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Natalie Cassidy’s ‘Life with Nat’

Natalie Cassidy’s ‘Life with Nat’

NewEP280: Reflecting on Grief #4November 12, 2026 · 53 min
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282
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About the podcast

Join Natalie Cassidy and family for a good old natter about the realities of everyday life. Nothing’s off limits as they dive into the things we're all thinking but might not say out loud, they discuss it all! From her partner Marc to her brother Tony, Auntie Linny and nieces Els Bels and Roro, Natalie's joined by different family members on Mondays and Thursdays to catch up on the funny everyday chaos and the more serious moments life throws their way. You are a big part of the show too, so come join the family for honest chats and plenty of laughs! 

Watch video episodes of Life with Nat on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/033d8xeYypNx4TAkeXqkS2?si=5t1_NEqfTnSLPz47rk8ing

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Episodes 282

  1. EP280: Reflecting on Grief #4

    53 min

    Nat and Linny listen to, read, and speak about the messages you've sent about the loved ones you're missing. Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's …

    Show notes

    Nat and Linny listen to, read, and speak about the messages you've sent about the loved ones you're missing.


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  2. EP279: Tony talks #27 - AI, actually intelligent or an insidious waste of time?

    52 min

    Tony has done his homework on AI, but what do we all think?Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠ …

    Show notes

    Tony has done his homework on AI, but what do we all think?


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

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  3. EP278: Scraping beyond the Barrel #55 - with Timbo on board!

    45 min

    Tim from Heathside Travel, trains with Marc, and all the other appearance on the pod is here! Enjoy! xxGet in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's …

    Show notes

    Tim from Heathside Travel, trains with Marc, and all the other appearance on the pod is here! Enjoy! xx


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  4. EP277: Nat's Nieces #63 - how old is too old for another baby?

    58 min

    More on the pun shops, the getting ready, the signs your a grown up, some BIG cheese melt chat and more. Enjoy! x Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's …

    Show notes
    More on the pun shops, the getting ready, the signs your a grown up, some BIG cheese melt chat and more. Enjoy! x Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

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  5. EP276: Scraping the Barrel #54 - with a mystery traitors legend

    51 min

    Marc's organised a secret guest for Natalie, can you guess who it is before she can? Also, aren't they fabulous!! It's a really wonderful episodes. Enjoy! xxGet in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live …

    Show notes

    Marc's organised a secret guest for Natalie, can you guess who it is before she can? Also, aren't they fabulous!! It's a really wonderful episodes. Enjoy! xx


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  6. EP275: SCOTT MITCHELL - agent, campaigner and friend

    47 min

    Natalie's great friend and agent Scott returns to the podcast to check in on life, share his experience of the trip to Downing Street, and the progress of the Barbara AllianceThe Barbara Alliance …

    Show notes

    Natalie's great friend and agent Scott returns to the podcast to check in on life, share his experience of the trip to Downing Street, and the progress of the Barbara Alliance

    The Barbara Alliance - https://thebarbaraalliance.com/

    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  7. EP274: LACEY TURNER - Eastenders, Strictly AND her new book "Gold Dust"

    42 min

    Nat and Lacey have SO much to talk about, from their years together in Eastenders, Lacey's current stint in Strictly Come Dancing, AND her very lovely new book - Gold Dust - My Life (so far) with the Women Who …

    Show notes

    Nat and Lacey have SO much to talk about, from their years together in Eastenders, Lacey's current stint in Strictly Come Dancing, AND her very lovely new book - Gold Dust - My Life (so far) with the Women Who Shaped Me

    Gold Dust is our Book Club book, get it here https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/477888/gold-dust-by-turner-lacey/9780241809853

    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  8. EP273: Nat's Nieces #62 - What makes you a grown up?

    53 min

    What's it mean to be a grown up? What's your favourite pun shop names, and what's your getting ready order? Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's …

    Show notes

    What's it mean to be a grown up? What's your favourite pun shop names, and what's your getting ready order?


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

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  9. EP272: Natalie Cassidy’s Life with Nat… and Prime Minister Andy Burnham - let’s talk about care

    51 min

    Whatever your political views- this one is for you. Prime minister Andy Burnham opens up to me - Natalie Cassidy about his passion for care in this country and his plan of a National Care Service. We talk about …

    Show notes

    Whatever your political views- this one is for you. Prime minister Andy Burnham opens up to me - Natalie Cassidy about his passion for care in this country and his plan of a National Care Service. We talk about Andy getting the biggest job in the UK and the very sad loss of his father. A really great listen and I hope you enjoy it as I treat all of my guests the same. Like family. ♥️


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  10. EP271: Bringing up Teens - author of Not a Survival Guide - Nicole Howes

    1 h 7 min

    There are plenty of books about caring for babies, but teenagers? Nat and speaks to Nicole Howes - author of Not a Survival Guide: Your Straight Talking Parenting Companion; Navigating The Shift From Child To …

    Show notes

    There are plenty of books about caring for babies, but teenagers? Nat and speaks to Nicole Howes - author of Not a Survival Guide: Your Straight Talking Parenting Companion; Navigating The Shift From Child To Teen. A Guide to Bringing up Teens.


    https://www.instagram.com/bynicolehowes


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  11. EP270: Nagging with Auntie Linny #33 - World Mental Health Day

    57 min

    It's World Mental Health Day tomorrow, so we're taking another look into our own, and the listeners, mental health support strategiesSamaritans 116 123Childline - under 19 years old - 0800 1111Campaign against …

    Show notes

    It's World Mental Health Day tomorrow, so we're taking another look into our own, and the listeners, mental health support strategies


    Samaritans 116 123

    Childline - under 19 years old - 0800 1111

    Campaign against living miserably - 0800 585858

    National Suicide Prevention UK - 0800 587 0800


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  12. EP269: Scraping the Barrel #53 - overprotective vs opportunities

    55 min

    Some very big debate that include age confusion, appointment TV viewing and Marc’s ultimate curry recipeGet in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's …

    Show notes

    Some very big debate that include age confusion, appointment TV viewing and Marc’s ultimate curry recipe


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  13. EP268: Nat's Nieces #61 - getting the pumpkins out

    57 min

    The unseasonably warm weather has Natalie worried about the pumpkinsGet in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more …

    Show notes

    The unseasonably warm weather has Natalie worried about the pumpkins

    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

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  14. EP267: Tony talks #26 - The only constant in life is change

    51 min

    Refurb or relocate, Nat's celebrity lift sharer, and Tony's pant updateGet in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more …

    Show notes

    Refurb or relocate, Nat's celebrity lift sharer, and Tony's pant update


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

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  15. EP266: Scraping the Barrel #52 - is Natalie a lunatic?

    47 min

    And has Marc been traveling around the UK looking at graves?Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠ …

    Show notes

    And has Marc been traveling around the UK looking at graves?


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  16. EP265: Nat's Nieces #60 - the most annoying people EVER

    1 h 2 min

    Some more pain on a plane. BIG Oasis chat. And they get competitive!Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more …

    Show notes

    Some more pain on a plane. BIG Oasis chat. And they get competitive!


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

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  17. EP264: Nat's Chats #13 - the most useless kitchen gadgets

    53 min

    Nat's diving into the post bag and getting through some messages and some callsGet in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and find the family on Instagram: ⁠https://lifewithnatpod.komi.io/ …

    Show notes

    Nat's diving into the post bag and getting through some messages and some calls


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and find the family on Instagram: ⁠https://lifewithnatpod.komi.io/

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  18. EP263: SAM NIXON - Singer, presenter, AND cookbook author!

    1 h

    Well this was a riot, Sam Nixon joined Nat for a whistlestop tour through his origin story, some cracking anecdotes, and his new recipe book!Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link …

    Show notes

    Well this was a riot, Sam Nixon joined Nat for a whistlestop tour through his origin story, some cracking anecdotes, and his new recipe book!


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  19. EP262: Linny & Roro - Family bonds

    1 h 5 min

    It's a mash up episode! Mother and Daughter joined Nat to talk about family dynamics and the kids fashion choicesGet in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's …

    Show notes

    It's a mash up episode! Mother and Daughter joined Nat to talk about family dynamics and the kids fashion choices


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  20. EP261: Scraping the Barrel #51 - the things they get up to in the bedroom...

    55 min

    Natalie and Marc are back to the studio talking through the changes they've made in the bedroom. And how are Heath Robinson and shove ha'penny involved?Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows …

    Show notes

    Natalie and Marc are back to the studio talking through the changes they've made in the bedroom. And how are Heath Robinson and shove ha'penny involved?

    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  21. EP260: Body Image with Alex Light

    46 min

    Nat was joined by the very wonderful Alex Light who many will have seen on social media, a tonic to the awful body image negativity in the media and society. She is also FRESH out of the hospital with her …

    Show notes

    Nat was joined by the very wonderful Alex Light who many will have seen on social media, a tonic to the awful body image negativity in the media and society. She is also FRESH out of the hospital with her second child, so plenty of chat about motherhood too.


    Alex Light on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexlight_ldn/


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. EP259: Nagging with Auntie Linny #31 - Rest in Power Dolly Parton

    52 min

    Nat and Linny get into how it feels to grieve a celebrity, or the split of a band. And give some great listener advice too! Enjoy! xGet in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to …

    Show notes

    Nat and Linny get into how it feels to grieve a celebrity, or the split of a band. And give some great listener advice too! Enjoy! x


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. EP258: Nat's Nieces #59 - having a dust up at a music festival

    60 min

    The roundabout chat has come back around, and is it the same reason our clothes are ruined?Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more …

    Show notes

    The roundabout chat has come back around, and is it the same reason our clothes are ruined?


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. EP257: Tasty chat with Amy Sheppard

    49 min

    Nat was joined by the incredibly lovely Amy Sheppard, cookbook author, to talk about making dinner times joyful, easy, AND still nutritious Get the new cookbook Speedy 10 - https://geni.us/speedy10And follow …

    Show notes

    Nat was joined by the incredibly lovely Amy Sheppard, cookbook author, to talk about making dinner times joyful, easy, AND still nutritious


    Get the new cookbook Speedy 10 - https://geni.us/speedy10

    And follow Amy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amysheppardfood



    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. EP256: Nat's Nieces #58 - it's PLANE wrong

    54 min

    Yes, their holidays were LOVELY, but the journeys??! Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠ Hosted on …

    Show notes

    Yes, their holidays were LOVELY, but the journeys??!

    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. EP255: Scraping the Barrel #50 - down the arcades!

    44 min

    Nat and Marc have been down to the seaside with a bag of 2p.Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠ …

    Show notes

    Nat and Marc have been down to the seaside with a bag of 2p.


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

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  27. EP254: Nagging with Auntie Linny #30 - the women in our lives

    59 min

    Nat and Linny debrief hosting Roro's brunch with her closest women, and reflect generally on all the women they turn to for support. Enjoy! XGet in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link …

    Show notes

    Nat and Linny debrief hosting Roro's brunch with her closest women, and reflect generally on all the women they turn to for support. Enjoy! X


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠⁠

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. EP253: Early Years with Dr June O’Sullivan OBE

    39 min

    Nat's joined by Dr June O'Sullivan, a tour de force speaker on what's important for raise our young children. Combining her wealth of lived experience, academic dedication, and tangible skills of putting it …

    Show notes

    Nat's joined by Dr June O'Sullivan, a tour de force speaker on what's important for raise our young children. Combining her wealth of lived experience, academic dedication, and tangible skills of putting it into action building the London Early Years Foundation - she's still out pushing for social change and continued improvement.


    Hear more from Dr June O'Sullivan on her podcast: Talking Early Years - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-early-years-with-june-osullivan/id1563037436


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. EP252: Tony talks #25 - important lessons from the building site and tackle shop

    57 min

    Nat's offered Tony a solution to his maggot shortage, but why aren't they up to the job. And what will he make of her suggestion to siesta?Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to …

    Show notes

    Nat's offered Tony a solution to his maggot shortage, but why aren't they up to the job. And what will he make of her suggestion to siesta?


    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠⁠

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. EP251: Nat's Nieces #57 - are you peeing in the pool?

    53 min

    We're back from Roro's 40th Birthday trip, there's more debriefing from that, Villa vs Hotel? School reunions? and how are you all so organised?! Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and …

    Show notes

    We're back from Roro's 40th Birthday trip, there's more debriefing from that, Villa vs Hotel? School reunions? and how are you all so organised?!

    Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and link to Patreon, all the family's Instagrams, and more: ⁠lifewithnatpod.komi.io⁠

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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