The Awesome Human Podcast

In this special impromptu episode, Nataly’s special guest is her husband, Avi Spivack. Nataly and Avi have been married for 23 years and share the lessons they’ve learned about work-life integration, boundaries, communication, and more! - Here’s what they talk about: - And much, much more! - To learn more about Avi, check out his LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avispivack/ - **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. You’ll be able to ask question, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw#/

If you’re going through a lot of change or uncertainty in your life, this episode will inspire you. - Nataly speaks with Jenny Blake, career strategist and best-selling author of several books, including Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One. - Nataly and Jenny talk about how to handle career change, a failure of a business, and getting unstuck when you’re unsure about your next path. - You’ll learn about: - And much more! - To learn more about Jenny and her work, please visit: https://www.pivotmethod.com/ - You can also find her and her awesome writing on Substack: https://substack.com/@jennyblake - **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. - You’ll be able to ask question, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

How do you face a terminal diagnosis with humor and grace? - Nataly's guest, Brooke Eby, has found a way and she shares her humor, deep wisdom and inspiring perspective in this episode. - Brooke was diagnosed with ALS at 33. It's a terminal disease that doesn't have a cure and the average life expectancy is 2-5 years after diagnosis. - But she has chosen to face this disease with her signature humor and resilience and to use her (awesome!) voice and growing platform (she has 100s of thousands of followers on Instagram and TikTok) to bring attention to ALS and advocate for more funding and research. - "Life is not forever for any of us," Brooke tells Nataly during their conversation. It is a powerful reminder to live fully, even when life challenges us to our core. - Follow Brooke on TikTok: / limpbroozkit And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limpbroozkit/ - **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. - You’ll be able to ask questions, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw#/registration

This is a very special edition episode with Nataly’s daughter and BFF, Mia! - When you fuel yourself and honor your being, you have so much more love, capacity, and compassion to give to others. - This is the powerful and inspiring lesson Nataly and Mia share in their honest, vulnerable, and often funny conversation during this episode. - Mia (19) has witnessed Nataly’s burnout, recovery, and most importantly, her learning how to love and take care of herself. In this episode, Mia shares how Nataly’s self-compassion and self-care have positively impacted her and their relationship. - If you feel that self-care is selfish or have a hard time taking time for yourself, please listen to this episode. It will shift your mindset on self-care and self-love and activate you to create a more supportive relationship with yourself. - **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. - You’ll be able to ask question, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

If you need hope and inspiration in your day, this episode will deliver 10x! - Nataly talks with Alysia Reiner, actor (you probably know her from Orange Is the New Black), creator, filmmaker, activist for women, volunteer firefighter, and hope dealer! - They talk about: - And so much more! - Fuel yourself with a serious dose of hope by listening to this episode! As Alysia said: - Be a HOPE dealer sharing glimmering LIGHT"🙌🏻 - To learn more about Alysia, please visit: https://www.alysiareiner.com/ - **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. - You’ll be able to ask questions, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw#/

Join Nataly for a conversation with one of the most original thinkers and scientists of our time, Ellen Longer, Ph.D., as they talk about groundbreaking concepts around health, mindfulness, and the ability of our thoughts to dramatically change our health and the quality of our lives. - Ellen shares many of her groundbreaking studies on stress, exercise, health, decision-making, the power of perception, aging, and more. This episode will give you a fundamentally fresh mindset with which to approach not just your health, but your life. - Here’s what you’ll learn: - And so much more! - To learn more about Ellen’s book and work, please visit: https://www.ellenlanger.me/ - Ellen’s new book is: The Mindful Body: Thinking Your Way to Chronic Health. - **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. - You’ll be able to ask question, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

If your inner critic gets loud or if you’re holding back at work or in your craft because you don’t think you can do something perfectly, this episode is a must-listen! - Nataly shares the challenge she faced hand-writing and illustrating her new Awesome Human Journal and the powerful lessons it taught her about embracing and loving imperfection — and shutting up her inner critic! - In the second half of the episode, Nataly’s husband of 22 years joins her as a surprise guest! - What they share about the impact of Nataly’s journey from burnout to self-love and self-discovery will fuel your soul and inspire you to become a better friend to yourself. You really don’t want to miss it! - Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: - And so much more! - **SIGN UP FOR THE AWESOME HUMAN JOURNALING CHALLENGE — we start on October 22nd!** https://www.natalykogan.com/journal-challenge - **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. - You’ll be able to ask questions, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

Are you searching for more meaning in your life? Want to feel more purposeful and energized about your work? Then this episode is for you! - Nataly and Olivia take you on an inspiring and activating journey of uncovering your unique gifts and identifying more ways you can share them with others. It’s a workshop wrapped in a podcast episode and there’s even an interactive workbook to help you get the most out of it! - Here’s what you’ll learn: - This is an episode you’ll want to listen to twice… or more! - To download your Discover Your Inner Awesome interactive workbook, go to: https://www.natalykogan.com/practice - To learn more about Olivia’s work as a brand strategist, please visit: https://www.ohart.agency - **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. - You’ll be able to ask question, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw#/

How can you find joy when life is challenging? Can joy and sadness sit side by side? - In this inspiring conversation, Nataly talks with Cyndie Spiegel, author of Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay, about the choice we all can make at any moment: to access joy, even when life is difficult. - What you’ll learn: - And much more! - To learn more about Cyndie and her work and book, please visit: https://www.cyndiespiegel.com/ --- **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. You’ll be able to ask questions, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

We’ve never had more ways to stay connected thanks to all of our technology, yet so many people are feeling isolated and lonely. - In today’s inspiring conversation, Nataly speaks with Susan McPherson, the author of The Lost Art of Connecting, about how we can find meaningful ways to connect with each other (even amidst the busy of our lives). - What you’ll learn: - And much, much more! - About Susan: - Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. - She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. - She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. - Susan has 30+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications and has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. - To learn more about Susan, please visit: https://www.susanmcp.com/ - **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. - You’ll be able to ask questions, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw#/registration

If you’re looking for a new direction, a change, or are recovering from a loss and seeking ways to move forward, this episode will fuel and inspire you. - Nataly speaks with Richard Banfield, experienced product designer, advisor and artist, about his path of starting over after a devastating loss of his wife to cancer. Nataly and Richard both share their personal experience of moving forward after loss and failure, and how these difficult experiences helped them connect to and share their most authentic selves with others. - What you’ll learn: - And much, much more! *** For more about Richard, please visit: https://www.richardbanfield.com - To see Richard’s art, visit: https://richardbanfieldart.com - For more about Nataly and her work, visit: https://www.natalykogan.com - **REGISTER FOR AWESOME HUMAN PODCAST LIVE** Click the link below to register to attend our live taping of The Awesome Human Podcast on Zoom. - You’ll be able to ask questions, connect with other Awesome Humans, and get a link to the video recording! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

In this episode, Nataly shares her journey from suffering a severe burnout 6 years ago to where she is today. If you’re feeling burned out, or just overwhelmed, this episode will both inspire you and give you tangible actions you can take right now to fuel your energy and feel a little better. - In the episode, Nataly shares: And much more! - **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

In this inspiring episode, Nataly talks with Lynne Twist, the author of The Soul of Money and Living a Committed Life, and a global visionary committed to alleviating poverty and empowering women and girls. - Nataly and Lynn talk about: And much, much more. - To learn more about Lynn, her books and work, please visit: - https://soulofmoney.org - **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#/

How awe can make you happier? - In this awesome and inspiring episode, Nataly talks about the power of awe with Jonah Paquette, Psy.D., a psychologist specializing in the science of well-being and the author of Awestruck: How Embracing Wonder Can Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Connected. - What you’ll learn: - To learn more about Jonah, please visit: https://www.jonahpaquette.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#/

This special episode was recorded during Awesome Human Day, a live event to celebrate the Awesome Human inside ourselves and each other. - Jessi Hempel interviews Nataly and gets personal about her unexpected journey. - Jessi is the Senior Editor-at-Large at LinkedIn and host of the Hello Monday podcast. - For more about Jessi, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessihempel/

In honor of International Women’s Day, Nataly speaks with Wendy Whelan, one of the greatest ballerinas of our generation, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet for 30 years, and now its Associate Artistic Director. - In this inspiring and fueling conversation, Nataly and Wendy talk about: And so much more! - To learn more about Wendy, please visit https://www.wendywhelan.org - **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

This special episode was recorded on Awesome Human Day, a live event to celebrate the Awesome Human inside ourselves and each other. - Nataly interviews Matthew Del Negro about what we can learn about handling rejection from an accomplished actor. - Matthew is an actor, author of 10,000 NOs, and host of 10,000 NOs podcast. - For more about Matthew, please visit: https://www.matthewdelnegro.com/

In this super-packed episode, Nataly shares the 5 Core Emotional Fitness Skill and how you can use them to struggle less through constant change and uncertainty — and help people you impact thrive, even when things are challenging. - What you’ll learn: - And much more! - Nataly also shares details about her upcoming 7-week virtual Leading Through Change program. - You can get all details here: https://natalykogan.com/leading-through-change/ - As part of the Awesome Human community, you get to take advantage of a special discount to participate in Leading Through Change! Enter code awesomehuman15 to get 15% off the Early Bird offer! * - *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

This special episode was recorded on Awesome Human Day, a live event to celebrate the Awesome Human inside ourselves and each other. - Nataly interviews Apolo Ohno about what we can learn from how to get through fear from an Olympic speed skater. - Apolo is America’s most decorated Winter Olympian of all time and the author of Hard Pivot. - For more about Apolo, please visit: https://apoloohno.com/

In this vulnerable and life-affirming episode, Nataly talks with Jessi Hempel, author of the new book, THE FAMILY OUTING. - Nataly and Jessi talk about the book and Jessi’s family’s story of coming out, in many unexpected ways. - Among many themes, their conversation covers: - And so much more! - For more about Jessi and her book, THE FAMILY OUTING: https://www.jessijhempel.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