Natalie gets candid about pressing pause on the podcast while on maternity leave. In this intimate solo, she shares the fears behind taking a break, the systems and team that make it possible, and the mindset shifts that let momentum keep compounding even when you step back. If you’ve ever worried a break would tank your growth, this episode will help you trust your audience, your systems, and yourself.

TIMESTAMPS

00:07 - Why this episode is different and the truth about taking a break

00:36 - The pressure to “keep appearances” vs choosing authenticity

01:22 - Integrity over optics and why pretending to be “always on” isn’t it

01:50 - Naming the fear that downloads and momentum might drop

02:34 - What’s in place before stepping away

05:09 - Automated revenue streams and cash stewardship that stabilize breaks

06:59 - Surprise upside doing even better YOY without pushing for growth

08:21 - Boundaries with partners and comms so nothing falls through the cracks

09:50 - If stepping away feels impossible trusting your audience and your work

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If you’ve been “doing all the things” but still riding the revenue rollercoaster, this one’s for you. In this behind-the-scenes training from Day 1 of Freedom High Summer School, Natalie breaks down why hard work isn’t converting to revenue, and exactly how to swap random acts of marketing for a system that compounds. 

You’ll take the Revenue Predictability Test, spot the three traps killing your growth, and map your full customer journey so every post, email, and podcast appearance has a measurable path to sales. Expect tough love, real examples, and a live, pen-and-paper audit you can implement today.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Why I turned Freedom High Day 1 into a podcast and what you’ll walk away with

01:26 - The promise of systems and why implementation beats more information

03:43 - Why your hard work isn’t converting and the “expensive hobby” wake-up call

06:37 - The Revenue Predictability Test that exposes fragile growth

08:59 - The three traps stalling sales and momentum (and how to get out)

11:13 - Brand vs performance marketing and the 80/20 mix that pays you back

16:22 - Revenue Per Activity (RPA) explained and how to choose the work that actually moves revenue

23:46 - Activity vs system: turning posts, emails, and podcasts into predictable sales

29:11 - The FREEDOM Method overview and why “focus” alone still fails

34:46 - Your assignment to map the journey, find the gaps, and pick the one fix that changes everything

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For so many high-achieving women, intimacy becomes the one area of life that feels stuck, overwhelming, or even like another thing on the to-do list. In this episode, we’re diving into why with licensed sex therapist Vanessa Marin (featured in The New York Times, Oprah, and more) and her husband and co-host Xander Marin.

Together, they break down the hidden pressures, perfectionism, and cultural myths that block successful women from experiencing the intimacy they actually want. From navigating the mental load and shifting gender roles to rebuilding desire after dry spells or postpartum, this conversation is equal parts practical and refreshing.

Vanessa and Xander share simple tools you can start using right away, like transition rituals, the “Get Intimate” method, and reframing foreplay - so intimacy feels less like work and more like connection. Whether you’re in a season of burnout, carrying the breadwinner role, or just craving more closeness, this episode will help you feel seen and give you realistic steps to reignite your relationship.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Why successful women struggle with intimacy more than you think

02:45 - The hidden role of perfectionism and pressure in the bedroom

06:30 - Transition rituals that shift you out of “go mode” into connection

11:55 - How changing gender roles and breadwinner dynamics impact intimacy

19:40 - Mental load, resentment, and why it kills desire

28:15 - The “Get Intimate” method: gratitude, eye contact, and touch

33:50 - Why desire is overrated + what to focus on instead

38:35 - Rethinking foreplay: starting long before the bedroom

49:10 - Breaking dry spells and postpartum “sexual inertia”

55:25 - Is there a ‘normal’ frequency couples should be having sex?

01:01:10 - Practical tools for better quality, more connected intimacy

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Ever feel like life just feels… flat - even when, on paper, nothing is wrong?

In the finale of our 5-part High-Functioning Burnout Exposed series with Awaken the Muse, Natalie, Alexi Panos and Emily Gallagher dig into numbness, stuckness, and the urge to burn it all down. You’ll discover why flatness is actually a signal of misalignment, how to tune into your inner GPS, and the small shifts that bring you back online without overhauling your entire life.

You’ll learn a simple self-audit to spot what needs to shift, how to create breathing room when your to-do list never ends, and what it really looks like to design your days with more aliveness, joy, and ease.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 When numbness and avoidance take over

01:55 Stuckness as a signal: what your inner GPS is telling you

03:20 Numb isn’t nothing: why flatness is still information

05:27 Do you really need to blow up your life?

06:52 The self-audit: what to add in, what to let go of

08:34 Designing instead of reacting: subtle shifts that create energy

12:12 The 80/20 Reset: Creating space when your list never ends 

15:24 The real reason change never sticks until you change you

17:10 Gentle discipline: 3–5 minute daily practices that nurture presence

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Why does resentment creep into the relationships of ambitious women - especially when you feel like you’re “doing it all”?

In Part 4 of our 5-Part High-Functioning Burnout Exposed series with Awaken the Muse, Natalie, Alexi Panos and Emily Gallagher unpack how unspoken needs, over-functioning, and self-betrayal quietly erode intimacy + how to rebuild connection without abandoning your drive. You’ll learn a clearer frame for reverse polarity (respect vs. cherish), how to shift from blame to vulnerable truth, and a simple reset that restores your sense of power and wholeness in a relationship.

You’ll leave with tools to read your nervous system, name the desire under the complaint, and create more safety, softness, and spark - without carrying all the emotional load.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why resentment builds for high-performing women

03:20 Modern roles & reverse polarity: respect vs. being cherished

06:52 The resentment–self-betrayal loop (micro “yeses” when you mean no)

08:58 Softness, vulnerability, and nervous-system safety in love

12:30 From complaints to desires: how to ask cleanly

15:40 “I’m tired of the emotional labor” - a different way forward

17:55 The 90-day self-first reset to reclaim your clarity and choice

31:20 Tending triggers: inner child work, grief, and self-intimacy

37:10 Green lights and micro-appreciations: small shifts that change dynamics

RESOURCES + LINKS

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Why does “one more launch… one more zero… one more goal” never feel like enough?

In Part 3 of our 5-part High-Functioning Burnout Exposed series with Awaken the Muse, we’re exploring the perpetual chase - that constant striving for more, even when you’ve already achieved so much. This episode unpacks why accomplishment rarely brings the fulfillment we expect, how cultural conditioning keeps women tying their worth to output, and what it really takes to feel satisfied now instead of always chasing the next milestone.

Walk away with a sturdier definition of “enough,” a simple way to expand your capacity without overloading your plate, and a journal prompt that helps you create from abundance, not scarcity.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 The treadmill of “more”: why achievement never feels like enough

02:33 The warning signs of draining energy and constant mental load

07:10 Craving more things vs. craving more of yourself

08:42 Why rest, play, and pleasure are actually productive

10:31 Breaking the self-sacrificing blueprint so many women inherit

12:39 The impossible standards that keep women stuck in exhaustion

16:40 Living a big life from enoughness (and why capacity grows with safety)

23:16 Why growth doesn’t stop, but the fuel behind it must change

25:26 A journal practice to end the chase and start living now

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Why do so many high-achieving women do all the right things - get 8 hours of sleep, take the supplements, follow the routines - yet still wake up exhausted?

In the first episode of this series, we unpacked the overwhelm loop. In Part 2 of our 5-part High-Functioning Burnout Exposed series with Awaken the Muse, Natalie, Alexi Panos and Emily Gallagher dive into energy, vitality and why sleep isn’t solving what’s actually nervous-system and emotional-load related. You’ll hear why healthy habits alone can’t create true vitality, how to reconnect with the signals your body is sending, and the exact reflection that reveals where your energy is leaking: What are you avoiding or pretending not to know?

After listening to this episode, you will walk away with simple regulation tools, a new way to understand your body’s needs, and a gentler path to real, sustainable energy.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Doing all the things… and still running on empty

01:18 Vitality vs. cortisol: a new definition of energy

04:33 Burnout as initiation (when old tricks stop working)

08:03 Rebuilding self-trust: listening to your body first

12:16 Looks vs. feels: caring for your body from the inside

14:18 Feeling the unfelt (grief, numbness, stored emotions)

16:48 The diagnostic question: What are you avoiding/pretending not to know?

24:07 The true cost of not looking (energy, love, creativity)

29:14 A one-week practice to reveal what you’re avoiding

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Why is it that the very habits that drive ambitious women to succeed - the hustle, the long hours, the “I can do it all” mindset - are often the same ones that lead to burnout, anxiety, and resentment?

In the first episode of our 5-part series with Awaken the Muse - Natalie, Alexi Panos and Emily Gallagher pull back the curtain on what they call the overwhelm loop - the cycle of urgency, overcommitment, and dysregulation that so many high-achieving women mistake for normal. Together, they share raw stories of postpartum identity shifts, hidden resentment in relationships, and the nervous system patterns that keep us chasing more even when we already feel depleted.

You’ll learn what “functional freeze” actually looks like, why capacity can be a mask for self-abandonment, and the micro-practices that help you exhale, reset, and build a more sustainable kind of success. If you’ve ever felt like slowing down means falling behind, this episode will prove the opposite - that nervous system regulation is the real key to growth, profit, and fulfillment.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 The hidden cost of high-functioning burnout

01:26 From biohacking to balance: how hormones tell the truth before we do

03:35 The LA hustle spell and the pressure to “stay relevant”

05:24 Postpartum wake-up calls: splitting yourself between business and baby

08:49 The identity crisis no one talks about after becoming a mother

11:27 Why your nervous system equates chaos with safety

15:10 How relaxing (not pushing harder) actually expands capacity

16:40 Soft CEO era vs. hustle culture: finding a middle ground

25:36 Functional freeze explained and why high achievers miss the signs

33:37 Resentment as a red flag for self-abandonment

38:23 Simple regulation tools you can use in under a minute

41:34 The myth that transformation has to be hard, and what actually works

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Why is it that so many ambitious, successful women find themselves feeling disconnected from their feminine energy, and even struggling in their relationships because of it?
In this powerful episode, Mama Gena (author of Pussy: A Reclamation and founder of The School of Womanly Arts) joins Natalie to unpack the conditioning that teaches women to “man up” in order to succeed + shares how that very conditioning often leaves us burnt out, resentful, and craving deeper intimacy.

You’ll learn why polarity matters in relationships, how to reconnect with your sensuality and pleasure without losing your ambition, and the simple daily practices that can reignite your feminine fire. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it all but still missing something, this conversation will show you a whole new way forward. TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Why high-achieving women often lose touch with their feminine fire
02:22 - How childhood conditioning and cultural myths shape our relationships
06:32 - The real reason polarity breaks down in modern partnerships
11:12 - Why success at work can create challenges in love (and what to do about it)
17:45 - A story of choosing love over power + what it taught Mama Gena
26:07 - Practices to release resentment and reconnect with your body
33:40 - How to turn rage into pleasure (and why it changes everything)
41:00 - Simple rituals to bring more turn-on, joy, and ease into your day
47:49 - The power of sisterhood in keeping your feminine energy alive
55:00 - Redefining value: why money isn’t the only measure of success

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If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passion into profit - whether that’s writing a book, building a coaching business, or creating a funnel that actually works - this episode is for you.

Ashley went from three years of rejection as an aspiring author to becoming an international bestseller and scaling a $2.5M business. Inside, she shares the exact system she used to finally get published, the framework she now teaches her clients, and the sales engine (built through Freedom Fast Track) that continues to bring in consistent revenue.

You’ll walk away with practical insights on building a business that feels aligned, marketing without overwhelm, and structuring your weeks for both creative flow and growth.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - The surprising reason most authors face rejection (and how to avoid it)

02:28 - The step-by-step system to finally get your book finished

06:32 - A wake-up call that changed how Ashley approached business and life

11:53 - What to do if you’re multi-passionate but struggling to find your “thing”

17:13 - Why every business has its own DNA (and how to honor yours)

20:35 - Behind the scenes of a sales engine that brings consistent revenue

26:07 - How to stop guessing and start using data to fuel growth

33:40 - A weekly structure that balances creative flow with profitability

38:49 - The real challenges of building a business as a new mom

44:19 - The nine secrets to writing and publishing a book that actually sells

RESOURCES + LINKS

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Feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate? From client work to admin to endless content creation, it can feel like there’s never enough time in the day. The logical next step seems to be hiring help, but without a strategy, you can end up with more chaos, more payroll, and not necessarily more freedom.

In this episode, Natalie breaks down how to hire like a founder - strategically, intentionally, and for ROI. You’ll learn how to identify the real bottleneck in your business (whether it’s admin, delivery, or sales), when to choose a person versus an AI tool, and how to design roles around outcomes instead of to-do lists.

If you’ve been stuck in panic hiring or paralyzed by the fear of building a big team, this conversation will show you how one smart hire (or system) can unlock the next level of growth without adding unnecessary overhead.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Why you don’t need a big team to scale, you just need the right hire

01:13 - The danger of panic hiring and how it keeps you stuck

02:36 - The real question to ask before you ever post a job description

03:27 - Bottleneck #1: Admin and operations (why AI might be your best first hire)

04:49 - Bottleneck #2: Delivery and fulfillment + how to systematize or bring in specialists

06:16 - Bottleneck #3: Sales and traffic: why this requires a different kind of support

07:51 - The simple audit that reveals your true bottleneck

09:14 - How to define roles around results, not tasks

10:36 - Why ownership (not just assistance) creates real ROI

11:47 - Teaching every hire to connect their work to revenue

12:16 - The clarity test before you hire anyone

13:36 - The real goal: leverage, freedom, and growth

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