Podcasts by Design Your Dream Life With Natalie Bacon

How To Reflect On The Year As A Mom from 2023-12-13T07:00

Being An Overwhelmed Mom from 2023-12-06T07:00

If you've ever called yourself an "overwhelmed ...

Living Into Your Potential from 2023-11-29T07:00

If you've ever wanted to "reach your full potential" this podcast was made for you. You'll learn...

A Thankful Motherhood Mindset from 2023-11-22T06:00

The mental load of motherhood is enormous. As mom, you are teacher, nurturer, childcare, nurse, ...

How I Became A Dog Person from 2023-11-15T06:00

I have a confession. I never was a dog person. I didn't grow up around dogs and never had any interest in them at all. Not until I did. And this ...

Holiday Planning, Overwhelm, And Stress from 2023-11-08T06:00

The holidays are incredibly challenging for moms because of the enormous pressure to do everything for everyone, and on top of that, it better be magical. From hosting to gift giving to planning...

Mom Anxiety from 2023-11-01T06:00

Modern motherhood is a breeding ground for anxiety. From the comparison trap to societal pressures to work life balance to maintaining your marriage along the way—motherhood is sink or swim. For...

9 Marriage Skills To Increase Connection from 2023-10-25T06:00

In the midst of modern motherhood, it's so easy for marriage to be put on the back burner. With the logistics of running a household and taking c...

My Labor And Delivery Mindset from 2023-10-18T06:00

I had a c-section with my first son, so it was my first instinct to schedule a repeat c-section with my second son. But something changed. I felt stuck and unsure what to do for my birth plan. I...

Healthy Habits I've Adopted In Motherhood from 2023-10-11T06:00

Motherhood is a personal journey that's full of ups and downs, making it challenging to have consistent habits to promote good health. Over time,...

Getting Advice From Your Future Self from 2023-10-04T06:00

If you're struggling to make a decision, it can leave you feeling stuck and defeated. It can be tempting to ask people for their opinions, which ...

Mindset In Motherhood: 10 Dos And Don'ts from 2023-09-27T06:00

Modern motherhood is full of challenges. Everything from pervasive mom guilt to the comparison t...

How I Make My Everyday Life Easier from 2023-09-20T06:00

If you find your day-to-day life to be overwhelming, busy, or just not as enjoyable as you'd like, tune in to this podcast to hear Certified Coac...

Finding Your Purpose As A Mom from 2023-09-13T06:00

If you're unsure what your purpose is as a mom, tune into this episode. You'll learn the difference between purpose and passion, as well as how t...

The Nervous System And Feeling Triggered from 2022-04-20T08:00

I’m sharing how our nervous system tries to protect us and the reasons we feel triggered by things that happen to us. Discover what happens when you are in one of the survival states, some examp...

Time Management Tips For Moms from 2022-04-13T08:00

This week, I’m sharing some time management tips for moms and showing you how to start thinking on purpose about your time. Discover how to become aware of what you are currently thinking about ...

Weight Loss After Having Kids from 2022-04-06T08:00

In this episode, I’m talking about weight loss after having kids and sharing why you can create any body you truly desire. Hear some tools and mindset shifts you can use that will lead you to ho...

10 Mindset Shifts For Moms from 2022-03-30T08:00

I’m sharing 10 mindset shifts to help you choose different thoughts than those your brain keeps offering you on default. These mindset shifts are lifechanging and will help you recognize the tru...

How To Feel Better from 2022-03-23T08:00

I’m sharing 3 simple steps to help you get started with feeling better. When you prioritize feeling good, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t still challenges, but you will show up in a way you ar...

Mommy Wine Culture from 2022-03-16T08:00

If you are curious about slowing down on your drinking or stopping drinking altogether, I’m sharing five practical tips to help you limit your alcohol consumption. You can change your relationsh...

Thoughts Vs. Facts from 2022-03-09T09:00

I’m sharing the difference between thoughts and facts and showing you how both might show up in your life. Your thoughts are creating any emotional distress you are experiencing in your life, so...

Hard Seasons In Motherhood from 2022-03-02T09:00

I’m giving you a new way to think about hard seasons in motherhood. I’m showing you how to notice the main story your brain is telling you about the hard season you are experiencing, and sharing...

How To Become More Mindful from 2022-02-23T09:00

I’m sharing four steps to help you become more mindful in your life. At first, mindfulness can seem like this intangible concept, but the more you practice it, the more your body will adapt to i...

Mom Worries from 2022-02-16T09:00

If you feel like you are constantly worrying about your kids, I’m sharing some tips this week to help you move forward and stop letting those worries negatively impact your life. You can’t contr...

Three Default Mindsets from 2022-02-09T09:00

I’m sharing 3 mindsets that cause and create problems and challenges in our lives and showing you how you can change them to optimize your life. I’m showing you how to start creating your though...

Agency And Mirroring from 2022-02-02T09:00

I’m diving deeper into agency and mirroring, how they are intertwined and why knowing about them can change how you show up in relationships. I’m giving you some examples of how they might show ...

Self Compassion from 2022-01-26T09:00

I’m sharing some examples of what self compassion looks like and teaching you exactly how to apply it to your life. Learn how to recognize where you might be criticizing and judging yourself, an...

Feel Your Feelings from 2022-01-19T09:00

I’m sharing a 5-step process to help you feel your feelings. This is something that will help you tremendously if you're feeling anxious, worried, overwhelmed, stressed, or any other negative em...

How To Make Better Decisions from 2022-01-12T09:00

I’m sharing some tips to help you make decisions from your highest self and why if you have your own back, decisions aren’t such a big deal. Discover how to have the confidence and reassurance t...

Thinking On Purpose from 2022-01-05T09:00

I’m sharing a step-by-step process to help you decide on purpose how you want to think about everything in your life. The truth is that you don’t have to think the thoughts your brain presents t...

Welcome to Design Your Dream Life with Natalie Bacon: Start Here! from 2022-01-01T06:05

This podcast is for moms who care about personal growth. When life seems busy and overwhelming, this is a place to come for a little help to get you through your day-to-day challenges. You'll le...

Your Future Self from 2021-12-29T09:00

This week, I’m sharing a 3-step process to help you create your future self in a meaningful way. Learn how to use this future self tool to create the life you want, and discover the many ways th...

Inconvenient Dreams from 2021-12-22T09:00

I'm showing you how the concept of inconvenient dreams comes into play especially around this time of year and why your initial dreams are not your truth. I’m showing you how to know if your dre...

Doing The Inner Work from 2021-12-15T09:00

This week, I’m giving you a better understanding of what the inner work is and what it is not. I’m breaking down why it’s so important to do the inner work, why I believe in this work so much, a...

What Is Mindfulness? from 2021-12-08T09:00

This week, I’m sharing some different definitions of mindfulness and why I love them so much. Discover what it does and doesn’t mean to become more mindful, and how understanding what mindfulnes...

Year End Reflection from 2021-12-01T09:00

I’m sharing why a year end reflection is one of the most important things we can do on a consistent yearly basis and how to tell the story of the last year in a way that really serves you. I’m s...

Who Mothers Mom? from 2021-11-24T09:00

This week, I’m encouraging you to consider how your life would be different if you changed your mindset to become someone who not just gives all of the time, but allows people to give back to yo...

Dealing With A Challenging Person from 2021-11-17T09:00

I’m showing you how to deal with a challenging person in your life and decide on purpose how you want to show up. You don’t need people to change and see things from your point of view to do thi...

Reducing Overwhelm from 2021-11-10T09:00

Tune in this week to hear four things you can do to reduce daily overwhelm and set yourself up for success. I’m showing you how to make it easier to manage you...

Mindfulness from 2021-11-03T08:00

Sometimes you will be in highly stressful situations where trying to change your thoughts won’t help, so in this episode I’m showing you how to use mindfulness in those moments so you can calm y...

How To Balance It All from 2021-10-27T08:00

Join me this week as I share what balance is, why we feel out of balance, and some different ideas to think about it and move forward in a way that serves you. With numerous priorities to juggle...

Disagreements In Marriage from 2021-10-20T08:00

I’m sharing the most common marital disagreements that I coach my clients on and teaching you 5 steps to help you disagree peacefully in marriage. The process I’m sharing will help you address a...

Money Management (And Paying Off $206k Of Law School Debt) from 2021-10-13T08:00

Tune in this week as I’m sharing some practical ways to help you manage your money effectively. Hear why I’m grateful for my $206k of student loan debt, and why more money is always available to...

Pursuing Your Passion from 2021-10-06T08:00

This week, I’m encouraging you to think about what you are passionate about and what interests you in your life. I’m showing you how to think about your passion from your future, one of the best...

Teaching Kids About Thoughts And Feelings from 2021-09-29T08:00

I share three of the best ways to talk to your children about their emotions and how to process them, whatever age they are. I’m sharing some mistakes I have s...

Marriage Seasons from 2021-09-22T08:00

This week I’m sharing some tips to help you think about the seasons of your marriage and work through each one. Discover the importance of expecting there to be seasons in your marriage, and why...

Living In The AND from 2021-09-15T08:00

Learn what Living In The AND looks like and how to use this tool to create more internal peace and calm in your life. I’m sharing one of the most transformational ways I’ve implemented this tool...

Curiosity from 2021-09-08T08:00

This week I share five ways to use curiosity and give you some examples to see how magical and wonderful this emotion is. Getting curious can serve you in so many ways so I’m sharing why this is...

Low Grade Body Bashing from 2021-09-01T08:00

Discover where you might be engaging in low grade body bashing. I’m sharing why this comes up for so many people, why it’s become normalized in our culture, and how to meet yourself with love so...

Overscheduling from 2021-08-25T08:00

I’m showing you how to stop overscheduling and start being more protective of your time. Discover the importance of scheduling white space for yourself, and what can happen when you stop oversch...

Rest On Purpose from 2021-08-18T08:00

I’m sharing the importance of resting on purpose and showing you how to carve out moments of peace in your day. This work is so ...

Calendaring from 2021-08-11T08:00

It is incredibly hard to manage your mind when you are constantly operating off of a to-do list. Your brain looks at it and freaks out, and it ends up being Listen

What Successful People Think With Jody Moore from 2021-08-04T08:00

Jody and I are exploring what it takes to create success and showing you how to change your thinking to become more successful. We discuss how your beliefs ena...

Push Vs. Pull Energy from 2021-07-28T08:00

I’m explaining the concept of push vs. pull energy and showing you how to use this to achieve what you want in your life. What pushes and pulls you may change over time, but being open to this a...

Mom-To-Be Mindset Tips from 2021-07-21T08:00

The news is out—I'm pregnant! And with that has come an entirely different experience than I imagined (spoiler alert: it's been a lot harder for me than I could've ever known). This led to so ma...

Your Value And Worth from 2021-07-14T08:00

I'm exploring the differences between economic, non-economic, and human value and showing you how they are separate from your worth. If you feel that you are n...

Being Gentle With Yourself from 2021-07-07T08:00

I'm exploring the idea of being gentle with yourself and holding space to allow for your relationships and emotions. When you feel gentle with yourself, not just when going through a challenge b...

When To Say Yes And When To Say No from 2021-06-30T08:00

Discover why you might be saying no for the wrong reasons. I’m sharing where I see so many people making decisions that are out of integrity and alignment with what they genuinely want ...

Too Busy To Feel from 2021-06-23T08:00

Find out why we tend to spend so much time focusing on our thoughts and not so much on our bodies. I’m showing you how to create space to be in your body as much as you are with your thoughts an...

How To Have More Fun from 2021-06-16T08:00

I'm exploring the concept of having more fun and show you why you have the power to create more fun in your life. Having more fun will bring so much more value and enjoyment to your life, so I’m...

Masculine Energy Vs. Feminine Energy from 2021-06-09T08:00

I'm defining what I mean by masculine and feminine energy and how both of these energies can affect the way you live your life. I’m sharing some activities to try for both the masculine and femi...

Creating More Space And Simplicity In Your Life from 2021-06-02T08:00

I’m sharing the benefits of creating more space and simplicity in your life, and how doing so will enable you to focus on the bigger picture. Discover four ways to create more space and simplici...

Your Inner Coach And Inner Critic from 2021-05-26T08:00

Discover how to use your Inner Coach more than you listen to your Inner Critic. I’m showing you some ways both your Inner Coach and Inner Critic might show up for you, and giving you some exampl...

Stop Overworking from 2021-05-19T08:00

Discover how to recognize why you might be overworking and learn how to intentionally shift your belief around it. If you identify as a high achiever, this will seem like an impossible feat, but...

Finding Your Purpose from 2021-05-12T08:00

Join me this week as I explore the concept of purpose and why we can have multiple purposes throughout our lives as we grow, evolve, and age. I encourage you to think about purpose differently; ...

Confident Communication from 2021-05-05T08:00

Join me this week as I share three steps to help you communicate with confidence. Discover the power of both verbal and non-verbal communication, three parts that make up confident communication...

Being Proud Of Yourself from 2021-04-28T08:00

In this episode, I’m sharing why you being proud of yourself shows other people that it’s possible for them. I’m showing you how to be proud of yourself, give yourself permission to be confident...

How to Relax from 2021-04-21T08:00

In this episode, I’m sharing some tips and recommendations to help you incorporate rest into your life. I share the purpose of relaxing and show you how to qui...

Feeling Empowered from 2021-04-14T08:00

Join me this week as I share some thoughts that make me feel empowered and some questions to ask yourself to move into empowerment. I’m showing you why feeling empowered is always caused by our ...

7 Ways I've Decluttered My Life from 2021-04-07T08:00

Join me this week as I share 7 areas of my life that I’ve simplified and decluttered, and how it’s made such a big difference to how I live. I’m explaining why...

Deliberate Thinking Vs. Positive Thinking from 2021-03-31T08:00

In this episode, I’m sharing the differences between positive and deliberate thinking and showing you how to be intentional with your thinking to decide how you want to feel about something. I’m...

What You Have Time For from 2021-03-24T08:00

In this episode, I’m sharing an exercise to help you establish what you have time for in your life, and showing you how to use it to be more intentional with your time. You'll learn how to bring...

The Next Believable Thought from 2021-03-17T08:00

In this episode, I’m sharing the concept of The Next Believable Thought and showing you how to use this to gain momentum and move along in your journey of transformation. I’m sharing some exampl...

Planning Your Feelings Ahead Of Time from 2021-03-10T09:00

In this episode, I’m showing you how to create a habit of feeling and thinking in a certain way, and how to bring more intentionality to your thoughts. I’m sharing the benefits of thinking and f...

Body Neglect from 2021-03-03T09:00

In this episode, I’m showing you how to pay attention to how you’re treating your body and start caring for it from a place of abundance. I’m sharing seven examples of how Body Neglect happens a...

Your Relationship With The World from 2021-02-24T09:00

In this episode, I explain why we often interpret things in the world without any intentionality and how to change that. I show you why so many of us mistakenly believe our thoughts to be facts,...

Your Self Love Tank from 2021-02-17T09:00

In this episode, I’m showing you how to practice filling your own Self Love Tank so that you get to feel the love whenever you want and live a more intentional life. I’m sharing tips to take own...

My Coaches And Teachers from 2021-02-10T09:00

This week, I’m bringing you all the tools and teachings I've learned from a range of incredible coaches and mentors to help you grow and expand into a life you love. I’m showing you how to choos...

Love Abundance from 2021-02-03T09:00

Join me this week as I share some of my experiences with Love Abundance and how I use it as a driver of my life. I’m defining what true love is and isn't, and ...

Cleaning Out Your Brain from 2021-01-27T09:00

Tune in this week as I show you how to increase awareness of your own mind so that you can create less suffering and resistance in your life. I’m sharing some tips to change your thoughts on pur...

Believing New Thoughts from 2021-01-20T09:00

Join me this week as I explain why we need to prioritize thought work ahead of all the other things in life if we want things to change. I’m explaining why you should stop believing your thought...

Failure And Rejection from 2021-01-13T09:00

Join me this week as I discuss why so many people struggle to deal with rejection and the importance of being willing to experience the negative emotions associated with failure to succeed. I’m ...

Planning Your Year On Purpose from 2021-01-06T09:00

Join me on the podcast this week as I share some tools to help you plan your year and future with intention. I’m showing you how to think about what kind of transformation you want to see in the...

Creating An Extraordinary Life from 2020-12-30T09:00

This week, I reflect on 2020 and encourage you to start thinking about the year ahead. I’m showing you why you can cultivate whatever you put your mind to and sharing some tips and advice to hel...

Why Your Brain Needs A Goal from 2020-12-23T09:00

Join me this week as I discuss what happens in your brain when you don’t set a goal. I’m showing you why setting a goal for next year is one of the most powerf...

Self Identity from 2020-12-16T09:00

Join me on the podcast this week as I share how your Self Identity leads to the results you’ve been getting, and how changing your Self Identity can create wonders. I’m explaining why intentiona...

The Story of Your Husband from 2020-12-09T09:00

Tune in this week as I discuss what makes a truly healthy relationship and how to take responsibility for our own emotions. I’m sharing how to intentionally want from a place of abundance instea...

Why Everyone Needs a Life Coach from 2020-12-02T09:00

Join me on the podcast this week as I talk about the value of working with a life coach and the various ways a life coach can help you gain clarity on the direction of your life. I'm sharing why...

Mental Chatter from 2020-11-25T09:00

Join me on the podcast this week as I explain the concept of being aware of your thoughts and show you how to watch them objectively, while not succumbing to them. I’m teaching you how to see th...

Dating on Purpose from 2020-11-18T09:00

In this episode, I’m talking all about relationships and why in order to get exactly what you want, you must be willing to admit what you want. I explain why changing the way you think about dat...

Disagreeing with Family from 2020-11-11T09:00

Have you ever judged somebody for having a different opinion than you? Whether it’s political stances, parenting styles, or that they make choices in a way you don’t agree with, by judging other...

Making New Friends from 2020-11-04T10:00

In this episode, I talk about how to make new friendships and why it’s OK to end friendships that no longer serve you. I share the thoughts you should be thinking to attract new friendships into...

Spending Money from 2020-10-28T09:00

Join me on the podcast this week where I explain why your money beliefs determine your results with money. I show you how to consciously spend money and live a more intentional life, and share w...

Weight Loss (And How I Lost 25lbs) from 2020-10-21T09:00

One of the biggest misconceptions about losing weight is that there's a magic "how" that helps you do it.

Everyone wants to know the 1-2-3 steps without first examining what it really tak...

My Year Without Drinking from 2020-10-14T09:00

I quit drinking a year ago not because I had a problem but because I really thought it was time to take a break. 

In this episode, I share what's been hard, what I didn't expect, what's b...

Finding Pleasure from 2020-10-07T09:00

So often we end up beating ourselves up all day, so at the end of the day, we're pleasure-deprived. 

It sounds like, "I had such a hard day so I'm having some wine." While this seems so i...

Worrying About Money from 2020-09-30T09:00

Americans worry about money more than they worry about almost anything else, including their health and careers. 

So, if you find yourself worrying about money, it's normal. 

It so...

Time Management Skills from 2020-09-23T09:00

Struggling with time management can feel like you're always putting out fires, never having time to lead and live your life. 

Most people look for a new app or buy a new planner when they...

How Life Coaching Has Changed My Life from 2020-09-16T09:00

Over the last three years, I've used life coaching tools in my own life to change it in ways I couldn't have ever predicted. 

It's been more than changing my life—it's been transforming i...

The Problem With To Do Lists from 2020-09-09T09:00

Most people use a to do list to keep track of what they want to get done. This makes sense in theory. However, in practice, it leaves you feeling behind. You live like you're always reacting, pu...

Better Posture With Dr. Stephanie Owens-Burkhart from 2020-09-02T09:00

Have you ever thought about your posture when you work? Your shoulders, neck, legs, back... all of it matters when it comes to sitting and standing while you work. In this episode, I sit down wi...

Thinking And Reading Faster And Better from 2020-08-26T09:00

Thinking and reading are skills that you can get better at. Your ability to read and think will impact the quality of your life. If you read better in less time, you can learn more, leaving you ...

100th Episode Celebration from 2020-08-19T09:00

This is the 100th episode of the Design Your Dream Life Podcast. To celebrate, I'm sharing the lessons I've learned with life, money, and business. You'll get a look inside how I create results ...

Reducing Social Media from 2020-08-12T09:00

There's a downside of social media that no one talks about: it's that it takes you from a creator to a consumer. Instead of creating, achieving goals, and living your own life, you're consuming ...

Being Judgmental from 2020-08-05T09:00

Being judgmental is something no one wants to do.

On top of that, it's actually quite exhausting and keeps you stuck.

Being judgmental is the negative opinions about yourself and o...

What Makes A Great Life Coach from 2020-07-29T09:00

A great life coach doesn't tell you all the things you want to hear. Instead, she tells you what you need to hear. She guides you and becomes a mentor. Much of what a great life coach does is in...

Self Accoutability from 2020-07-22T09:00

Do you find yourself struggling to do what you want to do? So often we show up for others but we can't seem to show up for ourselves. We would never miss going to work but we can't seem to wake ...

Self Confidence from 2020-07-15T09:00

Whenever you doubt yourself, you set yourself up for slowing down or quitting. You self sabotage. The solution to self doubt is self confidence.

Self confidence is internal. It's a though...

Procrastination from 2020-07-08T09:00

Struggling with procrastination can feel like an impossible problem to solve. Something that's always getting in the way of your future success.

This is because of how the brain works; it...

The Self Care Myth from 2020-07-01T09:00

Most people think self care involves bubble baths, time to read a good book, or a trip to the nail salon.

The truth is, self care is none of these things.

Self care has nothing to ...

Wanting From Abundance from 2020-06-24T09:00

When we compare ourselves to someone else, we notice what's missing. We notice what they have that we don't have. Then we start wanting what they have, thinking subconsciously that what...

Emotional Eating from 2020-06-17T09:00

Emotional eating is something different than what most people think. 

Emotional eating isn't just binging on your favorite ice cream after hearing bad news. It's actually happening ev...