Getting Naked With Nate

I hope you're ready for some deep explorations in this one! I sure did not expect to get into trauma when I started this episode...but that's the direction it went and it took me right with it! If you have been impacted by this world's hurts, may this episode of Getting Naked with Nate bring you some peace; some sense of companionship and hope, knowing that 1. you are NOT alone (I, at least, am right there with you) and 2. there ARE solutions (which is a great relief for me to hear too, yay)! Golden Shadows is a song with many layers: It explores friendship, the soul's journey and the human experience (among other things). If you're listening anywhere but my site, be sure to visit the show notes to comment and enjoy all the goodness: http://nakedwithnate.com (http://nakedwithnate.com).  http://patreon.com/natemaingard (Support the show.) Support this podcast

All I need is a patch of sunlight, from which to watch the world run by. You tell me life is a rat race...well, I'm no rat so I've got time. Some of the things you I dive deep into in this episode are, among other things: is our education hurting or helping us? Are we all traumatised, and how do we deal with it? Where are we headed and why? How do people change the world? And a lot more . Also, as an added bonus, you'll hear what it sounds like when I rub my chest hair ! So excited to use a new microphone this week, let me know if you think it sounds nice...or if you think it just don't matter. Onwards, fair adventurer! See you in the comments, yo! If you're listening anywhere but my site, be sure to check out the show notes to comment and enjoy all the goodness: http://nakedwithnate.com (http://nakedwithnate.com).  http://patreon.com/natemaingard (Support the show.) Support this podcast

To enjoy the full show-notes and leave comments and questions at http://nakedwithnate.com. I was happily working on another song when this irreverent little songling arrived in my mind and refused to be ignored. I had no choice, I had to write it down in the margins. And so, Thinking of a Starfish was born... Please enjoy this week's episode and, if you are moved by anything I've said, leave thoughts, questions and feedback in the comments below. Hearing from you is my second favourite thing about this whole podcast! “Once, on ancient Earth, there was a human boy walking along a beach. There had just been a storm, and starfish had been scattered along the sands. The boy knew the fish would die, so he began to fling the fish to the sea. But every time he threw a starfish, another would wash ashore. "An old Earth man happened along and saw what the child was doing. He called out, 'Boy, what are you doing?' " 'Saving the starfish!' replied the boy. " 'But your attempts are useless, child! Every time you sav

Imagine if all the graves were trees... Then all the graveyards would be forests. Have you ever thought that the body, once left, is probably best used to feed the earth it came from, feed the new, feed what comes after? There are many layers to today's episode (you're not surprised, are you). Yes, it's partly about death and decay...but it's just as much about growth and ripening. We discuss what it means to devour life, touch on reincarnation, dive deep into the lyrics of this song and, quite simply, explore what the heck this whole life this is about. So here you have it, another simple offering from my heart to yours. If you're reading this anywhere but my website, you can get all the show notes and leave comments and questions at http://nakedwithnate.com (http://nakedwithnate.com). http://patreon.com/natemaingard (Support the show.) Support this podcast

I didn't have sex for three and a half years, which led to me writing the song this episode is based on. Ok, listen, that first line is totally true but it is -at most- an itty bitty tiny little fraction of the story... Seriously though, listen to this episode to find out, among other things, how Bon Iver inspired me to sing real high, how old I was when I chose to be celibate and, yes, alright, why I didn't have sex for three years! To comment and enjoy links and full show notes, visit: http://nakedwithnate.com (nakedwithnate.com) http://patreon.com/natemaingard (Support the show.) Support this podcast

I left this was just a little too late this week, but I'm actually really happy with what ended up coming out. Here is a brief exploration of whether it's better to win or to communicate, to hear and be heard, to really connect... Show notes at https://nakedwithnate.com/ (https://nakedwithnate.com) http://patreon.com/natemaingard (Support the show.) Support this podcast

Let's talk about sex! But seriously, have you noticed that there is this weird paradox in our society, where violence in the media and our lives seems accepted, even celebrated, while at the same time sex and nakedness are demonised? In today's podcast I share some of my thoughts around this hot topic, as well as reading out some of your responses from twitter and even play you a song or two to smooth the ride! Show notes at https://nakedwithnate.com (https://nakedwithnate.com) Support this podcast

Today's episode of Getting Naked With Nate dives into the question of whether or not social media is real life. Also, is social media helping or hurting us? As you know, everything I say is my own opinion, which I am totes open to changing, so feel free to send new ideas, info and perspectives my way! Full show notes at https://nakedwithnate.com (https://nakedwithnate.com) http://patreon.com/natemaingard (Support the show.) Support this podcast

In this week's episode of Getting Naked With Nate, I do my best to shed some light on the question of whether life really IS supposed to be so darn difficult!?! I quote some far wiser folk than I, talk about what we DO have control over and share some peaceful music to ease the ride. Hopefully the tools I share near the end of this episode can be enlightening to you, as they have to me! Strangely enough, this was the podcast episode I've felt the most nervous about sharing! I feel like it's such a huge topic, and I know so very little, and make so many mistakes, hah. Anyway, I'm glad I overcame my insecurities and am sharing this with you here! May it bring self-love, understanding and joy into the world. Please do comment with your thoughts below, I'm very excited to hear from you. If you have topics you'd love to hear me chat about, please share those too, as well as any questions you might have for me, related or unrelated! Thanks, and enjoy! Full show-notes at https://nakedwithnate.com (https://nakedwithn

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Our shadows are always right beside us, and today I discuss some of the things I've learned in my attempts at escaping from them. Also, some lovely music for your aural pleasure, plus a book recommendation and some good news to remind you that there IS good news! Enjoy, and do comment with your thoughts below, I'd love to hear from you! Also, this podcast is now up on itunes, if you're enjoying it then please take a moment to https://itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/getting-naked-with-nate/id1276522984 (leave a review), it really helps! Show Notes: * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8w6zcfxM3M (Lyric Video for In The Shadows) * Listen to https://soundcloud.com/ohsistermusic (Oh, Sister) * Book recommendation: https://www.romankrznaric.com/wonderbox (The Wonderbox) * Music recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DySnX5TwMMw (Warrior by Aurora) * Feed the creator (me), http://patreon.com/natemaingard (become a patron on Patreon) * https://www.positive.news/2017/perspective/28307/the-gardener-redefining-wha

In this episode of Getting Naked With Nate I talk about how words can be used as weapons and how empowered communication can positively impact relationships. I share some of the tools I've found useful in communication in my life and relationships, and also some beautiful music to smooth the journey. Thanks to my patrons on Patreon for your support in making this -and all my creations- happen! If you love what I bring into the world and aren't yet a patron, please http://patreon.com/natemaingard (check out my page), pledge and share with your friends. Here are links and info related to the podcast: * Where to get your good news * https://www.positive.news (Positive News) * https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ (Good News Network) * Article: https://www.positive.news/2017/perspective/29114/arent-organic-carrots-just-called-carrots/ ('Why aren't organic carrots just called carrots') * Music * Jesse Sheehan -http://jessesheehan.bandcamp.com/album/in-this-dance ( Love IS) * Ny Oh -https://lookitsnyoh.bandcamp.co

You asked and I answered! If you're active on the Nateives-only facebook group (really, it's amazing, you should totally https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=85340&rid=81834 (be there)), you'll have seen the poll I shared recently! Thanks to all those who put forward your ideas and voted on the ones you liked ! Also in the podcast, you will find some tasty tunes by people I love. If you want to support their art and humanness, then do check them out in their various places: Timothy Hutchinson's album on itunes: http://smarturl.it/tim-hutchinson (http://smarturl.it/tim-hutchinson) Jessica Allossery's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessicaslovelymusic/ (https://www.patreon.com/jessicaslovelymusic) Flo Perlin's album on Bandcamp: https://floperlin.bandcamp.com/ (https://floperlin.bandcamp.com) Excited to hear what you think, and looking forward to sharing more soon! Magical hugs Your troubadour Nate http://patreon.com/natemaingard (Support the show.) Support this podcast

This is my first public podcast, wahey (the first EVER one is https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-first-ever-8334152 (right here))! I'm so excited to share this with you, featuring a laughter-filled, depth-exploring and musical conversation between myself and one of my best friends, a man called Roaman. We cover religion, art, activism, war and more...and even listen to a few of Roaman's stunningly catchy, meaningful and bouncy songs. If you enjoy this podcast then please do http://patreon.com/natemaingard (become a patron), and also http://patreon.com/roamanmusic (support Roaman), cos he's the bomb! Note to current patrons: you can subscribe to this podcast in your usual podcast player (I use https://www.shiftyjelly.com/pocketcasts/ (Pocket Casts)). To do so, go to http://patreon.com/natemaingard (patreon.com/natemaingard )when logged in and copy the Audio RSS link in the top right, then paste it into your podcast player of choice! I'll be sharing both public and special patron-only pod