Authentically Imperfect™️

Natasia Athwal
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Authentically Imperfect™ is a faith-centered podcast and community for faith-driven women who have never quite fit the mold. Created for the woman who has felt different, overlooked, rejected, or misunderstood, this show offers honest conversations about faith, identity, belonging, emotional health, personal growth, purpose, and becoming who God created you to be. Through personal stories, biblical reflection, practical insight, and meaningful conversations, host Natasia Athwal explores what it looks like to follow God without pretending to have everything figured out. Together, we unpack perfectionism, rejection, grief, transition, calling, leadership, relationships, and the courage it takes to grow and lead authentically. You do not have to prove yourself, perform perfectly, or change who you are to belong here. Come as you are. Grow in faith. Find community. Become without the pressure to be perfect. Because being different was never a mistake.

  1. Aug 11 ·  Bonus

    Bonus: Making Room for Real Life - A Mid-Season Pause

    In this short mid-season check-in, I’m making room for real life. Between work, moving, and everything happening at once, I realized I needed to pause instead of forcing myself to create just to stay on schedule. So I’m taking a few weeks to get settled and coming back in September to finish Season 3 with Episodes 6–8. Sometimes changing the timeline doesn’t mean giving up on the goal. As always, remember to contend for the greatness inside of you. I am rooting for you.

  2. Aug 4

    Can You Trust God and Still Be Angry? Honest Conversations for Faith-Driven Women

    Have you ever wondered if feeling angry with God means you’ve lost faith or questioned whether your raw emotions have a place in your journey with Him? In this honest episode, I open up about my personal struggle with grief, frustration, and the complex emotions that come with losing someone dear especially when faith doesn’t always feel calm or certain. Through sharing my own story about losing my grandmother and the waves of anger and sorrow that followed, I explore how faith and honest emotions can coexist. This isn’t about glossing over our pain with spiritual platitudes, but about letting ourselves feel, process, and ultimately bring those difficult feelings before God. I reflect on how God’s patience and love have met me right in the midst of my mess, even when I couldn’t find the words or the desire to pray. Together, we’ll dig into how embracing vulnerability, rather than pushing it aside, can bring us closer to healing and deeper faith. We will cover topics like: • Navigating seasons of anger and grief in your faith walk • How comparison and self-criticism show up in loss • Understanding spiritual bypassing and honest vulnerability • Leaning into God’s presence even when you’re hurting If you’ve been wrestling with tough emotions and wondered if that disqualifies you from God’s nearness, I hope this episode offers you comfort and companionship. You don’t have to have it all together to draw close to God or to lead others with purpose. Let’s reflect, heal, and grow together right in the middle of our imperfect stories. Press play and listen now 🎧

  3. Jul 28

    What they Leave Behind: A Conversation about Grief, Legacy, and the People who Shape Us

    Are you grappling with the choice between staying comfortable and stepping into something new God is calling you toward? Do you ever wonder what it looks like to truly surrender your plans for a bigger purpose even when it means letting go of the familiar? In this heartfelt episode, I open up about the profound loss of my grandmother and how her life and legacy challenged me to reassess what truly matters. Through the journey of grief, I discovered how God can use pain, transition, and even discomfort to nudge us closer to our calling. I share what it’s been like to wrestle with setting boundaries, shifting priorities, and trusting God’s faithfulness in seasons where nothing feels easy or certain. As I reflect on the lessons that came from both my grandmother’s example and my own faith walk, my hope is that you find encouragement to step past fear or hesitation even when the path ahead isn't clear. We will cover topics like: • The tension between comfort and calling • How grief can reshape our values and priorities • Trusting God through uncertainty and loss • The ongoing journey of healing and surrender Journey with me as we explore what it means to grow beyond our safe spaces and embrace transformation, even when it’s uncomfortable. Whether you’re navigating your own season of change or searching for the courage to pursue what’s next, know you’re not alone. Take a moment to reflect, breathe, and let God meet you right where you are. Press play and listen now 🎧

  4. Jul 21

    Navigating Life's Burdens: How to Say No To Good Things

    Have you ever found yourself weighed down by all the "good" things you're trying to carry? In this episode, we explore what happens when life feels full of meaningful responsibilities, yet the weight of carrying them all begins to overwhelm you. Together, we'll talk honestly about discerning what God is actually asking you to carry in this season, letting go of the pressure to do everything, and trusting His timing when it doesn't align with your own. I open up about my own journey of trying to balance marriage, faith, grief, work, friendships, and the podcast while feeling like if I let anything go, I was somehow failing. Through that process, God began shifting my mindset from striving to perform and please to simply being present in the assignments He had given me for this particular season. It wasn't an easy lesson. There was guilt, exhaustion, and the difficult realization that sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is set something down and trust God to show you when it's time to pick it back up. In this episode, we'll explore: The difference between carrying good things and carrying God's assignment for this seasonHow to recognize spiritual exhaustion and embrace the gift of restWhy saying "not right now" isn't the same as saying "never"How to trust God with your next step, even when it feels uncomfortable As you listen, I hope you'll take a moment to reflect on what you're carrying and ask yourself whether God might be inviting you to lay something down for this season. You're not alone in the tension of trying to balance everything, and you're certainly not alone in seasons of transition or uncertainty. Maybe you're not abandoning your calling. Maybe you're simply honoring the assignment God has placed in front of you. Press play and join the conversation. 🎧

    Navigating Life's Burdens: How to Say No To Good Things

  5. Jul 14

    Trusting God's Timing: Are You Comfortable or Called?

    Are you feeling the pull between playing it safe and stepping out in faith? Have you ever wondered why following your calling can feel so uncomfortable even when you trust that God has a plan for you? In this episode of Authentically Imperfect, we’re getting honest about those hard seasons where comfort seems tempting, but something deeper calls us forward. I open up about my own journey, wrestling with shifting values, grieving familiar patterns, and learning to trust God in the midst of silence and uncertainty. This isn’t just about having the “right” answers; it’s about leaning into the process and letting faith lead, even when each step feels daunting. Through personal stories and lessons drawn straight from experience with God’s faithfulness, we explore how real growth often feels like loss before it feels like transformation. It’s a conversation for anyone who's ever felt stretched, challenged, or just plain scared of what’s next. We will cover topics like: Embracing the discomfort that comes with spiritual growthSetting boundaries and realigning prioritiesTrusting God when His answers feel unclearLetting go of the familiar to move toward your true calling As you listen, I invite you to reflect on where God might be nudging you past comfort and into your calling. What’s holding you back? Are you willing to trust Him even when the path forward feels uncertain? Let’s walk through it together... one imperfect, faith-filled step at a time. Press play and listen now 🎧

    Trusting God's Timing: Are You Comfortable or Called?

  6. Jul 8

    From Loss to Love: So... Life Happened

    Have you ever caught yourself grieving not just what you’ve lost, but what never was? Have you ever wondered if you’re behind while everyone else seems to be racing ahead? This episode of Authentically Imperfect digs into the quieter moments of disappointment, comparison, and learning to move at the pace your season, however messy, actually requires. In this candid solo episode, Natasia opens up about the last two years of her life: an unexpected season marked by deep personal loss, exhausting new beginnings, and the sometimes uncomfortable process of releasing what she thought her life would look like by now. She shares how losing her grandmother, walking through grief even in moments of joy (like getting married), and facing financial tension left her feeling behind and weighed down by comparison. Through honest reflection, Natasia explores what it means to let go of unrealistic expectations and find grace for herself, even when slowing down feels like failure. We cover topics like: ​The pain of grieving not just loss, but unmet expectations​Navigating both grief and joy in the same season​Wrestling with comparison and the pressure to “catch up”​Giving yourself permission to rest and move at your own (not Instagram’s) pace​How faith, grace, and real self-compassion shape the way we show up If you’re in the middle of transition, struggling with comparison, or feeling guilty for needing rest, this conversation is for you. Maybe life doesn’t look how you thought it would, or you find yourself wrestling with whether you’re moving “fast enough.” Here you’ll find a companion for your questions, some honest company for your journey, and gentle reminders that feeling stuck, tired, or behind doesn’t make you a failure. Remember: You can give yourself permission to slow down and just be even if it looks different from what you imagined. Press play and listen now 🎧

    From Loss to Love: So... Life Happened

  7. 04/07/2024

    Cultivating Your Heart: The Journey of Soil Restoration

    Are you in a season where God feels like He’s rebuilding your life from the ground up? This episode explores trusting God through healing, restoration, and spiritual growth. In this final episode of Season 2 of Authentically Imperfect, Natasia reflects on what it means to trust God during seasons of rebuilding and spiritual restoration. When life feels uncertain or broken beneath the surface, God is often doing His deepest work within us. We will cover topics like: healingallowing God to restore your heartwaiting on the promises of Godrenewal and faith If you’re navigating a season of waiting, growth, or transformation, this conversation will encourage you to trust God’s timing—even when progress isn’t immediately visible. Remember: restoration takes time, and your growth is still in progress. Press play and listen now 🎧

    Cultivating Your Heart: The Journey of Soil Restoration

  8. 03/15/2024

    Empowering Womanhood: Embrace Your Journey

    If you’ve ever struggled to embrace your femininity, your body, or your identity as a woman of faith, this episode is a reminder of who God created you to be. In this episode of Authentically Imperfect, Natasia shares an honest encouragement for women navigating identity, femininity, and spiritual growth. From overcoming body shame to redefining what biblical womanhood truly means, this conversation challenges cultural and religious narratives that diminish the value of women. Natasia explores embracing the body God created, developing a quiet and gentle spirit rooted in strength—not silence—and allowing the Holy Spirit to shape character, emotional maturity, and relationships. We cover topics like: biblical womanhoodwhy men are necessary in our journey as womenidentitybody shame and embracing our bodies If you’ve ever questioned your worth, struggled to embrace your femininity, or felt conflicted about who God created you to be, this episode offers faith-filled encouragement to walk confidently in your identity as a daughter of God. Press play and listen now 🎧

    Empowering Womanhood: Embrace Your Journey
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Authentically Imperfect™ is a faith-centered podcast and community for faith-driven women who have never quite fit the mold. Created for the woman who has felt different, overlooked, rejected, or misunderstood, this show offers honest conversations about faith, identity, belonging, emotional health, personal growth, purpose, and becoming who God created you to be. Through personal stories, biblical reflection, practical insight, and meaningful conversations, host Natasia Athwal explores what it looks like to follow God without pretending to have everything figured out. Together, we unpack perfectionism, rejection, grief, transition, calling, leadership, relationships, and the courage it takes to grow and lead authentically. You do not have to prove yourself, perform perfectly, or change who you are to belong here. Come as you are. Grow in faith. Find community. Become without the pressure to be perfect. Because being different was never a mistake.

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  • Creator
    Natasia Athwal
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Authentically Imperfect Co
  • Show Website
    Authentically Imperfect™️