Healing on the Fringe – Details, episodes & analysis

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!