My name is Natasha and Humanist Coaching is a manifestation of my personal transformation; my heart-centred contribution; and an expression of gratitude for the peace, freedom and surrender I feel since finding a new way of being in the world.
For much of my life, I shaped myself to meet others’ expectations. I edited my words, buried my opinions, and wore the most acceptable mask—devoted daughter, wife, mother, friend, employee.
I was valued for how well I held it all together, but perfectionism became my shield. Behind it, I lived in a constant state of hyper-vigilance, always hiding parts of myself, always holding back. I forgot to prioritize joy. Especially the kind of joy that flows through when you feel safe enough to let go of your armour.
From an early age, I got the message that I was wrong. Wrong size, wrong shape, wrong color, wrong opinions, wrong way of being. That belief, reinforced by family, media, peers, and 12+ years of dance training that I never fully belonged to, led to shame, depression, and harmful coping patterns. I confused being accepted with being safe. I craved connection, but what I really needed was permission to be myself.
A pivotal shift happened when I got introduced to coaching, and greater awareness cracked something open. It helped me name the paradox I’d been living inside and gave me the courage to stop choosing one part of me over another. But the deeper I went, the more I saw that insight wasn’t enough. And that was true for so many others in my world, not just me.
I came to know that true inner freedom requires feeling safe enough inside yourself to listen—to your wisdom, your instincts, your truth. Without that safety, self-trust is just a concept. Practising embodiment became the path back to my wholeness, my love of life, and the deeper knowing that had always been there.
Now, everything I offer—dance, coaching, retreats—is about helping people return to that sacred integration. Because when we stop shrinking or splitting ourselves to fit into roles that don’t match who we truly are, the gift is an awakening to our miraculous human experience and the courage to live life on our terms.
We suffer less when we are being authentic. And when we suffer less, we harm each other less too.
This is how we heal—from the inside out.
This is how we create change—from individual to the collective.
