From Survival Mode To Freedom - Nathalie Sader (ep. 986)

Today, I'm thrilled to share a really eye-opening and inspiring conversation I had with Natalie Sader. Natalie is a clinical psychologist and the founder of My Food Innergy, where her mission is to empower women to love themselves unconditionally. In this episode, we dive deep into her personal journey, starting with what it was like growing up as a woman in Lebanon. She shares how she used to live in survival mode just trying to meet strict societal standards, and how moving to the US finally gave her the freedom to cut those cords and discover her true self. We also talk about some incredibly powerful mindset shifts. Natalie explains a brilliant technique for practicing gratitude: zooming out and watching your life from afar, almost as if it were a movie. This simple shift helps you see the abundance around you that you might otherwise miss when you're hyper-focused on what's lacking. We also discuss a beautiful piece of wisdom from her father—that contentment is an "endless treasure"—and how being truly grateful for what you have doesn't mean you lose your ambition for more. Finally, we even touch on the profound, grounding gratitude that comes from simply having food on your plate. It’s a wonderful chat about shifting from feeling like life is just happening to you, to becoming an active, joyful participant in your own journey. I can't wait for you to hear this one, so let's dive right in! Resources: Head to and use promo code GRATITUDE to get UP TO $300 off today! You can find more about Nathalie, here: Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast! Please rate and review us everywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Timestamps: [03:45] Natalie discusses the strict societal pressures and standards she faced growing up as a woman in Lebanon, and the immense freedom she found upon moving to the US. [08:15] The power of "zooming out": Natalie explains how stepping back to view your life from a third-person, movie-like perspective helps you recognize the blessings you might otherwise miss. [13:30] Reflecting on past therapy sessions, Natalie shares how she shifted from feeling like a passive victim to becoming an active, empowered participant in her own life. [18:20] The catalyst for change: How moving, getting pregnant, dealing with anxiety, and facing a physical issue sparked her profound awakening and journey into holistic healing. [22:50] "Contentment is an endless treasure": Exploring her father's Arabic wisdom and understanding how you can remain highly ambitious while being deeply grateful for what you already have. [26:15] Discussing an Oprah Winfrey quote that resonated with Natalie, highlighting the truth that focusing on what you lack will only ever create more lack. [28:40] Building the "gratitude muscle" through small, daily acts of appreciation, like finding joy in the simple ability to hold a morning cup of matcha or coffee. [31:10] Natalie’s profound perspective on food, drawing from her childhood experiences in Lebanon, and the pure, grounding gratitude of simply having a meal on the table. Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundance Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out:

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From Survival Mode To Freedom - Nathalie Sader (ep. 986) is an episode from The Gratitude Podcast by Georgian Benta.

This episode is 34:13 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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