We Are Already Free

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by how complicated living a life of vibrant health seems? Always another diet fad, another bit of news about how bad fat is, then how good it is, and so on? Well, you’re in the right place! Today’s guest, Dr Gary Shlifer, has simple solutions which will help you to align with your ancestry and up-level your lifestyle.

Dr. Shlifer is a board-certified internal medicine physician specialising in preventative care, nutrition/metabolism and anti-aging medicine. He brings his robust experienced with hospital inpatient medicine to his outpatient primary care practice in order to help prevent and cure disease for his patients. He is the founder of Evolve Healthcare in Los Angeles, a multi-specialty integrative medicine clinic focused on disease prevention and lifestyle optimization. He is also cofounder of Sapien, an organization focused on promoting health education and advancing health information technology. Through his companies and community outreach, the doctor works to promote his message of healthy living, eating and lifestyle practices.

In this far-ranging conversation, we cover everything from the mistake of asking too many mistakes as a doctor, to how our ancestry is a great place to look for the answers to our health needs, to how important it is that we talk about, face, and embrace death to truly live...and much more.

Towards the end, Dr Gary answers the question I ask in every episode about what We Are Already Free means to him in a way I found especially inspiring, hopeful, and empowering.

I’m your host, Nathan Maingard, and, as a highly sensitive person in a highly insensitive society, I was very nearly crushed by my efforts to fit a mould our society just calls ‘being a good citizen’. Having navigated my own healing of depression, burnout, suicidal ideation and other lovely things like that, it’s my honour to help others like me to bloom into the unique beauty they came here to bring... through breathwork, empowering songs, stories and poems, inner life skills coaching...and of course, ice baths (sorry, I know I’ve been talking about them a lot recently, but seriously, they’re frickin’ EPIC!).

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The loneliness that comes with awakening, healing, and becoming more authentic can be terrifying! When old relationships are still stuck in destructive, limiting patterns, it can feel like being your true self means you’re going to live a lone wolf life, and die alone someday as a mountain cave hermit! Even in a crowded room of people you want to connect with, the chats leave a bad taste in your mouth, and the desire to get out of there gives you an anxious feeling in your stomach.

Fortunately, this is normal...and there is hope!

If you yearn for authentic connections, genuine fulfilment in relationships, and effective communication that leaves you able to relax to the depths of your nervous system, but you’re finding it hard to find the people who align with your vibe, then this episode is for you.

Featuring return guest Dr Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist, we dive deep into how to have more fulfilling relationships. Nicole is a best-selling author of How to Do The Work, How To Meet Yourself and How to be the love you seek. She’s the heart behind the Instagram page The Holistic Psychologist, and creator of the Self Healers Circle community. Through her platforms and books, she supports millions of people around the world in healing themselves so they can return to the love and worthiness which are their birthrights.

We chat about relationships, inspired by Nicole’s new book, How To Be The Love You Seek, so listen on to learn how you can find more of the intimacy, depth, and authenticity you dream of from your romantic, and personal relationships.

In this episode you will:

• Discover why being authentic is crucial for true connection and fulfilment.
• Understand the importance of expanding your support circles.
• Find out how to communicate effectively in relationships by considering the emotional state of all parties involved.
• Explore the concept of interdependence and how it can lead to more fulfilling connections with others.
• And, of course, so much more!

Links to Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist:

• BOOK: How To Be The Love You Seek
• The Holistic Psychologist on Instagam

Transform your mornings and revitalise your life: join the 5 Day Morning Practice Challenge today!

Tired of the snooze button marathon and morning doomscrolling leaving you exhausted before your day has even begun? It's time to reclaim your mornings with the 5 Day Morning Practice Challenge!

This manageable routine is designed for anyone, regardless of experience. In just a few minutes each day, you can set a positive tone and align your actions with your values. The benefits of a morning routine include:

• Increased productivity and efficiency
• Improved mood and mental clarity
• Enhanced control over your day
• Lower stress levels
• Better physical health

Worried about time? This routine only takes a few minutes each morning. Concerned about difficulty? This is beginner-friendly. Doubtful about effectiveness? Join Claire Lane and others who've experienced empowering results: "Since beginning this practice, I feel more peace and an increased capacity for holding space for myself. I choose to get up early and invest in myself, knowing that I am worthy.”

Best of all, this transformative challenge is completely free, and you'll become part of a supportive community with access to helpful resources.

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If you ever feel like a victim of the things that happen to you (rather than empowered to choose your reaction in each moment), then today's episode is for you. Our guest is medicine woman, enthusiastic human, and dear new friend Sara Ladyfrog. She takes us on a deep dive into the warrior empowerment of the frog medicine of Kambo.

In case you don’t know what that is, Kambo is a ritual named after the poisonous secretions of the giant monkey frog, found in the Amazon Jungle. The secretion is humanely gathered from living frogs. When applying the medicine, burns are made on the person’s skin, and the kambo is applied directly to the burns. It’s a very physical, very intense experience.

I’ve worked with Kambo five times since 2009, and every one of those experiences has been incredibly challenging, healing, and empowering.

Listen to this episode to learn more about this medicine, and overall more about what it takes to be an empowered peaceful warrior, to meet life with grace, courage, and the freedom of choosing.

We discuss...

• Sara’s journey from divorce, drug addiction, and alcohol abuse to her path of healing herself and supporting others in healing
• The story of Amazonian children teaching Sara how to wash clothes while watching for crocodiles!
• We could all do with more near-death experiences
• What is a real safe space?
• Near the end, we discuss How to be a healer (the answer might surprise you)
• And, you guessed it, so much more...

Links and things from this episode:

• Sara Ladyfrog on Instagram
• International Association of Kambo Practitioners

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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
• More about Healy

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If you find yourself stuck in a never-ending, exhausting loop of trying keep up with all the things you need to do to be spiritual, healthy, enlightened, healed, together, abundant or ‘awake’ enough, this episode with Helena Wilde is the medicine for you!

Welcome to We Are Already Free, the podcast that sparks your inner guide to break free from internal and external limitations.

I'm Nathan Maingard, breathwork and ice bath facilitator, transformational guide, and empowering wordsmith, bringing you authentic conversations with those who break society’s moulds simply by being their authentic selves.

Together, let's shake off limiting beliefs and embrace the freedom within, empowering you to transform your life and deeply connect with yourself and the world. Let the transformation begin!

In this episode, we laugh a HUGE amount, and you will too!

Some of the things Helena Wilde shares:

• Why it’s powerful to speak your truth, even when it’s hard
• Why truth and lies are both part of the same beautiful story
• How the journey of growth and rebirth works in an infinite universe
• The nature of existence
• Chaos. Duality. Enlightenment. Balance
• Regulating the Nervous system and becoming resilient
• Core Wounds of 'not enoughness'
• Evolution and the Hero's Journey
• And, near the end, Helena shares why she firmly believes we are heading towards a new Eden
• ...heaps more...

Links to Helena Wilde:

• https://www.instagram.com/helenawilde (she keeps it simple)

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