In this episode, Natalie is back with another bonus episode on why finding connection is a crucial component to trauma recovery. She discusses her experience doing a 3 day live event on Instagram called Finding connection, covering connection to self, others, and the earth. If you've been feeling disconnected in any area of your life, this episode is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• Finding Connection and why it is so crucial for trauma recovery
• Connection to self
• Connection to relationships
• Connection to communtiy
• Connection to the earth
• Her group program Recovering Connection and ways it can support you in deepening this work

Exploration prompts mentioned:

1. Imagine the connection you have to yourself as an image. That could be a texture, rock, color, plant, weather pattern, etc. What information does that give you about how it feels and if there is anything you would like to change?
   • Intention: we are externalizing the way you feel about how you connect with you. This gives you the opportunity to look at it with less judgement, and more curiosity.
2. What are some of your favorite ways to connect with other people? Let yourself be as creative and specific as you'd like. Do you feel like you're able to engage in those types of connections? Why or why not?
3. Where in nature do you find yourself feeling the most grounded? That could be an imaginary place you go in meditation, or a literal place you visit. What elements (earth, air, water, fire, spirit) are present in this place?

Newest group offering:

• Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Become a substack subscriber @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Other ways to get free support:

• Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with.

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Natalie is so excited to be back on the mic reflecting on compartmentalization, current events, and a personal update. She discusses her experience of compartmentalization of her authenticity, the heaviness around whats happening in the world, and a personal update on whats going on in her world. If you've been feeling compartmentalized and curious about whats going on with Healing on the Fringe, this episode is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• Compartmentalization on trauma recovery as a way to feel safe
• Personal updates on what's been going on for Natalie
• Holding the heartbreak around current events
• A new offering and free resource, made just for you!

Newest group offering:

• Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Become a substack subscriber @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Other ways to get free support:

• Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with.

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Natalie discusses the concept of the Window of Tolerance - which is a framework often used in trauma therapy. She dives deep into what it is and how to use to as a way to understand your nervous system and the way that you respond to triggers much better. So if you've heard of the Window of Tolerance and aren't quite sure what it is, or if you want a framework for understanding your own triggers, this episode is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• What is the Window of Tolerance?
• How you can use it for your trauma healing journey
• How marginalized folks may experience this concept differently than others

Resources mentioned:

Click here for a Window of Tolerance diagram

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

Natalie is joined by Halle Thomas, LPCC (she/they) - who is a practicing psychotherapist in the states of Colorado and Oregon, and a coach to folks all around the world.

In this episode, Natalie and Halle explore healing modalities that break free from the western therapy model and allow for a more liberation-oriented approach. They explore brainspotting, animism, and the tarot both in and outside of the therapy room. If you're looking for new fresh modalities for your trauma healing journey, this episode is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie & Halle unpack in this episode:

• Halle's origin story and how they became a therapist and coach
• What is brainspotting and how is it used in therapy?
• What is animism and how can it change our relationship to ourselves and spirituality?
• Creative ways to use the tarot in therapy
• What does it mean to have a deconstructed practice when it comes to therapy and spirituality

Connect with Halle!

• Chicory Counseling on IG
• Living your afterlife on IG
• Therapy practice website
• Coaching practice website

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to season 2 of Healing on the Fringe! In this episode, Natalie discusses all things intuitive somatic movement. She explores what intuitive somatic movement is, why its important for you and your trauma healing journey, and simple ways you can start practicing today! So if you've been struggling to bring movement into your healing journey, this episode is for you. 

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• What intuitive somatic movement is and isn't
• Why it's great for queer and neurodiverse folks
• Movement for different nervous system states
• Why it's powerful for healing perfectionism
• How to start using micro-movements daily
• How to start your intuitive somatic movement practice

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

In this episode, Natalie explores the importance of morning and evening routines, without all the toxic messaging around how it "should" be done. So if you've been struggling with morning and evening routines, or what you see online isn't working, this episode is for you. She also announces that this is the last episode of season 1 of Healing on the Fringe!

She gives an overview of season 1, followed by addressing her own story shifting routines, toxic messaging in the wellness space, why morning and evening routines are important, how to make it simple and authentic to you, and what season of life you are in right now!

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• Her story with morning and evening routines
• Why morning and evening routines are important
• How to keep it simple
• Toxic messaging about morning routines in the wellness space
• How to integrate your spiritual practices
• How to make your morning and evening routines have a supportive rhythm rather than a rigid routine

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

In this episode, Natalie unpacks her journey towards practicing witchcraft, why it resonates so much, and how you can start your journey today!

She addresses the historical context of witchcraft, toxic messaging in the spirituality and witchcraft spaces, why witchcraft fits so well for queer and neurodiverse folks, how it connects to somatic practices, and rituals you can try to bring more witchy magic into your life!

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• Her experience finding witchcraft
• Her struggle to openly embody the identity of a witch
• The meaning of the term hedge witch
• The historical context of witchcraft
• Why witchcraft calls so many queer and neurodiverse folks
• The connection between witchcraft and somatics
• Rituals you can try at home today!

Resources mentioned:

Mountain Rose Herbs

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

In this episode Natalie guide's you through a somatic grounding exercise. This audio is a part of her free email offering Nourished Nerves - which is the ultimate somatic de-stressing guide to go from frazzled to calm. If you want to sign up for 5 days of education, somatic practices, spiritual perspectives to help you destress your mind, body and spirit - find the link below!

This episode is a somatic grounding exercise to help you connect with your body and ground into earth energy.

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself. 

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

Natalie is joined by Rio Richards, LMFT (she/her) - in incredible powerhouse in the world of grief and somatic therapy for grievers. In this episode, Natalie and Rio unpack the depths of their own grief stories, how important the somatic approach is for grief work, and how to navigate the nuanced and layered challenges of healing trauma while grieving.

If you have experienced any type of loss while you are navigating your trauma healing journey, this episode is absolutely for you.

Here are a few topics Natalie & Rio unpack in this episode:

• Their unique experiences with parent loss
• Why somatics is crucial for grief work
• The layers that make grieving so complex
• How to ask for support from the people you care about
• What to do when your grief doesn't fit societies timelines

Connect with Rio!

• Follow her on Instagram
• Join her group - the Grief Portal
• Follow her on Substack

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

In this episode, Natalie unpacks the meaning of social justice and allyship, as well as how you can show up for marginalized communities as they loose their rights and safety.

She addresses navigating retributions, definitions, holding privilege, issues to be aware of, antiracism work, as well as somatic practices to support your advocacy and strategies to help you show up for the causes you care about.

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• Her experience with anti-racism work
• Her choice to go to a social justice centered university
• Her beliefs around retribution, and current issues
• Strategies for showing up for the causes you care about
• How to be a true ally to your marginalized friends
• Actions you can take to support queer folks, start your antiracism work

Resources mentioned:

• Book: "Me and White Supremecy by Layla Saad
• The Trevor Project
• International Rescue Committee

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

Natalie is joined by her first guest - Fresh (they/them) Djidjoli from Doin the Costmost! In this episode, Natalie and Fresh unpack Fresh's origin story, the language of traditional astrology, the current collective cosmic energy, how astrology can support your trauma healing journey, and the intersection of astrology and social justice.

Here are a few topics Natalie & Fresh unpack in this episode:

• Fresh's origin story getting into astrology
• What astrology is, and what it isn't
• How astrology can support your trauma healing journey
• The intersection of astrology and social justice
• The impacts of the current placement of the North and South nodes
• The benefits of doing consistent chart readings

Connect with Fresh!

• Follow Fresh on Instagram
• Doin the Costmost Substack
• Book a Traditional Astrology Reading

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

In today's episode, Natalie unpacks her coming out story, and the evolution of her queer identity. She shares her experience being a pansexual cis-gender woman, and how she went from coming out as bisexual to identifying as pansexual and queer.

She addresses her experiences coming out both outside and inside the LGBTQIA+ community, how it felt to have her identity shift from bisexual to pansexual, and what it means to her to be queer.

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• Her coming out story as bisexual
• The negative implications of not having queer representation
• Her sexual orientation evolution from bisexual to pansexual
• How she came to identify as queer
• How language and labels can be sentimental
• How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally & why it's important to stick together

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

Natalie is joined by Faith Streng (she/her) - who is a 3rd generation psychic, reiki master, past life healer, retreat host, and lots of other amazing things! We dive deep into past life healing, authenticity, and important aspects to consider while on your trauma healing journey. So if you've been curious about past life healing or psychic abilities, this episode is for you.

Here are a few topics Natalie & Faith unpack in this episode:

• How to find the right spiritual spaces for you
• How to let go of the idea that you're too sensitive
• Connections between individual work and collective healing
• Authenticity and how important it is on our healing journey
• Patterns in lifestyle when looking at past lives

Connect with Faith!

• Connect on Instagram
• Follow on Youtube
• Check out her offerings

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

In this episode of Healing on the Fringe, Natalie shares her personal journey with neurodivergence, focusing on her experiences with ADHD, medication starting in childhood, and the impact her identity has had on her therapy practice. 

This juicy conversation emphasizes the importance of embracing one's authentic self and recognizing neurodivergence as a valid operating system rather than a disorder.

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in Episode 4:

• Being diagnosed with ADHD and a learning disability.
• How the reassessment of her neurodivergent identity led to significant personal growth.
• Advocating for the understanding of neurodivergence in therapy to better support clients.
• Embracing her queer and neurodivergent identity.

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

If you've ever felt stuck or like you're alone on your path to healing, this episode is for you. 

The first ever episode of Healing on the Fringe is HERE! Natalie shares her personal journey with trauma, addiction, healing, struggles with identity and how storytelling is an integral part of the healing process. 

She emphasizes the significance of creating safe spaces for healing and the transformative power of rituals in recovery. Tune in to hear her vulnerable and intimate story of going from addict to becoming a therapist and everything in between. 

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in Episode 1:

• How healing is a journey, not a destination.
• Spirituality's role in personal growth.
• How PTSD can manifest long after the trauma occurs.
• The importance of having community support on your healing journey
• How she celebrated her first sobriety anniversary in her Master's in Clinical Psychology program
• If you're not including the body in therapy, you're not doing your job
• Entrepreneurship is one of the most spiritual things I've ever done.

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

Your body is constantly speaking to you, it's just a matter of learning how to listen. And when it comes to healing from trauma, your body is an integral part of that process.

In this episode, Natalie shares her personal journey and insights on how somatic therapy can help individuals reconnect with their bodies, process trauma, and establish a sense of safety within themselves. 

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in Episode 2:

• How finding safety in one's own body is crucial for healing.
• The nervous system and how it plays a key role in trauma responses.
• Listening to your body's cues 
• Healing is holistic and must include the body, mind, and spirit.
• Somatic exercises that can enhance your body awareness.

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

In today's episode, Natalie unpacks her journey of leaving organized religion, particularly Christianity, and embracing a nature-based spirituality that evolved into witchcraft. Get ready to dive in! 

Natalie shares her transformative journey with vision quests, embracing her ancestry and the significance of understanding one's lineage in spiritual practices. 

She also addresses the issues of cultural appropriation within spirituality and emphasizes the need for inclusivity and social justice in spiritual spaces. 

And the biggest, most spiritual thing you can do? Embrace exactly who you are. 

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in Episode 3:

• Growing up in a conservative Christian environment that impacted her spiritual expression
• Coming out as bisexual and the challenges it caused because of societal expectations
• How the journey of recovery from addiction led her to explore new spiritual beliefs
• Feeling the call to nature-based spirituality and witchcraft 
• How embracing one's ancestry is crucial for authentic spirituality
• The cultural appropriation that is a significant issue in spiritual practices
• Ways that social justice is intertwined with spiritual practices
• Your humanness is the most spiritual aspect of your being
• Embracing neurodivergence and identity plays an essential role in your spirituality

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

This podcast is a trauma healing space for the nonconformists who are ready to break free from societal boxes and start living authentically.

Here's a sneak peek at what this podcast is all about.

In this episode, Natalie explored the origins, magic, and symbolism of the Halloween and Samhain holidays. She discusses the evolution of these holidays and the magical themes you can work with during his powerful time of year. If you've been wondering what it means when people say "the veil is thin" or you want new rituals to celebrate this season that are rooted in witchcraft, this episode is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• Origins, history, and evolution of Halloween and Samhain
• What it means when people say "the veil is thin"
• How you can work with the Samhain energy
• Simple rituals you can try to tap into the magic of this time

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive. 

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

Natalie is joined by Davey McConnell - who is a nature connection coach and owner of Queer by Nature and co-owner of The Eco Helper. We dive deep into all the magical healing nature has to offer your trauma healing journey. So if you're been wanting to deepen your connection to nature, this episode is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie & Davey unpack in this episode:

• The intersection of queerness and nature
• Why nature is so healing for our nervous system
• Simple practices to deepen your nature connection
• Navigating and making meaning of the symbolism in nature

Resources mentioned

• BOOK: Forest Euphoria by Patricia Kashain

Connect with Davey!

• Dive into their offerings at www.queerbynature.com
• Connect on Instagram @davey_queerbynature
• Connect on LinkedIn with Davey McConnell

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

In this episode, Natalie explores the magic and challenges that come from parenting while on your trauma healing journey. She discusses many of the possible emotional processes that can come up as a result of parenting, and how that impacts inner child and reparenting work. If you are on a journey to heal from childhood trauma and are also a parent, this episode is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• Her experiences so far as a new parent to a toddler
• What she has seen in her therapy & coaching work
• How hard it can be to parent while healing from trauma
• The grief, magic, and everything in between of parenting

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive. 

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

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In this episode, Natalie explores the concept and complexity of building community, especially now during times of political unrest. She discusses what can get in the way, and powerful ways to start moving from socializing regularly to building true community. If you've been looking for ways to start building true and authentic community, this is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• Current challenges we are facing building community
• Why community is essential
• Journal prompts to reflect on your current relationships
• Difference between socializing regularly and building community
• Steps you can take to start building community now

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

Natalie is joined by Morganne Owens - who is a psychotherapist and speaker in Arlington Virginia. In this episode, Natalie and Morganne explore intuition and collective healing from a liberation lens. If you are an intuitive person looking to deepen your impact on the collective community, this episode is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie & Morganne unpack in this episode:

• Morganne's origin story and the work she does in the therapy world
• The connection between individual intuition and collective healing
• What to do when you have been told not to listen to your intuition
• Evidence-based practices vs intuitive modalities in therapy
• The importance of community healing for individual healing

Connect with Morganne!

• Follow her on IG
• Explore her offerings

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

Natalie is joined by Rachel Hunter (she/her) - who is a private chef, owner of Bite Club, queer woman, and in school to become a psychotherapist. In this episode, Natalie and Rachel explore the intersection of queerness and our relationship to food. If you identify as a queer, nonconforming human or have ever struggled with your relationship to food, this episode is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie & Rachel unpack in this episode:

• Queerness as a socio-political identity
• The intersection of queerness and food
• Why this intersection matters as we navigate social justice
• Food as a tool of self-acceptance
• Why gathering in community around food is so powerful, now and always

Connect with Rachel!

• Follow Bite Club on IG
• Bite Club Website

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening! 

In this episode, Natalie explores the magic of the Autumn Equinox and the Wheel of the Year celebration Mabon. She discusses lessons the Autumn holds, what the Pagan wheel of the year is, and how you can celebrate this beautiful harvest season. If you've been looking for ways to celebrate the seasonal transition from Summer to Fall, this episode is for you!

Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode:

• What is the Autumn Equinox and Mabon?
• What is the Pagan wheel of the year?
• Accessible ways to celebrate the transition from summer to fall

Resources mentioned:

Click here for the sabbats almanac

Connect with Natalie!

• Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected
• Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected
• Check out her offerings/website

Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.

Other ways to get free support:

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. 

Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected

Thanks for listening!