From Grief to Growth: Healing, Divorce, and Living Your Truth with Natalia Benson
So many of us have been through seasons where letting go—of people, circumstances, or dreams—takes a courageous leap of faith. In this deeply resonant episode of Can’t Be Contained, I sit down with my soul sister and transformational teacher, Natalia Benson. Together, we dive into the tender terrain of grief, divorce, and radical self-trust. Natalia vulnerably opens up about the unexpected passing of her father and the ending of her marriage, showing us what it looks like to honor the wild waves of change and allow loss to deepen our connection to self and spirit.
We move far beyond surface-level conversation as we explore what it means to attune to your truth, even when it calls you into the unknown. Natalia shares the power of surrender, the lessons grief can offer, and how spiritual connection can be a lifeline in our darkest moments. We also talk about healthy love, navigating longtime patterns (hello, chasing shiny things and learning discernment!), astrology and partnership dynamics, and how to reorient life around your deepest vision and values. Whether you’re in a season of renegotiation, healing after heartbreak, or ready to trust your soul’s calling, this episode is a reminder that you are never alone—and that your greatest courage is found in honoring your authentic path.
Show Notes:
00:00 “Negotiate and Transform Wealth Perspectives”
09:15 “Connecting with Dad’s Spirit”
14:43 “Embracing Type C Personality”
16:17 Storytelling as a Learning Tool
21:32 Complementary Partnership Dynamics
28:22 Seeking Healthy Love and Balance
35:48 “Streamline Business with GoHighLevel”
38:00 “Unexpected Love and Lifelong Friendship”
46:06 Values-Driven Life & Business
50:43 Dreams Reveal Subconscious Truths
56:27 “Emotional Transformation and Clarity”
59:42 “Celebrating Your Soul’s Journey”
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About Natalia Benson
Natalia Benson is an Astrologer and Money Mentor based in Southern California. Known for her ability to fuse the spiritual and the practical, Natalia has helped thousands of students and clients make empowered choices and meaningful changes in their lives.
She specializes in money mentorship, digital course creation, and online monetization—rooted in astrology, personal finance, and spiritual wellness.
Natalia is the founder of the long-standing Astrology & Personal Finance Membership (MWMM) now in its sixth year, and the host of Natalia Benson the Podcast—a show dedicated to astrology, money, and spiritual topics — which has surpassed 1.5 million downloads and recently returned for a new season.
Her work has been featured in Women’s Health, InStyle, Well+Good, and Yahoo Finance. Modern Luxury Silicon Valley recognized her as a rising star to watch, highlighting her gift for helping “high-powered women channel their inner goddess.”
Natalia’s mission is to equip women with the tools to create life on their own terms—through the powerful synergy of financial empowerment, astrology, and spirituality.
She is currently expanding her work by training to become a Medium.
