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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 9 MIN

Ep. 18 | The Gift of Just Being There

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

In today's episode, I'm talking about the spiritual power of presence — how witnessing instead of fixing can be one of the most healing acts of love we can offer. I share the story of a client who was so overwhelmed by the suffering around her that she was hurting herself through food — until she realized that witnessing was even an option. It changed everything. We'll explore how presence isn't passive — it's transformative — and how learning to witness, rather than rescue, brings relief, compassion, and real healing to ourselves and the people we love. Question to carry into your day: Where in your life are you trying to fix what simply needs your witness? Connect with Molly Carmel:  Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mollycarmel Website: www.mollycarmel.com Subscribe on YouTube Amazon Storefront (in case you want to hang out with my Pocket Sages) If this episode helped you find a little more peace in the chaos, pass it along to someone who could use it too. 🌙 An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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