Natalie Bell Mindful Wellness

06/25/2026

Most of us are taught that being kind to ourselves means being gentle.

And that’s true.

But it’s only half the story.

Real self-compassion has two sides.

🌿 Tender self-compassion helps us through moments of pain. It reminds us that we don’t have to be perfect to deserve kindness. It helps us comfort ourselves when we fail, grieve, or feel overwhelmed.

🔥 Fierce self-compassion gives us the courage to protect ourselves. It helps us set boundaries, say “no” without guilt, speak our truth, and stop abandoning ourselves to keep others comfortable.

One without the other can leave us out of balance.

Too much tenderness without action can keep us stuck.
Too much fierceness without kindness can lead to burnout.

The goal isn’t to choose one.

It’s learning when you need softness…
and when you need strength.

If you’re ready to stop people-pleasing, protect your wellbeing, and care for yourself with both courage and compassion, our 8-week Fierce Self-Compassion Course is designed for you.

✨ Learn to set healthy boundaries.
✨ Speak your truth without harshness.
✨ Care for yourself without guilt.

📅 September 16 – November 4, 2026
💻 Live Online
👩‍🏫 With Natalie Bell & Mila de Koning

Learn more through the link in our bio.

06/22/2026

Many people think self-compassion means being gentle with yourself.

And it does.

But that’s only half the story.

Sometimes self-compassion looks like saying no.

Sometimes it looks like setting a boundary.

Sometimes it means disappointing someone else instead of abandoning yourself.

This is Fierce Self-Compassion.

The strength-based side of self-compassion developed by Kristin Neff.

The part that helps you protect what matters, provide for your own needs, and make changes without relying on self-criticism, guilt, or aggression.

If you often put yourself last, keep the peace at your own expense, or struggle to set boundaries, Fierce Self-Compassion may be the missing piece.

Join us this autumn and learn how to combine kindness with courage.

Fierce Self-Compassion Course
Live Online via Zoom
Sept 16 – Nov 4

Details in bio.

10/27/2025

We Can Do This! Chris and I, along with our team are excited to start this journey with you to de-shame shame, and loosen its grip ✨

Self-compassion is the antidote to shame.
In this course, we’ll take a unique, non-pathological look at shame through the eyes of self-compassion.
What would happen if you were able to care for yourself when you felt shame, rather than being immobilized by fear, attacking yourself, or zoning out?
How would your life be different if you could meet shame with compassion and stay connected, think in a balanced way, and make wise, healthy choices?
After learning about the theory and research on shame, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the personal and cultural causes of shame in your own life within the context of self-compassion.

Special topics include:

Self-criticism
Body shame
Self-forgiveness
Hidden Parts

Best way to learn to about shame is in community with a core intention of compassion and our collective care 💛💛
@ selfcompassion, care -love

07/12/2022

Yes!

Therapeutic and specific techniques for practicing self-compassion.

03/02/2022

Join me this Saturday for our retreat 💛

EMPOWERING VOICES
Free, Live 3-hour Online Silent Retreat for Women
in Celebration of International Women's Day

Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/womensvoices

Join Kristin Neff, Natalie Bell, and Marta Alonso for 3 experiential sessions.
This will be a safe refuge and an opportunity to come together as a global community to practice, feel connected, and empowered. We welcome self-identifying women from anywhere around the world to join this event; no experience with meditation is required.

01/13/2022

Loved doing my interview in EO Wonder Podcasts talking with dear friend Kalika Yap about how we can be strong through our challenges right now during Covid, through moments of shame, and the typical stressors leaders go through.

https://eowonder.libsyn.com/natalie-bell

04/23/2021

Today’s beautiful celebration of planet Earth ✨. Every day is for you 💙✨💚

03/29/2021

Today’s meditation a stunning ocean-scape ✨💙

03/22/2021

Thank you Spring for your beautiful landscape today, wide blue vistas, wildflowers and family ✨🥰 My body, mind, and soul are still exhaling 💛