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It would mean the world to me to hear what this podcast has gifted you.

I look forward to seeing what comes next. Thank you for being here with me.

Join me as the journey continues on Patreon at alreadyfree.me/patreon

With love and thanks,Nathan

If heaviness is dragging you down, these live songs and raw stories are here to reignite your inner spark. You don’t need to fix anything…just gently surrender to stories of loss, rebirth, and connection. Here to remind you that joy lives within, waiting to expand when shared!

Welcome back to We Are Already Free, the podcast for us sensitive wanderers, a shared watering hole where we gather to remember our true nature. Please enjoy episode 98.

I open up about shaking off 'shoulds' for authentic flow, then share music from my Songs for Joy gathering: 'Sway With Me' born from grief, 'I Caught On Fire' as a client's heart essence, and 'Everything' as a humming mantra. This medicine invites you to sing, reflect, and remember ancient ways of wellness through dance, silence, stories, and voice.

Key Moments

* 00:00 Welcome & Episode Overview: Embracing Joy in Uncertain Times

* 02:50 First Song: 'Sway With Me': Losing my dog Sassa, wrestling resistance, and the call to sway through floods of emotion; how humans are wired to sing.

* 12:18 Reflection: The Importance of Singing and Storytelling

* 13:29 Second Song: 'I Caught On Fire': Crafted for a client reclaiming her voice; abundance, burning old layers, phoenix rebirth.

* 19:59 Alchemical Change: Rebirth Through Music

* 21:20 Third Song: 'Everything'

* 26:49 Closing Reflections: Community, Support, and Patreon Shoutouts. Thanks to patrons Maria, Brian Dusky, Martin, Kelly, Trinia, and Cassandra.

* 27:35 Final Thoughts: Gratitude and the Journey Ahead

Standout Quotes

* 'The bigger the beauty, the bigger the resistance.' – On birthing 'Sway With Me' through doubt.

* 'I receive all that I need... I caught on fire.' – Chorus echoing transformation.

* 'I am the weeds pushing up through the cracks in your broken dreams... blossoming until your world is filled with flowering everything.' – Mantra of renewal.

Resources Mentioned

* Watch the full Songs for Joy gathering: Head to alreadyfree.me/patreon.

* Episode with Brooke McPoyle on musical breathwork

Thank you for being here with me.

Please remember to subscribe, review, and share this with someone you love.

PS: all thanks go Josh Snyman of rawbokeh for the beautiful photos and video of the gathering

That endless list of things you should be doing? It’s a trap. It’s the fuel for a draining cycle of panic, frantic action, burnout, and collapse. You know the feeling: giving everything you have, only to end up empty and wondering why nothing works. This episode is the way out.

Forget complicated systems and more self-discipline. Nathan offers a simple, powerful map to remembering your own enoughness. It’s not a checklist; it’s a dance between the three core parts of you: Me, We, and All. Listen to find your rhythm again.

"The only relationship we will certainly be in for our entire lives, no matter what, is this relationship with ourselves. So marry yourself first. Commit to yourself first."

About Your Host and This Podcast

Nathan Maingard is a guide for the seekers, edge walkers, healers, and creators. Through his work, he helps people ask the question, "What is in the way of me remembering that I am already free?" and find inspiration from those already walking their own free path.

In This Episode

* 01:35 The Overwhelm Cycle: Naming the Trap

* 03:52 Pillar 1: The "Me" Space – Why You Must Fill Your Cup First

* 05:14 Pillar 2: The "We" Space – Connection, Service, and Ubuntu

* 06:40 Pillar 3: The "All" Space – Getting God Out of the Box

* 08:25 The Enoughness Dance: How to Weave It All Together

* 10:56 A Guided Moment to Find Your Flow

Resources

* Watch the Video: This episode includes visuals. Watch the full experience here.

* Become a Co-Creator: Support the creation of this podcast and get your name in the credits by joining the community on Patreon at https://alreadyfree.me/patreon.

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Join the Conversation

Which part of the dance - Me, We, or All - is calling to you most right now? Share your experience in the comments below.