You’re Looking for Inspiration in the Wrong Place - Try This Mindset Shift. Ft. Natalie Buchoz
Wed Feb 04 2026
Most people shrink when life hands them what feels unbearable. Natalie Buchoz didn’t.
After a life-altering accident left her navigating immense physical and emotional challenges, Natalie faced a choice: retreat into fear or step into the discomfort of being seen. Through that journey, she discovered that showing up authentically, even when it’s hard, can unlock unexpected confidence and the ability to influence others in profound ways.
In this episode, Natalie shares the raw and honest moments of her recovery, the fears she had to confront, and the inner resilience that propelled her toward leadership and influence. By facing her vulnerability head-on, she discovered that the courage to be seen doesn’t just change your life. It ripples outward, touching hearts and rewriting what others believe they can do.
What You’ll Learn:
How to turn moments of fear into opportunities for growth and courage
Why fear of judgment is the biggest barrier to influence
Pain shared is pain divided: the hidden power of sharing your story
The Self-Extraction Process: Releasing what no longer serves you
Practical strategies to balance authenticity and credibility in your content
Timestamps:
(02:46) - Natalie’s Story
(08:22) - Keynote Moment: Allowing Herself to Be Seen
(11:52) - Vulnerability and the Truth About Inspiration
(16:06) - Taking the Leap: Showing Up Online
(17:55) - Sharing Your Struggles to Inspire Others
(19:52) - The Scrapbook of Truth: Real Life, Real Struggles, Real Growth
(25:10) - Pain Shared Is Pain Divided
(28:02) - The Power of Stillness
(31:49) - Your Thoughts Are Not Facts
(35:53) - The Self-Extraction Process
(37:23) - Using Stories to Showcase Your Personality
(42:45) - Attitude Over Circumstance: Showing Up Every Day
(45:19) - Why Competence Beats Confidence
(47:08) - Consistency Over Motivation: Building Your Social Media Plan
Connect with Natalie:
Website | https://nataliebuchoz.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nataliebuchoz
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/natalie.buchoz /
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@nataliebuchoz7246
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebuchoz
More from Emily & FORDIVINE:
Website | https://meetemilyford.com
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD
Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/
FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/
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Most people shrink when life hands them what feels unbearable. Natalie Buchoz didn’t. After a life-altering accident left her navigating immense physical and emotional challenges, Natalie faced a choice: retreat into fear or step into the discomfort of being seen. Through that journey, she discovered that showing up authentically, even when it’s hard, can unlock unexpected confidence and the ability to influence others in profound ways. In this episode, Natalie shares the raw and honest moments of her recovery, the fears she had to confront, and the inner resilience that propelled her toward leadership and influence. By facing her vulnerability head-on, she discovered that the courage to be seen doesn’t just change your life. It ripples outward, touching hearts and rewriting what others believe they can do. What You’ll Learn: How to turn moments of fear into opportunities for growth and courage Why fear of judgment is the biggest barrier to influence Pain shared is pain divided: the hidden power of sharing your story The Self-Extraction Process: Releasing what no longer serves you Practical strategies to balance authenticity and credibility in your content Timestamps: (02:46) - Natalie’s Story (08:22) - Keynote Moment: Allowing Herself to Be Seen (11:52) - Vulnerability and the Truth About Inspiration (16:06) - Taking the Leap: Showing Up Online (17:55) - Sharing Your Struggles to Inspire Others (19:52) - The Scrapbook of Truth: Real Life, Real Struggles, Real Growth (25:10) - Pain Shared Is Pain Divided (28:02) - The Power of Stillness (31:49) - Your Thoughts Are Not Facts (35:53) - The Self-Extraction Process (37:23) - Using Stories to Showcase Your Personality (42:45) - Attitude Over Circumstance: Showing Up Every Day (45:19) - Why Competence Beats Confidence (47:08) - Consistency Over Motivation: Building Your Social Media Plan Connect with Natalie: Website | https://nataliebuchoz.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nataliebuchoz Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/natalie.buchoz / YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@nataliebuchoz7246 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebuchoz More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website | https://meetemilyford.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/ FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/