Unwind Your Mind

Natalie Milosevic
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Unwind Your Mind is the podcast for overthinkers, perfectionists, and high-achievers who want to stop second-guessing themselves and start realigning with their version of success. Hosted by Career + Leadership Coach Natalie Milosevic, founder of Realign Your Life, each week you'll get practical tools, nervous system insights, and self-leadership strategies to help you release internal blocks, reclaim your power and build a career that feels like you. If you're ready to unlearn old patterns and step into more clarity, confidence, and ease - this is your space. Let's unwind your mind… and step into your fulfilment.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Perceptions, Triggers and Accountability: Navigating Other People's Reactions Without Losing Yourself

    Have you ever found yourself spiralling after someone else has a perception of you that doesn't feel quite right?   Maybe it was a comment made directly to you. Maybe it was something you heard second-hand. Or maybe it was just a subtle shift in how someone was acting that left you questioning yourself.   In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we explore how other people's perceptions can influence your confidence and choices, especially in professional environments where feedback, visibility, and progression feel closely linked.   This conversation isn't about "not caring what other people think", and it's not about blind confidence either. It's about learning how to relate to other people's perceptions without letting them define your worth, your capability, or your future direction.   We also look at this from the leadership lens. How do you respond when someone brings frustration, judgement, or projection to you about someone else? And how do you create space for insight and accountability without reinforcing unhelpful stories?   If you've ever replayed a conversation over and over, felt the urge to explain or defend yourself, or struggled to separate impact from meaning, this episode will give you a grounded framework to work with those moments more skilfully.   HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Other people's perceptions can have a real impact on a situation without being an accurate reflection of who you are. 2️⃣ Triggers are information, either about something unresolved within us or about what someone else is navigating. 3️⃣ As leaders, validating emotion without buying into the story allows conversations to move from blame and venting towards clarity, insight, and accountability.   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 📝 Download the coaching conversation framework here.   MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.   Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍

    22 min

  2. 26 JAN

    Back to Work Without Burning Out, How to Ease Into 2026 With Clarity and Boundaries

    Coming back to work after a break can feel harder than we expect.   There's often pressure to hit the ground running, be immediately productive, and prove you're "back into it", even when your mind and energy levels are still adjusting.   In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, I share a practical approach to returning to work in a way that supports sustainable success, not short bursts of productivity followed by burnout.   We talk about why easing in does not signal lack of motivation, how post-holiday energy can lead to overcommitment, and how to set a pace that actually works for you long-term.   If you're feeling flat, overwhelmed, or resistant about returning to work, this episode will help you slow down, reflect, and reset with intention.   HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Coming back to work is about pace, not speed. 2️⃣ Extra energy after a break can lead to overcommitment. Slowing down your "yes" helps protect future you from taking on more than you can sustain. 3️⃣Your emotional response to returning to work is information, not something to judge or push through.   MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.   Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍

    20 min

  3. 22/12/2025

    Before You Plan 2026: A Simple, Stress-Free Framework to Learn From Last Year

    If you don't want to rush straight into 2026 without intention (or set goals just for the sake of setting goals) this episode is for you. So many high-achievers move from one year to the next carrying the same patterns, pressures, and habits forward, simply because they never paused long enough to understand what the previous year was actually teaching them. In this episode, I walk you through a simple, structured reflection process designed to help you learn from the year you've just lived. This episode is designed to be listened to alongside the free End-of-Year Realignment Guide, which you can download and work through at your own pace over the end-of-year break or early in the new year. I talk you through each section of the guide, explain what it's asking you to reflect on, and share practical examples to help you use it in a way that gives you clarity and direction going into 2026. Download the End-of-Year Realignment Guide here. If you're ready for reflection that builds self-trust, momentum, and more intentional career decisions, rather than another year of staying busy without moving forward, this episode will support you.   HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Reflection builds clarity and clarity creates choice. You can then make informed decisions about where your energy is best invested. 2️⃣ The things that drained you, triggered you, or felt misaligned this year is all data. We need to practice extracting the lessons without staying stuck in the story. 3️⃣When you understand how you work best and where your strengths create the most value, you can position yourself for opportunities in a way that benefits both you and the business.   PREVIOUS EPISODES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: What If the Part You're Avoiding Is the One You Need Most? The Working Genius Playbook: Clarity, Energy, Results   MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.   Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you in the new year!  🤍

    26 min

  4. 08/12/2025

    The 5 Lessons High Achievers Learn the Hard Way

    Have you moved through the entire year at full speed, only to look back and realise you've been repeating the same patterns: overworking, overthinking, over-delivering, and wondering why things still feel harder than they should?   In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, I unpack five of the biggest lessons high achievers tend to learn through experience (often the hard way). Think of this as an invitation to reflect on how you've been operating, what's truly driving your decisions, and how you want to show up in the year ahead.   If you're someone who prides themselves on being capable, reliable and driven, but you're ready to create more aligned, sustainable success, this episode is for you.   HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Clarity opens doors that hard work alone can't. 2️⃣ Being busy doesn't mean you're productive. 3️⃣ Confidence is built through action, not overthinking.   PREVIOUS EPISODES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Why Reflection Matters More Than You Think: Stop Repeating the Same Year What If the Part You're Avoiding Is the One You Need Most? The Working Genius Playbook: Clarity, Energy, Results The Power of Receptivity: Balancing Doing and Being   MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.   Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍

    26 min

  5. 01/12/2025

    Why Reflection Matters More Than You Think: Stop Repeating the Same Year

    Are you finishing up the year feeling tired, unsure how you actually got through the last few months… but also not entirely clear on what you want to do differently next year?   Or maybe you look back and realise the whole year felt like you were running, reacting, adjusting, pushing, without ever getting the chance to think about what was working for you and what wasn't.   In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we explore why reflection is one of the most important practices you can build into your professional life and your leadership capability, especially at this time of year.   You'll learn why high-achievers often skip reflection, how it impacts your confidence and sense of capability, and why pausing to acknowledge your wins (not just your challenges) strengthens your self-efficacy and shapes the way you step into the new year.   Whether you're a team member wanting to grow more intentionally, or a team leader wanting to support your people, this episode will help you enter next year feeling clearer, more grounded and far more connected to what actually matters.   HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Whatever we don't reflect… we repeat. 2️⃣ Recognising your accomplishments builds self-efficacy, the belief that "I've done hard things before, so I can do it again" 3️⃣ Teams need reflection just as much as individuals do, to work out what worked, what didn't, and what needs to shift.   MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.   Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍

    14 min

  6. 24/11/2025

    Are You Above or Below the Line? Understanding Your Reactive Patterns

    Have you ever noticed how quickly you can go from grounded and clear… to defensive, frustrated, or trying to fix everything all at once?   In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we explore one of the most practical tools for understanding your emotional patterns: the difference between operating above the line and below the line.   You'll learn how fear shapes your reactions without you realising it, how this model connects directly to the Drama Triangle and the Empowerment Dynamic, and what it looks like to shift from reactivity to intention in real time.   We walk through everyday examples and the exact cues to look out for when you've slipped into protection mode, plus what to do next so you can move back into clarity and grounded leadership.   If you've ever found yourself thinking, "Why did I react like that?" or "I wish I'd handled that conversation differently," this episode will give you the language, awareness, and tools to change the pattern.   HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ We all slip below the line. Fear takes over, and we default to old patterns: defensiveness, blame, fixing, overthinking, or withdrawal. The key is learning to recognise the signs early. 2️⃣ The shift isn't about being calm, it's about being conscious. 3️⃣ One simple question can change everything: "Am I above or below the line right now?"   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Podcast Episode: The Drama Triangle: Why we Lose Our Personal Power (and How to Get It Back) Listen here. MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.   Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍

    16 min

  7. 18/11/2025

    Why You're Rushing When No One Asked You To: Breaking the Habit of Self-Imposed Urgency

    Do you ever catch yourself spiralling into stress the moment an email lands in your inbox, assuming it needs to be done immediately, only to realise later that no one expected it urgently at all?   In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we unpack the pattern so many high-achievers fall into: creating pressure that doesn't actually exist.   From imagined deadlines, to guilt over delayed replies, to resentment that builds when others don't acknowledge the pressure you put yourself under - this cycle is very common!   You'll hear why your nervous system jumps to worst-case urgency, how old habits from fast-paced workplaces shape your assumptions, and what drives the people-pleasing, over-responsibility and perfectionism that sit underneath it.   Most importantly, you'll learn how to interrupt the automatic stress response, set clearer expectations, and work in a way that feels lighter and far more sustainable.   If you've ever thought, "Why do I keep doing this to myself?" this episode is for you.   HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Most of the pressure you feel isn't coming from others, it's coming from habit. Our brain fills in the blanks based on past environments and old patterns, assuming urgency even when none exists. 2️⃣ There are deeper reasons we move into urgency mode so quickly and most have nothing to do with the task itself. 3️⃣ One simple question can interrupt the spiral in the moment, pausing to check what's actually expected gives you back clarity and control.   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🎤 Podcast Episode: Are You Living by What You Think They'll Think? Listen here. 🎧 Download the free Boundary Reminder audio guide here.   MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.   Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍

    23 min

  8. 10/11/2025

    The Drama Triangle: Why We Lose Our Personal Power (and How to Get It Back)

    Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering, "How did that get so intense so quickly?"   Maybe you were trying to have a calm discussion, but the energy shifted, emotions ran high, and suddenly you were defending yourself or trying to fix someone else's problem.   Or maybe someone else came in heightened, and you left the interaction feeling completely drained.   In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we unpack the Drama Triangle, a psychological model that explains how we get caught in reactive roles of Victim, Villain and Hero, and how to step out of the drama into something much more constructive.   You'll learn what these roles look like at work and in leadership, why they feel so validating in the moment, and how to replace them with the Empowerment Dynamic (TED*) where you operate as the Creator, Coach, or Challenger instead.   If you've ever found yourself walking away from conversations feeling powerless or misunderstood or swooping in to rescue others, this episode will help you understand what's really going on and how to get your personal power back.   HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ When we fall into Victim, Villain, or Hero, we trade genuine communication for control, validation, or protection and everyone ends up feeling drained. 2️⃣ By shifting into the roles of Creator, Coach, or Challenger you move from reaction to choice fostering accountability, curiosity, and growth instead of blame or rescue. 3️⃣ Spotting the signs of drama and reframing conversations around outcomes helps people reclaim their agency and rebuild trust.   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ·        The Empowerment Dynamic (TED*) by David Emerald ·        3 Vital Questions: Transforming Workplace Drama by David Emerald ·        Dr Stephen Karpman's Drama Triangle   MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.   Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍

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Unwind Your Mind is the podcast for overthinkers, perfectionists, and high-achievers who want to stop second-guessing themselves and start realigning with their version of success. Hosted by Career + Leadership Coach Natalie Milosevic, founder of Realign Your Life, each week you'll get practical tools, nervous system insights, and self-leadership strategies to help you release internal blocks, reclaim your power and build a career that feels like you. If you're ready to unlearn old patterns and step into more clarity, confidence, and ease - this is your space. Let's unwind your mind… and step into your fulfilment.

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  • Creator
    Natalie Milosevic
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Unwind Your Mind