Pulling Back the Curtain

Hey guys! This was such a fun podcast! I got to chat with my friend, Kurt Yazici. He has a brand called “Karnivore Kurt”. His story, his book, his brand and his methods to improve overall health are incredibly fascinating.

If you’re looking for answers with your dietary health, easing your anxiety or clearing your skin,

he has an alternative that not many are talking about.

In fact, when I first heard about the Carnivore Diet, I thought it had something to do with hunting. But after he explained and educated me on the diet and the benefits, I thought it would be fun to bring him on to the podcast to explore this topic.

I know that sometimes, this can be a divisive topic. At first, I thought, “That’s kind of weird… you’re only going to eat meat?”

Then, as I started to learn more about some of the benefits that he’s experienced, it felt worthy of sharing.

Even if you aren’t looking to change your diet, there are unheard perspectives in here that I think would be interesting to listen to with an open mind.

HERE is the link for the free live training I talked about in the podcast! Hope you’ll be there with me! http://wrgo.io/NAH/16768 I was in my kitchen one night running around and making dinner for the kids, and I heard a ding on my phone. I glanced over at my lock screen and saw the ding was an email from my business mentor Russell Brunson to Dean Graziosi….my heart started racing. Why was I included in this email between these two powerhouse men?? This had to have been a mistake….As I scrolled on my phone and kept reading, I saw that Russell was emailing Dean and telling him that I should be a speaker at his next event…As much as I’ve done loads of personal work on changing the negative voice in my own head….I found my internal thoughts kick into imposter syndrome. Has that ever happened to you before?  Things like:“I’m not qualified to be in the same space as these guys.”“Uh oh...they’re going to find out soon that I’m not really that special, I’m just a single mom who came from a small town in Idaho and I’m really not that smart.”“I don’t have best-selling books like these guys do. They’re going to see right through me.”What ended up happening next was really important. I learned more about Dean’s story. I learned that, just like me, he grew up in a broken home (his parents were married and divorced nine times), he had been diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, and everyone around him told him he wasn’t smart enough to even get to college.But even facing all that...he’s still gone on to build multi-million dollar companies and build a business that gets to impact and help SO many people.I started to see myself in his story. I started to realize that voice in my head that kept me feeling “not enough” wasn’t actually real. I started to believe that maybe I actually could take my own life experiences and the skills and knowledge I already had to help other people.Dean’s story was so helpful and impactful for me that I asked him to be on my podcast and he graciously agreed. I hope you will get a chance to listen to this one because, if you’re anything like me, hearing stories of other people who have faced hard challenges in life and worked through them is usually the little ray of hope I need to keep going.Dean didn’t go get a fancy MBA or have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on traditional education. He figured out a way to take his own life experiences to use that to create a business that makes a real impact.We talk all about that on today’s podcast, and how you can do that too. I know what it feels like to struggle with imposter syndrome. I know what it feels like to wonder if you are good enough, or smart enough, or if you have what it takes. I know because I’ve been there...I still feel that at times. But I hope that my story, Dean’s story, and others can show you that you do have something great inside of you. The things you have gone through in your life have happened for a reason. You can use those skills, that knowledge, those experiences to help and impact others.This is one of my favorite podcasts I’ve recorded maybe…..ever. Hope you’ll take a chance to listen ❤️ HERE is the link for the free live training I talked about in the podcast! Hope you’ll be there with me! http://wrgo.io/NAH/16768

Have you ever had to experience tragic loss in your life?  💔Or have had a loved one who is grieving? If so, you are going to love this new podcast we put up today.I had the privilege of bringing Jodi Coochise onto my podcast today, and her story made me tear up, smile, and get goosebumps... all at the same time.  When Jodi was 27 years old, she was hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa with her husband.  It was something they trained for an entire year and was a bucket list adventure they had always wanted to do. As they were climbing the mountain, there was a major rock slide and Jodi’s husband was hit by the rocks and instantly died.  In our podcast today, she tells the story of what was going through her mind in the moment, how she still had to hike down the mountain to get aid, what the grieving process was like for her then and now, how she was able to eventually move on and find her current husband, things she did at the time that helped, tips for others who may have a friend or family member experiencing grief, and how she still honors her late husband to this day.  This was SUCH a beautiful story and it was such an honor to have Jodi on the podcast.  I really know you guys are going to love this one, and I am so grateful that Jodi really “pulled back the curtain” and shared the real, raw parts of her story.  XoNataliePS - Jodi is a licensed psychologist in Boston, if you would like to connect with her more you can find her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-coochise-phd Also, here are links to the books she mentioned in the podcast: “It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok” by Megan Divine (Amazon: https://amzn.to/2uLWxy5 and Audible: https://amzn.to/35UvwFu)“The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion (Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QRxulI and Audible: https://amzn.to/3a9jRpW)  

I sometimes joke (but not really joking) that I’m a recovering perfectionist.  Anyone else feel that way? 🙋🏼‍♀️

I used to really struggle with an all-or-nothing mentality. If I couldn’t do things perfectly I would just push them off until I thought I “had enough time” or the situation was “just right” for things to be perfect.A few years ago I learned how to use the “good, better, best” technique to help me still keep my promises to myself even if I couldn’t be perfect.  This one simple trick has helped me learn to train my brain that I can say I’m going to do something and actually do it….even if it’s not as perfect as I actually wanted.  This process is what helps me gain momentum towards the things I want to get done instead of getting stuck in the “I’ll start again on Monday” mentality.I just released a new podcast where I teach this process to you guys, and give you specific examples of times I applied this.  I hope you like it!XoNataliePS - this is one of the strategies I teach in my 21 Day Challenge.  We are starting our challenge up next week and I would LOVE for you to join us!  You get daily videos from me for 21 days where I teach you my exact process for learning to get unstuck and re-write your story.  Best case scenario: you learn tools that will change your life. Worst case scenario: you get to hang out with me for 21 days :) I hope you will join us!  👉🏻 challenge.nataliehodson.com 

Want to know my secret for getting “unstuck” and re-writing your story? 🙋🏼‍♀️This is the time of year where I see everyone posting about their 2020 resolutions, their “word” for the year, and the changes they want to make.  I think it’s great to dream big and have big ideas….but only if you have the tools to actually make that happen. I recorded a new podcast today where I teach you guys my one simple trick that I’ve used for the last 15 years to actually make changes that stick.It’s a simple concept, but it works so well and it’s the exact same process I still use to this day.All you need is an inexpensive whiteboard you can get for less than $10 and the courage to try something that might feel a little out of your comfort zone.This “microgoals” process that I use is what has helped me build confidence.  It’s taught me that I can say I’m going to do something and then actually do it.  And it’s what gives me the momentum to stick with things.I hope you’ll listen and check it out!  This concept is also something I teach in my 21 Day Challenge which is starting in just a few days.  You should join us! My big promise is that you will have at least one life-altering breakthrough by the end of the 21 days.  You’ll learn the tools you need to get “un-stuck” and re-write you story. 👉🏻challenge.nataliehodson.com for more info.So much love,

Natalie

Earlier this year I dealt with a situation at my daughter’s school where she was being bullied. As a mom, it was something I had never gone through before, and it broke my heart to see how it was impacting her.  I recorded a new podcast today on this topic.  I didn’t go into any specific details of what happened that day, but I wanted to record a podcast that I hope will open up a very important conversation on how you can support your kids if they are being bullied.  I know that I felt very lost on what to do when this happened with my daughter, and I wish I could have had a resource like this when I was going through it.So in today’s podcast, I talked about:

-Some of the steps I took (and my attorney advised me to take) during the process working with the school

-How I talked to my daughter about what happened and how it was important to me that she knew I was always going to believe her

-Conversations we had in our home about consent, bullying, and how we can be kinder to others

-Books I purchased that helped me talk to my kids about the situation

I hope you enjoy this one!  I believe that when we share our stories, and we talk about things that people don’t always talk about, we are able to live more wholeheartedly.  I know how grateful I was from the advice I got from you guys during this situation, and I hope I can provide that same advice to other parents who are going through similar things.So much love,

Natalie

Something happened a few weeks ago that really bothered me, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it.  I had a FB memory pop up from last year where I posted a status and it said, “I want to learn to snowshoe and cross country ski this year!  Any tips on what I need, where I can go to get it, and how to get started?”I had loads of comments and advice people gave me on that post.And guess what?  I never did it. I never put myself out there and learned to do something I’ve really wanted to do for a long time.Today, I put out a new podcast where I talk about “Why We Don’t Try New Things”I think the biggest reason is because most of us are experts at avoiding criticism. It doesn’t feel good to fail or to be judged publicly, so we tend to avoid situations where that might happen. We try to delay potential failure.I learned in (one of my favorite books ever) “Atomic Habits” by James Clear that a lot of times we get stuck in motion (planning, strategizing, learning, etc). Instead of actually taking action (doing something that produces a result).  Motion (planning, dreaming) makes you feel like you’re getting things done.  But really, you’re just preparing to get something done.  When preparation becomes a form of procrastination, you need to change something.  You don’t want to merely be planning. You want to be practicing.So that’s what I talk about in my new podcast!  I shared with you how I got all my ski gear on a budget ($47 to be exact!  Which I was super proud of because normally that gear would have been hundreds of dollars).  How I talked a friend to go with me who had also never been skiing, and how we laughed our way through the falls.When you embrace the fact that you are always going to suck at the beginning, everything becomes so much easier.Hope you love this podcast!  If you’ve been putting off trying something new because maybe you are afraid of looking like you don’t know what you are doing, or are feeling timid, or just doing too much “planning” instead of taking action, this podcast will be a fun one for you.Leave a comment and let me know if there’s something you’ve been wanting to do lately that you’ve been putting off!  <3 So much love,

Natalie

PS - cross country skiing was a blast and an awesome workout.  If you haven’t tried it yet, you should! I’m so glad I did.  

Have you ever felt paralyzed before when negative Imposter Syndrome or “I’m-Not-Enough-itis” thoughts start to creep into your head? 👋🏻I 💯 have! In fact, research actually shows that 70% of us struggle with Imposter Syndrome or feeling like a fraud.  Even huge name actors like Jodi Foster, JLo, and Maya Angelou have said they have felt this way too!I released a new podcast today where I talk about how this happened to me recently.  I got a really cool opportunity to speak on stage at Brendon Burchard’s Influencer event.  I remember the day so clearly…. when I saw that text on my phone pop up from Brendon asking me to be there - I was so excited in that moment!  Later that day, they asked me to send in a bio and headshot. As I was sitting there in my chair in front of my computer I was staring at the blank cursor on my screen and just couldn’t come up with the words to write my bio.I started reading the bios of all the other amazing speakers (Rachel Hollis, Tom Bilyeu, Lewis Howes, Trent Shelton, Dean Graziosi, and others)...and those negative voices started to creep into my head.“Natalie, you haven’t written a New York Times Bestseller Book like Rachel has...”“Natalie, you don’t reach 60M people weekly like Trent does with his videos...”“Natalie, you haven’t done $1Billion in sales revenue like Dean has...”“Natalie, your podcast doesn’t have 100M downloads like Lewis’ does...”In my podcast today, I talk about what that day was like for me, and how I worked through it. And other times I’ve felt this way (launching new products in my business, not feeling good enough at mom groups, not thinking I was smart enough around my internet marketing friends, not feeling “fit” enough in a swimsuit in public, etc). I shared with you my 5 strategies for beating those imposter syndrome feelings when they creep up...things you can implement today if you’re struggling with this too. Ultimately, I knew I had two options.  Option 1: I could let the imposter syndrome paralyze me and do nothing.  Cancel my invitation, or shrink into that fear. Or Option 2: I could show up anyways.I chose to show up.  The braver choice. I reminded myself that I was asked to be there for a reason, and that I have a unique voice that nobody else has.  I wholeheartedly believe that pushing through those negative voices, and putting yourself in hard or uncomfortable situations are what ACTUALLY give you the grit and tenacity needed to be successful.  Learning how to do this over and over and over again (even when it feels hard) is the secret that what will lead you to long term success and greatness.Hope you love the podcast!XoNatalie

Todays podcast was awesome! I brought on my personal therapist, Rick Boyes! Rick has truly changed my life and helped me identify issues I didn't even know I had. I get tons of messages asking about therapy and finding a therapist so I hope this helps! 

I always imagined counseling to be this kind of awkward sit down where you talk about how you feel and the counselor just nods their head. What I love about Rick is he calls you out on your stuff, and helps you work through issues and traumas quickly. My life has changed so positively because of him and the work we have done together. I urge anyone in need of a counselor to listen to this podcast and seek therapy today. Sometimes we get stuck and it's OKAY to need help conquering our darknesses.

A little about Rick: He has both his Masters and PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He also teaches at a local University here as the Director of Trauma, Grief and Crisis. 

We cover: 

- Psychological survival skills and how we adapt