In Flow with Natalie

Natalie MacDonald
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In Flow with Natalie (formerly, The Finding Sessions) is my space to share reflections on life, creativity, and presence.  After leaving a busy professional career, I’m now embracing movement, photography, art, and yoga—both as a teacher and a student—as ways to connect more deeply with myself and the world around me.  When I began this podcast, I felt that learning more about myself was like a search for answers ('finding myself')... and wanted to share the journey, but I have come to realize that most of my discoveries have come from taking time (and space) to get to know myself more. I came to realize that most of my discoveries happened when I stopped searching quite so hard, and simply gave myself space to reflect.  Allowing space -  finding 'flow', has helped me to make a little more room for life to unfold,  and in doing so, I've come to discover far more about myself.  Through personal stories and guided meditations, I hope to offer moments of calm, inspiration, and self-discovery. And ultimately, I hope it offers a few soft moments for you to reflect, maybe feel something that resonates, and perhaps even encourages you to explore something new in your own life.  You can also find my photography and  messages of positivity on Instagram @inflowwithnatalie. My wish for you, always, is to live in positivity, health, and harmony. Natalie 

  1. Jun 13

    #60 - From Finding to Flow: Why I'm Renaming My Podcast

    In this episode, I talk about why I created this podcast, some of the fears I had in doing so - about being vulnerable and sharing my real thoughts, and how overcoming the fear helped me gain more courage to be me.  The doubts still come and go, and I suppose that is part of the process.  I also share the ultimate theme that runs through all of these different episodes, and why my intro always starts the same way, and why I end with that same ending each time.  And ultimately, I share what I have discovered about myself from feeling like this personal journey was about "finding" the answers I was looking for, to discovering that those answers are inside... when you start "allowing" yourself to just be... allowing life to flow, without trying to control it.   This led me to a decision to change the name of this podcast.  So this is the final episode under this name, but.. the podcast will not change... just the name.  Change is  a good thing.   Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast and meditations.  If you enjoy it, please follow the show,  and review it. If you think someone else may enjoy it, please share. Follow me on my Instagram (where I also share my photography and positive thoughts for the day!  @inflowwithnatalie

    15 min

  2. Jun 7

    #59 - The Invisible Truth

    This one is a little different from my usual.... the title may, or may not, reveal its content.  I recorded this while thinking about life in the wee hours of the morning, and how sometimes we can fall back into the old patterns of the past... that create emotions we don't want to feel.   Emotions are not always truth.... they often come from the stories we tell ourselves. While my hope is that we can all begin to know our true selves more, love ourselves, make peace with the past, and live in the present (and look forward to the future and the unknown possibilities that exist for us), I offer this short personal message for anyone who has slipped into a feeling of being unseen... feeling misunderstood or unnoticed for who you really are.   I offer it because I want each of us to know,.... we are seen. And know that deep within, you have the ability to see yourself, love yourself and understand the beauty within.  Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast and meditations.  If you enjoy it, please follow the show,  and review it. If you think someone else may enjoy it, please share. Follow me on my Instagram (where I also share my photography and positive thoughts for the day!  @inflowwithnatalie

    6 min
  3. #58 - Open Your Heart to Possibility — A Talk & Meditation

    May 23

    #58 - Open Your Heart to Possibility — A Talk & Meditation

    In this episode, I share my reflections on the idea that miracles, healing, and meaningful change may be more possible than we think. After all, our very existence is its own kind of miracle.  This talk explores the importance of becoming open to possibility as a first step toward healing — not just physical healing, but emotional healing, finding that inner calm, balance, self-discovery, and a deeper sense of connection with yourself. Following the talk, I guide you through a beautiful, calming meditation designed to help you settle your nervous system, open your heart, and reconnect with a sense of peace, love, trust, and possibility for your life — whatever healing may mean for you.  I hope you enjoy it!  Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast and meditations.  If you enjoy it, please follow the show,  and review it. If you think someone else may enjoy it, please share. Follow me on my Instagram (where I also share my photography and positive thoughts for the day!  @inflowwithnatalie

    26 min
  4. #57 Why the Things We Work and Wait For Mean More

    Apr 15

    #57 Why the Things We Work and Wait For Mean More

    In this episode, I share my thoughts on why the things we work and wait for often mean more to us —  and how the energy we put into something can shape the way we value it. Sometimes it’s the effort, the patience it takes to get there, and sometimes even a little bit of a struggle, that helps us appreciate the outcome and what we achieve .  This can ultimately create that sense of deeper contentment and gratitude in life   In a world of quick fixes and instant access, I explore the difference between fleeting satisfaction and a deeper sense of meaning… and invite you to reflect on what’s truly worth your energy. Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast and meditations.  If you enjoy it, please follow the show,  and review it. If you think someone else may enjoy it, please share. Follow me on my Instagram (where I also share my photography and positive thoughts for the day!  @inflowwithnatalie

    24 min
  5. #56 Living in Intensity? It might be time for a breather!

    Mar 5

    #56 Living in Intensity? It might be time for a breather!

    Are you the kind of person who often finds yourself doing everything with intensity? Maybe you describe it as something you’re passionate about, or you’re simply trying to prove yourself, or you just approach everything with such a level of drive that you can get caught up in it completely unaware of how close you are to it?  In this episode, I reflect on how all of us may find ourselves caught up in the intensity of something without even being aware of it, from time to time. Sometimes we don’t even notice it because we’re too close to it. I share my reflections on how sometimes that intensity becomes noise - and we really need to take a break from it.  With a proper breather, we can gain perspective and return either refreshed, or realize that we were on the wrong path.   This episode  offers you a few short moments to reflect on your own life, and maybe to think about whether it might be time for you to take a breather. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast and meditations.  If you enjoy it, please follow the show,  and review it. If you think someone else may enjoy it, please share. Follow me on my Instagram (where I also share my photography and positive thoughts for the day!  @inflowwithnatalie

    14 min
  6. #55 Morning Meditation: Inhale Possibility

    Feb 13

    #55 Morning Meditation: Inhale Possibility

    I invite you  to begin your day  with this uplifting 15 minute meditation - first thing in the morning - go ahead, maybe try it every day for a week and let me know how you felt - how your week went!    This meditation helps you start your day with positivity  - opening you up to see things differently, and to experience the day with a little more connection to yourself.  Inhaling the potential that exists within you and beyond; and exhaling the old, the patterned, the programmed.   In those quiet moments just after waking, when your mind is more open and less guarded, you can access your true essence - YOU as you really are.  Guiding you through breath and self-awareness, this meditation brings you to a place of presence, connecting with yourself in your honesty and your being, and reminds you that all the potential is here for you.   It’s a reminder that you are already part of something bigger, and that you don’t need to do this day perfectly. You just need to be here for it. Approach the day with a new sense of your presence,  self acceptance, and a deeper knowing that you are enough just as you are.  I hope you enjoy it.  Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast and meditations.  If you enjoy it, please follow the show,  and review it. If you think someone else may enjoy it, please share. Follow me on my Instagram (where I also share my photography and positive thoughts for the day!  @inflowwithnatalie

    19 min
  7. #54 A Meditation to Calm the Nervous System

    Jan 24

    #54 A Meditation to Calm the Nervous System

    This guided meditation provides an opportunity to find a few moments to take a breath, and calm yourself - to calm your nervous system, for whenever you may feel the need.  I hope this meditation serves you well. My wish for you is to live in positivity, health and harmony.  Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast and meditations.  If you enjoy it, please follow the show,  and review it. If you think someone else may enjoy it, please share. Follow me on my Instagram (where I also share my photography and positive thoughts for the day!  @inflowwithnatalie

    10 min
  8. #53 Finding Calm During Uncertainty — A Reflection and Guided Meditation

    Jan 24

    #53 Finding Calm During Uncertainty — A Reflection and Guided Meditation

    In moments of uncertainty, our minds can race and our body can forget it’s safe. We can go into reaction mode, which can have a significant effect on our body and our nervous system. In this episode, I reflect on the importance of allowing our nervous system to feel safe when we receive sudden news or experience an event that could send us into overdrive. This episode is followed by a short guided meditation to calm the nervous system. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast and meditations.  If you enjoy it, please follow the show,  and review it. If you think someone else may enjoy it, please share. Follow me on my Instagram (where I also share my photography and positive thoughts for the day!  @inflowwithnatalie

    15 min
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In Flow with Natalie (formerly, The Finding Sessions) is my space to share reflections on life, creativity, and presence.  After leaving a busy professional career, I’m now embracing movement, photography, art, and yoga—both as a teacher and a student—as ways to connect more deeply with myself and the world around me.  When I began this podcast, I felt that learning more about myself was like a search for answers ('finding myself')... and wanted to share the journey, but I have come to realize that most of my discoveries have come from taking time (and space) to get to know myself more. I came to realize that most of my discoveries happened when I stopped searching quite so hard, and simply gave myself space to reflect.  Allowing space -  finding 'flow', has helped me to make a little more room for life to unfold,  and in doing so, I've come to discover far more about myself.  Through personal stories and guided meditations, I hope to offer moments of calm, inspiration, and self-discovery. And ultimately, I hope it offers a few soft moments for you to reflect, maybe feel something that resonates, and perhaps even encourages you to explore something new in your own life.  You can also find my photography and  messages of positivity on Instagram @inflowwithnatalie. My wish for you, always, is to live in positivity, health, and harmony. Natalie 

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  • Creator
    Natalie MacDonald
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 In Flow with Natalie
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