Natalie Madigan shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Natalie, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
What makes me lose track of time and truly find myself is being in nature. One of my favorite rituals is walking along nature trails with my dog. It’s a space where I can reflect, pray, and express gratitude for the life I’ve been given, even in challenging seasons. I’ve come to see walking not just as exercise, but as a powerful practice for thought and renewal. In college, I took a class called the Philosophy of Walking, which shaped how I approach both creative and emotional processes. If I’m anxious, I walk. If I feel creatively blocked, I walk. On those walks, I often turn my face to the sun, close my eyes, and try to listen for what God might be telling me. I feel most deeply connected to God when I’m in nature, and through that connection, I find myself again. Nature reminds me that I am small, yet still part of something much greater—and that perspective is grounding and life-giving for me.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Natalie Madigan, and I’m a singer, songwriter, producer, and artist. I create conceptual pop music inspired by the timeless sounds of the ’60s and ’70s—artists like The Beatles and Pink Floyd—while often drawing comparisons to modern voices such as Lana Del Rey and Mitski. At the heart of my work is a spiritual and philosophical dimension, influenced by ideas of yin and yang, meditation, and transformation. I love taking big concepts—destiny, manifestation, femininity, unity—and shaping them into music that feels accessible and thought-provoking. My goal is always to inspire reflection, spread harmony, and redefine “magic” as something found in the natural world and within the human spirit, rather than in the mystical. Nature and the divine play a central role in my writing, and sustainability is also an essential part of my brand, which I highlight through choices like sustainable fashion in my videos and performances. More than anything, my music is an invitation to connect—with ourselves, with each other, and with the world around us.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that has served its purpose is the part that needed constant control over the narrative of my life. For years, I was someone who always had a five-step plan—maybe that’s why I gravitate toward concept albums, because they offer a story to neatly fit the pieces into. But I’ve come to realize that this obsession with “knowing what’s next” often created more restriction than freedom. Life, after all, will always take its own course, no matter how much we plan. I’ve learned that rigid planning can keep me from embracing the unknown, which is often where the greatest inspiration lies. At times, it even led me into comparison—modeling my path after others instead of trusting my own unique voice. Over the last year, my prayer and practice has been to release myself to divine will: to be present, to stay in flow, and to allow inspiration to guide me rather than control.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
What suffering taught me—something success never could—is the power of surrender. In what I’d call the darkest season of my life, I reached a crossroads: I could either sink deeper into the pain or choose to learn from it. That was when I began to see suffering not as an adversary, but as a teacher. I learned to let myself fully feel without labeling or resisting, and to accept suffering for what it was instead of trying to shape it into something else. Hardship, I realized, is what gives us testimony and wisdom—something we can carry and pass on to others. Most importantly, I began to see suffering as an energy that could move through me without defining me. That perspective became the foundation of my most recent album, No Feeling Is Final, which explores yin and yang and the natural movement between suffering and joy in this life.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is a reflection of my highest self—the version of me that feels most aligned with my purpose: bright, creative, healing, and powerful. That said, it isn’t who I am all the time. Like anyone, I experience seasons of stagnation, confusion, and self-doubt. My mind is often a pendulum, swinging between clarity and questioning—about the world and my place within it. Still, I view the public version of myself as an authentic expression of who I am at my best. My goal is to align with that version more often, not just on stage or online, but in the quiet moments I share with myself and the people I love.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If immortality were real, what would you build?
I often joke with my husband that I never want to die because there’s still so much I want to learn, create, and share. If immortality were real, I would devote that time to using my music as a catalyst for awakening—helping people reconnect with their true nature. I believe many of our current systems have distanced us from our innate abilities to love, create, and manifest. Through exploring quantum physics and the psychology of the subconscious, I’ve come to see how society often keeps people too busy, too unwell, or too divided to recognize their own power. If I had unlimited time, my focus would be on restoring unity and harmony: building communities rooted in diversity, compassion, and a shared connection to God, nature, and each other. I may not know the exact blueprint for how to achieve this on a global scale, but that vision has been the heartbeat of my music for a long time.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.nataliemadigan.com
- Instagram: @nataliemadigan
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nataliemadiganmusic
- Other: Tiktok: @nataliemadigan
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VqERH28tjwguO9olLjkJd?si=TkdjtQDmTA2wnVot3ADklQ
Image Credits
All images credit to Cait Heffron (@francescaiit on instagram)
