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Journey into the Present
by blburrs
Journey into the Present™ is a podcast exploring what it means to stay present when life is moving and the stakes are real. Presence in Motion explores who we are in the moments we can’t slow down—and how presence shows up anyway.
Episodes
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Emotion Is Fuel: Damaune Journey on Leading Through the Unplanned
In this episode of Journey into the Present, host Bryan Burrs interviews Damaune Journey, Global Chief Growth Officer at 72andSunny. Damaune shares the harrowing experience of his daughter being born six weeks early while he was out of the country, the rush to Denver, and the family’s time in the...
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Choosing Presence: From Fear to Possibility
In this episode of Journey into the Present, host Bryan Burrs talks with Cory Stern, a longtime HR leader at Johnson & Johnson, about a pivotal career moment when he had to decide whether to stay or leave after two decades. Cory shares how he slowed down, separated fear from values, sought…
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Even If | Bryan Burrs
Bryan Burrs reflects on four years of sustained stress — legal battles, uncertainty about his children, career shifts, and personal loss — and how choosing presence transformed his experience. He shares the difference between fear-driven 'what if' thinking and faith-filled 'even if' acceptance,...
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Bifurcation Points: A Mother's Courage to Choose Presence
Host Bryan Burrs sits down with his mother to discuss three pivotal moments — leaving an abusive relationship, returning to school to pursue a doctorate, and becoming a board-certified energy healing practitioner — and how choosing faith over fear helped her stay present through each challenge.…
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The Steady One | Ola Snow
Ola Snow spent 24 years at Cardinal Health, ultimately serving as Chief Human Resources Officer for one of the largest and most complex organizations in healthcare. She was the person shaping culture for 50,000 employees — the one people looked to when things got hard. During the pandemic, she…
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Leading Through a Secret: When Presence Beats Personal Pain
Welcome to Journey into the Present with Bryan Burrs and guest Leslie Storms, president of Ethos Veterinary Health. In this episode Leslie recounts a raw, recent leadership moment: she had to withhold news of her departure during a major company spin-off and lead her team through uncertainty. The...
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From Performance to Presence: My Wake-Up Call
Host Bryan Burrs reflects on a turning point in early 2023 when he traded lifelong performance and anxiety for presence, asking himself what he truly wants and how to show up honestly for himself and others. He shares how that shift changed his relationships, work, and sense of purpose, and…
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Leading Through a Recall: Presence Over Panic
Host Bryan Burrs interviews Kate Masschelein, a former Johnson & Johnson executive and leadership coach, about a high‑stakes product recall that occurred shortly after a major launch. Kate shares the physical anxiety she experienced, how meditation and self‑management helped her stay present, and...
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Presence in Motion: Showing Up Through Grief and Leadership
Host Bryan Burrs welcomes Lori Holt to kick off Season 3 of Journey into the Present to revisit a defining moment: losing her mother while her career and responsibilities were rapidly expanding. Lori shares how she stopped performing and chose to be genuinely present for her daughter, her team…
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Stay Present: Finding Calm in a Chaotic Culture
In this season two finale of Journey into the Present, the host ties together pressing cultural themes — politics, AI, mental health, community, and natural disasters — and explains how presence can help us respond instead of react. The episode explores how awareness can turn into service, local...
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Stop Multitasking, Start Living
Host Bryan Burrs shares a personal story about juggling his phone while talking with his daughter to illustrate how our brains don’t truly multitask. He explains that rapid task-switching steals presence, depth, and joy from important moments and offers simple practices—pause and name your focus,...
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Quit Camping in the Future: Show Up for Now
This episode uses an "empty conference room" metaphor to show how we waste life by rehearsing future events that may never happen. It explains the difference between useful preparation and living inside a future that robs us of the present. The host invites listeners to notice when their minds...
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The Gift of Ordinary Moments
Bryan Burrs shares a short, quiet story about a post-workout moment when the light on his protein shake, the sound of birds, and the stillness of the kitchen made him notice the gift of simply being present. He reminds listeners that life is made of small, ordinary moments and invites you to…
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The Power of a Pause: Stop, Breathe, Choose
In this episode Bryan Burrs explores the simple but powerful practice of pausing before reacting. He shows how one slow breath can shift perspective, quiet impulsive responses, and invite clearer choices in conversations, decisions, and emotions. Bryan offers three practical techniques—three slow...
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The Illusion of Control
In this episode of Journey into the Present, host Bryan Burrs delves into the concept of control and how it impacts our lives. Often, we find ourselves trying to control outcomes, emotions, and even other people's reactions, in an effort to manage our fears. But this gripping need for control...
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The Weight of Exhaustion: and the Way Through
Welcome to this episode of "Journey into the Present," where we delve into the depths of human existence and the art of living fully in the moment. In this episode, we explore what it really means to stay present, especially when the weight of life becomes overwhelming. Discover the distinctions...
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Unlocking True Presence: Overcoming Internal Barriers
Welcome back to Journey into the Present, where we delve into living fully anchored in the now with Bryan Burrs. In this episode, Bryan reflects on the personal journey of overcoming the misconceptions of presence. Through his experiences, he unravels how the culture of productivity and...
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Journey into the Present - Your Daily Presence Snapshot
In this episode of Journey into the Present, host Bryan Burrs provides listeners with a practical method to objectively measure and improve their journey into the present. Aligned with the season two theme of sustaining presence, Bryan shares a simple exercise that helps track your ability to…
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Mastering Mindful Moments: Four Simple Techniques
Join Bryan Burrs as he explores practical ways to cultivate mindfulness in just 60 seconds. In this episode of Journey into the Present, discover four simple yet powerful techniques to maintain your presence throughout the day. From the sensory experience of washing your hands to the flavorful...
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Journey into the Present - Season 2 episode 1 - Presence and Inner Calm
This season will be able sustaining presence and how the mind + body together = presence, but one without the other is not.
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Journey into the Present - Holiday Special 2024
Brief reminders on how to stay present during the holiday season and the impact it can have on your life.
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Journey into the Present Episode 6 Reflections - Season Finale
The last of a 6 part series, describes my journey 2 years in, what I do daily and what present thinking means to me.
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Journey into the Present EP 5 - Accepting Serenity
Once you begin living more presently, the journey is not complete. Accepting the peace that comes with presence is a critical and life changing step!
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Journey into the Present Reactions EP4 - How non present thinking leads to reaction
Discusses my path and tips to stop reaction and start responding more often.
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Journey into the Present - Episode 3, Multilocations
How do you balance staying present, with the need to plan for the future and learn from the past? I provide some tips and share a bit of my journey.
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Journey into the Present - Episode 2, The Catalyst
This briefly talks through the catalyst event that shattered my then, reality and forced me to face reality, perhaps for the first time in my adult life.
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Journey into the Present - Origins - Ep1
This is my origin story about how I began not living in the present and the impact to my life.
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Intro - Journey into the Present
This is my first video introducing my passion project. Helping people. 20+ year sufferer of anxiety. Parent's divorce at a young age. Struggled in school. 44 years and I am a senior leader, board member and in the best place I've ever been. Want to learn more? Join me and learn about my journey...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Journey into the Present™ is a podcast exploring what it means to stay present when life is moving and the stakes are real. Presence in Motion explores who we are in the moments we can’t slow down—and how presence shows up anyway.
HOSTED BY
blburrs
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Journey into the Present™ is a podcast exploring what it means to stay present when life is moving and the stakes are real. Presence in Motion explores who we are in the moments we can’t slow down—and how presence shows up anyway.
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Journey into the Present is created and hosted by blburrs.
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