The Power of Truly Showing Up: Embracing Humanity

Embracing the True Meaning of Showing Up with Marcy Axelrod How Are You Showing Up? In this episode of Real Men Feel, Andy Grant hosts Marcy Axelrod, a best-selling author and TEDx speaker, who delves into the true essence of 'showing up.' Marcy explains that showing up isn't just about being present but a deeper existential experience influenced by our beliefs, thoughts, and attention systems. They discuss the three roles we habitually play—self, situational, and societal—and how truly showing up can change our lives and improve our performance. Marcy also shares insights from her latest book, 'How We Choose to Show Up.' She provides practical steps for individuals to truly show up, emphasizing the importance of care, noticing, and acceptance. 00:00 Welcome to Real Men Feel 00:18 Introducing Marcy Axelrod 01:22 Understanding 'Showing Up' 03:12 The Two Attention Systems 04:43 Levels of Showing Up 09:40 Society's Impact on Showing Up 17:18 The Natural Progression of Showing Up 24:18 Marcy's Personal Journey 24:53 A Childhood Memory and Its Impact 25:48 The Journey into Psychology and Consulting 26:09 Practical Steps to Show Up in 2025 27:31 The Importance of Noticing and Gratitude 28:31 Belief Systems and Emotional Care 32:34 The Role of Society and Individual Responsibility 36:04 The Concept of Showing Up 38:58 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Connect with Marcy Marcy Axelrod -- http://www.choosetoshowup.com/ LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy/ Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/marcyaxelrod/ Resources How We Choose to Show Up: Nature's Playbook for Creating a Meaningful Life, Marcy Axelrod -- https://amzn.to/4jjkIrq Immoderate Greatness: Why Civilizations Fail, William Ophuls -- https://amzn.to/3PIVbu5 Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Ready to create your best year yet? Book a Clarity Call with Andy at https://theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant Personal Website | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | http://realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! RMF Facebook Group | http://realmenfeel.org/group Support this podcast | https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 337