In this episode Kat and Natalie dive deep into the healing journey, discussing how life’s challenges are initiations for personal growth. Natalie shares her powerful story of sobriety, healing, and the importance of self-compassion. They explore the idea that setbacks are opportunities for transformation, and Natalie compares the healing process to yoga—gentle, gradual, and focused on self-acceptance. Together, they emphasize the importance of patience, self-awareness, and taking small, intentional steps toward personal growth.

Meet my guest: Natalie Petersen is a marketing executive by day and a passionate advocate for mental health and personal growth outside of work. She is an author, speaker, and podcast host who guides "healing-curious" individuals toward greater self-awareness, connection, and community. Through her podcast "Think Out Loud With Me" and her work, Natalie shares her own healing journey and inspires others to give themselves grace, overcome shame, and transform their lives. Natalie’s heartfelt approach encourages listeners to embrace their unique path to healing with honesty, patience, and self-compassion.

Quote/Piece of Advice: The great project of your life is to become a safe space for yourself and all living things. To be imperfect and flawed, to regress and forget, to wander and be lost, to grow weary or unwell, to be abandoned or betrayed, to flush with despair or be paralyzed with terror, and yet wake again each day and resume this project. For each day you are given is a newborn miracle that sings: You still have time to become a living sanctuary. And wouldn’t that be your greatest creation of all. ~ Jaiya John

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Website - https://www.bloomstruck.com/ 

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