’s listener question is about whether to give up online dating, plus Natalie shares what she’s learned this week. Show notes for this episode at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/64 Email podcast@baggagereclaim.com Facebook facebook.com/baggagereclaim Instagram instagram.com/natlue Baggage Reclaim blog: www.baggagereclaim.com All podcast episodes at www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/podcast