Live an Intentional Life
This is the Live an Intentional Life podcast, where busy working parents will learn everything they need to know to help take back control of your time, your schedule, and craft the life of your dreams. Hosted by Dr Natalie Barre, former neuropsychologist turned time management coach, this podcast will help you to move from busy and burnt out to feeling at ease and accomplished. I cover time management, cognition, procrastination, rest, planning, and so much more, so that you can get rid of the hustle and spend time doing the activities that are meaningful to you.
Episodes
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly rushing from one thing to the next—school drop-off, work emails, errands, dinner—only to collapse into bed at the end of the day wondering what on earth just happened? You felt busy and frazzled all day, but didn’t actually get to the things that really matter to you.
In this episode, I’m diving into why planning is the antidote to reactivity, and how even a little bit of intentional time spen...
It’s time for a mid-year goal review! And it’s going to be easy. Here are two questions that you can ask yourself when reviewing your goals - at ANY time of year in fact. Reviewing your goals is so important to help you stay on track, and decide if you even want to keep pursuing them in the first place.
In this episode, I also talk about how I applied these two questions to my own personal goals, and what my plan is going forward.
Did you know that you don’t have to believe everything your brain says to you?
You can examine your thoughts, and decide if you want to change it to a more helpful one.
In this episode, I’m sharing with you 6 helpful beliefs that I am saying to myself at the moment, so I can feel more supported during challenging times.
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Today I’m speaking with The Mindset Nutritionist Caroline Silk.
We had a powerful conversation today about mindset, subconscious beliefs, identity, and how to actually change your thoughts so that you can stop living on autopilot and start becoming the beautiful person that you are.
Caroline gave a lot of great examples about weightloss, but she also talked about how these concepts relate to any area of your life, so I know you’ll ta...
If you’re confused about different time management techniques, like timeblocking and timeboxing, then it’s time to get some clarity. Time management should not be overwhelming!
In this episode, I explain what these terms mean, and which simple technique I like to use to make sure I get my tasks done with the most ease.
References:
Francis‐Smythe, J. A., & Robertson, I. T. (1999). On the relationship between time management and tim...
Ever used the Pomodoro technique? It might not be the best way to get things done, so in this episode I explain why it’s problematic, and exactly what you can do instead to work with your brain.
Further reading and references:
Francesco Cirillo’s Pomodoro Technique publication from 2006 can be downloaded here: https://friend.ucsd.edu/reasonableexpectations/downloads/Cirillo%20--%20Pomodoro%20Technique.pdf
Chang, Y. K., Labban, J. D., ...
How do you allocate your time when things feel really busy? What about when something is completed and you have more time?
The short answer is that you just do what needs to be done, but what if there was more to this idea?
In this episode I share my thoughts about how exactly we can decide on how we allocate the fixed time we have in any given week.
You’ll hear about…
✨My take on work-life balance
✨How the ‘commitment conundrum’ can ma...
I had intended to do a Q1 review for this episode - and I have, but with a twist.
This year has probably been my most challenging year so far. I’ve had some things really knock me off course, and so in this episode I take you through how I navigated that - what my original plans for the first 3 months of 2025 were, and what I actually did instead.
Get your own list of current goals (even if you’re not listening to this in real time),...
You are going to get a whole range of tips from this rich conversation, where Dr Bree Hurn interviews me for her own podcast Habit Nerd. This episode was so inspiring, that I wanted to replay it for you here.
In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about…
- Drivers of habits like identity and feelings
- Habit stacking
- Mental decision making and preparation that goes into habit formation
- Triggers of bad habits
- How to set meaningful goals
- Cour...
The science of happiness is an important topic, because we all want to be happy - but we don’t always know how to get there.
In the second part of the episodes on happiness, I dive into the relationship between happiness and cognition - how your thinking influences your happiness.
This is a powerful topic, and one that you don’t hear much about in personal development!
Understanding happiness and cognition is really going to have a st...
Wanting to feel happier is a worthwhile goal - we want to feel good and improve our wellbeing in this one wild and precious life of ours.
“Feeling happier” can be elusive, so understanding what happiness is, why it’s important, and what you can do to change it will really alter the experience of your life.
Listen to this episode for evidence-based strategies on feeling happy.
Check out the following episode for part 2!
References ...
If you have ever procrastinated (hello, everyone!) then you will know that it can lead you feeling even worse than if you had just done the task in the first place! Why do we do this to ourselves?!
You are not a procrastinator, and you are not lazy. In this episode, I explain that procrastination is a behaviour, and that this behaviour can be changed.
I’m going to take you through evidence-based tips so you can really understand wh...
Sharne Perrett is on the show sharing her story of being a working mum, and wow does she have some wisdom for you!
We had a wonderful chat and covered…
✨Working smarter not harder
✨Presence and the little moments
✨How she plans her week and balances all the facets of her life
✨Hitting big goals
✨Her amazing health transformation
✨Giving hard things a go
✨Time mindset
✨Empowerment and designing your own destiny
I know you will take a lot from...
Seeing Elizabeth Gilbert on her speaking tour (on my birthday!) was inspiring and thought-provoking. She is the author of Eat Pray Love, and Big Magic (my favourite book!), and in this episode I reflect on what Elizabeth said, and offer my own interpretations and extensions of the ideas. This is truly an inspiring episode where you’ll hear all about curiosity, purpose, calm, and presence.
Samantha Sutherland wants to create a world that works for working women, and in this episode she talks all about mental load, work-life balance, quality leisure time, priorities, and setting goals.
You’ll be enlightened by her systemic perspective and her own personal experiences, I can’t wait for you to hear it!
Samantha’s links:
Website: https://samanthasutherland.com.au/
Book Samantha for an IWD speaking event: https://samanthasuth...
Do you ever stop to celebrate your wins? In this episode I explain the three things to focus on when celebrating your wins, so you can combat the brain’s natural negativity bias and improve your overall wellbeing.
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If you want more time to do the things that are meaningful to you, this episode will cover how you can use your evenings to do exactly that.
Even if you are a busy working parent who is exhausted by the end of the day, you will soon be looking at your evenings very differently!
Don’t believe you have enough free time? Check out Laura Vanderkam’s book 168 hours, and use my amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fFDAxT
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Let me show you exactly how powerful vision boards can be to craft the life of your dreams.
If you’ve been reluctant to create a vision board, maybe because you don’t believe in the power of the universe, or because you thought they were just for crafty people, think again. In this episode I’m going to explain how the vast power of your brain works to match the dreams on your vision board to your future experiences.
Listen to the epi...
Dr Bree Hurn is the Habit Nerd, and in this episode we have an insightful chat about how habits can move you closer to the person you want to be.
Dr Hurn explains how habits are aligned with your identity, and what you can do to create healthy habits and move towards the best version of you.
Guided by her values and how she wants to feel, Dr Hurn discusses how she plans her week in advance to make sure she is prioritising the right t...
How many goals should you set? Hint: It’s not what you think.
So many sources online tell you to set “One to Three goals”, but I have two problems with this. First, they don’t specify a time period - one to three per day? Per year? Second, no one seems to cite a reputable source when listing this recommendation.
In this episode, you’ll learn some fascinating information from the goal-setting research, and that the idea of the number ...
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