Do you ever feel trapped in endless loops of overthinking? Knowing you’re stuck, but unable to stop?

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Matthew T Cooke, founder of Body-Based Breakthrough (B3), to explore how we can break free from the mental traps and reconnect with the body’s innate wisdom.

Whether you’re a high-achiever feeling secretly stuck… or simply tired of living in your head, this conversation offers a powerful path forward.

🔥 Topics Covered:

- The Body-Mind Connection: Why 80% of communication flows from body to mind (not the other way around)

- Breaking the Performance Trap: How “success” can keep us feeling stuck and disconnected

- The Power of Safety: Why transformation starts with creating true emotional safety

- Real Tools: A guided somatic exercise you can practice immediately

- Bonus Metaphor: How freediving explains the profound depth and simplicity of nervous system work

🌿 About Matthew T Cooke: Founder of Body-Based Breakthrough (B3), Matthew guides people back to their embodied wisdom. He’s worked with clients from Apple, SpaceX, Google, and beyond... and is on a mission to certify over a million trauma-informed somatic coaches by 2035.

- Follow Matthew on Instagram.

- Learn more or begin your B3 journey: alreadyfree.me/b3

In this short solo episode, I share the intimate truth behind a major shift in my coaching focus — why I’m choosing to support successful men who feel lost in love, and how this transformation can ripple out into all our lives (and yes, this episode is very much for women, too).

💔 Men are struggling.They’re succeeding on paper… and quietly falling apart inside.

🌀 I know this story because I’ve lived it.This episode is for the men ready to stop performing — and the women who want to see them finally come home to themselves.

🔗 Workshop Details:

🎯 Crushing It in Life. Lost and Lonely in Love.

A 90-minute journey for successful men ready to stop performing and start connecting.

- 🗓️ Sunday 4 May 2025

- 💻 Sign up here → alreadyfree.me/men

🙏 Thank you for being here.

If this moved you, please share it.

Let’s rewrite the story — together.

PS: you can read the full post to along with this on my substack: https://alreadyfree.me/substack

In a world addicted to hustle and distraction, what if the most powerful thing you could do… is pause?

This week on We Are Already Free, I’m joined by folk herbalist and intuitive guide Rachel Levine. She shares how her journey through anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism led her to reclaim presence through ritual.

This episode is for you if you:

- Feel disconnected or overwhelmed by modern life

- Want to replace routine with something more sacred and supportive

- Are ready to live with more intention, gentleness, and authenticity

We explore:

- The difference between routine and ritual

- Rachel’s story of healing from spiritual bypassing and self-sabotage

- How to start a ritual practice even when presence feels uncomfortable

- Why slowness is not laziness, and softness is not weakness

🌿 Mentioned in This Episode:

- Rachel’s work: intuitivelywild.com

- Intuitively Wild on Substack: intuitivelywild.substack.com/

Reclaim your attention, reset your nervous system

If you’re done with doomscrolling and ready to reconnect to yourself…

The FREE 21-Day Dopamine Detox Challenge is your invitation to step away from overstimulation and return to what truly nourishes you.

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Connect with Me

• 🎧 Listen to more episodes: nathanmaingard.com/podcast

• 📬 Say hi: nathan@wearealreadyfree.com

• 📸 Instagram: @nathanmaingard

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have.

Sometimes, life leaves us standing at the crossroads, frozen by the weight of choices. In this heart-opening episode, Dr. Angela Gorrell joins us to explore the art of making difficult decisions, reclaiming clarity, and moving forward with courage when life feels overwhelming.

About Dr. Angela GorrellDr. Angela Williams Gorrell is a speaker, consultant, and author with a passion for guiding others toward the life worth living. With teaching experience at Yale and Baylor University, she brings a unique blend of academic expertise and personal insight to her work. Angela is the author of three books, including her latest release, Braving Difficult Decisions: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do, and she hosts the More Human with Dr. Angela podcast.

Topics Covered- How to find clarity when stuck between equally compelling options- Practical steps to move forward when facing overwhelming decisions- Transforming "wrong" decisions into opportunities for growth- The role of values, healing, and synchronicity in courageous decision-making- Real-life stories of difficult decisions that led to unexpected joy

Resources- Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram- Visit Dr. Angela’s website- Braving Difficult Decisions: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do by Dr. Angela Gorrell- More Human with Dr. Angela Podcast

Stay Connected- 🔗 Join the FREE 21-Day Dopamine Detox Challenge: https://alreadyfree.me/dopamine- 💌 Subscribe to the We Are Already Free podcast for weekly inspiration and tools to live authentically: https://nathanmaingard.com/podcast

What if your birth story is the hidden key which could help you break free from the mysterious loops you find yourself in? I’m delighted to share a powerful episode with you! I reached out to Nicole after watching the amazing Birth As We Know it documentary some time ago.

It impacted me so deeply that I knew I had to share this amazing knowledge with you on the We Are Already Free podcast!

About Nicole MooreToday’s guest is Nicole Moore, the Senior Facilitator of Birth into Being and the creative force behind this movement. She trains practitioners worldwide, focusing on the imprints of birth and early life and their effects on our ability to thrive. Her clients create and nurture sustainable businesses that contribute to healing the planet through various healing and therapeutic practices.

Why I care about birth…As I prepare for fatherhood, this topic is hugely important to me. Honestly, I’m concerned by the absolute certainty that I am going to ‘fuck it up’ somehow 😅. And that I am already. Not making enough time for my wife. Missing precious moments. And the rest. Fortunately, this episode actually reassured me. It gave me the gift of knowing that we can all rewrite our stories anytime we choose. I hope it does the same for you.

Topics Covered* Why birth fundamentally shapes our life patterns* How our birth story influences our approach to challenges and relationships* What practical tools we can use to heal birth imprints* Stay to the end for powerful insights on breaking free from limiting patterns

Resources

* @birthintobeing on Instagram

* Birth Into Being Website

* Watch Nicole's Workshops

Ready to Break Free From Unconscious Patterns?Just as birth imprints influence our responses to life, our daily habits shape our ability to live consciously. Break free from unconscious patterns and reclaim your authentic self with our FREE 21-Day Dopamine Detox Challenge. Learn how to reset your relationship with technology and reconnect with your natural rhythms. Empower yourself to lead a more present and intentional life.

Begin your transformation at alreadyfree.me/dopamine

Connect with Nathan Maingard

* Connect with other listeners on Substack

* Say hi via email

* Learn about working with me

BONUS: click here to view the video version of this episode!

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

I’m so frickin’ excited to be sharing this with y’all 🎉!

I just had the most epic, heart-overflowing conversation with my coaching client Alice about her journey…from feeling stuck in old patterns to stepping into a whole new way of being.

What makes this sharing so powerful?

✨ During our work together, I watched Alice shift her money stories, her limiting beliefs, her self-doubt✨ I saw her gain clarity, and with it, she just shone lighter and lighter 🌻✨ And when she agreed to share her journey, I was blown away… because in her testimonial video, I could see even more light than when we finished working together. Shine on, Alice 🌟!

Why this matters for you 🫵

If you’re a highly sensitive, awakening soul who’s feeling lost in a fog of doubt, overwhelm, or that nagging sense of “What the heck am I supposed to be doing with my life?”

…this episode is for you.

Alice was exactly where you are. And she found her way forward. You can, too.

Listen to (or watch) this special bonus episode to hear her transformation, and to feel what’s possible for you, too.

And here’s the wild part…

Alice experienced this before I even added the newest upgrades to my ROOTRISE Coaching Program.

That’s right, her transformation happened without the deeper somatic tools I’ve now integrated 🥰.

Now, imagine what’s possible for you, with…

✅ Somatic-based coaching to release stored emotional blocks from the body✅ Nervous system healing so change actually sticks✅ Personalised strategies to help you integrate your awakening into real-world action

💡 If Alice found clarity without these additions, just imagine what’s possible now.

Ready to explore what’s next?

📩 Click here to book an Insight Call

But first, listen to Alice’s story. You might just hear echoes of your own journey, and realise that you are not alone, and that change really is possible!

With so much loveNathan (I’ll never stop signing off as though I’m sending you letters. Old school 😁)

🎶 PS: listen towards the end for the super powerful story of the impact that having her own custom heart song has had in Alice’s Life (and I share the song itself at the end of the episode!)

Ever felt like you're faking it - trying to fit in somewhere you're supposed to belong, but it just feels... off? Dan J. Berger, author of The Quest, reveals how understanding your unique belonging archetype can transform your experience of connection and community. Discover practical tools to move beyond surface-level relationships and find genuine belonging in a world of performative connection.

About Dan J. Berger

Dan J. Berger is the author of The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging and founder/CEO of Assemble Hospitality Group, a boutique chain of corporate retreat centers. He previously founded and led Social Tables, an event-planning software platform, which he sold to Blackstone-owned Cvent in 2018 for $100 million. Through his personal journey from childhood trauma to entrepreneurial success, Dan has developed practical frameworks for finding authentic belonging.

Topics Covered

• The true definition of belonging and why most advice misses the mark
• The four belonging archetypes and how to find yours
• Five essential skills for developing "belonging intelligence"
• The five C's test for evaluating your belonging fuel and how this can help you
• Stay to the end for Dan's philosophical take on what it means to be "already free" through the lens of determinism versus free will

Resources

• Take the Belonging Archetype Quiz
• Get Dan's book: "The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging"
• Learn about Assemble Hospitality Group: Urban retreat centers for corporate teams
• Connect with Dan: danjberger.com

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Start your FREE transformation today → Your future self will thank you.

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Feel trapped in patterns of self-sabotage, knowing you want to make positive shifts but finding yourself stuck in repetitive, destructive patterns? You're not alone. In this powerful conversation with revolutionary recovery expert TJ Woodward, discover how to break free from limiting patterns and access your authentic power through conscious recovery.

About TJ Woodward

TJ Woodward is a bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and revolutionary recovery expert who has helped countless people through his simple yet powerful teachings. As Head of Conscious Leadership at Reconstruction Unlimited and a featured thought leader alongside Brené Brown and Dr. Gabor Maté, TJ brings a fresh perspective to personal transformation. His journey from addiction to awakening, and his subsequent ordination as an Agape minister by Dr. Michael Beckwith, uniquely positions him to guide others toward authentic freedom.

Takeaways:

• Feeling stuck in self-sabotage is super common, but we can break free from those patterns by recognizing them and taking small steps toward change.
• The journey of healing is often about unlearning old beliefs and reconnecting with our authentic selves, which is much more liberating than it sounds.
• Curiosity is a powerful tool in transforming our negative patterns into positive experiences; ask yourself what’s really going on beneath the surface.
• T.J. Woodward’s work emphasizes that healing is about being present with the feelings without judgment, allowing space for our inner child to be heard and supported.

Resources

• TJ's Instagram: @tjwoodward_
• Website: https://www.tjwoodward.com
• Unharmable Podcast

🧠 Trapped in the Scroll? Break Free in 21 Days

Feeling scattered, depleted, and disconnected? You're not alone! Our participants report dramatic mental clarity and renewed energy within just one week.

The FREE 21-Day Dopamine Detox Challenge helps you:

• 😌 Transform anxiety into calm presence
• ⚡️ Convert wasted hours into creative energy
• 🎯 Replace mindless scrolling with purposeful action
• 💫 Reconnect with what truly matters to you

Join a supportive community ready to welcome you at alreadyfree.me/reset

Start your FREE transformation today → Your future self will thank you.

Support yourself, the planet, and this podcast (affiliate links)

• Heal chronic pain with Fascia Flow: https://alreadyfree.me/flow
• Powerful medicines which support the sovereignty of indigenous peoples at https://alreadyfree.me/fourvisionsmarket (use discount code ALREADYFREE15 for 10% off your first purchase)
• Get my absolute fav Kettlebells with a 10% discount: https://alreadyfree.me/kettlebell
• Liberate your birth with The Complete Guide to Freebirth

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