Guest: Natalie Bedard (NatNat) Title: Energy Healing Specialist Role: Founder of Lift OneSelf, Host of Lift Oneself Podcast About the Guest: NatNat, also known as Natalie Bedard, is an Energy Healing Specialist dedicated to guiding others on their path to emotional well-being and self-discovery. As the founder of Lift OneSelf and host of the Lift Oneself podcast, NatNat has been transforming lives since 2019 by offering tools to regulate the nervous system, relieve emotional pain, and turn anxiety into empowerment. Her trauma-informed approach encourages individuals to embrace their fullest potential through small, actionable steps. Episode Highlights: In this episode, NatNat shares her insights on the importance of safety, meditation, and the power of acknowledging and basking in your feelings. She discusses her journey in energy healing, the concept of creating safe spaces, and the impact of understanding and embracing one's emotions. Timestamps: 00:00-09:20 – Understanding Energy 09:21-14:01 – Protecting Energy 14:02-19:27 – Origin of People Pleasing 19:28-20:25 – Separation from Intuition 20:26-26:18 – Conquering People Pleasing 26:19-29:19 – What is LiftOneSelf? 29:20-32:32 – Definition of a Safe Space 32:33-34:56 – Processing Your Sh*t 34:57-39:28 – Escaping Judgment 39:29-43:56 – Approaching Inner Child 43:57-49:13 – Feeling Authentic Emotions 49:14-52:22 – Purpose of Meditation 52:23-55:06 – Healing Requires Play 55:07-1:00:21 – Natalie's Meditation Origin 1:00:22-1:04:29 – Shifting Perspectives 1:04:30-1:06:31 – Life is Not Linear 1:06:32-1:07:07 – Uncomfortableness of People Pleasing 1:07:08-1:09:23 – Contacting Natalie 1:10:23-1:11:41 – BYOK Signature Question 1:11:42-1:12:54 – Getting Rid of the "All or Nothing" Mindset 1:12:45-1:15:13 – Outro Contact Information: Website: liftoneself.com Instagram: @Liftoneself Visit ALL things BYOK: linktr.ee/be_yourownkind BetterHelp Offer: Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help: betterhelp.com/byok #sponsored Be Our Guest: Want to be featured on the BYOK podcast? Fill out our guest form: form.typeform.com/to/fDQsNEd3 Shop Custom Designs: Explore CBS3 Designs: etsy.com/shop/CBS3Designs Get a 20% Discount on Black Girl Vitamins: https://blackgirlvitamins.co/?snowball=BYOK24&utm_source=snowball&utm_medium=youtube-first-cohort-campaign&utm_campaign=BYOK24