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Are You Being Present?

by The Presence Projects

The purpose of this podcast is to provide awareness and encouragement about the concept of being present. You have a choice. Choose to be present!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 110 - Embracing Detachment with Presence

    The Buddhists believe the root of all suffering is attachment. This episode presents that idea and integrates it into ego work because attachment is a tool of the ego, and it has been used against you relentlessly for far too long. Inside this episode you will better understand what detachment...

  2. Episode 109 - Stop Allowing Your Ego to Abuse You, Confuse You, Upset You, & Distract You

    If someone else in your life talked to you the way your ego does, you would call it abuse. So why do we allow it? Why are we complicit? This episode turns the question directly on the listener. Why are you allowing your ego to confuse you, to upset you, to distract you, to eject you from the...

  3. Episode 108 - Doing Ego Work in the Present Moment

    After episodes spent naming ego programs and tools of the ego one by one, this one turns to the work itself. What ego work actually is. Where it has to be done. And why so few people are doing it. Ego work can only happen in the present moment, and the ego's job is to eject you from it. That is…

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  4. Episode 107 - The Most Important Relationship You'll Ever Have Is Between You and You

    The most important relationship you will ever have is the one between you and you. Until you do your ego work, you are your ego. It uses your voice in your head to make you believe it is you, but it is a component of your personality, not the authentic version of you underneath it. This episode...

  5. Episode 106 - Anticipation Is a Tool of the Ego

    Anticipation is such a common tool, such a common motivator, such a common behavior. We anticipate things we perceive as good, bad, and indifferent, sometimes all three together. But what is anticipation actually doing to us, and how is it affecting the present moment itself? This episode makes…

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  6. Episode 105 - Seeking External Validation Is a Tool of the Ego

    External validation feels good. But what happens when it runs out? This episode explores one of the ego's most powerful and pervasive traps: the endless pursuit of external validation. From the praise of parents and teachers in childhood to the approval of employers, spouses, and peers in...

  7. Episode 104 - Identifying Ego Programs in the Present Moment

    Ego programs run like computer viruses in the background of your mind, silently sabotaging your present moment and creating self-inflicted suffering. Drawing from 15 years of clinical observation across 103 podcast episodes, this deep dive reveals what ego programs are, how to identify them in…

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  8. Episode 103 - "I Am Sick" Is a Program of the Ego

    "I am sick" isn't a statement of fact - it's an ego program that makes you become the very illness you claim. This episode examines how the powerful declaration "I am" followed by "sick" creates ownership of disease rather than acknowledging temporary imbalance. Drawing from 15 years of clinical...

  9. Episode 102 - Stop Catastrophizing, Be Present!

    What if most of your suffering is self-inflicted? Catastrophizing robs you of the present moment by spinning worst-case scenarios that never materialize. Your mind creates entire disasters from nothing, projecting distorted memories onto an imagined future while reality unfolds peacefully right…

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  10. Episode 101 - Embracing Change in the Present Moment

    Change is inevitable, but our resistance to it creates suffering. In this episode, we explore why we struggle with change, how safety and comfort keep us trapped in familiar patterns, and what it means to embrace change with presence instead of fear. Drawing from personal experiences with injury,...

  11. Episode 100 -Experiencing the Life Reset Button With Presence

    What happens when everything you've built disappears overnight? This episode explores the profound experience of having your life reset button pushed - when natural disasters, loss, business failure, or sudden upheaval rips the floor out from under you. Speaking from direct experience of total…

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  12. Episode 99 - "If, That, Then" Is a Game of the Ego

    The Presence Projects presents episode 99 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that focuses on a game/program the ego plays in a variety of different scenarios that creates a significant amount self-inflicted suffering. The title and topic of this episode is…

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  13. Episode 98 - Obligation Is a Tool of the Ego

    The Presence Projects presents episode 98 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that addresses obligation, what it is, how it's used, the effect it has on the Present Moment and how we can reframe it. The title and topic of this episode is "Obligation Is a Tool…

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  14. Episode 97 - Ok This Is Happening, What Do I Want to Do About It in This Present Moment?

    The Presence Projects presents episode 97 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that introduces a statement, an affirmation and a powerful Presence Tool that can help to alleviate resistance, resentment, frustration and self-inflicted suffering. The title and…

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  15. Episode 96 - Stop Comparing Yourself, Be Present!

    The Presence Projects presents episode 96 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast on comparison, how it is a major Presence obstruction and tool of the ego that has been used to create an immense amount of self-inflicted suffering. The title and topic of this…

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  16. Episode 95 - Being the Cycle Breaker in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 95 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that introduces the title "Cycle Breaker", what it means, how to achieve it and the value of such an important (and potentially life changing) accomplishment. The title and topic of...

  17. Episode 94 - Identifying Patterns With Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 94 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that explores patterns and how Presence allows us to identify, understand and shift our conscious and unconscious behavior(s) in the Present moment. The title and topic of this…

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  18. Episode 93 - You Are Exactly Where You Are Supposed to Be in This Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 93 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that focuses on "destination addiction" and how it obstructs our ability to fully accept all that is available, and possible, in the Present moment. The title and topic of this…

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  19. Episode 92 - Understanding the Difference Between Intention vs Expectation in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 92 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that focuses on the vast differences between intention and expectation in the Present moment. The title and topic of this episode is "Understanding the Difference Between Intention vs...

  20. Episode 91 - Understanding Uncertainty With Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 91 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that explores uncertainty and how it can be better understood and experienced in the Present moment. The title and topic of this episode is "Understanding Uncertainty With Presence".…

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  21. Episode 90 - "I'm Ok" - A Powerful Presence Affirmation

    The Presence Projects presents episode 90 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that introduces an extremely profound Presence affirmation that can, and should, be added to your Presence toolbox and used all throughout the day as challenges arise. The title and...

  22. Episode 89 - A Clean Conscience Is a Gift Earned With Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 89 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that explores what a clean conscience is, the process of clearing and cleaning your conscience, and the effect it can have on your Present moments. The title and topic of this episode...

  23. Episode 88 - All Is Well and All Is Unfolding as It Should in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 88 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that is focused on an affirmation that can help to provide relief, peace and Presence to those enduring adversity and challenges here on Earth. The title and topic of this episode is...

  24. Episode 87 - Stop Listening to That Loud Voice in Your Head With Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 87 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that focuses on the loud voice in your head that has created an incredible amount of anxiety, stress, depression and (self-inflicted) suffering. The title and topic of this episode is...

  25. Episode 86 - Everything Is a Choice in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 86 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that illuminates the fact that everyone has a choice in how they perceive their reality no matter the obligation, situation or challenge. The title and topic of this episode is...

  26. Episode 85 - Experiencing Social Anxiety in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 85 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that focuses on a significant challenge many people face in social situations. The title and topic of this episode is "Experiencing Social Anxiety in the Present Moment". In this...

  27. Episode 84 - What Does Being Present Feel Like? - Part 2

    The Presence Projects presents episode 84 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that addresses a very common question about what Presence feels like. The title and topic of this episode is "What Does Being Present Feel Like? - Part 2". In this podcast Paul spends...

  28. Episode 83 - Disappointment Is a Tool of the Ego That Prevents Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 83 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that addresses a word, tool, expression and feeling that has been used pervasively throughout society as a negative motivator and control mechanism severely impacting an individual's...

  29. Episode 82 - Forgiveness Is a Gift You Give Yourself in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 82 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that addresses forgiveness, the challenges it creates, the way it's been presented and how it can be reframed with Presence. The title and topic of this episode is "Forgiveness Is a...

  30. Episode 81 - How Can I Stop Thinking So Much in the Present Moment?

    The Presence Projects presents episode 81 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that addresses a question that he's been asked many times and has also explored throughout his own personal journey of Presence and mindfulness. The title and topic of this episode is...

  31. Episode 80 - Presence Requires Discipline

    The Presence Projects presents episode 80 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that focuses on discipline, how it can be reframed and the need for it when establishing, maintaining and thriving in the Present Moment. The title and topic of this episode is...

  32. Episode 79 - Guilt and Shame Are Negative Motivators That Prevent Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 79 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that focuses on two negative motivators that have been, and continue to be, used as control mechanisms throughout society causing a tremendous amount of pain and suffering. The title...

  33. Episode 78 - Reframing Your Words With Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 78 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that presents a very useful Presence Tool that can be used all throughout your life to help watch your words, shift your reality and bring you back to the Present Moment. The title…

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  34. Episode 77 - Seeking Safety and Security in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 77 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a pivotal podcast that targets a very specific issue everyone on Earth is confronted with at some point in their reality. The title and topic of this episode is "Seeking Safety and Security in...

  35. Episode 76 - Calm Down in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 76 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that addresses a state of being that will allow for more peace, Presence and prosperity in the Present Moment. The title and topic of this episode is "Calm Down in the Present…

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  36. Episode 75 - Are You Responding or Reacting in the Present Moment?

    The Presence Projects presents episode 75 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that focuses on two very different ways in which we can handle situations with people, places and things throughout our Present Moments. The title and topic of this episode is "Are…

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  37. Episode 74 - Following "The Four Agreements" With Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 74 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that introduces a book filled with ancient Toltec wisdom that contains essential, relevant and helpful information for those living within the third dimensional matrix. This book, The...

  38. Episode 73 - Each Present Second Is a Gift

    The Presence Projects presents episode 73 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that focuses on the perception of time and how it can be viewed differently allowing for more peace and Presence within your reality. The title and topic of this episode is "Each...

  39. Episode 72 - Why Is It So Hard to Be Present?

    The Presence Projects presents episode 72 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that addresses a question everyone will ask and seek answers for in hopes of gaining relief and guidance through times of challenge and adversity while working on oneself. The title…

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  40. Episode 71 - Why Does Time Move So Slowly or So Quickly in the Present Moment?

    The Presence Projects presents episode 71 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that explores a subject many people will find enlightening, useful and reflective in his continued effort to address, and untwine, destructive matrix programming. The title and topic…

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  41. Episode 70 - There Is No Benefit of the Doubt in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 70 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast that illuminates a conscious, and unconscious, Matrix program that has led to a tremendous amount of self-inflicted suffering. The title and topic of this episode is "There Is No...

  42. Episode 69 - Maintaining Momentum with Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 69 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join host Paul Kerzner for a podcast that brings attention to a state of being that can help enhance, and improve, your life in a variety of ways. The title and topic of this episode is "Maintaining Momentum...

  43. Episode 68 - Seeing People for Who They Are, How They Are, and Where They are in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 68 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join host Paul Kerzner for a podcast that addresses an interpersonal issue that causes a lot of suffering, drama, chaos and conflict throughout our lives. The title and topic of this episode is "Seeing…

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  44. Episode 67 - Trauma Processing with Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 67 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join host Paul Kerzner for a podcast that discusses a topic that is relevant, relatable and common for every person living on Earth. The title and topic of this episode is "Trauma Processing with Presence"…

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  45. Episode 66 - Zooming Out in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 66 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join host Paul Kerzner for a podcast that introduces a new Presence Tool and how it can be used to help provide clarity and shift your perceptions in the Present Moment. The title and topic of this episode…

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  46. Episode 65 - Enduring Adversity with Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 65 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join host Paul Kerzner for a presentation that delves into adversity and how Presence can be used to alleviate some the suffering being endured. The title and topic of this episode is "Enduring Adversity…

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  47. Episode 64 - Seeking Neutrality in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 64 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join host Paul Kerzner for an educational and relevant presentation that introduces neutrality and the profound effect it can have on the Present Moment. The title and topic of this episode is "Seeking...

  48. Episode 63 - Understanding Eventualities with Presence

    The Presence Projects presents episode 63 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join host Paul Kerzner for an informative and inspirational discussion that explores eventualities and the need for Presence through challenging times. The title and topic of this episode is "Understanding...

  49. Episode 62 - Exhibiting Courage in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 62 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join host Paul Kerzner for a topical, relevant and motivational presentation that dives deep into courage and the importance of exhibiting it during these unprecedented and unique times on Earth. The title…

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  50. Episode 61 - Honoring Emotions in the Present Moment

    The Presence Projects presents episode 61 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join host Paul Kerzner for an informative and relevant presentation that explores emotions and the impact they have on being Present. The title and topic of this episode is "Honoring Emotions in the Present...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The purpose of this podcast is to provide awareness and encouragement about the concept of being present. You have a choice. Choose to be present!

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The Presence Projects

Produced by Paul Kerzner

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