Join Natalie and her friend Vince as they dive into the intricacies of life in Indiana, PA, on this episode of "Motivation N'at." They discuss the evolving cultural landscape, the significance of community, and share personal stories, including the unsettling experience of Natalie's husband being stalked before they met. Despite a deep dive into Indiana, PA, they ironically overlook mentioning its famous son, Jimmy Stewart. Tune in for an engaging discussion on acceptance, change, and the unique impact of small-town life.

In this episode of "Motivation N'at," we go on a journey through the ups and downs of life, sharing personal stories of drama, trauma, and resilience. From family challenges to personal growth, explore how embracing vulnerability and understanding our past can lead to healing and strength. Tune in for a candid and heartfelt conversation that might just resonate with your own experiences. Don't miss out on this raw and real exploration of life's complexities.

In this episode of Motivation N'at, host Natalie and her friend Jordan dive into the profound impact of upbringing on adult relationships. They explore how different family structures and shared traumas shape their lives, discussing topics like gaslighting, people-pleasing, and setting boundaries. Through personal stories and insights, they reveal the challenges of unlearning ingrained behaviors and the journey towards healing. Join them for a candid conversation about growth, resilience, and the power of therapy in navigating complex family dynamics.

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References:

https://developingchild.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Persistent-Fear-and-Anxiety-Can-Affect-Young-Childrens-Learning-and-Development.pdf

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a44178122/family-estrangement-cut-off-parents/

Growing up, my mother said things to me that no child should really ever hear. She battled severe mental health issues that went undiagnosed for years, and to this day, may still not be fully understood. While we have worked hard to be "ok" as I've gotten older, I would be lying if I said that there weren't still wounds from her words while I was a child. This episode will start to dive into some of those experiences, how they molded me as I moved into life as a teen and young adult and how I continue to reflect and take back my power as I enter middle-age. I know that many will sadly identify with this episode and I hope that you will take away from it that you can still be, for yourself, what you needed and didn't receive when you were younger.

This episode comes with a trigger warning of verbal and physical abuse of a child.

And if you know my mother, be kind. This is not meant as an attack on her, as I will never know what she was really going through, but instead it's about my journey to understand and move forward.

Picking up where we left off, Josh and I get into what has been critical as we've worked through these last few months and how we're staying honest and aware of everything that is still to come. Resources referenced: Here's The Advice Every Couple Needs When One Of You Is Facing A Career Transition https://www.forbes.com/sites/carriekerpen/2020/01/09/heres-the-advice-every-couple-needs-when-one-of-you-is-facing-a-career-transition/

In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest questions many of us face at different times in life: How do you really know when it’s time to make a career change? And how do you navigate those changes with your loved ones?

Join me and my husband Josh, as we share our personal experiences with shifting careers while balancing being newlyweds and all of the other rapidly moving parts of life.

We cover:

✅ Common red flags that your current job isn’t serving you anymore

✅ Understanding that we change as people and our organizations change too - as both play into needing new pathways ahead

✅ The emotional and practical steps to prepare for a transition

✅ Realizing how we may approach the same situation differently, and giving space for understanding those differences.

Check out this article from Shayna Joubert for more: https://graduate.northeastern.edu/knowledge-hub/6-signs-time-change-careers/

Whether you’re feeling burned out, unfulfilled, or simply curious about new possibilities, this conversation will give you perspective and encouragement to explore what’s next.

You'll want to be sure to tune in for Part 2 of this discussion, where we'll get into how we dealt with the fear, anxiety, and excitement as individuals and as a team.

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