💡 Why I’m sharing this
I’ve walked alongside high-achievers who can deadlift their body weight, lead teams, and still feel hollow when the lights go out. Christopher Lee Maher was one of those men… until his body said enough. His story mirrors what I see daily in sensitive women who’ve mastered the art of pushing through: the armour looks impressive, while the nervous system crumbles underneath.
This conversation is an antidote. We trade grind culture for grounded power; lone-wolf bravado for inter-dependence; external validation for felt, cellular worth.
🌿 A moment that hit me deep
When Christopher said the liver is “the helper” in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and that true freedom arrives when we finally let others help us, my chest loosened. I remembered every woman who has whispered, “I’m tired of holding it all.” Let this be permission to put the boulder down.
✨ Three practices to try today
Swap the stimulant
When your energy slumps, trade caffeine for ten rounds of 4-7-8 breathing. Watch how quickly the fog lifts without the crash.
Ask for a micro-help
Message a trusted friend: “Can you witness me for five minutes? I need to speak something aloud.” Feel the nervous system exhale when the lone wolf rejoins the pack.
Feel the fascia
Lie on the floor. Roll a tennis ball beneath one tight spot -such as the glutes, calves, or shoulders- until the tissue softens. Each knot you release is a story you no longer need to carry.
📚 Go deeper
Book – Free for Life by Christopher Lee Maher
Free Stress-Relief Gift – truebodyintelligence.com/stress-free-gift
My daily IG sharing – @nathanmaingard
🗣️ Invitation
After you listen, tell me in the comments: Which armour piece are you ready to shed first? Let’s keep each other accountable to softer, stronger living.
With love,
Nathan
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