In a culture wired for productivity, urgency, and endless scrolling, what if the most radical act is… to pause?
“Even amongst all of this… There’s peace here.” – Rachel Levine
In this soul-deep episode of the We Are Already Free podcast, I’m joined by the luminous Rachel Levine, founder of Intuitively Wild, to explore how rituals can be both anchor and doorway - rooting us in the present while guiding us gently home to ourselves.
Rachel’s path wasn’t always this grounded. From the outside, she was the image of wellness. But inside? Silent struggle. Panic attacks. Perfectionism. The mask of the spiritual overachiever cracking under the pressure of keeping it all together.
What changed? Not a sudden enlightenment - but a slow, intentional reclamation of presence through ritual.
We speak on:
How ritual differs from routine (and why that distinction matters deeply)
What to do when presence feels unsafe or overwhelming
Rachel’s raw, real story of spiritual bypassing and breakdown
Why discomfort can be an invitation - not a danger
The practical power of a few minutes with your hand on your heart
This conversation isn’t just about morning routines or herbal altars. It’s about the kind of living that remembers the sacred in the ordinary - even (and especially) when everything feels like too much.
So whether you’re a burnt-out creative, a sensitive soul, or just someone feeling the weight of the world lately… let this episode be your permission slip to slow down, soften in, and start again. You don’t need to wait until you feel better. You don’t need to “earn” your peace.
You are already free. Sometimes it just takes a ritual to remember.
🎧 Listen now and explore:
The difference between doing a ritual and being in ritual
Journaling prompts to return to your truth
Why “slowing down” doesn’t mean “falling behind”
How to reconnect with your intuition - without abandoning reality
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🌿 Mentioned in this episode
Overwhelmed? Scattered? Scrolling your soul away?
You’re not broken.
You’re just overstimulated.
We live in a society designed to hijack your attention, disconnect you from your body, and keep you chasing quick hits instead of deep roots.
The 21-Day Dopamine Detox Challenge isn’t about quitting everything.
It’s about coming home to what truly nourishes you.
This is your invitation to:
Reclaim your mornings from your phone
Remember what it feels like to actually rest
Feel creative, focused, and inspired again - without burning out
Build a ritual of presence that supports your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
It’s affordably priced, with Pay What You Can options. No pressure. Just a loving reset.
A return to you.
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What rituals are calling you home lately?
Hit reply or leave a comment - I’d love to hear what brings you back to the real.
Warmly, and with love
Nathan 🌱
P.S. If your heart’s been craving a softer, slower way of being… this episode is for you. Take a breath, press play, and come home to the sacred in the simple.
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