In this heartfelt episode of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I sit down with Natalie Mascucci (@nataliemasucci), empowerment coach, motivational speaker, and author of It’s Okay Not to Feel Okay, to explore the tender and transformative journey of grief, loss, and emotional healing.
Natalie shares her personal story of overcoming trauma and rediscovering purpose, offering powerful wisdom for women navigating change, midlife transitions, and emotional pain. Together, we discuss how grief manifests in the body, how to move through loss with compassion, and why it’s absolutely okay not to feel okay.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this nurturing episode:
✅ Why grief isn’t just about death — and how loss shows up in everyday life (from menopause to empty nesting)
✅ How unprocessed emotions can live in the body and affect your health
✅ The connection between breathwork and releasing grief stored in the lungs
✅ How women process loss differently — and why acknowledging your emotions is the first step to healing
✅ Cognitive reframing tools to shift from “why me?” to “what is this teaching me?”
✅ How to use gratitude, affirmations, and perspective shifts to build resilience
✅ The healing power of tears, music, and movement as emotional release
✅ Natalie’s 3 non-negotiable self-care practices for daily empowerment
✅ And how to turn pain into purpose and rise stronger than before
“Our feelings were never meant to be fixed — they were meant to be felt.” — Natalie Mascucci
Listen to Episode #170 on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you love listening to podcasts — just search for the Self-Care Goddess podcast!
🙌🏽 Connect with Natalie Mascucci on LinkedIn: Natalina (Natalie) Masucci
🎥 Watch the full episode now on my YouTube channel!
Link: https://youtu.be/7MTLd5EHEKY
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