What happens when we lose touch with our authentic selves, and how do we find our way back? Communication specialist Natalie Peterson joins us for a heartfelt conversation about rediscovering your voice and embracing the messy, beautiful journey of being human.

Natalie shares a pivotal childhood memory of feeling completely aligned with herself at age 11—dressed in a makeshift toga with baby powder on her face, tumbling down a church aisle in pure joy and authenticity. This memory became a touchstone for her adult self, reminding her of who she was before life's complications led her to disconnect from her true nature.

The most profound insights come as we explore what Natalie calls "the in-between spaces" of our stories. While we often define ourselves by major life events—traumas, achievements, milestones—she reveals that the real growth happens between these defining moments. "The sludge, the humanity in between the lines is where we need each other," she explains, offering a powerful framework for self-understanding that resonates deeply with my own experience of losing myself in my first marriage.

Curiosity emerges as a superpower throughout our conversation, with Natalie crediting her parents for nurturing her natural inquisitiveness and letting her explore the world freely. Her delightful story about baby goats escaping into a solar panel farm perfectly illustrates how joy can be found even in chaotic moments—a philosophy that guides her current "Healing Curious Humans" project, which began as a book and has evolved into a community-building extravaganza.

Whether you're feeling disconnected from your authentic self, seeking more joy in your daily life, or wanting to create meaningful community connections, this conversation offers both practical wisdom and emotional resonance. Listen now and let yourself pause with the question: "What if it doesn't have to be this hard?"

Learn more about Natalie at  https://www.bloomstruck.com/  or her upcoming event at https://healingcurioushumans.com/

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