Hello beautiful people! Today we're having a chat about sobriety or being sober curious from alcohol. **TRIGGER WARNING**: This poddy discusses addiction and substance abuse. In this poddy I go over: My journey with sobriety Grey-area drinking Alcohol and drugs - why are they separate? Reframe app and other sobriety tools What addiction does to our brain Neuroplasticity of the brain The addictive voice Quit lit Sober Instagram Helpful things to have in your sobriety toolkit NOTE: I am not a doctor or medical professional - I am purely speaking from experience and reference all those who I have learnt off in the podcast. If you find value or enjoyment from this podcast ep, please subscribe to my channel! Feel free to follow me on Instagram at @nathugillcreative. Quit Lit referenced: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray The Sober Girl Society Handbook by Millie Gooch This Naked Mind by Annie Grace Reframe app: https://www.reframeapp.com/

It's been a HOT MINUTE since I recorded a poddy for you! 5 whole months! So in todays ep, we're catching up on what's been going on in the world, and in my world, over the past five months.  Topics discussed include:  Moving houses during Level 3. Psoriatic arthritis. Mental health. Grey area drinking. Sobriety from alcohol. The effects of lockdowns and red traffic light system on freelancers. My new job! How I've jumped ship from freelance work into employment. I'm non-binary!  as well as other interesting topical subjects... Link to the Grey area drinking TedTalk I mention in the poddy is here: https://www.ted.com/talks/jolene_park_gray_area_drinking?language=en NOTE: As I have informed you - I've just made the switch to Anchor.fm as my podcast host and I haven't been able to edit my recordings - so besides the cute lil' musical interludes, you'll hear me chat to you in raw, authentic Nat style - with um's and ahhh's included <3 If you get some value from this episode, or you just want to support my art, please give the episode/podcast a shout out on your socials and be sure to tag me at @nathugillcreative.

I've finally got a guest on the podcast and it's none other than my Season 2 House of Drag sister, Bionica. We chat about so many topics, including (but not limited to) reconciliation, representation, personal growth, mental health, the realities of reality TV, the NZ drag scene and more. Bionica's PayPal linkIf you get some value from this episode, or you just want to support my art, please give the episode/podcast a shout out on your socials and be sure to tag me at @nathugillcreative and tag Bionica at @_bionica_. 

Hello Lovelies! In todays quick-fire poddy, we're chatting about Ego vs. Confidence and how to find a happy medium. We talk of the negative effects of egos, how to tell the difference between someone who is confidence driven vs. ego driven, and how to balance out the two.Article referred to in the podcast ep can be found here.NEWS: I'll be uploading a new podcast every fortnight! Stay tuned to my socials to see when the next one is coming out.If you get some value from this episode, or you just want to support my art, please give the episode/podcast a shout out on your socials and be sure to tag me at @nathugillcreative. If you like, you can also follow me on my personal account on Instagram at @nathugill__ and tag me there too. 

In this weeks poddy, I chat to you about "What Sparks You Joy?". Yes, I'm referring to one of the fundamental components from Marie Kondo's rules in regards to decluttering, but not in the sense of just materialistic items. We delve into how we can use this rule and apply it to each aspect of our lives, including (but not limited to) our job/career, our hobbies, friends and family. I also have a wee chat about how I've been implementing this into my own life, and how asking myself something as simple as "what sparks me joy" has lead to a total turn around in what I want in life and my career. I also touch on "creative burnout" and the mentality of "work hard, hustle hard" and how it's not sustainable long term.NEWS: I'll be uploading a new podcast every fortnight! Stay tuned to my socials to see when the next one is coming out.If you get some value from this episode, or you just want to support my art, please give the episode/podcast a shout out on your socials and be sure to tag me at @nathugillcreative. If you like, you can also follow me on my personal account on Instagram at @nathugill__ and tag me there too. 

Hello my lovelies! Welcome to season 2 of the 'Have a chat with Nat Podcast!' It's my first poddy for 2021 and she's a good one. Today I've come on to have a chat with you about my own story when it comes to bisexuality and my internalised bi-erasure. Points that are covered in this episode are:My history as a bisexual person (my sexual awakening, my first coming out as a teen, etc).My internalised bi-erasure.House of Drag and how it forced me to come to terms with who I really was.The "Eureka" moment - when I finally figured out how I identify (the second coming out).Hetero-Romanticism - what is it? Useful points listeners can take from the episode. Podcast referred to regarding hetero-romanticism: https://tinyurl.com/npzerp8pNEWS: I'll be uploading a new podcast every fortnight! Stay tuned to my socials to see when the next one is coming out.If you get some value from this episode, or you just want to support my art, please give the episode/podcast a shout out on your socials and be sure to tag me at @nathugillcreative. 

ATTENTION: Anyone who performs in live entertainment, this one is for you!Inspired by a Facebook post I wrote which went viral, then the blog post I wrote soon after, here's some top tips for performers from my experience as a producer. The categories are as follows:1. Communication2. On the topic of communication...3. Read the email in full4. Producers are clueless5. Meet your deadlines6. Sit your ego down7. Back yourself8. What's in your arsenal?9. No low resolution, blurry photos please10. Be courteous backstage11. Know producers take a risk12. Rehearse13. Conduct yourself professionally in public14. Do not guilt trip your producerRead the original blog post here.If you get some value from this episode, or you just want to support my art, please give the episode/podcast a shout out on your socials and be sure to tag me at @nathugillcreative. 

Are you an empath? Are you easily affected by the emotions of others? Do you get upset or overwhelmed by news or current affairs? Do you pick up on others "vibes", both positive and negative? Do you sometimes feel feelings so deeply they make you physically unwell? Or are you just having a tough time trying to navigate how you feel in the "grey zone" that is 2020? Then do yourself a favor by snuggling down somewhere comfortable with your favorite, comforting beverage, pop on your headphones and lets chat...ALSO, apologies re. audio. I was recording this podcast while in my car (hence the road noise) but I was recording hands free! Always record podcasts responsibly. If you get some value from this episode, or you just want to support my art, please give the episode/podcast a shout out on your socials and be sure to tag me at @nathugillcreative 

Today's podcast is full of helpful, practical information to help you discover and define your own worth. I go through identifying and believing in your own self worth on a personal level, as well as your worth as a creative. See below for a breakdown as to what I dive into today - she's a long one, but I promise it's worth the listen:Personal self worth - how to quieten the inner saboteur.Laws of attraction: affirmations and gratitude to help with self love and respect.My concerns for the live entertainment industry post Covid-19.Guidelines for figuring out your worth (money wise) + how much you should be charging.Specialist tax + nudity tax.How to navigate industry shows + club payments.The art of saying NO.Risk share vs. flat fee.Links referred to in the podcast:https://www.lillyloca.com/blog/2018/1/31/pro-tips-on-how-to-get-pro-tipshttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9uKNf5jGX6m?si=dtX8dnrvRwWkrK1z5Ca01g If you get some value from this episode, or you just want to support my art, please give the episode/podcast a shout out on your socials and be sure to tag me at @nathugillcreative 

This podcast is a bit of a mixed bag TBH! But here's a bit of a break down about what you can expect (in order of discussion):Mental health mentality in NZ.Parenting during lock down.My personal thoughts about the future of the Arts + Entertainment industries in NZ, as well as the future of our national economy.Reflections on my own mental health during lock down.Introverted extroverts - is that a thing?Dealing with creative block.Level 2 rules + regulations in hospo - the realities of trying to put on entertainment in level 2 and 1. Wage Subsidy Round #2 - facts.The new lock down trend - Up-skilling.Fitness and how it helped me during lock down.New career path?Invisible illness - my mental health and my parents understanding.PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) - what is it? How does it affect you? Rational brain vs. emotional brain - why do they find it so hard to talk?Self deprecation and judgement while living with mental health.It's OK not to be OK.Find me on the socials at @nathugillcreative.