Settle in for a fun, lighthearted episode with Polish Ceramic Artist, Yogi, and Model Natalia Konopka, as she shares the ups & downs of her journey with an open heart... She reminds us there are no guidelines if we wish to pave our own path in this life... inspires us to do what we want to do and live a life we love to live. Reconnect with the playful nature of our inner child, and keep ourselves accountable while seeking discomfort for growth.

We'll explore Natalia's childhood scoliosis diagnosis that began her self-healing journey through yoga at age 14, where she got in touch with the more medicinal and spiritual side of yoga until her college years. She strayed from yoga for a while, investing time & energy into what the college experience had to offer. Upon graduation (during the craziness of Covid) with a Bachelor's in Marketing from the University of Tampa, she moved to LA, California, where she got back to her roots and into yoga... this time, hot, ashtanga yoga that was far from what she had experienced in her teens. After remembering the influence yoga could have, she felt the call to complete her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica with Sacred Paths Yoga. For Natalia, who was struggling with body-image challenges at the time, this experience was life-changing and put her on a trajectory to embodying the lifestyle she lives today. From both our hearts, we hope this episode can meet you where you are. It could be a nudge in the right direction or a reminder. It could be affirming that you are not alone on your self-healing journey. It could be a sudden urge to make some time to nurture your inner child. Whatever it may be... carry that energy of emotion with you. Find a way to turn this into constructive action. Take another step towards creating a life you love to live!

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(1:09) Natalia's Spirit Animal

(2:00) Natalia's Life Journey

(9:56) Getting outside the comfort zone & accountability

(14:15) Curious about Cacao?

(18:37) Nurturing your community

(22:05) Defining 3 things you want to get really good at

(31:05) Expressing & Communicating our emotions

(34:00) Gratitude for our access to Self-Introspection

(36:45) Finding space for "play" in life

(44:15) A quote Natalia lives by

(46:30) Natalia's perspective on "Live Thrivingly"

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Want to keep up with Natalia Konopka or get in touch?

Instagram | @nataliakonopkka

TikTok | @nataliakonopkka

(Work) Instagram | @bynataliakonopka

Website | www.nataliakonopka.com

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