Hey my friends!! I hope you're having such an amazing day! I honestly think education is one of the most important things you can spend time on, and I believe so strongly in always learning. This video is about how taking a leap of faith in myself was worth it and made me happy, and I hope it shows the other side of going along with what's expected, which I did for a loooooong time! Lots of love to you all, and hope you're having the best festive season ❤❤
Natacha Océane I've spend years in education and now I have reached a point which I'm not happy anymore. I'm not gunna give up but education isn't for everyone and I admire your decision.
hey lovely! i'm sorry to hear that you're not as happy any more - do you have a long time left? it's great that you've made the decision to stay, that discipline will take you so far I'm sure (:
Natacha Océane Hey girl! I’m really curious to know how you keep your body fat low and still eat 2400 calories! I keep looking online and everyone says so reduce your body fat percentage you must be in a calorie deficit but I really don’t want to be starving and eating only 1200 calories a day because I don’t think that’s healthy. Do you have specific macros your try to reach? I know you don’t track them but just an idea?? Thanks girl ! Your gorgeous😌❤️
Natacha Océane I loved this video! I am currently working in research with infectious diseases and I cannot imagine being in this field for the rest of my life. Totally get you being depressed and not caring at all, and I think I am getting to that point as well. I was scared to quit because I dont want to be a failure, but your video has encouraged me to rethink my decision. currently debating on going back to grad school for nutrition or culinary school 😫😫 ugh! decisions decisions!
great video! one of my friends's cousin had a PhD and she had a really "good job" (like she 'made it'), earned a LOT of money but she was so so unhappy and after a few years of struggling she finally picked up the courage, quit her job and became a truck driver, which has always been her dream job - my friend always tells me that now a few years later, she still works as a truck driver and has never been happier. It's a story i always like to share because just living your life how you want it is what truly makes you happy, not doing things because you're expected to :)
You’re one of the rarest youtuber who is educating viewers about food and fitness the correct way. Many youtubers out there promoting their so called “crash diets” which may cause many people to diagnose an eating disorder. Thank you so much for being different and my inspiration❤️🙆🏻
hey Cassandra (: that's really kind of you to say, I appreciate the support and love from the very bottom of my heart! I've gone through my fair share of mistakes and acted on enough incorrect information in the past that I feel mega careful about every word I film. It ends up meaning videos take absolutely ages but hey hopefully it's worth it! xxx
You are such an inspiration to me. You work out and maintain a balanced lifestyle but still enjoy everything life has to offer. Very few fitness gurus on TH-cam can do that. Keep on doing what you are doing.
I just found you last week and I have literally binge watched all of your vids. Your attitude about health is identical to mine and your positivity is contagious. I'm obsessed with you!
Dear Natacha, watching your videos is like a breath of fresh air! Not only are you intelligent and actually have something to say for yourself, but you are so genuine. I absolutely love all your content. Thank you for all of your hard work in 2017 and I wish you nothing but the best for the new year! Enjoy Christmas and spending time with your loved ones xxx
hey Carissa! thanks haha yep I was studying Biophysics at PhD (: it was really interesting but the lifestyle turned out to not be for me. thanks so much for the love and support, it honestly means the absolute world to me! I hope your holiday plans are going so well and you're getting ready to have such a good time! xxx
I just successfully defended my PhD on Monday!!! It was really rewarding and a relief after 5.5 years of doing it, but I did feel many, many times of sadness and doubt throughout those years. There was also a lot of guilt to always be working, which I hated. I love science and contributing to the field, but as you mentioned, the lifestyle of a researcher is not the most rewarding. I have a lot of dreams to own my own business and be self-employed doing something I'm passionate about like you. As I move into a postdoc position, I'm going to start putting time into a side business to work towards that goal.
+CraftyExplosion hey sweetie! Congratulations, the viva is always so nerve racking I hope you got some nice examiners, I have to say, for my MPhil they were really nice and I was lucky I had very few corrections! That's awesome to hear about the time you'll put aside during your post doc (: can I ask which field you are studying in? I'm sure whichever path you choose though you'll be successful (: xxx
Thank you :) I'm in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. I study how different weather phenomena impact wind energy, so that wind power can be even more successful/efficient in the future. Yes, fortunately my advisor and dissertation committee are all very nice and helpful! That makes a huge difference. I love you channel. You're doing awesome!
This video makes me feel so much not alone! I too started a PhD and quit it because it didn’t feel aligned with me, and also got depressed after, bc I knew people would think “oh you weren’t really that smart/you don’t have what it takes.” I did a yoga teacher training, visited all 50 US states, worked in data analysis, & more, which is honestly so much fun, because I’m more a lover of variety and change than one set career for life.
Thank you Yelda!! that means a lot thank you so much!! That's something I will keep in my videos forever because I always want to be as honest as possible!! Lots of love xxx
I admire how fearless you are with creating your own business. I know that’s what I want in the end for myself too but I haven’t figured it out yet. Guess the fear of failing is there that’s why I can’t think of anything that’s why I admire you for being able to do that. Keep chasing your dreams Natacha 🌻 you’re already on your way
I am so glad I have found your channel ! I have started to run after overcoming a fractured ankle. I feel amazing and I am continuing to make progress!!!
Loved that you spoke about this subject, you really are a great role model and I enjoy all the content you have been showing, I did not finish school, I am a young mom(20) of 2, and I really want to find a way to make income while being able to stay with my lil ones I'm really considering starting a TH-cam, when the time is right, and you speaking about this is motivating even more so thank you for this! ❤ Words that i say to myself when i feel like i will never be able to have a stable life "You'll never know until you try, success doesn't happen over night"
hey Brenda! you're really kind. wow that's really special to have two kids (: I understand about wanting to work at home. TH-cam is really great and offers so much freedom for sure, but it definitely takes time but you could always edit when the kids are asleep! that could work pretty well (: Success definitely doesn't happen overnight, I couldn't agree any more! xxx
Have you ever done a video where you gave more background on yourself? I haven’t seen one yet, but I keep wondering how old you are, how long you’ve been with your boyfriend, how big your family is, etc.
Hey Natacha! I want to deeply thank you for sharing your journey. I relate so much with it... I have a degree in biochemistry, Master's in biotech, and I'm also doing my PhD. Always a great student and super demanding with myself. Growing up I had a perfectly happy life and absolutely good relationship with food, I was always lean and defined even though I did not do active sports (I was just in general an active person, surfing, living in a farm with my daily tasks etc). When I moved to Germany to start my PhD I started doing sports, boxe, TRX, spinning, body Pump, running etc etc. As a super demanding person I needed to be performing at the highest level not only in my PhD but also in all the sports (sounds familiar yet?). I started also obcessively eating clean (I always did, but I just developed this panic towards carbs and then fat - and my PhD is foccus on metabolism...so go figure!) .I felt great in the begging performing at the highest level, don't need to sleep, Don't need to eat...here we go! Til of course I hit a breaking point. I reached 28kg - I'm 1.66m... I knew that before everybody used to say "oh you eat so much and you are so lean", I had to remind myself everyday that food is not the enemy. But even though you know this, even though I study this when you develop an eating disorder is really hard to "fight your brain". All these, to tell you that the most effective tool to overcome my eating disorder wereyour videos. So, thank you, you are [literally] a life saver! xoxo
hey! trust me i'm not always happy (: i honestly think making videos just puts a really big smile on my face and makes me feel so lucky! thanks so much for watching and lots of love back! i hope you're having an amazing holiday season! xxx
Ironically I watched this during my study break for my exam tomorrow, so I'm going to keep it short. Just wanted to let you know that I love all your videos, I really appreciate the hard work you put into them and thank you for keeping it real! :)
ah amazing, i appreciate you saying so just as much! best of luck for tomorrow, too! what an amazing feeling that it'll be done and it's time for Christmas! What are you studying? (ps dont reply if I'm distracting you, just curious as you're going quite late in the year!)
Ahh thank you Adelya!! I'm glad you found it so!! Just wanted to show that there's lots going on behind the scenes that I can't always share in other videos because it distracts from the message I'm trying to give (: thanks so much for watching!! Xxx
I love your channel, you are so relatable in so many ways!! I got a Bachelors degree in Chemistry and was sooo done after that. I have never for a second even considered even going for a Masters degree. I was so burnt out after that! It's been hard to find my purpose and new passion though because it's always been science for me. Fitness is something I love! But I don't see any way of making a career out of it. At least I can live vicariously through you :) Haha
Hey Ashleigh! It's so good that you knew and were honest with how you felt! I think that's so so important to staying happy and fulfilled (: what are you up to at the moment? lots of love! xx
i feel you, Ashleigh.. i got a BSc in genetics and a MSc in biomedicine, then a job as a microbiology analyst and now 4 years in, i'm seriously burnt out as well. Haven't found my purpose yet too, i just know it has to be something creative and artsy. But realistically i don't know how that could provide an income, and growing up in science, you do get to a mindset of having to make a stability in all areas. Natacha, if you're reading this, how did you go from these 6 months to actually deciding fitness/utube as your passion and actually making your first steps in it?
This was awesome! I always am interested in the behind the scenes and everyone keeps it so hidden (understandably so). Thank you for opening up and sharing with us!
I was self employed for many years. Now I work for government and have a stable easy 40 hour work week. It is funny because I realized I actually love routine! "Just got to do what works for you" so true
Just found trough the comments that you speak french. Awesome! Je parle aussi français et je regarde tes vidéos en direct de la province de Québec au Canada! Keep on going, your videos are always fun, filled with your beautiful energy and really educative!
that's such an amazing thing to hear, it means so much to me (: thank you so much for saying so! how are all of your Christmas plans going? amazingly I hope (: xxx
+Georgia van der Sman ahh thank you Georgia! It was tough! I dont go out partying til the early morning more than a couple of times a month so that helps! I ever doing it when I was younger and felt so tired all the time!! Xx
omg the part where mario was just stuck in a corner 😂 thanks for making this natacha! I love this kinda videos. please do more, and please do a video with mario!! how you guys met / what he does, the part he plays in your current youtube life!!
Hey Natacha, i just want you to know that you helped me a lot this year, i've made so much progress in my fitness journey and i'm so thankful that you "exist"!!! I wish you lots of love, success and a very happy holidays!!! :):) xxx
that's amazing Vanessa, i'm so happy to hear you're really happy about your progress!! all the credit is yours not mine (: what are you working towards with your training at the moment? I hope you have the most amazing holiday season too! xx
Hey lovely, you're so nice... At the moment, i'm try to improve my pull ups skills and "testing" lots of push ups in different ways...along weight training, i was a rubish doing push ups but watching all the things you can do, all the new movements ( at least for me) you show...i got so inspired by you to do exercises that i've never tried or wasn't doing...you always amazed me!!! xxxxx
Love your videos...you are so inspirational...2018, I’m going to try and stay motivated to workout. Really want to make a change this coming year. Happy Holidays!
hey Tina! that sounds like an amazing plan! my two biggest tips for staying motivated which made all the difference for me is experimenting until you find a training style you absolutely love and keeps you motivated, and to just keep remembering it's all a long-term game and the slower the results, the more sustainable! it's totally cool to take days off where you need to rest and look after yourself and to take time away! lots of love and i really hope those help! you've made me excited for 2018 now (: xxx
It's so fantastic and refreshing that you are so honest about personal subjects like this! It's great because I would like to go on and become an entrepreneur myself when I leave school/university:) Thanx so much for making this video!
That makes sense with your name!! That's such a wonderful idea, I have a friend doing something similar and she loves it!! Let me know when it's happening - I love cake haha!! xxx
thanks so much Anna (: the support means a lot to me - i'm so lucky! thanks so much for watching and i hope you have the most amazing holiday season! xxx
So amazing to see your channel growing! I have been watching your videos for a while now! you are awesome! I know you will go really far! Merry Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
i’m currently torn in between two majors for college 😪 i reaaaaally want to study psychology, because i just think its such a major part of life and mental health is so important, and the stigma of it being “all in your head” is so disheartening. i want to change that! i want to be a psychologist! but my family is totally against me studying psychology, instead they want me to go for business. the problem is, i don’t like business! i didn’t even take business as a subject in high school. the knowledge i have about business is little to none. i’m so torn because my parents are paying for my tuition, so obviously they have the final say. but i just don’t want to end up doing something i hate, for the rest of my life.
Wishing you the best for your entrepreneurial endeavors Natacha! ♥️ and have a lovely Christmas and happy new year!! Can’t wait to see what’s in store in the coming year!
hey Riya! thank you so much, it feels so special to have such kind support! I hope all of your Christmas plans are going amazingly and that you have the most special time with your friends and family (: xxx
Your story sounds a bit similar to mine. I'm at the depression stage I guess (in no way am I trying to disrespect mental health, the past year has actually been rough for me & stopped caring about doing anything). Really hope I can get out of this situation and make something work.
wow Nikoleta that is so unbelievably amazing to hear!! I am so happy for you! I know it's not easy at all so you've done something amazing (: How are your Christmas plans going? Lots of love! xxx
thanks so much sweetie! I am so lucky and grateful to have such an amazing set of supportive and kind viewers, so it makes being open and honest feel really comfortable! thank you so much for the love. lots of love right back! Hope you're having the most amazing festive season and that all your plans are going well (: xxx
This video was awesome! People thought I was crazy for leaving nursing school with straight A’s and only 1 year left to pursue my dream but I’ve never been happier or more successful!
that's so cool to hear! i'm so happy for you having found happiness and making it work for you! i feel inspired by you now! can i ask what you do? i'm so curious haha xx
I am a stay at home mom and caterer! I have always had a passion for gourmet cooking and wanted to make it more affordable in larger quantities. I love making people’s weddings , bridal and baby showers special! 😄 thanks for asking! I love your channel!
I'm still in the process of growing my channel but I get SO much purpose from sharing knowledge through videos, making content, being creative, connecting with people etc so as a fellow creator, I totally resonate with everything you said. You have to find what makes you come alive, then go and do it.
Your room reminds me off my room 😅 I think Its great you make these honest video’s, also like the talking/sitting down with us it’s more personal ☺️ you are really inspirational When it comes to building muscle as a girl, it gives me more confidence ☺️
ah that's so funny, watching these videos and feeling like you're in you're room! thanks so much for saying so - I really enjoy talking like this so it's so cool that people enjoy it! I'm so happy to hear you're feeling good about changing your body, too (: how are things going with it? xxx
Must say i have problems with my upper body, it goes so much slower... but making progress in other parts is still encouraging :) love that you take so much time to answer our comments
Hey can you tell your story about your education? I think manage time while we run training program is hard for me. So can you make video how to balance your life in school and keep training?
YOU GO GIRL! Such an inspirational and honest woman! Your advice and videos are so true to self and realistic. Wish I had known you went to UCL earlier since Im there now haha Have an amazing Christmas:) all the love.xo
haha thanks so much Meera! you're really kind! it's really easy to be open and honest when people are consistently so kind to me and to each other. I'm so lucky to have that (: that's so so cool that you're at UCL at the moment! It's such a special place and I only have the best things to say about it (: What are you studying? I hope your holiday season has been amazing so far and is so much fun (: xx
Great video! It was lovely to see a BTS of your youtube and career. I loved the rawness of it and that you are always so honest, it's nice to see that on social media. By the way, i also have a tendency to bring up random topics in conversations, and my family and friends get mad because they think i'm not paying attention. I also stuff things under my bed😅 Hope you're having a lovely Christmas period so far! Lots of love❤️❤️❤️
I'm really really happy to hear you liked it! When I came up with the idea I had no clue if it would be any good to watch but hopefully it worked out in the end (: I know exactly what you mean about bringing up the random conversations, gosh! I think I'm getting better though (kinda..) Christmas is mega mega busy this year with my training guide hopefully coming out on the first of Jan! It's an amazing feeling and I'm so excited but now is so busy :O Hope your Christmas period is really amazing and that everything is going to plan! xxx
I loved this video! Your room is so cute. I have a background in medicine and am currently trying to get into a PhD program in immunology. I have got rejected by quite a few labs. I just wanted to get an idea as to whether there is a preference for someone with a background in life sciences. I'm so glad you are doing what you love and your videos always keep motivating me.
+Smrita Singh hey!! Awesome that you studied medicine! I'm not entirely sure, rejection is really common because PhD programs are popular. Did you do many lab skills and techniques throughout your med course? For my PhD they really wanted experience in Mass Spectrometry lab skills and it was something I was interested as an undergrad anyway so I organised some lab experience in my second year of uni. Not only that but my undergrad course had 3 full lab days a week where we would run our own experiments so we became pretty autonomous by the time we graduated which made it more favourable for PhD applications as it meant we wouldn't be asking busy supervisors for help all the time. You could look for a short internship in a university for experience in immunology lab skills as it might help your application (: xx
I know for certain that I don't want a normal job but I am so so lost and have no idea what to do in the future. Now would be the perfect time for me to decide because I have the opportunities in school but I have never known what I wanted. I think I also lack the confidence to try something so different and to communicate with people "outside my comfort zone", I've also been so quiet my whole life and would have anxiety talking to the amount of people you do 😂
hey Sara! thanks for being so kind and for taking the time to leave a comment (: i never really have a workout split to be honest because I have two to three physical goals going at a time and I decide on the day how my body feels in terms of energy, soreness, and also factoring in what excites me that day to make sure I'm really pumped for each session! Sorry I can't give a clear answer! In my training guide, I've split it as lower body, upper & core, skills & HIIT, active recovery, lower body, upper & core for goals of getting stronger, leaner and more functional. If I had to commit to one, that would probably be it! I don't really do a huge amount of hypertrophy so the split's a bit different! xxx
hey lovely! it's from a real mix of places! Desenio for the poster above the bed, a lot from Ikea, Amazon and Zara Home. It's all pretty cheap and cheerful but I like it! xx
Yeah I'm from Iceland, you are so kind to reply :) I'm studying sports and health science and I find your videos very motivating and helpful, so lots of love from Iceland ❤❤❤
amazing, Iceland looks like such a special place! Mario and I are so so keen to go but our travel list is amazingly long! my brother is studying sports science and i'm always so fascinated by the course, so you're really lucky (: lots of love from London! xxx
Love your channel...i really believe that you are telling the trust...you look just so honest 😁 maybe you can try internittent fasting once...it would be really interesting ❤️
When did you start earning from TH-cam? This video was very informative, and lately I've been at a struggle with finding out what I want to do after high school (I'm in 11th grade now) thanks for filming this!
thanks so much sweetie, you're always the kindest! so far things are so good with Christmas - the training guide is making the whole period really intense but I can't complain at all! I hope your christmas period is going amazingly and that you and your family have a really special time together! xxx
I am really sure it'll be worth it, I'm really hoping it can be really helpful in the end :D just trying to balance it out through Christmas is a little tricky haha
Hey Natacha! Love your videos! Super random question lol: do you live with your parents or alone/with Mario? Your room and kitchen are gorgeous 😍 so I was just wondering! 😊😊
You are such an ispiration *.* I'm in the same position you were but I don't really know what my passions are or what I wanna do in the future :/ I've got one exam left to graduate in computer science engineering but I'm still not sure if this path is the right one for me :( I've had the same depression moment, you've talked about, some years ago but, luckly, there was and is my boyfriend supporting me!
hey! i completely know what you mean, and i recognise it a lot from talking to lots of people too so you're not alone! a really great thing is that you're aware that it might not be for you and you're looking for something that fulfils you! by the sounds of your course, you're super smart and could do so much so my advice from my experience is just to spend some time experimenting and throwing yourself into loads of different things. something will really stick and make your heart really go! and that'll be it (: i hope that helps and i'm always here if i can ever share my experiences (: xxx
Thank you for taking the time to answer me, I guess you are pretty busy and this means a lot to me! I hope I'll find the right path for me 😩 Any way thank you again for sharing your experience, I wish you all the best 😊😊
For once I have all my presents bought and wrapped before Christmas Eve this year! 😊 I finish work tomorrow then I get to chill out with family, friends and prosecco for 12 days..I can't wait! 😁🎅🍸🍫xx
wow girl you are literally my christmas inspiration right now! i am so far from even being close to having everything wrapped. 12 days off sounds so amazing :O it sounds like you're getting ready for the best time! I honestly hope it's just as good as it sounds and that you have really special celebrations with your friends and family xxx
+sarajinki thank you Sara!! It can be pretty stressful for sure, income isn't really stable and the the hours are long but it beats everything I've done in the past and it's really rewarding! Xx
Hey Eline! Thanks so much for watching and for being so supportive! Grace is really sweet and just as great in person, so anything's possible I guess! xxx
haha my boyfriend is in love, he's always at the games and tries to get me over! I absolutely love being at the games but for some reason I can't watch it on TV! xx
Natacha Océane that's wonderdul! It can get a bit boring watching on TV. I don't have a choice but to watch the games on tv as I'm from South Africa. If you want to go on an overseas holiday sometime, do come to south Africa ;) much love
haha yeah i can definitely struggle with it! south africa sounds amazing! mario and I basically live for travelling so I'm certain we'll go one day but not sure when! xxx
Hey my friends!! I hope you're having such an amazing day!
I honestly think education is one of the most important things you can spend time on, and I believe so strongly in always learning. This video is about how taking a leap of faith in myself was worth it and made me happy, and I hope it shows the other side of going along with what's expected, which I did for a loooooong time!
Lots of love to you all, and hope you're having the best festive season ❤❤
Natacha Océane I've spend years in education and now I have reached a point which I'm not happy anymore. I'm not gunna give up but education isn't for everyone and I admire your decision.
hey lovely! i'm sorry to hear that you're not as happy any more - do you have a long time left?
it's great that you've made the decision to stay, that discipline will take you so far I'm sure (:
Natacha Océane thank you for your kind words. I've only got 6 weeks left until my final project is due in so hopefully I'll be done after that :)
Natacha Océane Hey girl! I’m really curious to know how you keep your body fat low and still eat 2400 calories! I keep looking online and everyone says so reduce your body fat percentage you must be in a calorie deficit but I really don’t want to be starving and eating only 1200 calories a day because I don’t think that’s healthy. Do you have specific macros your try to reach? I know you don’t track them but just an idea?? Thanks girl ! Your gorgeous😌❤️
Natacha Océane I loved this video! I am currently working in research with infectious diseases and I cannot imagine being in this field for the rest of my life. Totally get you being depressed and not caring at all, and I think I am getting to that point as well. I was scared to quit because I dont want to be a failure, but your video has encouraged me to rethink my decision. currently debating on going back to grad school for nutrition or culinary school 😫😫 ugh! decisions decisions!
great video! one of my friends's cousin had a PhD and she had a really "good job" (like she 'made it'), earned a LOT of money but she was so so unhappy and after a few years of struggling she finally picked up the courage, quit her job and became a truck driver, which has always been her dream job - my friend always tells me that now a few years later, she still works as a truck driver and has never been happier. It's a story i always like to share because just living your life how you want it is what truly makes you happy, not doing things because you're expected to :)
You’re one of the rarest youtuber who is educating viewers about food and fitness the correct way. Many youtubers out there promoting their so called “crash diets” which may cause many people to diagnose an eating disorder. Thank you so much for being different and my inspiration❤️🙆🏻
hey Cassandra (: that's really kind of you to say, I appreciate the support and love from the very bottom of my heart! I've gone through my fair share of mistakes and acted on enough incorrect information in the past that I feel mega careful about every word I film.
It ends up meaning videos take absolutely ages but hey hopefully it's worth it! xxx
Cassandra Lim absolutely agree with you👍
You are such an inspiration to me. You work out and maintain a balanced lifestyle but still enjoy everything life has to offer. Very few fitness gurus on TH-cam can do that. Keep on doing what you are doing.
Thank you Mo! Enjoying life is always really important to me! I hope one day to be able to travel and continue to make content! I'll keep at it!! xx
I just found you last week and I have literally binge watched all of your vids. Your attitude about health is identical to mine and your positivity is contagious. I'm obsessed with you!
wow! welcome to the channel! that's so cool to hear (: really hope you continue enjoying the videos! xx
Dear Natacha, watching your videos is like a breath of fresh air! Not only are you intelligent and actually have something to say for yourself, but you are so genuine. I absolutely love all your content. Thank you for all of your hard work in 2017 and I wish you nothing but the best for the new year! Enjoy Christmas and spending time with your loved ones xxx
PhD? You're such a smart lady! Glad to be supporting someone who knows and loves what she shares.
hey Carissa! thanks haha yep I was studying Biophysics at PhD (: it was really interesting but the lifestyle turned out to not be for me. thanks so much for the love and support, it honestly means the absolute world to me!
I hope your holiday plans are going so well and you're getting ready to have such a good time! xxx
Just watched a full ad instead of skipping it haha because of what you said! Thank you so much for your transparency and your desire to help others
+Philia Z you did?! Thanks so much Philia that's really kind of you, I know they can be a pain though so I appreciate that!! Xxx
I just successfully defended my PhD on Monday!!! It was really rewarding and a relief after 5.5 years of doing it, but I did feel many, many times of sadness and doubt throughout those years. There was also a lot of guilt to always be working, which I hated. I love science and contributing to the field, but as you mentioned, the lifestyle of a researcher is not the most rewarding. I have a lot of dreams to own my own business and be self-employed doing something I'm passionate about like you. As I move into a postdoc position, I'm going to start putting time into a side business to work towards that goal.
+CraftyExplosion hey sweetie! Congratulations, the viva is always so nerve racking I hope you got some nice examiners, I have to say, for my MPhil they were really nice and I was lucky I had very few corrections! That's awesome to hear about the time you'll put aside during your post doc (: can I ask which field you are studying in? I'm sure whichever path you choose though you'll be successful (: xxx
Thank you :) I'm in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. I study how different weather phenomena impact wind energy, so that wind power can be even more successful/efficient in the future. Yes, fortunately my advisor and dissertation committee are all very nice and helpful! That makes a huge difference. I love you channel. You're doing awesome!
This video makes me feel so much not alone! I too started a PhD and quit it because it didn’t feel aligned with me, and also got depressed after, bc I knew people would think “oh you weren’t really that smart/you don’t have what it takes.” I did a yoga teacher training, visited all 50 US states, worked in data analysis, & more, which is honestly so much fun, because I’m more a lover of variety and change than one set career for life.
God i love your channel so muchhh its so real and honest and just amazing lovvee it xxxx❤❤❤😙
Thank you Yelda!! that means a lot thank you so much!! That's something I will keep in my videos forever because I always want to be as honest as possible!! Lots of love xxx
I admire how fearless you are with creating your own business. I know that’s what I want in the end for myself too but I haven’t figured it out yet. Guess the fear of failing is there that’s why I can’t think of anything that’s why I admire you for being able to do that. Keep chasing your dreams Natacha 🌻 you’re already on your way
I am so glad I have found your channel ! I have started to run after overcoming a fractured ankle. I feel amazing and I am continuing to make progress!!!
Watching this video five years later and feeling super inspired to continue on my journey of entrepreneurship. Thank you Natasha 😭
I love the behind the scenes! It's fascinating to me and I've always wondered how things work in the TH-cam world. Thanks Natacha!
It can be so scary but you following your heart inspires us to take that leap of faith ourselves!
This is weird to go back and watch, cool to see how far you have come. I also wanted to look cool, but now I just want to do things I want to do.
Loved that you spoke about this subject, you really are a great role model and I enjoy all the content you have been showing, I did not finish school, I am a young mom(20) of 2, and I really want to find a way to make income while being able to stay with my lil ones I'm really considering starting a TH-cam, when the time is right, and you speaking about this is motivating even more so thank you for this! ❤
Words that i say to myself when i feel like i will never be able to have a stable life
"You'll never know until you try, success doesn't happen over night"
hey Brenda! you're really kind. wow that's really special to have two kids (:
I understand about wanting to work at home. TH-cam is really great and offers so much freedom for sure, but it definitely takes time but you could always edit when the kids are asleep! that could work pretty well (:
Success definitely doesn't happen overnight, I couldn't agree any more! xxx
Natacha Océane yes you are right about time, and thank you!
Brenda Urias this is such a lovely comment
Have you ever done a video where you gave more background on yourself? I haven’t seen one yet, but I keep wondering how old you are, how long you’ve been with your boyfriend, how big your family is, etc.
Hey Natacha! I want to deeply thank you for sharing your journey. I relate so much with it... I have a degree in biochemistry, Master's in biotech, and I'm also doing my PhD. Always a great student and super demanding with myself. Growing up I had a perfectly happy life and absolutely good relationship with food, I was always lean and defined even though I did not do active sports (I was just in general an active person, surfing, living in a farm with my daily tasks etc). When I moved to Germany to start my PhD I started doing sports, boxe, TRX, spinning, body Pump, running etc etc. As a super demanding person I needed to be performing at the highest level not only in my PhD but also in all the sports (sounds familiar yet?). I started also obcessively eating clean (I always did, but I just developed this panic towards carbs and then fat - and my PhD is foccus on metabolism...so go figure!) .I felt great in the begging performing at the highest level, don't need to sleep, Don't need to eat...here we go! Til of course I hit a breaking point. I reached 28kg - I'm 1.66m... I knew that before everybody used to say "oh you eat so much and you are so lean", I had to remind myself everyday that food is not the enemy. But even though you know this, even though I study this when you develop an eating disorder is really hard to "fight your brain". All these, to tell you that the most effective tool to overcome my eating disorder wereyour videos. So, thank you, you are [literally] a life saver! xoxo
How are you always so happy? You always seem so positive and radiant and its really inspiring :) love u
hey! trust me i'm not always happy (: i honestly think making videos just puts a really big smile on my face and makes me feel so lucky!
thanks so much for watching and lots of love back! i hope you're having an amazing holiday season! xxx
Ironically I watched this during my study break for my exam tomorrow, so I'm going to keep it short. Just wanted to let you know that I love all your videos, I really appreciate the hard work you put into them and thank you for keeping it real! :)
ah amazing, i appreciate you saying so just as much! best of luck for tomorrow, too! what an amazing feeling that it'll be done and it's time for Christmas!
What are you studying? (ps dont reply if I'm distracting you, just curious as you're going quite late in the year!)
Great video! I love hearing more about your day to day life and just the normal things that happen.
I've honestly never seen someone be this candid about YouTubing and having your own business before. It's so refreshing! Thanks so much :)
Ahh thank you Adelya!! I'm glad you found it so!! Just wanted to show that there's lots going on behind the scenes that I can't always share in other videos because it distracts from the message I'm trying to give (: thanks so much for watching!! Xxx
I love your channel, you are so relatable in so many ways!! I got a Bachelors degree in Chemistry and was sooo done after that. I have never for a second even considered even going for a Masters degree. I was so burnt out after that! It's been hard to find my purpose and new passion though because it's always been science for me. Fitness is something I love! But I don't see any way of making a career out of it. At least I can live vicariously through you :) Haha
Hey Ashleigh! It's so good that you knew and were honest with how you felt! I think that's so so important to staying happy and fulfilled (:
what are you up to at the moment? lots of love! xx
i feel you, Ashleigh.. i got a BSc in genetics and a MSc in biomedicine, then a job as a microbiology analyst and now 4 years in, i'm seriously burnt out as well. Haven't found my purpose yet too, i just know it has to be something creative and artsy. But realistically i don't know how that could provide an income, and growing up in science, you do get to a mindset of having to make a stability in all areas.
Natacha, if you're reading this, how did you go from these 6 months to actually deciding fitness/utube as your passion and actually making your first steps in it?
This was awesome! I always am interested in the behind the scenes and everyone keeps it so hidden (understandably so). Thank you for opening up and sharing with us!
I was self employed for many years. Now I work for government and have a stable easy 40 hour work week. It is funny because I realized I actually love routine! "Just got to do what works for you" so true
Just found trough the comments that you speak french. Awesome! Je parle aussi français et je regarde tes vidéos en direct de la province de Québec au Canada! Keep on going, your videos are always fun, filled with your beautiful energy and really educative!
love you so much, everything about your channel is so fun!
that's such an amazing thing to hear, it means so much to me (: thank you so much for saying so!
how are all of your Christmas plans going? amazingly I hope (: xxx
Oh my gosh how did you manage so much at the same time? Your fitness your TH-cam and studying and tutoring oh my god you’re my hero 😍😍
+Georgia van der Sman ahh thank you Georgia! It was tough! I dont go out partying til the early morning more than a couple of times a month so that helps! I ever doing it when I was younger and felt so tired all the time!! Xx
omg the part where mario was just stuck in a corner 😂 thanks for making this natacha! I love this kinda videos. please do more, and please do a video with mario!! how you guys met / what he does, the part he plays in your current youtube life!!
Hey Natacha, i just want you to know that you helped me a lot this year, i've made so much progress in my fitness journey and i'm so thankful that you "exist"!!!
I wish you lots of love, success and a very happy holidays!!! :):) xxx
that's amazing Vanessa, i'm so happy to hear you're really happy about your progress!! all the credit is yours not mine (:
what are you working towards with your training at the moment?
I hope you have the most amazing holiday season too! xx
Hey lovely, you're so nice...
At the moment, i'm try to improve my pull ups skills and "testing" lots of push ups in different ways...along weight training, i was a rubish doing push ups but watching all the things you can do, all the new movements ( at least for me) you show...i got so inspired by you to do exercises that i've never tried or wasn't doing...you always amazed me!!!
xxxxx
Love how honest and how real you are 😍. Thank you for showing us how it is behind the scenes ❤
Cannot wait for the guide to come out!!😄😄😄
Love your videos...you are so inspirational...2018, I’m going to try and stay motivated to workout. Really want to make a change this coming year. Happy Holidays!
hey Tina! that sounds like an amazing plan! my two biggest tips for staying motivated which made all the difference for me is experimenting until you find a training style you absolutely love and keeps you motivated, and to just keep remembering it's all a long-term game and the slower the results, the more sustainable!
it's totally cool to take days off where you need to rest and look after yourself and to take time away!
lots of love and i really hope those help! you've made me excited for 2018 now (: xxx
Love it. Can't wait to see you become famous. GL with everything. I'm still a huge fan. Merry Christmas!
Love, love, love your eyes🥰 they are so beautiful! So awake and full of joy
It's so fantastic and refreshing that you are so honest about personal subjects like this!
It's great because I would like to go on and become an entrepreneur myself when I leave school/university:)
Thanx so much for making this video!
you would? that's awesome sweetie and you're welcome! What would you like to go into? xx
Yeah for sure, I’ve always wanted to create a baking business, have my own place for people to have coffee, cake and chill!
That makes sense with your name!! That's such a wonderful idea, I have a friend doing something similar and she loves it!! Let me know when it's happening - I love cake haha!! xxx
Natacha Océane Thank you so much!😎
Wow!
Natacha, I wish you all the very best in your business venture! You are such an inspiration and you will do amazing things! :)
thanks so much Anna (: the support means a lot to me - i'm so lucky! thanks so much for watching and i hope you have the most amazing holiday season! xxx
you're always so positive and inspiring! the world needs more people like you :)
I love haw you always talk with you're hands! :* You are such a inspiration! Huggs from sweden!
So amazing to see your channel growing! I have been watching your videos for a while now! you are awesome! I know you will go really far! Merry Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
+Marisa Coonts you have?! Thanks so much Marisa! Merry Christmas to you too! Are you doing anything ncie during the festive period? Xx
i’m currently torn in between two majors for college 😪 i reaaaaally want to study psychology, because i just think its such a major part of life and mental health is so important, and the stigma of it being “all in your head” is so disheartening. i want to change that! i want to be a psychologist!
but my family is totally against me studying psychology, instead they want me to go for business. the problem is, i don’t like business! i didn’t even take business as a subject in high school. the knowledge i have about business is little to none.
i’m so torn because my parents are paying for my tuition, so obviously they have the final say. but i just don’t want to end up doing something i hate, for the rest of my life.
Wishing you the best for your entrepreneurial endeavors Natacha! ♥️ and have a lovely Christmas and happy new year!! Can’t wait to see what’s in store in the coming year!
hey Riya! thank you so much, it feels so special to have such kind support! I hope all of your Christmas plans are going amazingly and that you have the most special time with your friends and family (:
xxx
Your story sounds a bit similar to mine. I'm at the depression stage I guess (in no way am I trying to disrespect mental health, the past year has actually been rough for me & stopped caring about doing anything). Really hope I can get out of this situation and make something work.
You’re such an inspiration, so lucky to be following your journey ❤️
Enjoyed the vid Natacha . Good luck with your business adventure . Love you as always . Norm.xxxx
You're such an inspiration,thanks to you and you're positivity I quit binge eating once an for all :) xx ❤
wow Nikoleta that is so unbelievably amazing to hear!! I am so happy for you! I know it's not easy at all so you've done something amazing (:
How are your Christmas plans going?
Lots of love! xxx
Thank you! I know it's veeery hard but I'm glad I'm free now😄
Very good actually everything is great!
so glad to hear it! hope you have an amazing festive season! xxx
Nikoleta Kalogeridi oh wow congrats!! That’s a huge step forward.
Marin Farrell thank you so much😄😄
Love how you're honest with your viewers! Love u
thanks so much sweetie! I am so lucky and grateful to have such an amazing set of supportive and kind viewers, so it makes being open and honest feel really comfortable!
thank you so much for the love. lots of love right back!
Hope you're having the most amazing festive season and that all your plans are going well (: xxx
Natacha Océane thank you! Thank you thank you! I really appreciate that!
This video was awesome! People thought I was crazy for leaving nursing school with straight A’s and only 1 year left to pursue my dream but I’ve never been happier or more successful!
that's so cool to hear! i'm so happy for you having found happiness and making it work for you! i feel inspired by you now!
can i ask what you do? i'm so curious haha xx
I am a stay at home mom and caterer! I have always had a passion for gourmet cooking and wanted to make it more affordable in larger quantities. I love making people’s weddings , bridal and baby showers special! 😄 thanks for asking! I love your channel!
u work so hard to createw content i had no idea, tysm!! ilysm xoXO
I'm still in the process of growing my channel but I get SO much purpose from sharing knowledge through videos, making content, being creative, connecting with people etc so as a fellow creator, I totally resonate with everything you said. You have to find what makes you come alive, then go and do it.
i definitely like you to share your routine with us cuz u r so genuine and real .love you girl u r alwayse such a huge inspiration 😍😍😍
Your room reminds me off my room 😅 I think Its great you make these honest video’s, also like the talking/sitting down with us it’s more personal ☺️ you are really inspirational When it comes to building muscle as a girl, it gives me more confidence ☺️
ah that's so funny, watching these videos and feeling like you're in you're room! thanks so much for saying so - I really enjoy talking like this so it's so cool that people enjoy it!
I'm so happy to hear you're feeling good about changing your body, too (: how are things going with it? xxx
Must say i have problems with my upper body, it goes so much slower... but making progress in other parts is still encouraging :) love that you take so much time to answer our comments
I quit my PhD too. About a year in I realised it just wasn't me, I felt trapped and uncomfortable. Best thing I did.
Hey can you tell your story about your education? I think manage time while we run training program is hard for me. So can you make video how to balance your life in school and keep training?
YOU GO GIRL! Such an inspirational and honest woman! Your advice and videos are so true to self and realistic. Wish I had known you went to UCL earlier since Im there now haha Have an amazing Christmas:) all the love.xo
haha thanks so much Meera! you're really kind! it's really easy to be open and honest when people are consistently so kind to me and to each other. I'm so lucky to have that (:
that's so so cool that you're at UCL at the moment! It's such a special place and I only have the best things to say about it (:
What are you studying?
I hope your holiday season has been amazing so far and is so much fun (:
xx
Great video! It was lovely to see a BTS of your youtube and career. I loved the rawness of it and that you are always so honest, it's nice to see that on social media.
By the way, i also have a tendency to bring up random topics in conversations, and my family and friends get mad because they think i'm not paying attention. I also stuff things under my bed😅
Hope you're having a lovely Christmas period so far!
Lots of love❤️❤️❤️
I'm really really happy to hear you liked it! When I came up with the idea I had no clue if it would be any good to watch but hopefully it worked out in the end (:
I know exactly what you mean about bringing up the random conversations, gosh! I think I'm getting better though (kinda..)
Christmas is mega mega busy this year with my training guide hopefully coming out on the first of Jan! It's an amazing feeling and I'm so excited but now is so busy :O
Hope your Christmas period is really amazing and that everything is going to plan! xxx
Thank you, lovely! ❤️😊
I loved this video! Your room is so cute. I have a background in medicine and am currently trying to get into a PhD program in immunology. I have got rejected by quite a few labs. I just wanted to get an idea as to whether there is a preference for someone with a background in life sciences.
I'm so glad you are doing what you love and your videos always keep motivating me.
+Smrita Singh hey!! Awesome that you studied medicine! I'm not entirely sure, rejection is really common because PhD programs are popular. Did you do many lab skills and techniques throughout your med course? For my PhD they really wanted experience in Mass Spectrometry lab skills and it was something I was interested as an undergrad anyway so I organised some lab experience in my second year of uni. Not only that but my undergrad course had 3 full lab days a week where we would run our own experiments so we became pretty autonomous by the time we graduated which made it more favourable for PhD applications as it meant we wouldn't be asking busy supervisors for help all the time.
You could look for a short internship in a university for experience in immunology lab skills as it might help your application (: xx
Natacha Océane Thank you so much for the insight.
Love you Natacha, hope your christmas is absoloutley amazing. You inspire me so much to have a positive mindset, you're an amazing person❤
wow Georgia that is so nice of you to say! I appreciate how supportive you are so much (:
How are your Christmas plans going? xxx
Natacha Océane Just staying at home with the family this year for Christmas but that's always really enjoyable!! Xx
I used to make those mini beaded creatures too!!! I have a drawer full. I've never heard of anyone else who used to do that as a kid 😄
where did you do your undergrad?
You're so inspiring , I really look up to you ❤ I wish you the best !
+Serena thank you Serena that's so kind of you to say! Wishing you the best too! Lots of love xx
I hope you find your path while continuing to be amazing.
thanks so much Trevor, that's really kind of you to say! (:
you're amazing Natacha!
omg i love how dif this is!! Thnx for sharing more about ur life!! xx
Nat O hello 😊
I know for certain that I don't want a normal job but I am so so lost and have no idea what to do in the future. Now would be the perfect time for me to decide because I have the opportunities in school but I have never known what I wanted. I think I also lack the confidence to try something so different and to communicate with people "outside my comfort zone", I've also been so quiet my whole life and would have anxiety talking to the amount of people you do 😂
u r so inspiring!! Love ur content always!
Love your videos! You are such an inspiration!🙌 I was wondering what your workout split is? Maybe in an upcoming video?👀
hey Sara! thanks for being so kind and for taking the time to leave a comment (:
i never really have a workout split to be honest because I have two to three physical goals going at a time and I decide on the day how my body feels in terms of energy, soreness, and also factoring in what excites me that day to make sure I'm really pumped for each session!
Sorry I can't give a clear answer! In my training guide, I've split it as lower body, upper & core, skills & HIIT, active recovery, lower body, upper & core for goals of getting stronger, leaner and more functional. If I had to commit to one, that would probably be it! I don't really do a huge amount of hypertrophy so the split's a bit different! xxx
Keep up the amazing content!!!! You are such an inspiration
you're really kind Laura, I appreciate you leaving a comment and showing your support so much (: xx
Was studying, saw that you posted, I had to watch 😇
I'm sorry for the distraction! But at the same time really grateful for the support so it's mixed feelings hahah! xxx
yay!! a new upload! i wait for these always
Love this and love your channel so much!
That's so amazing to hear and kind of you to say. Thanks so much Elle! I hope you're having the most amazing festive season (: xxx
One of my favorite youtubers♥️ keep making videos please
so nice to hear, i appreciate you watching and supporting so much! xxx
love youuuuuuuuuu x
girl ur room is so nice, where did you get ur stuff from?!
hey lovely! it's from a real mix of places! Desenio for the poster above the bed, a lot from Ikea, Amazon and Zara Home. It's all pretty cheap and cheerful but I like it! xx
I'm selfishly glad you quit so that you could make more of these awesome videos! I've learned so much from you! xx
Adore you even more! So open and genuine xx
thanks so much sweetie, lots of my love back!
i'm lucky it's so easy when my viewers are so kind (:
how are your christmas plans going?? xxx
Love your videos so much, keep up the good work ! ❤
hey sweetie, that's so so kind! thank you for taking the time to say so!
Are you from Iceland? You're name looks so pretty written down (: xxx
Yeah I'm from Iceland, you are so kind to reply :) I'm studying sports and health science and I find your videos very motivating and helpful, so lots of love from Iceland ❤❤❤
amazing, Iceland looks like such a special place! Mario and I are so so keen to go but our travel list is amazingly long!
my brother is studying sports science and i'm always so fascinated by the course, so you're really lucky (:
lots of love from London! xxx
Oh thank you it is quite beautiful here, you should definitely go someday, I think you guys would enjoy it! :)
Jesus! Those beaded animals! I made those exact same ones! They were from a book that taught you how to make them❤️❤️
You should show us how you do your hats, i have a 6 year old we would do it for next year it is so cute and different i love it
Love your channel...i really believe that you are telling the trust...you look just so honest 😁 maybe you can try internittent fasting once...it would be really interesting ❤️
When did you start earning from TH-cam? This video was very informative, and lately I've been at a struggle with finding out what I want to do after high school (I'm in 11th grade now) thanks for filming this!
Love this video as per ! Xx hope you have a lovely and peaceful Christmas💗 lots of love x
thanks so much sweetie, you're always the kindest!
so far things are so good with Christmas - the training guide is making the whole period really intense but I can't complain at all!
I hope your christmas period is going amazingly and that you and your family have a really special time together! xxx
Natacha Océane wow thank you xx you are also always the loveliest! It will all be worth it in the end when you’ve got a lovely training guide I bet xx
I am really sure it'll be worth it, I'm really hoping it can be really helpful in the end :D
just trying to balance it out through Christmas is a little tricky haha
Hey Natacha! Love your videos! Super random question lol: do you live with your parents or alone/with Mario? Your room and kitchen are gorgeous 😍 so I was just wondering! 😊😊
You are such an ispiration *.* I'm in the same position you were but I don't really know what my passions are or what I wanna do in the future :/ I've got one exam left to graduate in computer science engineering but I'm still not sure if this path is the right one for me :( I've had the same depression moment, you've talked about, some years ago but, luckly, there was and is my boyfriend supporting me!
hey! i completely know what you mean, and i recognise it a lot from talking to lots of people too so you're not alone! a really great thing is that you're aware that it might not be for you and you're looking for something that fulfils you!
by the sounds of your course, you're super smart and could do so much so my advice from my experience is just to spend some time experimenting and throwing yourself into loads of different things. something will really stick and make your heart really go! and that'll be it (:
i hope that helps and i'm always here if i can ever share my experiences (: xxx
Thank you for taking the time to answer me, I guess you are pretty busy and this means a lot to me! I hope I'll find the right path for me 😩 Any way thank you again for sharing your experience, I wish you all the best 😊😊
When you go travelling/ abroad, how do you stay on top of your training?
Thanks for sharing..great video 😁 Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas xx
hey lovely! thanks so much for watching, as always (:
How are your Christmas plans going? Amazingly I hope! xxx
For once I have all my presents bought and wrapped before Christmas Eve this year! 😊 I finish work tomorrow then I get to chill out with family, friends and prosecco for 12 days..I can't wait! 😁🎅🍸🍫xx
wow girl you are literally my christmas inspiration right now! i am so far from even being close to having everything wrapped.
12 days off sounds so amazing :O it sounds like you're getting ready for the best time! I honestly hope it's just as good as it sounds and that you have really special celebrations with your friends and family xxx
like your work out ideas!
What circle light do you use? Did you buy from amazon?
+KiraNesser hey Kira! I use the Neewer 18" ring light from amazon (: xx
Natacha Océane thank you so much ☺️
luv u 😍 and everything u post
You are so inspiring!
+sarajinki thank you Sara!! It can be pretty stressful for sure, income isn't really stable and the the hours are long but it beats everything I've done in the past and it's really rewarding! Xx
It would be sooo awesome if you and Gracefituk did a video together!
You always motivate me, thank you for making videos
Xoxo
Hey Eline! Thanks so much for watching and for being so supportive!
Grace is really sweet and just as great in person, so anything's possible I guess! xxx
How come you two decided not to share a room?
love this kind of video soooo sooo much
Love the positive vibe while watching your videos :) look forward your next video . Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you ! 😘 xoxo
Where did you attend Uni? Love you!
+Marina Herbst hey Marina! I went to Warwick and then UCL for post-grad (: xx
What kind of camera are you using?
Love that Liverpool tshirt on the wall
haha my boyfriend is in love, he's always at the games and tries to get me over! I absolutely love being at the games but for some reason I can't watch it on TV! xx
Natacha Océane that's wonderdul! It can get a bit boring watching on TV. I don't have a choice but to watch the games on tv as I'm from South Africa. If you want to go on an overseas holiday sometime, do come to south Africa ;) much love
haha yeah i can definitely struggle with it! south africa sounds amazing! mario and I basically live for travelling so I'm certain we'll go one day but not sure when! xxx
Wait do they not sleep in the same room?
How come you guys have separate bedrooms?