I've been doing lots of writing and recording, but questioning myself about sharing. Life feels kind of intense lately, and that stops me from following through on sharing what sometimes feels like too much vulnerability. It's also true to say that sometimes I wait for things to settle that I've made a podcast episode about -before I share. Sometimes that wait time makes me see it's better not to share, and sometimes it feels like the timing is perfect because of waiting. I have a few of those, that might soon be "old enough", that I can upload and stay comfortable.
It's accurate to say that I make this podcast for myself. I reference episodes probably more than anyone, for multiple reasons. But I do share with people I know and meet, so I have to find balance with what I want, and what I do.
This episode isn't necessarily so much about self-awareness as it is just audio that matters to me. This is the first time I heard my Grandma's voice.
My mother is my everything, and her parents were so important to her. My mother talks about them often, and she was so keen for me to listen to this recording when she found it. As I listened I thought it was fascinating how different their world is from the one we are in now. My grandpa would have loved to be alive now and if he were he'd have a podcast of his own! This is the grandpa that I am so much alike. I even have his nose.
Later in the audio they describe some tourist trips they went on, and some relatives of my Grandpa's Mothers they visited. Maybe this will be a different kind of podcast that is a welcome change from the norm.
Sending you my love if you're reading this.
12 Sept 2025
Nat Chats With Rainey on 14 & 40
I decided to sit down and chat with my friend that I dedicated my book (14 days & 40 years) to. What a joy it is to watch her grow into an amazing woman. I met her when she had just turned 20. Watching her mature so much in 4 years makes me wonder how it has only been 4 years. I feel like I've known her so much longer because I know her much like a lifetime friend.
I hope we get to be that...both of us living long lives and being able to say we've laughed and loved since she was 20.
This is just a fun sit down chat where we accomplish nothing but discuss a story we both love so much. I'm so lucky to have a friend like Rainey!!
29 Aug 2025
Audiobook of 14 & 40 is Available
As with many things, I'm not fast, but I always eventually get there. :)
It took a while to be content with it all, but I've finished, and my Audiobook of 14 Days & 40 Years is available!
You will find it on every Audiobook platform eventually. I want to do another episode talking to the friend who the book is dedicated to. I think that will be better than me and my little announcement here.
It's 5 hours long, and maybe you have some driving time to give it a listen. :)
If you want to tell me what you thought of the book, feel free to email me:
natandchatpodcast@gmail.com
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