Have a chat with Nat Podcast

In this weeks poddy, I chat to you about "What Sparks You Joy?". Yes, I'm referring to one of the fundamental components from Marie Kondo's rules in regards to decluttering, but not in the sense of just materialistic items. We delve into how we can use this rule and apply it to each aspect of our lives, including (but not limited to) our job/career, our hobbies, friends and family.

I also have a wee chat about how I've been implementing this into my own life, and how asking myself something as simple as "what sparks me joy" has lead to a total turn around in what I want in life and my career. I also touch on "creative burnout" and the mentality of "work hard, hustle hard" and how it's not sustainable long term.

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Hello my lovelies! Welcome to season 2 of the 'Have a chat with Nat Podcast!' It's my first poddy for 2021 and she's a good one. Today I've come on to have a chat with you about my own story when it comes to bisexuality and my internalised bi-erasure. 

Points that are covered in this episode are:

• My history as a bisexual person (my sexual awakening, my first coming out as a teen, etc).
• My internalised bi-erasure.
• House of Drag and how it forced me to come to terms with who I really was.
• The "Eureka" moment - when I finally figured out how I identify (the second coming out).
• Hetero-Romanticism - what is it? 
• Useful points listeners can take from the episode. 

Podcast referred to regarding hetero-romanticism: https://tinyurl.com/npzerp8p

NEWS: I'll be uploading a new podcast every fortnight! Stay tuned to my socials to see when the next one is coming out.

If you get some value from this episode, or you just want to support my art, please give the episode/podcast a shout out on your socials and be sure to tag me at @nathugillcreative. 

Are you an empath? Are you easily affected by the emotions of others? Do you get upset or overwhelmed by news or current affairs? Do you pick up on others "vibes", both positive and negative? Do you sometimes feel feelings so deeply they make you physically unwell? Or are you just having a tough time trying to navigate how you feel in the "grey zone" that is 2020? Then do yourself a favor by snuggling down somewhere comfortable with your favorite, comforting beverage, pop on your headphones and lets chat...

ALSO, apologies re. audio. I was recording this podcast while in my car (hence the road noise) but I was recording hands free! Always record podcasts responsibly. 

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This podcast is a bit of a mixed bag TBH! But here's a bit of a break down about what you can expect (in order of discussion):

• Mental health mentality in NZ.
• Parenting during lock down.
• My personal thoughts about the future of the Arts + Entertainment industries in NZ, as well as the future of our national economy.
• Reflections on my own mental health during lock down.
• Introverted extroverts - is that a thing?
• Dealing with creative block.
• Level 2 rules + regulations in hospo - the realities of trying to put on entertainment in level 2 and 1. 
• Wage Subsidy Round #2 - facts.
• The new lock down trend - Up-skilling.
• Fitness and how it helped me during lock down.
• New career path?
• Invisible illness - my mental health and my parents understanding.
• PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) - what is it? How does it affect you? 
• Rational brain vs. emotional brain - why do they find it so hard to talk?
• Self deprecation and judgement while living with mental health.
• It's OK not to be OK.

Find me on the socials at @nathugillcreative.

In my third episode, I answer 17 of your questions about House of Drag! Questions ranging from who I saw as my biggest competition, to whether I would have chosen to stay as an intruder if I has the choice.

**DISCLAIMER** - If you are here for shade, meanness and throwing people under the bus, sorry sis but this isn't that type of confessional. But it's fun, interesting and informative all the same! In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

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