The Baggage Reclaim Sessions
Natalie Lue
All humans have emotional baggage, and yet, so many of us are unaware of what we're carrying until we hit a low point, experience a health crisis, or recognise that we're in a painful pattern with our relationships or how we feel about and treat ourselves.
Natalie Lue expands her popular blog Baggage Reclaim into podcast form with a weekly show about how to live and love with more self-esteem by unpacking, decluttering and tidying up our excess emotional baggage. It's time to reclaim yourself and experience more love, care trust and respect.
Natalie Lue expands her popular blog Baggage Reclaim into podcast form with a weekly show about how to live and love with more self-esteem by unpacking, decluttering and tidying up our excess emotional baggage. It's time to reclaim yourself and experience more love, care trust and respect.
Episodes
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Apr 16, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 221 Sometimes We've Got To Block, Delete or Unfriend
Natalie talks about why we resist blocking, unfriending or deleting even when continuing to engage harms our emotional, mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop
Apr 9, 2021 • 40min
Ep. 220: We're Allowed To Have Work Boundaries
Boundaries are widely misunderstood, so it's no surprise that so many of us struggle to have that at work. Natalie dives into what it means to have work boundaries and why they matter. Instagram | Reclaim Your Work Boundaries | Blog | Shop
Apr 2, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 219: You Are Allowed To Rest
Natalie delves into our messy relationship with rest, including acting as if we owe everyone our 'free time' to others and our fear of appearing 'lazy'. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop
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Mar 26, 2021 • 30min
Ep. 218: Three Vulnerability Habits to Live By
Discover the power of vulnerability through three essential habits. Learn why admitting what you don't know can improve trust at work and how pretending to have all the answers harms collaboration. Understand how acknowledging your mistakes can liberate you from guilt and lead to genuine repair in relationships. Dive into the importance of owning your wrongs to build trust and strengthen connections. Plus, engage in a practical exercise to help unpack your avoidance and promote deeper self-discovery.
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Mar 19, 2021 • 33min
Ep 217: Trust Is a Gamble, but We Can Learn To Make Good Bets
Natalie talks about shifting our relationship with trust to a healthy place, including recognising where some of the things we do to foster trust or 'make' someone prove that they are trustworthy are precisely the source of us feeling unsafe in the first place. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop
Mar 12, 2021 • 36min
Ep. 216: The Truth About Breakups
Natalie talks about why we need to shift our perception of what a breakup is and what it means about us so that we can let go of old stories and painful feelings that still affect us today. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop
Mar 5, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 215: Fear of Criticism Doesn't Have To Run Your Life
Natalie talks about why we need to change our relationship with criticism so that we stop investing so much of ourselves into trying to control the uncontrollable and being self-critical. Instagram | Break The Cycle Online Course | Blog | Shop
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Feb 26, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 214: We Don't Need To Put So Much Bandwidth Into Keeping Up Appearances
Natalie delves into the pressures of keeping up appearances and how societal norms distort our self-image. She explores the emotional toll of pretending to be perfect and how this affects our relationships. The discussion highlights the impact of various biases and family expectations on our authenticity. As people age, they often grow weary of maintaining façades. Natalie encourages listeners to invest their energy in being true to themselves and prioritizing genuine connections over curated images.
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Feb 19, 2021 • 36min
Ep. 213: There's No Need to Try & Meet All of Your Needs On Your Own
A personal story about a collaboration that exposed hidden needs and sparked anxiety. Clear communication and naming needs are shown as simple ways to stop worrying. The episode explores setting boundaries, why needs are not weakness, and when brief clarifying conversations fix long brooding. It highlights how asking for what you need supports healthier relationships.
Feb 12, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 212: People Can Be More Than One Thing
Natalie, a passionate advocate for embracing our multifaceted identities, discusses the importance of recognizing that we can embody various traits simultaneously. She highlights how societal simplifications can distort our understanding of individuals, particularly in complex scenarios. Topics include navigating the balance between gratitude and boundaries, and the frameworks of 'code amber' and 'code red' to better assess behavior in relationships. Ultimately, the conversation promotes self-acceptance and empathy for healthier connections.
