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Jul 23
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"Everything is great, so why don't I fee...

NATALIE BACON
About this episode

You’ve checked all the boxes—healthy kids, good marriage, stable home, a life that looks exactly like what you once hoped for… so why do you still feel off?

 

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most common struggles I hear from high-achieving moms: the disconnect between how life looks and how it feels. I’ll share exactly why this happens (hint: it’s not your circumstances) and what to do if you’re tired of feeling restless, guilty, or stuck—even when everything is technically “fine.”

 

You’ll learn:

  • Why your default emotions might still be guilt, stress, or disconnection

  • How your thoughts—not your life—create your feelings

  • What a feeling set point is (and why feeling better often feels worse at first)

  • A simple journaling practice to help you shift your emotional experience on purpose

 

This episode will help you stop chasing external fixes and start creating real, internal peace—right now.

 

 

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