Podcasts by The Nat Chat
here you'll find whatever's on my mind. hopefully you feel like we're on facetime! you are loved even (& especially) when you're not feelin' it!
Further podcasts by Natalie Willyerd
Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur
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You Don't Have to be the Change from 2023-01-20T03:19:15
tw: homophobia, impacts on mental health, and leaving religious spaces.
this is part of my story, growing up in a homophobic church as a closeted queer person. i discuss why 'almost aff...
Oaks Village: a History w/ Rev. Boone (pt. 2) from 2022-11-22T00:37:03
In addition to the interview with Chelsea MacAdam, we also got the privilege of talking to Rev. Boone. In this episode, she explains how she created Oaks village‒ a community that provides a hand u...
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Holiness within Homelessness w/ Chelsea MacAdam (pt. 1) from 2022-11-22T00:36:48
Today I had the joy of interviewing my good friend Chelsea MacAdam about homelessness! Chelsea is the Community Outreach Director for Oaks Village. Oaks is a nonprofit in Monroe, Michigan that work...
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Storytelling as Resistance from 2022-11-20T18:46:17
Today we’re talking about how telling our stories is one of the most powerful forms of resistance! It can help everyday people understand smaller manifestations of the impacts that macro systems an...
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Consent Culture: Approaching the Men's Mental Health Crisis from 2022-10-31T22:02:38
As a collective, if one person is hurting‒ we all are. This conversation is especially connected to the men’s mental health crisis. Men are less likely to reach out for support, and more likely to ...
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First Date Flops from 2022-08-20T01:56:40
today we have my mom on the platform to co-host!!! we're talking about her dating life back in the day, specifically her first date with my dad! it's a perfect example of what not to do when meetin...
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Platform Doc Martens from 2022-07-29T00:17:31
been binge watching the show ‘alone’ recently! essentially, there are ten people dropped off in the wilderness (isolated from one another) & whoever lasts the longest wins. really, other than starv...
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Soft (Tough) Skin from 2022-07-17T23:05:51
understanding that the reason others cannot accept me for who i am, is really just because they cannot accept themselves either. for instance, when i feel super judged by people- i have come to a p...
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Nature is Healing from 2022-07-15T21:31:05
i was walking through the grocery store and stopped because i noticed some garlic cloves sprouting through their plastic packaging! it stopped me in my tracks to think about it for a second! really...
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Hairy Armpit Manifesto from 2022-07-11T21:17:53
in high school, i first stopped shaving my armpits because it made my family uncomfortable (& bc i adore hippies). what truthfully started out as me rebelling and being stubborn to irritate my mom,...
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Unconditional Grief from 2022-07-10T02:46:35
i've noticed that sometimes when i'm experiencing the most loving and joyful moments of my life, i get these feelings of deep mourning even though nothing is wrong. while listening to the podcast, ...
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Supreme Memes from 2022-07-02T20:30:02
i''m back from vacation & roe v wade got overturned! as a former conservative pro-lifer, let's talk about white evangelicals and their un-Christlike actions that disproportionately harm minorities ...
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Disappoint Your Parents from 2022-06-22T22:54:12
"it's not my dream dad, it's yours"- okay troy bolton, let's talk about how sometimes parents put their unachieved dreams on their kids! it's okay to want a simple life, even if people have constan...
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College Tips from 2022-06-19T00:21:09
tips to pay for college that aren't talked about enough, discussing the privilege it is to be able to afford to build your resume with volunteer and internship work, random things you'll forget to ...
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I'll Try Again Tomorrow from 2022-06-10T21:34:02
handling gendered microaggressions from middle aged white men & how it feels like i've regressed back in time by moving out of a college town. i don't have the answers to overthrowing all of these ...
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Grandma Lifestyle from 2022-06-05T18:25:51
hating on hustle culture and how my ideal life is that of a retired grandma who values rest and is sustainable- in a frugal way rather than a privileged way. the joys of homecooked meals and handma...
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Lucid Dreaming from 2022-05-21T02:33:59
when i became consistent with my yoga and meditation practices, i started lucid dreaming all the time! that’s when you’re aware that you’re dreaming and can even sometimes control what happens! her...
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Rebellious Love is Success from 2022-05-16T16:42:18
my story of moving out of girlboss feminism and into an embodied state of being that doesn’t idolize productivity and views being successful as just simply being a lover (people and planet)! after ...
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Romanticizing Life&Thrifting 101 from 2022-05-11T23:45:54
romanticizing the boring parts of our days! along with some tips and tricks to thrift like a pro! lizard time, zip off pants, and iced oat milk chai lattes, oh my!
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Imposter Syndrome from 2022-05-05T14:07:06
breaking down imposter syndrome into recognizing that is a symptom of how we are treated by society rather than solely a confidence issue (ahem sexism). moving out of feeling like a fraud and recog...
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Transitioning Back Home from 2022-05-02T15:56:17
chatting about transitioning back home! & sharing parts of my summer success plan to help keep me vibin' over the summer (especially helpful if you feel like you've outgrown your hometown & you're ...
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Loving with the Love Languages from 2022-04-28T02:13:44
two rather unfortunate (but pretty funny) events that happened to me! along with a convo about the 5 love languages, and how we can love better in our friendships and relationships (and ourselves)!...
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Calming Down Our Bodies from 2022-04-26T01:45:02
my anxiety pretty much only presents itself as physical symptoms these days! here are some life updates and my favorite ways to ground myself & feel safe and connected in my body to help bridge the...
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Social Media Boundaries from 2022-04-24T00:46:26
making a better relationship with social media & how helpful body neutrality has been for me :-)
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Getting out of a Slump from 2022-04-12T00:40:40
a story of a yoga workshop i went to over the weekend! along with some coping strategies i use for when my mental health isn't too hot. the big focus today is stopping the second arrow of suffering...
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Co-op Love&Not Having Friends from 2022-04-03T01:36:49
let's talk about my experience at queer prom and my adoration of co-ops!! a lil haul ;-) from there we dive into talking about having a hard time making close friends!! learning to take ownership o...
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Endings are Beginnings from 2022-03-29T00:59:06
let's talk about fungi and how connected we are to the life cycle! stories of times that I've failed and from those shortcomings, new AND BETTER things have come! stay flexible and maybe things tha...
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Setting Boundaries&Resentment from 2022-03-27T03:52:35
today we're chatting about the importance of setting boundaries behind our love so that we don't build resentment! along w/ building a culture of consent that respects being rejected!
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Bad Days&Sustainable Fashion from 2022-03-22T02:13:58
giving yourself grace when you have a bad day and some simple tips to make your wardrobe more sustainable!
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It’s Okay to Not be Cool from 2022-03-14T02:24:54
It's okay to not be cool! Removing the negativity surrounding being perceived as 'basic' and learning to be authentic. You are loved!
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Finding Joy&EEG Mishaps from 2022-03-10T18:52:14
An embarrassing dining hall incident & things that have been filling me with joy recently!
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Good Friendship Qualities&Life Advice from 2022-02-15T18:33:18
Qualities that I look for in good friendships & just some general life things I wanted to point out! Healing our relationships with ourselves! You are loved!
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Late Night Thoughts from 2021-11-27T04:56:41
this one really is a box of chocolates! get cozy :-)
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Anxiety&Surviving Thanksgiving Dinner from 2021-11-23T03:17:43
A method of coping with anxiety and a guide to survive Thanksgiving dinner when you're the black sheep of the family!
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Learning from Emotions from 2021-11-10T02:20:42
a funny hiking story, setting boundaries, learning that "bad" emotions are really just signs that your body loves you! to heck with capitalism, do what sets your soul on fire!
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Change&College from 2021-08-26T21:07:15
moving to college! talking about change & my experiences the first week!
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Life Update&Listening to Your Inner Child from 2021-08-18T19:11:25
I made it out of high school! A life update & a lesson on returning to who you wanted to be as a child. How I switched career choices from travel nursing to wanting to become a Civil Rights Attorne...
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Misunderstood Love from 2021-02-14T04:43:06
How the way I love has changed since Valentine's Day last year. The self doubt of "Am I a good person?" because the ways I want to show love and advocacy always seem to be frowned upon. Changing th...
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Letting Go Without Diminishing Value: Seasonal Friendships from 2020-12-20T02:48:37
Letting go of old friendships and relationships without diminishing the value they once held & the idea of seasonal friendships and how these concepts are interconnected. Talks on the harms of the ...
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Date Yourself First from 2020-12-06T04:16:33
The importance of dating yourself before dating other people! A series of questions you should ask yourself before getting into a relationship. The harms of the idolatry of marriage & seeing only f...
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Grief and Gratefulness from 2020-11-26T06:01:37
A conversation on the validity to coexist in both gratefulness and grief during Thanksgiving. Growing out of trauma without being thankful that it happened or giving it credit for personal growth. ...
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Finding Peace during Election Week from 2020-11-05T06:15:30
Enjoy a list of ways to escape the stress of election week & some good reminders to spread love during these stressful times! Hope this episode brings you peace!
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Breathing Ballgowns from 2020-10-28T00:56:09
A spooky storytime to celebrate Halloween! After all, we could all use a bit of an escape from reality with the current climate of the world... and what better way to do just that than to talk abou...
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What Running Has Taught Me from 2020-10-21T00:08:07
Sit back, relax, and grab some tea (or whatever you're into), as you listen to me chat as I go through a list of life lessons I've learned through my journey with running!
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The Woman at the Well from 2020-10-11T19:43:59
Discussing the Biblical story of "The Woman at the Well" in an unconventional way! Learning about love not through Jesus's miracles, but through the cultural norms that made the miracle such a big ...
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Turning Body Insecurities into Strengths from 2020-10-04T20:05:19
A message about taking the power into your own hands by owning the parts of you that make you insecure, instead of letting them own you! Includes a brief story invloving sexual harassment. Particip...
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Welcome&Get to Know Me! from 2020-09-28T03:40:08
A super casual episode on what the podcast is all about and who I am! This one's all about setting us up for success in those important conversations down the line!
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