We Are Already Free

Ever felt a deep urge to share something meaningful—a song, a story, or your true self—only to be held back by doubts whispering, 'You’re not good enough!'? You're not alone, and you’re exactly where you need to be.

Today, we dive deep into how we can overcome those doubts to confidently embrace and share our inner voices with the world. Joining us is Nessi Gomes, whose transformative journey through music and self-discovery has turned her fears and insecurities into profound strength and inspiration. Born on the island of Guernsey and enriched by her Portuguese heritage, Nessi's music and life story embody the beauty and challenges of personal transformation.

Get ready to reclaim your voice and conquer paralysing inner narratives. In this episode, Nessi shares her transformative experiences and insights on:

• The Healing Power of Singing: Discover how Nessi used her voice to overcome childhood insecurities.

• From Guernsey to the Heart of the Amazon: Explore her transformative experiences with sacred medicines.

• The Science Behind the Song: Learn about the neurological impacts of singing.

• Vocal Odyssey: Uncover the secrets of her workshop that transforms voices and lives.

Links to Nessi Gomes

• Website

• Instagram

In our pursuit of self-love, why do we so often turn to practices that may actually harm us? If you're like me, you've struggled with parts of your body that don't meet the impossible beauty standards set by social media, advertising, and Hollywood.

What's astonishing is the silent hypocrisy within many communities that champion consciousness and natural living. Despite their commitment to spiritual growth, many still embrace cosmetic surgery and other beauty enhancements without a second thought, often ignoring the potential physical and energetic tolls these choices might carry. 

About Raine Dunn

Joining us today is Raine Dunn, an inspirational speaker and health advocate who has turned her personal struggle with breast implant illness into a crusade for change. After experiencing severe health setbacks from cosmetic surgery, Raine embarked on a journey of recovery that led her to speak out against the dangers of unrealistic beauty standards and the importance of holistic wellness. Her work now focuses on empowering others to make informed health decisions and to embrace their natural beauty.

Episode Highlights

• Why Beauty Isn't Skin Deep: The Real Costs of Cosmetic Enhancements: Dive into the often unseen emotional and physical repercussions of cosmetic surgery.

• What Everyone Should Know About Breast Implant Illness: Discover key insights into the symptoms and long-term effects of breast implant illness.

• The Surprising Link Between Spiritual Growth and Physical Health:

• Explore how true wellness integrates both spiritual well-being and physical health.

• Questioning Beauty Standards: A Call to Action for Societal Change: Discuss the need for a shift in how society views and values beauty.

• Listening to Your Body's Wisdom: A Guide to Self-Care: Learn the importance of tuning into your body’s signals as a path to healing and empowerment.

Resources for Raine Dunn

For more information about Raine Dunn and her advocacy work, visit the following links:

• Raine has taken a break from IG. If you have questions, email her directly here

• You can still check her out on Instagram @raine.dunn

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Get ready to challenge long-held beliefs about veganism and explore the healing power of meat with today's guest, Dr. Sara Marilyn Jesus.

Dr. Sara Marilyn Jesus is a unique voice in the world of nutrition and health. Trained as a dentist, she transcends traditional medical paradigms and leads transformative health retreats where her attendees heal through aligning with a natural, animal-based lifestyle. Her journey from veganism to a meat-based diet due to chronic health issues shines a light on alternative approaches to wellness.

• The Untold Story of Veganism: Understanding the complex reality behind the vegan diet.

• Nutritional Deficiencies in Plant-Based Diets: A deep dive into what's missing in a vegan diet.

• Environmental Impact: Debunking myths about meat consumption and sustainability (cow gas isn't killing the planet).

• The Personal Journey: Dr. Sara's transformation from debilitating health as a vegan to vitality as a meat-eater.

• Practical Dietary Advice: How to incorporate meat for optimal health and affordability (you can save money by eating more meat).

Resources

• Dr. Sara Marilyn Jesus' Instagram

• Dr Sara's shocking transformation

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Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff, looking across to where you want to be. You know you have the potential to make that leap, to reach your dreams, but something holds you back – a nagging fear, a whisper of doubt. It's a feeling we've all experienced at one point or another. That moment where our fears seem to tower over our ambitions, clouding the clear path to our true potential.

But what if I told you that those fears, the ones holding you back, are not just conquerable but are actually the keys to unlocking your fullest life?

This is exactly what Brad Axelrad, our guest today, believes and practices. A transformational leader and a master in facing fears, Brad has spent over a decade guiding individuals through their deepest doubts and darkest dragons. With over 200 live events and countless stages shared with thought leaders like Don Miguel Ruiz and Gay Hendricks, Brad has a unique insight into what really stops us from living our truest lives.

In this episode of We Are Already Free, we're diving deep into the core fears that Brad has identified as the most common yet powerful dragons we all face. From the imposter syndrome whispering that you're not good enough to the fear of scarcity that tightens its grip on our dreams, Brad will help us navigate these turbulent waters.

So, if you're ready to transform your fear into your greatest ally, to leap across that chasm and land in a life of fulfilment and truth, this conversation is for you.

Stay with us as we embark on this deeply personal, vulnerable, and ultimately victorious journey of transformation with Brad Axelrad.

About Brad Axelrad

• faceyourdragon.com

• Brad Axelrad is a renowned transformational leader, event producer, and speaker.

• Over a decade of experience in facilitating personal and professional growth.

• Founder of Face Your Dragon, helping individuals face and harness their fears.

• Founding member of the Association of Transformational Leaders and Co-Founder of ATL Costa Rica.

• Featured on NBC Nightly News, PBS Television, LA Times, and more.

Topics Covered:

• Facing Inner Dragons: Brad discusses the "five dragons" of fear and how they manifest in our lives.

• Vulnerability and Personal Growth: Insights from Brad's personal journey of facing his fears and how it has shaped his work.

• The Power of Transformative Experiences: How overcoming fears leads to profound personal development.

• Navigating Modern Challenges: Brad's perspective on current societal norms and personal development.

• Tools for Overcoming Fears: Practical strategies Brad uses to help people overcome their deepest fears.

Have you ever felt like life's unpredictable ups and downs are just too much?

You're not alone!

Welcome back to We Are Already Free, with your host Nathan Maingard. It's great to be here again after a bit of a break!

In the dance of life, we all face moments of profound joy and deep sorrow, and it can be overwhelming how quickly things swings between the highs and lows.

Imagine, for a moment, being at the peak of happiness, intertwining your life with your soulmate, only to then confront the shadow of loss, the passing of a beloved companion.

How do we find harmony in such contrasts?

The answer might surprise you.

It lies in the strings of a forgotten song, the melody of healing and self-discovery.

In this episode, I dive deep into the heart of what it means to rediscover worthiness through love, loss, and the enchanting magic of music.

Join me, as I share my own journey of transforming grief into a celebration of life and uncovering the profound worthiness within.

Together, let's embrace this journey, resonating with the ups and downs, and find our own rhythm in the music of life.

Listen now, and let's rediscover our worthiness, together.

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I'm sharing important news that's a mix of bittersweet and exciting: I'm about to start a new chapter in my life, getting married, celebrating my 40th, and stepping into a sacred ceremony during this pivotal birthday. These big life events mean I'll be taking a longer break from the podcast than I had initially planned, but I promise it's all for a great cause.

I've already recorded some incredible episodes for you, and they will be coming your way as soon as I can dive back in. Your ongoing love and support for this podcast are the wind beneath my wings, and I can't thank you enough for being an integral part of this journey.

This solo episode is a heart-to-heart about embracing life's transitions, the importance of honesty with oneself, and the adventures that await us. If you've ever found yourself at a crossroads or faced significant life changes, there might be some golden insights here for you.

Join me in this personal sharing session as we take a moment to reflect, express gratitude, and get excited about what lies ahead. Your presence in this journey is a blessing, and I eagerly await our reunion in future episodes with even more passion and purpose.

Remember, in the ebb and flow of life, we are already free. Let's embrace this pause together and anticipate the richness yet to unfold.

Please reach out to me personally with your thoughts, questions, or feedback - I'd love to hear from you. For now, enjoy the episode, and I send you all the blessings in the world.

Exciting things are unfolding! Please enjoy this bonus episode for all existing podcast listeners. If you are as excited as I am about the continuing magic of We Are Already Free, then listen on.

If you're new here, I recommend listening to one of the amazing previous episodes available in your podcast player, or by visiting https://alreadyfree.me.

It's a pleasure to be on this journey with you, yes YOU reading this! Wishing you a blessed 2024 of magic, connection, depth, wellbeing, love, and abundance.

Yihuuuuuu!

Listen to this short bonus episode for a sneak preview of the upcoming guests in season 3!

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Thomas Seager's doctor once accused him of juicing. He wasn't. He'd just started getting into the ice bath before his workout instead of after, and his testosterone doubled.

Welcome back to We Are Already Free, the podcast for down-to-earth seekers who want to feel, heal, and grow a more beautiful world. I'm your host, Nathan Maingard, joined again by Dr Thomas P. Seager, PhD, associate professor at Arizona State University and CEO of Morozko Forge.

Most people are told to use ice baths for recovery, after exercise. Thomas stumbled onto the opposite by accident: cold immersion before you move raises testosterone and luteinizing hormone, in some men dramatically. It's the discovery that got picked up on Joe Rogan (via Derek from More Plates More Dates and David Goggins) and has since reached thousands of men who've replicated his results.

This one's for women too. Testosterone is the dominant sex hormone in women as well as men, and most women have no idea how much of it their bodies actually carry, or how low it's likely running.

We get into:

• Why the order matters: cold before exercise (not after), and what it does to testosterone and luteinizing hormone

• Why women need far more testosterone than they think, and what cold exposure does for them specifically

• Cold immersion, fertility, and sexual health, for both sexes

• The real mechanism behind Viagra, and how cold exposure can fix the same insulin resistance naturally

• Cold immersion for pregnant women, including pain relief and birth outcomes

• Thyroid regulation, brown fat, and mitochondria, and why "brown fat denialism" doesn't hold up

• Why one man's own experience matters more than a study's p-value

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Struggling with unexplained symptoms or persistent health challenges? This episode could change everything. Dive into the transformative world of German New Medicine with us, and discover how symptoms are actually profound messages, not enemies. Dr. Melissa Sell guides us on a journey to decode our body's language and find true healing. Open your mind and join us as we explore a revolutionary approach to health and wellbeing on the We Are Already Free podcast. Remember, we're not just overcoming ailments; we're tuning into life's deeper harmony.

In this episode you will learn how to:

1. Understand German New Medicine for holistic health transformation

2. Interpret body signals for natural healing and wellness

3. Overcome the invisible triggers of health shocks with Germanic Healing Knowledge

4. View cancer through the lens of biological adaptation for healing

5. Explore the five biological laws for a deep mind-body connection

6. Adopt new perspectives on diet for optimal health beyond conventional wisdom

7. Resolve chronic conflicts to achieve long-term health and wellbeing

8. See the influence of consciousness on health and personal experiences

9. Debunk modern parenting myths to meet our true biological needs

10. Recognise our freedom beyond the illusion of victimhood for empowered living

Links to Dr. Melissa Sell:

• Dr Melissa Sell's website - https://www.drmelissasell.com/

• Dr Melissa Sell on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drmelissasell

• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrMelissaSell

• Courses - https://www.drmelissasell.com/resolve

Are you tired of playing the limiting role scripted for you by societal expectations, disconnected from your authentic self? This episode of the We Are Already Free podcast dives into the heart of such struggles, featuring the compelling journey of Sarah Vaci, an artist who challenges traditional gender norms and stereotypes.

Our conversation navigates the complex terrain of gender identity, societal roles, and the journey towards self-acceptance. It's an episode for anyone who has ever questioned their place in a world filled with labels and expectations. We discuss the consequences of not addressing these issues, from the loss of personal identity to the strain on mental health.

This episode offers a fresh perspective, not just highlighting the problems but also providing insights and hope for those seeking to embrace their true selves. It's about finding freedom in authenticity, not through drastic changes, but through understanding and accepting who we really are.

Things we cover:

• Curiosity about detransition, expressing individuality, societal taboos.

• Struggle with gender, art, and personal experiences.

• Detransitioning struggles not supported by mainstream media.

• Questioning transgender identity and seeking genuine understanding.

• Exploring masculinity and femininity

• Women's struggle with postpartum expectations and support.

• Struggling with gender roles, identity, and relationships.

• Much more...

Links to Sarah Vaci:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lordvaci/

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/SarahVaci

• Website and Metamorphosis100 portraits - https://www.metamorphosis100.com/