#30 How to handle failure and disappointment

04/14/25 • 17 min

How do you move through failure without getting stuck in it?
In this solo episode, I’m getting real about something we all face—but rarely talk about honestly: failure and disappointment.
I share some personal stories and walk you through a 3-step framework to help you process setbacks in a way that actually supports your growth. We’ll talk about why it’s so important to feel your feelings (not bulldoze through them), how to reframe the meaning you assign to failure, and what it looks like to step into your agency—because failure doesn’t define you, your choices do.
If you’ve been feeling stuck or discouraged, this episode will invigorate you to move forward -- that's a promise!

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#29 Redefining Success on Your Terms with Denise Brown MD

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Denise Brown to talk about reinvention, personal satisfaction, and what it really means for women to define success on their own terms. Denise’s journey—from doctor to CEO to author—is a powerful example of how curiosity, flexibility, and the courage to ask for help can open unexpected doors.
We dive into the core message of her new book, The Fairy God Doctor's Guide to a Good Life: A Prescription for the Working Woman, which challenges the idea that success is about checking society’s boxes. Instead, she encourages women to prioritize what actually matters to them. Along the way, Denise shares the lessons she’s learned from big career shifts, the power of making choices (without chasing perfection), and why no one has to do it all alone.
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re on the right path or felt pressure to live up to someone else’s definition of success, this conversation will remind you that you get to decide what ‘having it all’ really looks like.

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#31 Own Your Story: How to Speak with Passion & Purpose with Talia Jackqueline

In this episode, I sit down with Talia for a real, heartfelt conversation about something we all struggle with—talking about what we do in a way that feels alive and exciting. We dig into the societal norms and self-awareness hurdles that often hold us back from showing up fully in conversations. Talia introduces the "Three P's" framework (pain, problem, passion) to help bring more depth and aliveness to how we share our stories, and we talk about the importance of taking up space, owning your gifts, and being authentic in every interaction.
We also get into why asking deeper questions and leading with what truly moves you can transform how you connect with others. And yes, we touch on the power of pure enthusiasm—whether it’s about your work, your next big step, or, in Talia’s case, her upcoming wedding and a new podcast collab! This is the kind of honest, open-hearted chat that feels like you’re sitting down with a friend over coffee

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➡️ Sign up for Nataly’s weekly email to be inspired to uncover your fullest, authentic self and create the life you're excited to wake up to!
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🌟 For more about Nataly and her work, including the REINVENT•ABILITY Accelerator, mentorship programs, books and speaking, please visit:
www.natalykogan.com
For more about Talia and her work:
https://visceralco.com