two days and I have a confession ๐Ÿ˜ญ


Hi Reader,

Okay I have to tell you something.

I cried recording this episode. Not a little emotional - like actually had to stop and collect myself. Multiple times.

I almost edited it all out. And then I decided not to cut everything... Because I think the realness of that moment is exactly what someone needs to hear. You'll know it when you get to it.

2 days. I'm so ready for you to hear this. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿ’Œ

โ€” Natalie

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Messy & Serene Podcast

I'm Natalie, host of Messy & Serene - a podcast for women in the messy middle of life. We talk about faith, healing, relationships, and the seasons that shape us while we're still in them. No pretending. No pressure to have it all figured out. Just honest conversations and reminders that two things can be true. New Episodes every Monday! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

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