After I finished recording Episode 21 (Haven't listened to it? Click here), I kept going. I decided I wanted to also share sixteen hopes and wishes and ideas that I wanted to encourage my new 16-year-old with as he enters this new year of his life. As a bonus episode for you this week, I'm going to share that with all of you - they're the hopes I have for my son, for your children, for you. I hope these ideas give you a little something that helps make the load lighter or gives you a little...

Today is a very special day. It's my oldest son Raleigh's 16th birthday! For today's show, I'm going to share 16 short lessons I've learned over the last 16 years being a mother. I hope these little lessons are helpful as we head into summer and having more face time with our kids home from school. Connect on Instagram: @natalienorton Website: https://letsshowup.com/ If you find this episode helpful, I'd love to have you share it on social media or taking the time to leave a review! XO - Natalie

"I said to my body softly, ‘I want to be your friend.’ It took a long breath and replied ‘I have been waiting my whole life for this."— Nayyirah Waheed   Do you struggle to love your physical body, without condition of any kind? As you heal your relationship with your physical self, you may be surprised to find that every aspect of your life also begins to change.   In today's episode Natalie and author Ashley Mae Hoiland discuss: the notion of "body as friend" how our lives can change "in...

It feels like everyone is talking about what it is and how to do it, and you may be wondering – What is it, REALLY? And how do I practice mindfulness in a space full of chaos? On today’s episode, my sweet friend Macy Robison is asking me a whole bunch of questions that you were kind enough to submit via my Instagram account. We’re talking about what mindfulness is, how to practice it in your every day and why you should, and I’m also sharing some practical ways you can incorporate some of...

In this very special episode, we get to hear the many different ways in which mothers navigate through the unpredictable and yet wonderful journey of motherhood as well as what our kids actually think of us!No matter what your experience has been surrounding mothers and motherhood, may you feel loved, supported, and encouraged through this small tribute to mothers.Episode Title Quote "Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." -Robert Browning Connect with Natalie: Instagram:...

We live in a world where the weird, the ridiculous and the outright inconceivable are actually happening every single day. It’s consistently harder to determine what is real and what isn’t especially when it comes to social media. How should we view our role as users & influencers? And how can we use humor to learn to laugh at ourselves and the roles we play?   In this episode, Natalie interviews actor Tricia Paoluccio. Tricia has guest starred on programs such as Chicago Med, Homeland...

When it comes to engaging life we can often be confused about how to engage it. When do we listen? When do we speak? When do we assert ourselves and when do we support others?    These questions and others are articulated as Natalie interviews writer and speaker Meg Conley. Meg helps us understand when and how to use our specific gifts to be able to show up powerfully and graciously in the world to elicit the most amount of change in ourselves and the world around us.    Nat Website link to...

What happens when your dreams become reality and it still doesn’t feel like enough? Did you choose the wrong dream? What did you miss?    Natalie interviews speaker, writer, and life coach Shirin Eskandani about her journey becoming an opera singer only to find out that it wasn’t fulfilling the deeper parts of her soul. She then dives into how she was able to find true meaning and purpose through her own inner work.   Show...

Sometimes self-improvement becomes an endless list of more things to add to our already growing to-do list. Often, the best Action step to growth is Subtraction. Making the room for growth is the crucial first step to successfully moving towards your goal. Natalie interviews author, blogger, and podcaster Miranda Anderson about her journey towards practical minimalism and what it means to live a life with space. Show Quote “Progress for us, was aligning ourselves and our environment with our...

Often, the greatest violator of your boundaries is yourself. How do you set your life up in a way that you are paying attention to the signs that point to how you are self-sabotaging your boundaries? Natalie walks us through how she’s dealt with this struggle. Sticking to your strict boundaries while maintaining a gracious attitude towards yourself and those around you.   Connect with Natalie: Instagram: @natalienorton Email: [email protected] Thanks so much for listening. Make sure to...

What does it cost you when you don’t face your fears? How do you continue to show up when everything inside of you says not to?   This week Natalie interviews actor and comedian Cliff Prang. Cliff shares his experience moving from safety and certainty to chasing his dream and making an impact.    Cliff Prang is a professional actor, comedian and amateur husband & father of 3. He has been in love with making people laugh since birth and has a full menu of comedy options including stand...

We can all agree that boundaries are important, but often the hard part is really knowing how to navigate the uncertain waters when relationships are involved. Natalie gives a path to set those boundaries in a healthy way through one word, CARES. Clear. Assured. Relax. Express. See it through. In this episode, we discuss boundaries and relationships. Natalie takes us through how to identify relationships where boundaries really need to be implemented and HOW we can implement those boundaries...

In part one of this three-part series—Showing Up for Our Boundaries—Natalie takes an aerial view of the topic. In this episode, she discusses what boundaries actually are (and what they are not), why they matter so very much, and how to implement them, even when it’s hard. Why do we often find ourselves fighting the same setbacks? What causes our goals to keep getting washed out to sea? Often, most of our setbacks can be traced back to a lack of boundaries in some manner.In this episode,...

When you’re doing something great with your life, it often requires a massive amount of energy and perseverance. It can be really hard to stay motivated and keep doing the work. Natalie outlines a few ways that we can make sure that our internal values match our external actions as we continue pursuing our best life. Show Quote “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.” ― Ralph Waldo...

Disagreement is inevitable and often it’s with those you love the most. How do we respect those we disagree with? It’s so easy to assume the worst about others, especially when you are in the middle of a disagreement or fight. Natalie gives us a few tips on how to actually take disagreement or frustration and reframe it into something powerful and helpful in understanding those you love. Show Quote: “Respect is the purest form of love” - Natalie   Connect with Natalie: Instagram:...

What does showing up in your own unique and specific way really look like? How do you take your passion and turn it into something tangible?    Natalie shares with us her 6 steps for showing up to become your best self through the 6 letters in the word Divine.    D- Doer I - Inspiration V - Victory I - Intelligence N - Network E- Engage   Show Links:   IG: The Listening Ear Project  What’s You’re Calling Post Inner Critic Episode Connect with Natalie: Instagram:...

Natalie interviews Dr. Samantha Brody about her book on how to manage your stress, take care of your body & give proper attention to what exactly you’re giving your attention to.    DR. Samantha Brody is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist in Portland Oregon. She also runs a virtual arm of her business doing coaching and consulting with clients across the globe. Dr. Samantha writes for a variety of publications and has been quoted in media outlets including the Los Angeles...

We all have that voice inside your head that says you aren’t good enough. Natalie helps us process what our inner critic is and how to deal with it. Episode Quotes "You have power and light inside of you, and there is a path for you. There are things in store for you, we need you, the world needs you and your particular brand of light." "The inner critic is always focused on failure and lack." Connect with Natalie: Instagram: @natalienorton Email: [email protected] Thanks so much for...

How do you know when to take that first step towards your dreams? What does courage look like? Natalie talks to her Mom about her struggles and victories of when it’s up to you to go first and change the direction of your life and the lives around you. Connect with Natalie: Instagram: @natalienorton Email: [email protected] Thanks so much for listening. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, and don’t forget to rate and review the podcast in iTunes so we can continue to bring you great...

So you want to make this your best year yet? You believe you can make your dreams happen this year? How do you make them happen? In this episode, Natalie gives you some great tools to attack your day with practical, intentional, and sustainable practices to truly make this your best year yet! Connect with Natalie: Instagram: @natalienorton Email: [email protected]  Thanks so much for listening. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, and don’t forget to rate and review the podcast in...

A surprise guest interviews Natalie as she shares her story and how her experiences have shaped the way she approaches life today. Natalie then shares some practical advice on how to live a life with intentionality and the ability to keep getting back up. Guest: Richie Norton Instagram: @richie_norton Website: http://richienorton.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/@richienorton Twitter: @richienorton Connect with Natalie: Instagram: @natalienorton Email: [email protected]   Thanks so much...

How often do you feel actually happy? How much control do you feel like you have to affect the year ahead? What’s the difference between reacting to your situation and choosing your response? Your happiness is not determined by what has happened, what will happen or what is happening in your life. Natalie explores the true key to happiness. Your response. Show Links:  Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl Connect with Natalie:  Instagram:...

In her first episode, Natalie walks us through what Showing Up means and how that impacts ours lives.