Nataly Kogan

If you feel unsure about your calling or purpose in life, this episode will help! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ SUBSCRIBE TODAY: https://bit.ly/HappierWithNataly ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Nataly shares her journey to uncovering her calling as a teacher, speaker, and artist, and offers several powerful and tangible approaches to begin to uncover yours. What you'll learn: - Acorn Theory: What it is and how it can help you uncover your calling - 4 questions to ask to get closer to identifying your calling - Why we often face inner resistance in pursuing our calling And much more! *** For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

As promised during our last Awesome Human Hour, here's my daughter's final piano recital - enjoy!

This special episode kicks off with a classical piano performance by Nataly’s daughter Mia! (If you need some soul fuel, you will not want to miss it!) Nataly then talks with Rana Awdish, MD, FCCP, who is the author of In Shock, a critically-acclaimed, bestselling memoir based on her own illness. Rana is a critical care physician and faculty member of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan and an artist. Nataly and Rana talk about: - The power of compassion in medicine and as a way to heal ourselves - What coming close to death teaches us about what’s truly important - How Rana’s illness made her a better doctor And much, much more! To learn more about Rana, please visit: https://www.ranaawdishmd.com/ ***REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE*** Click the link below to register for Awesome Human Hour Live and join us with the live audience, ask questions, and more! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw --- :09

For her graduation, I made a book of pep talks for my amazing daughter. I hope one day to publish these to share with all of you, Awesome Humans, but wanted to share a bit about this most special project with you now.

Welcome to Week 5 of the 5-week Emotional Fitness Challenge with Nataly! This week's skill is The Bigger Why: The skill of regularly connecting with your sense of meaning and purpose by identifying how your daily activities and tasks support your bigger goals, help others, or contribute to something greater than yourself. --- Check out all the content for the challenge here: https://natalykogan.com/5-week-challenge/

If you want to spark your inner creativity and bust through guilt or fear around exploring it, this episode is for you! Nataly talks with Eve Rodsky, the author of Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World. Nataly and Eve talk about: - How to reframe exploring creativity to avoid results/achievements pressure (or pressure to do it perfectly!) - Why reclaiming your Unicorn Space is an act of rebellion - and suggestions to help you do it - The link between creativity and flourishing Plus, you’ll get to play a simple and powerful game to spark your creative explorations! To learn more about Eve and her book, please visit: https://www.everodsky.com/unicorn-space For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Week 4 of the 5-week Emotional Fitness Challenge with Nataly! This week's skill is Intentional Kindness: The skill of being intentionally kind towards others without expecting anything in return. --- Check out all the content for the challenge here: https://natalykogan.com/5-week-challenge/

If you have trouble saying “no” and setting boundaries, this episode is for you! Nataly shares super-tangible strategies and mindset shifts to get you out of people-pleasing mode so you can honor your humanness and focus your energy on what is most meaningful to you. What you’ll learn: - Where the fear to saying “no” comes from - What it means to practice self-care and why setting boundaries is essential to it - A simple yet powerful practice to help you say “no” with less resistance For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Unboxing my brand-new Live Boldly Leather Crossbody Bag - with my abstract art on it! ***Orders yours!*** https://www.contrado.com/stores/natalykoganart/live-boldly-leather-crossbody-bag-1528081 6 years ago I finally gave myself permission to paint. I paint because it brings me joy -- and I want my art to bring you joy. So with this Live Boldly Leather Crossbody Bag, I'm taking another huge leap into sharing my art in new and awesome ways. I want you to wear it, to be inspired by it, and to LIVE BOLDLY!

Welcome to Week 3 of the 5-week Emotional Fitness Challenge with Nataly! This week's skill is Self-Care: The skill of fueling your emotional, mental, and physical energy. --- Check out all the content for the challenge here: https://natalykogan.com/5-week-challenge/

If you need a boost of inspiration, this episode is for you! Nataly talks with Liz Powers, CEO and co-founder of ArtLifting, an organization that champions artists impacted by housing insecurity and disabilities. Nataly and Liz talk about: - What it means to found and run a mission-driven company - How art and creativity can be a source of emotional healing - How you can find ways to have a positive impact in your sphere of influence To learn more about Liz and her work, please visit: https://www.artlifting.com/ For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Tune into this episode to learn some super-tangible tips about how to handles stress and overwhelm. Nataly shares how to: - Learn to say “no” so you have more time and space - Recognize what is at the root of your overwhelm - Reduce uncertainty, which is causing your brain to feel more stressed and anxious And more! The skills and practices Nataly shares are from her new book, THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT. Grab your copy today! https://natalykogan.com/ahp ***Join our Awesome Human Project Facebook Group!*** https://www.facebook.com/groups/424378066040947 ***REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE*** Click the link below to register for Awesome Human Hour Live and join us with the live audience, ask questions, and more! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

Week 2 of the 5-week Emotional Fitness Challenge with Nataly! This week's skill is Gratitude: The skill of actively appreciating the small, positive moments in everyday life—even when times are challenging — and sharing your appreciation for other people with them. --- Check out all the content for the challenge here: https://natalykogan.com/5-week-challenge/

Are you afraid to try new things because you don’t want to fail? In this episode, Nataly will help you break through this fear so you can explore your full potential, enjoy trying new things, and truly thrive! This is like a masterclass on not fearing new things! What you’ll learn: - Why taking risks is scary for the brain - The neuroscience of uncertainty and how you can help your brain have less fear - A new mindset around risk (and why staying where you are might be riskier) - Specific strategies and steps you can take to reduce fear of failure and being judged And much, much more! For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

If you want to break free from daily burnout, struggle less and thrive more in work and life, this episode is for you! Nataly gives a powerful, energizing, and truly inspiring talk about her own journey from burnout to emotional fitness, shares 3 life-changing lessons she learned and the 5 emotional fitness skills to honor your humanness, fuel your energy, and embrace your Awesome Human! Here’s what you’ll learn: - Common causes and symptoms of burnout and daily burnout - A powerful self-awareness practice to prevent burnout - What is emotional fitness and how you can begin to improve yours - 5 core emotional fitness skills And more! — You’ll get a lot more out of Nataly’s Masterclass if you follow along in the book, so if you haven’t yet, grab a copy of THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT! https://www.amazon.com/Awesome-Human-Project-Burnout-Struggle/dp/1683647858 ***Join our Awesome Human Project Facebook Group!*** https://www.facebook.com/groups/424378066040947 ***REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE*** Click the link below to register for Awesome Human Hour Live and join us with the live audience, ask questions, and more! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

Dive into Week 1 of the 5-week Emotional Fitness Challenge with Nataly! This week's skill is Acceptance: Acknowledging your feelings and the situation with clarity instead of judgment and using that as your starting point for moving forward. --- Check out all the content for the challenge here: https://natalykogan.com/5-week-challenge/

In this episode, we celebrate the 100th Awesome Human Hour Live by switching things up! Instead of sharing skills and practices to help you struggle less and thrive more, or interviewing awesome guests, Nataly is in the guest chair! She answers your questions — submitted by our Awesome Human community in advance — and no topic is off limits! This is a fun, inspiring episode you don’t want to miss! For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

In this episode, Nataly gets raw and personal about how she recently had to make a difficult decision to avoid burning out and create more space in herself and her work life. If you have trouble saying “no”, if you feel like you’re burning out, please take some time to listen — it will fuel you and give you ideas for how to move forward and support yourself. And you’ll learn a ton about: - How to become aware if your burning out daily and what steps you could take to support yourself - How to do stuff you don’t feel like doing - How to say “no” with openness and what will help you set better boundaries --- The skills and practices Nataly shares are from her new book, THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT. Grab your copy today! https://natalykogan.com/ahp ***Join our Awesome Human Project Facebook Group!*** https://www.facebook.com/groups/424378066040947 ***REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE*** Click the link below to register for Awesome Human Hour Live and join us with the live audience, ask questions, and more! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life, work, and all the things going on in the world, today’s episode is for you! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ SUBSCRIBE TODAY: https://bit.ly/HappierWithNataly ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Nataly is joined by Ashley Wray, CEO of Mala Collective, meditation and mindfulness teacher, who leads you through a beautiful meditation and relaxation experience — with no prior experience required! Nataly and Ashley also talk about the practice of meditation and you’ll learn: - What meditation is and what it isn’t - How to start a meditation practice - Tips to help you find calm and relax even when things are super busy! To learn more about Ashley and her work, please visit: https://www.ashleywray.co/ For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/ #NatalyKogan #TheAwesomeHumanPodcast #AshleyWray

If you want to find a bit more space, calm, and connection - to yourself and your creativity - this episode is for you! Nataly talks with Erica Jago, yoga and mindfulness teacher and author. Here’s what you’ll learn: - What mindfulness and creativity have in common - Small ways you can explore your innate creativity - How to weave moments of mindfulness into your days And Erica guides us through a simple and beautiful mindfulness practice! --- ***To learn more about Erica and her work: https://www.jagoyoga.com/*** ***REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE*** Click the link below to register for Awesome Human Hour so you can join us live via Zoom every Wednesday at 12 noon ET! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated — or perhaps even helpless with all the challenges in the world — this Masterclass is for you! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ SUBSCRIBE TODAY: https://bit.ly/HappierWithNataly ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ In her first-ever Awesome Human Project Masterclass, Nataly guides you through the chapter on the emotional fitness of Acceptance in her new book, THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT. What you’ll learn: - What is the true meaning of Acceptance (and why it’s the opposite of being passive) - How to practice the 2 steps of the Lens of Acceptance to get out of the Valley of Struggle - Specific strategies to help you shift from feeling stuck to finding ways to have a positive impact And more! For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/ #NatalyKogan #TheAwesomeHumanPodcast #Acceptance