What does it really mean to be present?

What would change if you treated your attention as the rare, unrepeatable gift it actually is?

In this episode of That’s So Intimate, Sarah and Bryan slow things down and explore presence as more than paying attention. Presence is the ability to stay with what’s here — even when it’s uncomfortable, uncertain, or intense.

Together, they unpack how presence shows up in:

• Moments of crisis and calm

• Relationships and conflict

• Parenting, partnership, and leadership

• The body’s wisdom and nervous system responses

They talk about how clarity in a crisis can actually be a sign of deep presence — when we’re regulated enough to respond instead of react. Presence isn’t about being perfect or peaceful all the time. It’s about staying connected to yourself, your body, and the moment in front of you.

You’ll hear reflections on:

• The difference between reacting and responding

• Why presence starts in the body, not the mind

• How grounding and regulation create choice

• What it looks like to “show up” for yourself and others

• Why presence is a practice, not a personality trait

This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember: You don’t have to do more to be present — you just have to be here.

A great listen if you’re navigating stress, change, relationships, or simply wanting to feel more alive in your daily life.

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