The Baggage Reclaim Sessions
Natalie Lue
Show overview
The Baggage Reclaim Sessions has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 325 episodes. That works out to roughly 240 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 35 min and 55 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 7 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2016, with 53 episodes published. Published by Natalie Lue.
From the publisher
All humans have emotional baggage, and yet, so many of us are unaware of what we're carrying until we hit a low point, experience a health crisis, or recognise that we're in a painful pattern with our relationships or how we feel about and treat ourselves. Natalie Lue expands her popular blog Baggage Reclaim into podcast form with a weekly show about how to live and love with more self-esteem by unpacking, decluttering and tidying up our excess emotional baggage. It's time to reclaim yourself and experience more love, care trust and respect.
Latest Episodes
View all 325 episodesEp. 311 Life's Inevitables: Why Stress, Conflict, Criticism, Disappointment, Rejection, and Loss are Not the Enemy
Ep. 310 How to Know If Someone Is Trustworthy (And Why Safe People Don't Demand Trust)
Ep. 309: How to Stop Letting the Fear of Disapproval and Conflict Run Your Life
Natalie shares what she's learned from managing her fear of disapproval, criticism, and conflict. Where it comes from, how it plays out, and how to shift your relationship with these inevitable parts of life. She shares four key reframes and practical guidance on what to do when criticism actually happens. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/309 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast 'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/
Ep. 308: How to Be Selfish: Reclaiming the Right to Self with Suzy Reading
Natalie talks with psychologist Suzy Reading about her book "How to Be Selfish" and reclaiming the right to self-care and self-advocacy. They explore childhood conditioning, toxic resilience messaging, why resentment signals guilt and obligation, and how depletion serves no one while replenishment serves everyone. **Note: The sound is slightly strange on Natalie's voice, but it's still a great episode!
Ep. 307: Why Resentment Shows Up and What to Do About It
Natalie explores resentment as a signal from your body that you've crossed your own boundaries. She shares two personal stories - one where resentment led to a necessary conversation, another where it didn't show up at all - and explains what to do when resentment appears in your life. Embrace Healthy Boundaries - save 40% when you pre-order before March 12th. Episode show notes with mentioned links and resources Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/
Ep. 306 Quiet ADHD in Midlife: When You Don't Fit the Stereotype with Gabrielle Treanor
Natalie talks with coach Gabrielle Treanor about ADHD in midlife, particularly for quieter, introverted women who don't see themselves in stereotypical presentations. They explore late diagnosis, shame, coping mechanisms, grief, and why understanding your brain differently is about self-acceptance, not excuses. The Quiet ADHD Club Gabrielle Treanor's website Episode show notes: Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast 'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/
Ep 305Ep. 305: The Beginning of the End: Spotting Your Jump the Shark Moment
Natalie explores 'jumping the shark' moments in relationships, those incidents of disrespect or disconnect that signal the beginning of the end. Episode show notes: Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast How to Say No: The Scripts ebook and class with 25% off discount Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/
Between the Sessions: It's JUST Christmas/the Holidays. Stay off the Relationship/Drama Crack!
Read the article and comments (2012). 2011 version and comments Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast Relevant links and resources on the topic Be careful of going on a Regret Binge as it leads to a Regret Hangover Dealing With Happy Birthdays and Big Occasions: To Send a Card or Text…Or Not To Send, That Is The Question Podcast Ep. 60: "I should have more self-discipline", Gifting stress, Intense With The One After You Podcast Ep. 12: 'Tis The Season To Be Stressed Out, Toxic Type, Knowing When To Fold Feeling Anxious About Family Obligations and Expectations During the Festive Season? Here are 3 Tips Faux Obligations With Family & How To Say No To Those Holiday Invites
Between the Sessions: We Can't Keep Trying to Recapture the Beginning
Natalie's revisiting some of the most-read Baggage Reclaim posts from the past 20 years in this new Between the Sessions series. In this minisode, Natalie talks about the issue of wanting to go back to the beginning of a relationship instead of recognising the reality of who we're involved with and what that might mean. Read the original article and comments Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast Break The Cycle Relevant links and resources on the topic Dating Your Imagination: The Fantasy Trap in the Early Stages of Dating Despite 'Good Points', We Deal With the Consequences of People Coming as Full Packages 'Entanglement' and what happens when we look outside ourselves to feel good Letting Go of a Relationship That Doesn't Exist
Between the Sessions: Blessings in Disguise - Be Thankful They Didn't Show Up (and Other Things To Be Thankful For)
Read the original articles and comments #1 Blessings in Disguise: Be Thankful They Didn't Show Up (and Other Things To Be Thankful For) #2 Blessings in Disguise: Be Thankful They Didn't Show Up (and Other Things To Be Thankful For) Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast Sign up for the free Clear the Path to Love Sessions Relevant links and resources on the topic Ep. 244: It Often Sucks Before It's a 'Blessing in Disguise' Stop Feeding Your Worry Goldfish: Finding Calm in Uncertain Times Maybe the Relationship and Breakup Gifted You with Something After All Having a Positive Outlook Matters in Loving, Intimate Relationships Ep. 87: Jaysus! What's Up With All The Life Lessons, Professor Life? Life Lessons: How to Identify What You Need to Learn to Move On Ep. 228: Learning From Our Problems
Between the Sessions: When Someone's Imposing Something on You, They're Overstepping Your Boundaries
Read the original article and comments Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast Sign up to get first dibs on How to Say No: The Scripts, including special extras Relevant links and resources on the topic Ep. 197: Using Code Amber and Red Alerts to Be More Boundaried Ep. 185: The Emperor DOESN'T Have Any Clothes On. Let's Talk About Gaslighting Sometimes a Discussion Doesn't Cut It. Stop Discussing; Get to Flushing! Ep. 205: Four steps to help you have an assertive response when you recognise that you don't want to do something The Joy of Saying No
Between the Sessions - Overlappers: When they start a new relationship just before your breakup
Read the original article and comments Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast Sign up for the free Clear the Path to Love Sessions Relevant links and resources on the topic Podcast Ep. 216: The Truth About Breakups Don't They Care About Me? Didn't I mean something to them? Do you have a Replacement Mentality? When you're afraid they'll become a better person in a better relationship, without you
Ep. 304: Truth-Telling and Healing: Rewriting Your Life's Narrative with GG Renee Hill
Natalie chats with writer GG Renee Hill, author of Story Work, about the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our lives. They discuss the impact of growing up with a mentally ill parent, estrangement, the way we humans judge ourselves in general, and how to rewrite narratives that leave room for hope rather than keeping you stuck. **Note: After removing hissing from the recording, the sound quality isn't as good as usual, but it's still a great conversations!** Episode show notes: Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast 'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/
Between the Sessions: Future Fakers and Future Faking 👀
Read the original article and comments Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast Break the Cycle of Emotional Unavailability course Book Natalie for a private session Relevant links and resources on the topic Future Faking, Fast Forwarding and Being The Good Girl/Guy. When You're Too Concerned With How You Look Future Faking is partly about using intentions to enhance self-image Understanding Why You Find It Hard To Get Over Someone Who Future Faked and Fast Forwarded Fantasy vs Reality: When you struggle to differentiate between what was real and what wasn't The Pop-Up Relationship: The Temporary Romance That Expires & Never Develops Recovering from Somebody Doing a U-turn on Their Feelings or Proclaimed Intentions We Need To Talk About: 'Ghosting' in the Early Stages of Dating Did they just do a U-turn? When a person overestimates their level of interest or capacity for commitment Ep. 223: The Gaslighting of Future Faking Ep. 251: Spotting a Romance Scammer Ep. 211: Too good to be true? Ep. 140: The Truth About Lies Ep. 135: In the Beginning… There Were Assumptions
Ep. 303: Tired of Chasing: How to Tell if You're Ambitious or Just Activated
Natalie reflects on being tired of chasing and how it masquerades as ambition, tenacity and persistence. She explores people-pleasing patterns, over-identification with roles, why we believe things must be hard, and how to recognise when you're trying to meet old needs rather than pursuing what's truly aligned with who you are now. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/303 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast 'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/
Between the Sessions: Why Do They Keep Having Sex With Me If They're Not Interested?
Natalie's revisiting some of the most-read Baggage Reclaim posts from the past 20 years in this new Between the Sessions series. Today, she shares another top 5 most-read. Read the original blog post and comments here. Sign up for the free Clear the Path to Love Sessions Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/
Ep. 302 Your Attention is Sacred: How Social Media Makes You Shop for Flaws with Amelia Hruby"
Natalie chats with Amelia Hruby about social media and why our attention is sacred. They explore how platforms make our subconscious "shop for flaws and failures," the parallels between social media and toxic relationships, and practical steps for reclaiming your attention. Amelia's book Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Media Amelia's Off the Grid podcast Episode show notes: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/302 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast 'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/
Between the Sessions: 30 Signs Someone Isn't Interested
Natalie's revisiting some of the most-read Baggage Reclaim posts from the past 20 years in this new Between the Sessions series. Today, she shares the #1 post of all time. Read the original blog post and comments here Break The Cycle Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/
Ep. 301 Self-Leadership with Ruthie Zerai: How to Stop Living at the Mercy of Others
Natalie chats with coach Ruthie Zerai about self-leadership—taking responsibility for managing yourself rather than deferring that power to others. Episode show notes: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/301 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast 'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/
Ep. 300: The Non-Linear Path: Celebrating 20 Years of Baggage Reclaim
Recorded on Baggage Reclaim's 20th birthday and the eve of her daughter leaving for university, Natalie reflects on trusting your instincts, major life transitions, and how much can change in ways we never see coming. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/300 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast 'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/