Compassion for the past, with Natalie Bodart

<p>Have you experienced a difficult past? Perhaps you went through a challenging childhood, which has shaped who you are today, and the way you speak to yourself. </p> <p>In this guest episode, I spoke to Dr Natalie Bodart about to develop compassion for our past, and how we can change the narrative, or story, we tell ourselves about what we’ve experienced. </p> <p>Dr Natalie Bodart is a clinical psychologist and founder of The Bodart Practice; a holistic psychology practice in London, supporting people in creating a fulfilling life where they feel present and connected again, and to enable people to deal with the past, live in the present, and build the life they want. </p> <p>We cover: </p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Our unique story of the past</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What makes us human</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Challenges as opportunities</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Storytelling and narratives</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Disconnecting from our story creates conflict</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Retelling and healing a traumatic journey</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The meaning of our story</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Fear and avoidance of the past</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Compassion for ourselves  </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The reward of not repeating past patterns</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Validating our experience of shame</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Making it safe to talk</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Mind/body connection</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Self-acceptance and asking for help</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Hope as antidote to fear and sadness</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Re-parenting ourselves</li> </ul> <p> Find Natalie at <a href='https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk/'>The Bodart Practice</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/thelastingconnection'>Order my book, The Lasting Connection, here</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.thethomas