Pulling Back the Curtain

It's Been a While! Tips for Feeling Overwhelmed... Sep 17, 2020

It’s been a while.I haven’t recorded a new podcast in forever!So I wanted to hop back in and just fill you guys in on what I’ve been up to, why I took a break from the podcast, and what I have up my sleeve coming down the pipeline for you in the next few months :)

So part of the reason I took a break from the podcast is because I was feeling overwhelmed. I had a lot on my plate and some things had to get curbed for me to feel like I could get everything else done. But this podcast is something I truly love doing, and I’ve missed it. So if you are in a phase right now where you’re kind of feeling overwhelmed (I mean...hello...2020 has been hard on nearly everyone!) Here’s what I would recommend.Give yourself permission to say no to some things if you need to. It doesn’t mean you have to say no forever, but prioritize the things in your life or in your business that really are important and move those higher on the list.

So there’s a little sneak peek, and if there are any other stories, or topics, or lessons you want me to talk about let me know on social or email! I’m always up for getting ideas from you guys. In the meantime, I’m so happy you are here and am so excited to start sharing on this podcast again. I hope you guys will subscribe, and share this podcast on social media or with your friends. It means so much to me when you do, and if you tag me in your stories I will always re-share.I appreciate you guys! See you next time!

Why Drew Manning Is Intentionally Gaining 60lbs in 4 months... and the Answer Might Surprise You Sep 10, 2020

Have you heard of @fit2fat2fit? My friend Drew Manning intentionally GAINED 70lbs in 6 months (back in 2011) and then spent the next six months losing the weight.😳And guess what? Nearly ten years later….he’s doing it AGAIN🤯But this time, with a totally different perspective and understanding. His new journey is called Fit2Fat2Forty (because he’s turning 40 in December) where he is currently spending 4 months gaining 60lbs and then he’ll spend the next 4 months getting back in shape. He’ll be sharing his workouts, meals, etc all online (all for free) so you can follow along too.🙌🏻 I brought Drew on my podcast today and asked him alllll the things! We go through things like:🔬 The science behind what is happening/going to happen in his body, and also advice on what health markers we should ALL be getting tested on a regular basis.❤️ The emotions he is experiencing (food cravings, brain fog, body image), what it’s like for his daughters (ages 9 & 11), and how his relationship with his girlfriend @juliefreedom is being impacted by this experiment.🥞🍝🍻We broke down what a typical day of meals looks like for him right now in the weight gain phase. One of the cool things we talked about is how he’s breaking down a lot of the popular fad diets as he does this...Vegan, Keto, Paleo & Vegetarian. He’s going to show how you can do all of those the right way OR the wrong way.✨ My favorite part, though, is where Drew explained his genuine intention and goal for doing this. He wants to bring empathy to the forefront of the fitness industry and show how having an empathy-first approach can have so much more of an impact than what you typically see in the fitness industry (get skinny, get a 6-pack, etc) and make everything all just about body image.💥

I really think you’re going to love this podcast with Drew (who is a long-time friend of mine). You’re seriously going to want to follow along on his new journey...I know I am excited to see how it goes! 👇🏻Hit play to listen -- link in bio!

You can learn more about Drew at:

https://www.instagram.com/fit2fat2fit/

https://fit2fat2fit.com/forty/

https://www.facebook.com/fit2fat2fit/

Fast to Heal - Achieving Nutritional Peace with Shana Hussin Jun 09, 2020

“So many things in our food system actually are making us sicker. In my quest to heal my son’s ulcerative colitis, I learned that what actually was working with nutrition was in direct conflict with what I had been taught during my formal education and past 20 years experience as a Registered Dietician Nutritionist.”✨

That’s what @shana.hussin.rdn told me during our conversation about taking control of our weight, health, and illnesses. She explained how the majority of Americans believe that following standard nutrition will make you healthier (i.e. eat less, lower your fat intake, and move more) when in fact, it often can actually be the driver behind obesity and chronic illness.🤯🤒🙅🏼‍♀️It was so fascinating for me to hear Shana tell her story of how she had been in the medical nutrition therapy field for 20 years but then in 2016 her son was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and got severely sick. She found that through nutrition, you can work together with your body to not only lose weight, but reverse many symptoms of chronic illnesses (and the best part...her 14-year old son is thriving and healthy now)💕Shana is a master at helping others take control of their weight and health, and now even helps other practitioners and nutritionists who want to understand the core reasons behind obesity and chronic illness.3 moments you’ll want to listen for:💫“The timing of your eating is just as important as what you eat”💫“I don’t give people any kind of special foods, I don’t have them take special supplements, I don’t have them count anything. And they are having sustainable, long term amazing results.”💫“In our school systems, young kids are being fed breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, and often times sugary treats and drinks. What that means is that they are telling their bodies to store energy all day long. This can be one of the biggest drivers for children and weight gain.”🎧📱You can listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts -- Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music, and more! You can learn more about Shana’s 28-Day Fast To Heal Challenge we talked about in the episode here! 👉🏻https://www.fasttoheal.info/

Registration Link to Shana’s challenge: https://www.subscribepage.com/f9h3j4

How to Never Diet Again and Love Your Body with Maria Simpson May 30, 2020

“If I just lose ten lbs I will feel good about myself again…”“When I’m thin I get so many compliments on my appearance…”“If I don’t follow my plan perfectly and to a “t” then that means I’ve failed…”“I can’t keep any sweets in my house or else I will gorge myself on them…”Has anyone ever had those thoughts before?I know I certainly have in the past 🙋🏼‍♀️ In fact, truthfully, it took me years to learn how to rewire my brain out of wanting to constantly diet.But once I learned to change the way I looked at food….it was the most wonderful freeing feeling ever.I’m so excited to share my newest podcast with you guys! I brought on Maria Simpson (@bodyloveboss) to talk about the amazing movement she is creating teaching others how to end the diet cycle, to love your body, and to never have to diet again.In our podcast, we talk about:-Her past experience of disordered eating and compulsive exercise-How her body started shutting down from extreme dieting and overexercising-How she struggled with thyroid issues, gaining weight, losing her hair...and how she overcame that-Ways you can cultivate positive body image for your own children (Maria is a mom of 5!)-The first step you can take as you learn to break out of the diet cycle.“It came down to restriction. Your brain wants what it can’t have. That’s human nature. Knowing in my brain that I was going to restrict food again caused me to obsess about it and want it. It was a constant craving and obsession and having to fight against it. I decided “what if I never restrict again? What if I just take that off the table and my body can trust me that all food is available at all times. There’s not a scarcity.” It really changed the game. Knowing that if I wanted a cookie I could have it. Food lost it’s power once I decided to take restriction off the table.”Maria has an incredible way of using empathy and compassion to share her own journey and help others as they are navigating through that as well. She has amazing programs where she helps teach other women how they can learn to love their bodies and never have to diet again. You can find more about Maria www.bodyloveboss.com!XoNatalie

How Investing Even Just an Extra $100/month Can Radically Change Your Future with Kiana Daniel Invest Diva May 26, 2020

Have you ever thought about investing but weren’t really sure how to get started? If so, you will love our newest podcast episode. Kiana Daniel (@investdiva) shares her wisdom and guidance on this topic and how investing even just an extra $100 a month can radically change your future.I loved having Kiana, and we really ‘pulled back the curtain’ to talk about a topic that often times can trigger a lot of shame or insecurity for people.Kiana has the coolest story! She shares in this episode how she was living in Japan when she started to learn about investing (something she didn’t really grow up around), and how she grew up in a culture where women weren’t really taught to run businesses or manage money.In our podcast we talk about things like:-What is the first thing someone should know when it comes to investing?-Should you use someone else to manage your money or should you be doing the investing yourself?-How to talk to your spouse about finances in your marriage and if that is a touchy subject...ways you can work through that and get on the same page.-Should you invest first or pay off debt first?-How you can teach your kids important money principles at a young age (Kiana has the sweetest little baby girl!)I love how Kiana’s superpowers are: helping people understand complicated financial concepts, empowering women to remain feminine in male-dominated industries, and helping people grow their wealth by investing (even if you don’t have a lot to invest - she started with just $500!).I really, really think you guys are going to love this new podcast as much as I enjoyed recording it. Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts or if you have any questions! I’ll answer them in the comments!Learn more about Kiana here 👉🏻https://bit.ly/InvestDivaXoNatalie

The Steps You Need to Follow to ACTUALLY Become Financially Free in Ten Years or Less with Brad Gibb Mar 26, 2020

I brought on one of my friends, Brad Gibb, who has SUCH a cool program and process. Once, I was joking with them and asked, “Are you the anti-Dave-Ramsey”?

To understand why I asked him that, you can listen to today’s podcast. (:

He has a process that will make you Financially Free in ten years, or less! It’s REALLY really interesting. To hear about his perspectives, his philosophy, and his reasoning behind it is something I think you’re really going to love.

Can Eating ONLY Animal Foods Improve Your Gut Health, Skin and Anxiety? Exploring the Carnivore Diet with Kurt Yazici Mar 24, 2020

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.

How to Use Knowledge You ALREADY Have to Make A Massive Impact with Dean Graziosi Feb 25, 2020

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

How to Cope with Loss & Grief (A Story of Tragic Loss with Jodie Coochise) Jan 17, 2020

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)

How to Recover From Being a Perfectionist (Good, Better, Best) Jan 09, 2020

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

The Secret to Getting "Unstuck" and Re-Writing Your Story Jan 08, 2020

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

Bullying Dec 12, 2019

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

Why We Don't Try New Things Dec 03, 2019

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.

Imposter Syndrome Nov 26, 2019

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

Shame and How It's Holding You Back From Achieving EVERYTHING You Want In Your Life- LIVE Presentation Aug 15, 2019

Shame and How It's Holding You Back From Achieving EVERYTHING You Want In Your Life- LIVE Presentation I am OBSESSED with the idea that... Just because you failed, doesn't mean you're a failure. Failing is an act, a failure is your identity. The thing about identity is that it's malleable. You can put steps in place to change things about yourself. So anyway we look at a time we've screwed up, failed a class, messed up a promotion, felt like we did a bad job as parents, we have the chance to change it and fix it. I have put so much shame around failure in my past and I think it's important to learn how to work through that and get past it so that it doesn't keep you from trying again. So today,I pulled the audio from a live presentation I did in my 30 Day Challenge and shared it with all of you. I hope you love it! xoxo, Natalie

How To Find A Good Therapist And The Importance Of Therapy In Relationships With Yourself And Others Aug 09, 2019

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

- Readiness for change and how to get there - EMDR and hypnotherapy and what it's used for - Marriage and relationships and the agenda we carry in the beginning of relationships - How our brain turns parts off and on when we talk about our traumas - Suggestions on what YOU can look for if you're searching for specific therapy or don't know where to start ... so much more! I hope this helps anyone in need of therapy. xoxo, Natalie

How To Learn To Be Comfortable With Yourself Part 2 (With Jessica, Steve and Mat) Jul 31, 2019

I loved recording this podcast so much. We talked for so long, we had to cut this into two parts. If you haven't listened to part one already, go check it out before you listen to part two so you can get these amazing people's back story.

Last podcast, we talked about what it was like to go through a divorce, for your husband to come out as gay, and how to continue co-parenting with such a unique dynamic.

Today we go into:

- How to accept yourself and own your story

- How to handle hate from other people and not let it define you

- Jealousy in a marriage

- Ex-spouses that are still a part of your life, and how to get that amazing connection these three have

... so much more!

I just want to take a minute to remind everyone exactly what this podcast is about. Owning who you are and knowing that that's how you can become your best you is so important.

"Once you own your story, it no longer has power of you." -Brene Brown

Being Married To A Gay Man: Jessica, Steve and Matt's Story Pt. 1 Jul 25, 2019

I had such a great time recording this, I can't wait for you to listen! I had three of my great friends, Jessica, Steve and Matt on. We talked so long that we had to cut this into two parts.

"Steve and Jessica were happily married for 7 years until Steve came out as being gay which inevitably ended in divorce. Now, Matt and Jessica have been happily married for 6 years. As you can see, Matt, Jessica, and Steve have a relationship that, by most standards, would be considered atypical."

No matter what situation you're in, you can walk away with something from this podcast today. The respect these three have for one another is so inspiring! These three have a podcast called Husband In-Law that I recommend everyone check out for some amazing advice in parenting, marriage, relationships and so much more!

They leave nothing off the table and really reinforce the saying, "once you own your story, you can take the power away from it."

I hope you guys enjoy part one of two!

Unproductive Thoughts and How To Change Them Jul 17, 2019

Today, this whole podcast is about negative and unproductive thoughts! So many times we go down the rabbit hole of believing things our mind is telling us when we feel scared, insecure or like we are failing. I have done this so many times, so I came up with a system that I always use to replace those thoughts with a “how?” question. I give you the step-by-step system I shared in my 21 day challenge, on how to keep thoughts from leading you down that same rabbit hole and instead, get your mind to ask HOW can I take this on and make it happen? I hope you all can take this podcast and apply it to something you are struggling to achieve but know you want to.

We cover:

How negative thoughts can make you not be able to do something you really want to do and how replacing those with a “how” question can change your reality
A three question process I use to get rid of insecurities
Helpful books that have helped me come up with the tools I use and share

I hope you love it!

Xoxo,

Natalie

podcast.nataliehodson.com

Learning To Navigate Life After Divorce With Angie Monson and Marie Carmel Jul 10, 2019

So many of you guys reach out with questions about the aftermath of divorce, I decided to bring on two of my friends, Angie and Marie, to dig deep and talk about the "grieving" process of a divorce. They have an awesome community of women that they call "The Unwed's" where they lift each other up by sharing advice and stories... post divorce.

We cover:

- The first year post divorce

- Dating

- Prenuptials

- The broken feeling you have afterwards and how to work through that

- Having kids during and after

...and so much more!

Hope you love it!

xoxo,

Natalie

How To Rise Up And Live Free With Ryan Lee Jul 02, 2019

I am SO excited for you guys to listen to this podcast! Today, I have brought one of my good friends from the business group I am in and we dive deep into the emotional and psychological side of MONEY! Ryan has an amazing business focused on helping people achieve financial freedom and his passion for helping people shines through. He shares raw stories about his own struggles to remove that shame that so many of us have felt around money, debt and even status.

We cover:

- How to teach your kids the value of money

- How to remove the shame around money

- Some of his own stories of struggle

- How his son needed heart surgery around the same time Ryan found out he lost 80% of his savings AND was living in a different state than his family

- His goal of empowering people to live a purpose driven life TODAY

... and so much more!

Ryan teaches people not only to budget or save but how to feel FREE from debt and financial burden. He takes into consideration the emotional side of spending and helps you invest in yourself and taking that burden off your shoulders long term. Today, he really pulled back the curtain.

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To learn more about Ryan:

https://cashflowtactics.com/about/ or you can check him out on youtube!

I hope you love this podcast!

Xoxo,

Natalie

P.S. For more info on the EXCITING 30-day challenge I talked about in the podcast today, go to:

challenge.nataliehodson.com/promises

The Power Of Vulnerability- LIVE Presentation Jun 28, 2019

The Power Of Vulnerability- LIVE Presentation

This podcast is a little different today… We pulled the audio from a live presentation I did with Russel Brunson’s inner circle, talking about vulnerability. As Brene Brown says, “vulnerability is our unsuspecting super power,” and it has been a KEY part of both my personal and business life. A lot of people tell me that trying to be vulnerable is like standing naked in front of the whole school, and it can be. It will be, but it is SO important to use your shame and times that make you feel vulnerable to make connections and tell your story.

We cover:

- Tips for opening up and becoming more vulnerable

- Go over people that have helped me become more vulnerable

- My tips on building an “emotional story”

- Turning shame into something positive

I hope you enjoy this podcast!

Xoxo,

Natalie

How To Work Alongside Your Spouse With Marley Baird Jun 26, 2019

“YOU are the only one that can give your loved ones a healthy mother, spouse and friend that loves her life.”

I have had so many people reach out and ask how to run a business with a spouse so I brought on my good friend and amazing entrepreneur, Marley Baird. Marley is a youtube guru and runs an AWESOME business with her husband. In this podcast she talks about the ups and downs and gives great advice on how to keep family and business separate and when you can’t, how to balance both at the same time. Marley pulls back the curtain on times she has been so burned out and stressed she was having physical symptoms and shares ways she has taken a step back and gotten the mental and physical rest and help needed to run a business and stay healthy emotionally.

In this podcast we cover:

Running a business with your partner
Feeling burned out or exhausted and how to recharge
How to generate your own self worth and not depend on others to give you value
Taking care of your marriage and mental health
Some fun tips on growing and scaling an audience

This podcast really pulled back the curtain on mental and emotional health and I hope you guys love it as much as I do!

You can also check out Marley’s website at bairdstrategycall.com

Xoxo,

Natalie

Tips For NOT Blowing Your Diet When Traveling Jun 18, 2019

I traveled to Las Vegas AND New York City for speaking events in the span of ten days last week. It was a lot of travel and kind of took its toll on me. (I’m actually not someone who loves travel and I am kind of a homebody and prefer being at home with my normal routine and my garden - anyone else? Or am I just weird that way?)A lot of you guys asked how I handle my diet and workouts when I travel, so I recorded a quick podcast talking about what I did well on these trips, and what I totally bombed at.

Things we go over:-What kind of quick grab and go snacks you can pack in your suitcase

-Which is more important on vacation: follow your diet or getting your workout in?

-How to order at a restaurant when on vacation but still trying to be mindful of your calories.

-My secret little trick for order wine, bread, and/or dessert at dinner.

-How to modify your workouts with a hotel gym.Hope you enjoy it! Do you have any tips for traveling? I’d love to start a conversation here! Let me know in the comments!XoNatalie

How a Near Death Experience Can Change The Path Of Your Life Jun 11, 2019

Today I brought on my two friends, Bryan and Stephanie Dulaney. We talk about their business, the crazy story about how they met and so much more!

When Bryan was in college he survived a near death experience that left him in a coma that doctors say he should never have woken up from. Bryan then turns this story into such an inspiring one by listening to the small promptings that came after that to make some big changes in his life.

I loved hearing Bryan talk about how he took something so devastating and turned it into what he has now.

In this podcast we also cover:

- Stephanie's pregnancy

- How to listen to "the signs" the universe is giving you to help you fulfill your total potential

- How Stephanie sent Bryan an instagram message that ended up with her spontaneously flying to Hawaii to meet Bryan for the first time

- Tools for communicating if you and your partner are running a business together

... and so much more!

Hope you love it!

xoxo,

Natalie

When Life Throws You A Curveball... How To Rise Up Even Stronger Jun 04, 2019

I’ve never cried during a podcast….until this one. I hope you will take the time to listen to it, the stories that my friends Wallace and Ashlan Nelson touched me deeply. Ashlan and Wallace are two of my favorite humans on this planet. And in this podcast, we talked about SO many things!

Wallace shared his stories of growing up with a powerhouse mother who was a strong business woman, and how she pioneered the way in a male-dominated market as a naturopathic doctor and the mark that left on him. Ashlan and Wallace talk about their new program called Vitavore that is exploding in popularity that teaches people how to eat intuitively while getting amazing fat loss results!

THEN...Ashlan completely blew me away (and made me cry) when she opened up and talked about how she felt completely broken after she went through her divorce. She told me how she was a single mom working as a hair stylist, and burning the candle at both ends while she tried to make money, raise babies, and take care of herself at the same time. She dove deep on self worth, and the specific steps she followed as she began to believe in herself again.Ashlan and Wallace have EIGHT kids, and we talked about how they balance work and family life and bringing blended families together.

This was a packed podcast that, I promise you, will leave you loving these two as much as I do.If you want to learn more about these two amazing humans you can at their sites:www.vitavore.com

www.unstoppablesylist.com

So much love,

Natalie

How To Teach Your Kids The Importance of Money and Building Businesses May 30, 2019

I hope you had a chance to listen to Part 1 of this awesome podcast with Alison and Makayla Prince! This mom/daughter duo have such an amazing story and I am SO grateful they agreed to be on my podcast. In part 1, we share Alison’s journey of how she went from qualifying to food stamps to building her own multi-million dollar businesses.

But the story doesn’t end there….in Part 2 I spend a lot of time with her daughter Makayla and we share her story. And boy is it a cool story!At age 13, Makayla (and her 11 year old sister) took the framework their mom taught them about starting businesses, and made $100k in 9 months selling scarves!In this podcast we dig deep into:-The specific things Alison and her husband did to instill financial responsibility in their kids -What it was like for Makayla watching her mom build businesses and raise babies as she was growing up

-What is was like for her as a teenager entrepreneur and how her friends responded to her being a business owner at a young age

-Her plans after high school, and her decision to not go to college and to work on her businesses instead

These two are great friends of mine, and they’ve inspired me to change a lot of the things I’m doing with my own kids when it comes to money and finances. I hope you love it and make sure to follow @alisonjprince and @makaylaprince - they are genuinely good people and such rockstars.XoNatalie

I Graduated From College....And They Told Me "Congratulations! You Qualify for Food Stamps" May 29, 2019

I am so excited to introduce you guys to my friend Alison Prince and her daughter Makayla Prince. Alison is one of my closest friends and I love our friendship because we have the kind of relationship where I can call or text her when I’m struggling with my business AND I can call or text her when things are going great and we cheer each other on and support one another without jealousy or competition. #strongwomensupportingstrongwomen

Alison has an INCREDIBLY cool story, and I brought her on the podcast to share it. She graduated from college and had her teaching degree, and was shocked when she got her first teaching job and wasn’t making enough to even afford groceries - her salary qualified her for food stamps.

With a new baby on the way, she knew she had to make some changes and that’s when she began her entrepreneurial journey.The stories she shares of her failures and successes along the way gave me chills! Alison started her first business by selling scraps she found around her house!We actually ended up breaking this one into two parts because it got long, but in this first part we start sharing the story of how she taught her four kids money principles at a young age (including cutting them off financially at twelve years old)! Her daughter Makayla is on the podcast too, talking about what it was like growing up watching her mom start various businesses. And, in fact, Makayla and her sister started their own business at just 11 and 13 years old and make 100k in 9 months selling….scarves!I hope you love this podcast as much as I loved recording it. Alison and Makayla are two women who I love and look up to, and have pure hearts of gold.So much love,

Natalie

How To Break Out of a Scarcity Mindset When It Comes to Money with Myron Golden May 20, 2019

I recorded SUCH a fun podcast with my friend @myrongolden and we just released it today! Myron is arguably one of the best salesmen in the world and he has such a cool story…. In fact he talks a lot about his background in his book “Trash Man to Cash Man”, and Myron is somebody who has personally helped me so much with my own money mindset, not feeling guilty for charging people for your services, and how to provide as much value to your customers as possible.In today’s podcast, we talk about a lot of fun topics!-The fun story of how he romanced his wife with poetry and how they met

-How he got started in sales…..and how he tried selling insurance for 18 months before he ever made a dime

-Why you should never feel guilty for charging what you are worth-How to provide the most value possible inside the products you sell-How to teach your kids to understand the value of money And so much more. I laughed in this podcast so many times I can’t even count! I hope you love listening as much as I loved recording it.So much love,Natalie

I Lost A Baby... May 09, 2019

A few years ago I went through one of the most painful and emotional experiences of my life. I had an ectopic pregnancy and lost a baby that I wanted so badly. I released a podcast today where I talk about my experience, tell the entire story of what happened, the ambulance ride, the emergency surgery they had to perform, how I lost a fallopian tube, and the emotional roller coaster that I experienced afterwards.Miscarriage is something I completely misunderstood….until I went through it myself. This is embarrassing to admit, but I used to remember thinking (when I heard about other women having miscarriages), “well...that’s sad but not as sad as if they lost a REAL baby”. I now know that the experiences are completely different, but I was so naive back then to how hard the experience really is for a mother. In this podcast I talk about:-My own story and experience-How I went from sad and angry, to thankful, back to sad and angry and feelings of “not fair” -What my recovery from the surgery was like (might be a bit TMI)-How my husband (now ex-husband) handled things differently than I did-The feelings of hatred I had towards my body for letting me down-The anxiety attacks I experienced afterwards-The fears I had/have about having any more children and having it happen again-Tips on what to say and what NOT to say if a friend or loved one has gone through a miscarriage

I hope you tune in. I wish this is a topic that more people openly talked about. For me, knowing I wasn’t alone in my experience helped me heal and cope so much.So much love,

Natalie

When You Just Want To Quit Everything May 07, 2019

This is probably up there with my top 3 favorite podcasts I’ve ever recorded. If you haven’t listened to any of my podcasts, I hope you’ll check out this one! It’s good!Questions I get asked often:“What do you do when you don’t want to keep going with your fitness goals?”“Natalie, how do I even get started with this business idea I have?”“I’m feeling paralyzed by perfection.”In this podcast, I fill you in on the new projects I’m working on right now (like our mountain retreat!), my exact step-by-step process of how I pull the ideas out of my head, get them on paper, and create an actual product. It’s the exact same process I go through when I’m feeling stuck with my weight loss and fitness goals.Action creates momentum. Remind yourself of this over and over if you have to. Write it on a sticky note and tape it to the wall if you need to.Imperfect action is better than no action at all. My top three tips (which I explain in more detail in the podcast) are:1) Just get started. Don’t be that person who always is waiting to “start on Monday”. Start right now with what you have. I explain my “brain dump” process which is what you see in this photo.2) Find a mentor and/or surround yourself with a tribe of people who have similar goals. I am a very influenceable person (which can be good or bad) and I know that if I surround myself with people doing the same types of things I want to be doing….I will have much better success.3) Be realistic. Do a social media cleanse if you are following anyone who makes you feel “less than” or “not enough”. Remember that you have to have a 1.0 version before you can ever get a 2.0 or a 10.0 version. Everyone begins somewhere.Hope you’ll listen and I hope you love it <3 So much love,Natalie

How To Believe In Yourself Again With Nicholas Bayerle Apr 24, 2019

Nicholas Bayerle is a man who understands what it means to struggle.

He understands how to take the pain of your past and use that pain to create a life you want.

Nicholas (and his wife Amanda) are friends of mine and he has an amazing story of struggle and success that will bring you to tears and inspire you to begin believing in yourself and how to begin taking action when you are doubting yourself.We go over topics like:-How to help encourage your kids to grow up with confidence and believe in themselves-How he overcame depression and near suicide-How he and his wife work together to run their business-How he learned to eat healthy and begin exercising -His top secrets for getting motivated and getting started

If you’ve ever felt doubt, crippling anxiety, or asked the question, “Who am I to do this?” Then you will love this episode with my friend Nicholas.

How To NOT BE AFRAID To Go Solo Backpacking Apr 18, 2019

This is one of the top questions I get asked!! People DM me and say, “Natalie...I love all your outdoors pictures, and I want to do something like that but I’m afraid to go alone!” So, I recorded a podcast talking about everything I know about backpacking and how I overcame my fear too. In this podcast I go over:-How I had never backpacked before in my life, showed up at REI one day, bought everything I thought I would need, and hiked 150 miles on the Appalachian trail all my myself (3 years ago).-How to figure out where to go, and the best places to find what trails to hike (books to buy, apps to download, people to talk to, etc)-What to pack and my top 3 items I never leave without

-If you want to carry a gun, I talk about the pros/cons and what kind of handgun I have -How I sometimes feel that I have kind of a wild spirit to me, and spending time alone in nature helps me keep that in check.

And so much more! I share a bunch of crazy stories, but I hope you like this one, I had a ton of fun recording it.“Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends.” - One Stab Xo - Natalie

How To Heal If You've Had a Narcissist In Your Life Pt. 2 Apr 16, 2019

Narcissism is a term I had NEVER heard of in my entire life until this past year. I sat down with two of my closest girlfriends, Rikki and Mandy in today’s episode. We continue our podcast on Narcissism, this is part 2 where we talk about how to move on if you’ve been in a toxic relationship with a narcissist. This was one of my most popular podcasts so far, I’m excited to share Part 2 with you guys! Things we go over:-What you need to do to emotionally get over the feeling of being alone after removing a narcissist from your life -What type of inner work you need to do to get over a toxic relationship with a narcissist-How you can help a friend who is in a narcissistic relationship-How to go no-contact and also how to deal with a narcissistic in your life you can’t remove (parent, sibling, co-parent, etc)Hope you guys love it! Link in my bio. XoNatalie

What To Do If You Have a Narcissist In Your Life Pt. 1 Apr 11, 2019

“A narcissist will burn down your house to warm up their hands.”I had never heard about the term “narcissism” until last year when two of my closest girlfriends introduced me to what narcissism is, how to recognize it, and how to heal from it. Someone who has a complete lack of empathy for others, who thinks very highly of oneself, needing admiration and believing others are inferior.

We had so much fun recording this podcast!Things we cover in this podcast:-What is Narcissism-How you can tell if you are in a relationship with a narcissist

-The difference between being a narcissist or just having narcissistic tendencies -What terms like: love bombing, gaslighting, and future faking mean-Our own stories of having narcissistic family members, narcissistic best friends, and narcissistic ex-boyfriends

-A narcissist’s cycle of overvalue, devalue and discardSo many of you guys say that listening to my podcast makes you feel like you are sitting around having a glass of wine with a girlfriend...so that’s what we did here! We sat around a table, shared our stories and experiences, and what we have learned through those experiences. We talked for a long time so turned this into a Part 1 and a Part 2 series, I hope you love it!So much love,Natalie

CONFESSION... I Failed at #75Hard Apr 04, 2019

Today’s podcast is a little bit of a confessional...if you haven’t listened to my last podcast about #75Hard you should listen to that one first. But, long story short I slipped up on #75Hard, and on this program when you mess up you go back to Day 1. I give all the details of what happened, what I learned from it, and how I’m going to work through it all on today’s podcast. My main takeaways: -My body DOES feel better when I’m getting my steps in, outdoor walking, and drinking a gallon of water a day. -Doing hard things are important, but I also believe in the importance of habit stacking, being realistic with your goal setting, and not changing too many things all at once.-The way you speak to yourself matters, and at the end I touch on my top tips for learning to speak kindly to yourself even if you aren’t exactly where you want to be with your physique. -It’s ok to show yourself grace when you mess up. The most important part when you screw up is to dust your knees off, stand back up, and make sure the story you tell yourself isn’t “I’m a failure” but the story you tell yourself is, “I got in the arena, I tried, I stumbled, how can I re-adjust to make this a win for me next time?”Hope you guys enjoy this one! Love you guys!

Xo - Natalie

Ask Me Anything Apr 02, 2019

This podcast style was a little different! I just recorded an “Ask Me Anything (AMA)” style podcast where I took your guys’ questions and answered them in more detail than I can provide anywhere else. Questions like:

-Would you ever consider having more kids?

-Tips on feeling worthy to have major success whether it’s business, personal, etc?

-What was one moment that changed your view on your own self confidence?

-Any advice on long distance relationships?

-Are you still doing #75hard and if so what diet are you following?

-What do you eat for breakfast when you don’t have time to cook?

-How do you feel about keto?

-Update on your health and the weird rash you had?

-What is the best way to prepare elk meat?

-How do you handle a spouse who isn’t supportive for an online business?

-Do you ever do fasting and if so do you workout while fasting? And more! Hope you guys love it!xo - Natalie

Secret Prepper Mar 26, 2019

Have you ever heard me joke (but I’m not really joking) that I’m a secret prepper? Like….a doomsday type-prepper lol. Even though I don’t actually think there are any big conspiracies out there or anything like that, I DO see a ton of value in having the skills necessary to take care of yourself if something crazy were to happen. For example, what if you didn’t have a grocery store you could just run to and get your food? Would you know how to cook things if you didn’t have electricity for a week? Even though the chances are slim of something like that happening, I love learning and having the knowledge and skills that make me feel prepared.In today’s podcast, I share some fun stories about growing up that helped me lean towards this lifestyle, the benefits of growing your own food, what kinds of things you can grow to (for example) reduce fever, get rid of toothache, or how to build a backyard brick oven with bricks if you had no electricity, and then I share my best tips on how to get started if you are interested also.

THIS Is What You Need To Do, If You Want To Make a Change In Your Life... Mar 21, 2019

I could give you a whole bag of excuses why, but none of them really matter. The past five-ish months I just haven’t been super consistent with my workouts. Truthfully, it’s kind of annoyed me because I tend to identify as someone who...when I say I am going to do something, I typically do it. So, I decided to commit to an extreme #75hard challenge that I saw @andyfrisella start. It’s tough and it’s intense, and it isn’t a physical transformation challenge but rather a mental transformation challenge. I was amped up when I listened to his podcast, and intrigued by the idea of using this challenge to create mental toughness. In today’s podcast, I share a little bit more insight into why I decided to do this. Then I tell you guys my three secrets….the things that you MUST do if you want to make a big change in your life.I hope you love it! - Natalie

Dating 101 Pt. 2 With Dustin Olson Feb 26, 2019

Part 2 of our Dating 101 podcast was released today! Part 1 was so popular! In this Part 2 episode @dustinolson21 and I go over:

-Dopamine effect of new romances

-Setting proper expectations

-Ghosting

-Guy code

-Difference between connection vs attachment

and more! We laughed a lot, I told some of my more recent painful dating experiences, and we both shared stories. I hope you guys love this episode, and like I mentioned before, comment with any of your dating questions and/or use the hashtag #DatingWithDustin - he has great insight and gives great advice!

-Natalie

Dating 101 Pt. 1 With Dustin Olson Feb 21, 2019

So far, my most downloaded podcast (hands down) was the Sex After Divorce podcast I did with one of my closest friends @lynn_livinmybestlife. It had 5x more downloads than any of my others! So many of you responded and said you would love to hear a similar conversation from a guys point of view! So, for this episode I brought on one of my good guy friends, @dustinolson21, and in true “Pulling Back the Curtain” fashion...we get into all the dating questions most people are too shy to talk about I had a blast recording this podcast, and we chatted for so long I broke this podcast into two parts. In Part 1, we go over Dating 101 questions like:

-red flags from a guy’s point of view

-our worst first date experiences

-how to figure out what you want in a partner

-dating apps and will you probably find your soul mate on one?

Hope you guys enjoy this podcast! I think you’re going to love it :) - Natalie

PS - we started a new hashtag #datingwithdustin you can ask Dustin your dating questions with it! he gives great dating advice! I always ask him my dating questions all the time, and I seriously think he should start his own IG page for it! Until I can convince him of that, we’ll start with a hashtag :)

How to Use Habits To Build Confidence and Success with Amy Ledin Feb 12, 2019

I had so much fun recording this podcast with my friend Amy Ledin, she is somebody that I have personally learned so much from and I've implemented so many of the tips that she shares into my own personal life. I wanted to introduce her to you guys because everything that she teaches about habits and discipline has seriously helped me so much.

I know you guys are going to love this podcast.

xo Natalie

Losing A Spouse to Suicide: Grief, Military Families, and Single Parenting with Andrew Coussens Feb 07, 2019

Andrew Coussens was getting ready for his 22nd deployment when he found out his wife had taken her life. Instantly, he became a single dad to his three young kids and had to figure out his “new normal” as he coped with grief, an entirely new day-to-day life, and parenting solo. I had him on my podcast to talk about his new book “A Failed State” which is a fiction book that parallels his own experience with the military, the dynamic of deployment and how that impacts families, and more.

We dug deep into how to handle grief when you lose a loved one, what it’s like for military spouses, and single parenting. I had a blast on this podcast and I really think anyone who listens will relate to some or many parts of what we talked about.

Can’t wait for you to listen to it, it truly was a joy to have Andrew as a guest!

- Natalie

How To Build an Unshakable Love Even If Your Partner Isn't On Board with Stacey Martino Feb 05, 2019

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I have brought on one of my good friends, Stacey Martino, who is a relationship expert, and we dive deep into some of the messy topics around why marriages struggle and how you can build an unshakeable love in your marriage.

I hope you guys love this podcast. I know you're going love Stacey and I can't wait to hear what you think.

Visit Stacey at RelationshipBreakthroughSecrets.com

xo Natalie

Say Yes... Even When You're Scared Jan 31, 2019

Say YES. Figure it out later. Put yourself at risk of something extraordinary happening. Don’t worry if you don't know how to do it. And if it scares you, even more reason to say yes and get after it.I put up a brand new podcast today talking about everything related to saying yes even when you feel scared, even when you think you're inadequate, even if you think you're not enough, how to work through that and some of the really awesome opportunities that can come from facing those fears and saying yes anyway…..even if you don't know how to do it. I tell a story about how saying yes (when years ago I would have been afraid to do this), led me to help one of my business mentors Russell Brunson at an event for 35,000 people this weekend and then a trip to the Bahamas on a private yacht.

I hope you love it. Thank you to each of you who listen to my weekly podcasts. Recording these podcasts has become one of my new favorite things.

xo Natalie

When You Lose Motivation to Eat Healthy with JazzyThings Jan 17, 2019

It’s a couple of weeks into the new year and a lot of us are starting to maybe slip from our New Years goals and resolutions. I’m super excited for the podcast we released today because we talk about this! I brought on my good friend JazzyThings who is a total rockstar in the kitchen and makes healthy meals easy to make. We both talk about our own struggles with food and give some really good, actionable tips of things you can do right now if you're struggling with eating healthy.

Xo Natalie

7 Tips for Budgeting, Spending Less & Paying off Debt Jan 14, 2019

After I released the podcast “What It Feels Like To Wake Up To $170k In Student Loan Debt”, I got hundreds of messages and emails from you guys asking for more specific tips on HOW to save, HOW to budget, and HOW to pay off debt. Some of these tips seem silly, but they seriously really did help me a lot when I was aggressively paying off that debt, and they are things I still do today.

Xo - Natalie

Unspoken Expectations Jan 08, 2019

Today on the Pulling Back The Curtain podcast, I am opening up about something I used to be embarrassed to admit but, I recently started talking about more because….well….truthfully I wish I would have known years ago how helpful this has been for me. I recently started going to see a therapist and it has been one of the most healing, and helpful things I did for myself in 2018. I released a podcast this morning talking about something my therapist shared with me in one of our recent sessions, and it is one of the main reasons he said he sees some relationships last 30+ years and why other relationships struggle. It all has to do with unspoken expectations, and I share some of my own stories and experiences where I have struggled in this area.

Leave a comment/review if you do listen and let me know your thoughts!

Xo - Natalie

Interview With Jen Hansard Jan 02, 2019

Welcome to my pulling back the curtain podcast! Today, I am interviewing my friend and CEO of Simple Green Smoothies, Jen Hansard. She talks about going from being on WIC to owning her own business. I can’t wait for you to listen to her fun stories and pulling back the curtain on shame, comparison and that “mom guilt” we all feel.

xo Natalie

How Do You Make Such Good Girlfriends Dec 20, 2018

Today, on the Pulling Back The Curtain Podcast, I talk about how maintaining good female relationships as an adult can feel really hard.

I talk about how in the past I've struggled with making really good friends, and how you can’t create close relationships if you aren’t willing to open up and show the imperfect sides. I also share my best advice on how to learn who you can and can’t open up to.

I hope you'll check it out!

How to Get Yourself Out of a Funk Dec 18, 2018

In today's Pulling Back The Curtain podcast, I talk about how to get yourself out of a funk. The things you should do when you are feeling unmotivated, scared, afraid, or even unsure of what direction to take. You might be surprised by some of the things I suggest (and don’t worry…I’m not going to tell you to go climb a mountain lol). But these are the EXACT things I’ve done that have always helped me when I feel stuck. Every day I am actively trying to mold myself into the person I want to become. I don’t always make the right decisions, and I fail a LOT. Like, a lot a lot. More than you guys even see here online. I talk about that in the podcast and what I’ve learned most from my biggest failures in the past ten years. I hope you like it. <3 Your friend,Natalie

How To Keep A Positive Attitude When Everything Is Going Wrong Dec 13, 2018

Those who know me closely know that I am still very much a “pen and paper” person. When I have an idea or something I need to pull out of my head or remember, I have to write it down....not type it out. I’m not really sure why I have that weird quirk, but it is what works best for me.

Every podcast I record for you guys, I usually write out 3-4 pages of notes and heartfelt ideas beforehand so that I don’t have “squirrel! Shiny object” syndrome when I’m talking on the podcast.

I just released a podcast today talking about my crazy mountain adventure from this weekend, how to stay positive when things go wrong, and how the REGULAR practice of choosing to stay positive is what will take you further in your life than almost any other daily routine.

There are only two things in your life you truly have the ability to control: your attitude and your effort. In this podcast, I’m also giving practical tips for learning HOW to choose to stay positive when that doesn’t feel easy or natural to you.

Hope you love it and can laugh with me at some of the crazy stories I share.

Obsessively Geek Out Over THESE Certain People Nov 21, 2018

Welcome back. In today's Pulling Back The Curtain Podcast, I open up about an exciting position I took from Russell Brunson, my ultimate mentor. I talk about what I did to get exactly where I am today by obsessively geeking out over a certain type of people.

I share my stories about how surrounding myself with people who had similar goals as me, helped shape my career and I talk about how it's the process of trying, that actually creates the success, not the success itself.

Let me know if you're listening to this podcast, what you think and let me know who you're obsessing over, who you're modeling, and what you're doing to implement new strategies.

xo Natalie

How To Balance Everything Nov 08, 2018

In this episode of Pulling Back The Curtain, I talk about "How to Balance Everything". I share my best tips on learning to say no, setting boundaries, and how to prioritize fitness, family, health, work, and relationships. How are women like us actually living up to the pressure to balance everything, to have it together physically, emotionally, and financially? The truth is most of us don't. Perfection is a myth.

I believe it's all of us starting to pull back the curtain and share both our failures and our successes that brings us all closer together. If you're enjoying this podcast, I would love it if you would give me a review and subscribe.

xo Natalie

Interview with Drew Manning Nov 02, 2018

In this episode of The Pulling Back The Curtain Podcast, I interview my good friend Drew Manning, from Fit2Fat2Fit. We collectively share our stores about how we became friends and eventually started our careers in the fitness industry. We chat about how fitness cultivates community, why this industry had such a huge impact on our lives and we talk about, why what you see on social media isn't always real.

Join us as we Pull Back The Curtain on things most people never talk about. Thank you so much for listening.

Follow along on Instagram at, instagram.com/nataliehodson1, on Facebook at, facebook.com/NatalieHodson and visit me at nataliehodson.com.

What It Feels Like To Wake Up To $170k In Debt Oct 23, 2018

On today's podcast, I talk about how I ended up in $170,000 in student loan debt. At one point I remember dreaming about the day I could go to the grocery store and just buy any produce I wanted, not just the stuff that was super cheap and on sale. I give you tangible steps and tips that I took to get out of that debt and what I do now to stay on a budget and to continue to control my spending.

Identity, Nutrition, and How To Stop Always Wanting To "Lose Those Last Five Pounds" Oct 23, 2018

I'm super excited for this podcast. One of the number one things I hear from people I work with and just my girlfriends in general, seriously, every single person says, oh, I would be happy with myself if I could just lose these last 5, 10, or 15 pounds. I'm going to dig deep. I'm going to tell my own stories, but I'm also going to talk about specific ways you can change your mindset so you can be happy with where you're at right now. Also some tactical tips on ways that you can balance nutrition and moderation into your daily lifestyle.

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