The Art of Presence

On this episode I am joined again by Shruti. We discuss slowing down and noticing, along with the information that becomes available to us when we do. We also talk about realizing when our needs change, the importance of embodied resourcing, and a proactive approach to support. I invite you to notice what arises inside of you as you listen and feel welcome to share with us on socials, Patreon, or my website. Please consider subscribing, sharing, or leaving a review, it helps!To support this project like, follow, or subscribe to The Art of Presence on Patreon, Instagram, or Facebook. Thank you for listening, and enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am sharing with you a recent Focalizing session I experienced, that left me quite mind-blown. For those unfamiliar with Focalizing, it's a trauma-informed, body-based healing modality developed by Dr. Michael Picucci about 30 years ago. It's a holistic approach, a synergy of neuroscience, somatic work, energy work, and spiritual work. Whether you lean towards brain-state science or the mystical, there's something for everyone.Recently, I had a session with a fellow practitioner. I've been in a liminal space, navigating uncertainty and decisions about the future. My intention was to embody a sense of resource and safety amidst uncertainty and fear about future choices. This episode shares my experience exploring the unknown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was recently a guest on the About Her podcast. Anna invited me to talk about my work in focalizing. I wanted her to experience Focalizing herself, so we did a session and our episode shares about our experience during that session and insights we took from our time together. Thank you Anna for being such a wonderful host!From About Her: "In this conversation, Anna and Christine explore the transformative modality of focalizing, a trauma-informed, body-based approach to healing. Christine shares her journey into this work, emphasizing the importance of self-relationship as a foundation for healthier connections with others. They discuss the unique experiences of clients during focalizing sessions, the significance of curiosity and safety in navigating trauma, and the profound impact of embodiment practices. The conversation highlights the necessity of self-care, co-regulation, and the collective awareness needed to foster emotional intelligence in ourselves and future generations."/// Connect ///with Anna here: Instagram: @letschangeourmindswww.letschangeourminds.com///with Christine here:Instagram: @consciously.christinebio.site/christinepollard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, I am joined by Andy. We discuss vulnerability, awareness, group work, co-ed healing spaces, and staying present despite multiple technical difficulties. I invite you to practice the art of presence with us by noticing what stands out to you from the conversation, what comes up for you, whether bodily sensations, emotions, images, stories, etc. If you prefer to watch you can find the full video on YouTube. Thank you for being here with us!Men's group: www.brothersofthemoon.orgwww.christine-pollard.com/sacred-connection-cafeTo support this project like, follow, share, leave a review, or subscribe to The Art of Presence on Apple, Spotify, Substack, Patreon, Instagram, or Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by Ashley Veenema. We talk about gratitude, soul goals, sharing our light, love and joy, and making space for others to feel valued. I invite you to notice what arises inside of you as you listen and feel welcome to share with us. Thank you for being here! Enjoy the episode!For more of Ashley, check out Seeking Joy Podcast on Spotify, Pocket Cast, and Apple Podcasts and her website www.seekingjoyadventure.comFor more about Christine check out her website www.christine-pollard.comTo support this project like, follow, share, leave a review, or subscribe to The Art of Presence on Apple, Spotify, Substack, Patreon, Instagram, or Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Art of Presence Podcast. This Episode serves as a listening guide; things to consider and invitations for you as you listen to the episodes. Thank you for being here and listening. I truly appreciate you!To support this podcast please like, comment, share with a friend, or leave a review. For more about Christine visit www.christine-pollard.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by Shruti. We touch on differentiating our experience from others, conditioning, what you don't know you don't know, compassion, and honoring the journey of ourselves and others. I invite you to notice what arises in you as you listen, perhaps with some curiosity. This is the final episode of Season 1. We'll be back soon with more episodes in Season 2. Please feel welcome to share your thoughts with us on socials, Patreon, or my website. Please consider subscribing, sharing, or leaving a review, it helps!To support this project like, follow, or subscribe to The Art of Presence on Patreon, Instagram, or Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is a bonus recording of my opening meditation with each guest to bring us into the present moment. I would like to invite you to take a few minutes to connect with what is present for you right now. Feel welcome to share your experience on Facebook, Instagram, Substack, or Patreon. Thank you for being here with me.If you enjoy this podcast please share or leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by Carolina. We talk about entrepreneurship, balancing life's demands, parenting special needs children, and finding support. I invite you to notice what arises in you as you listen and feel welcome to share with us. I hope you enjoy the episode! Please consider subscribing, sharing, or leaving a review, it helps!To support this project like, follow, or subscribe to The Art of Presence on Patreon, Instagram, or Facebook.For more of Carolina, follow @parentenhancementprogram on Instagram or contact her by email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, I'm joined by Natalie. We talk about illness, changing our minds, parenting, and cultivating compassion-especially for ourselves. join me in practicing the art of presence as we listen to what Natalie has to share with us. I invite you to notice what comes up for you while you listen and as always, feel welcome to share with us. I hope you enjoy the episode! Please consider sharing or leaving a review, it really helps!If you enjoy this episode please subscribe for more, share it, or leave us a review.To support this project like, follow, or subscribe to The Art of Presence on Patreon, Instagram, or Facebook.For more of Natalie, you can find her at her website or follow her on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by Nadja for what is truly a journey of the unknown. Within the uncertainty of what to expect during our time together, step by step, the journey is revealed and reminds us of some of the travels we have taken in our lives. Join in me practicing the art of presence as Nadja shares with us. I invite you to notice what comes up as you listen, and as always feel welcome to share with us. Enjoy the episode!If you enjoy this episode please subscribe for more, share it, or leave us a review.To support this project like, follow, or subscribe to The Art of Presence on Patreon, Instagram, or Facebook.For more of Nadja, you can find follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, I am joined by Jeff. We talk about many things, including overcoming heartbreak, spirituality, trust & surrender, expectations and how things should be versus how they are, and finding our own beliefs other than what we've been taught. At one point Jeff asks me to read his story. This part has been edited out of the episode due to length but the story is in the show notes on my website along with links to other things mentioned in the episode. Join me in practicing the art of presence as we listen to what Jeff has to share with us. I invite you to notice what comes up for you while listening and feel welcome to share with us. This episode is available to watch on YouTube. Thank you for listening!If you enjoy this episode please subscribe for more, share it, or leave us a review.To support this project like, follow, or subscribe to The Art of Presence on Patreon, Instagram, or Facebook.You can find more of Jeff on Instagram and YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by Lauren. Join me in practicing the art of presence as she shares about an exciting event she has coming up. We also discuss community building, relationships, and creating safe spaces to be your true self. I invite you to notice what comes up for you as you listen and as always you are welcome to share with us. If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing, sharing, or leaving a review. It truly helps!To support this project see our Patreon page.To find more of Lauren check out her band La'ra'le https://www.instagram.com/laralerenee/ https://linktr.ee/LaurenLeeIllingher ecstatic dance https://www.instagram.com/gulfcoast_ecstatic_dance/To find ecstatic dance near you check out https://ecstaticdance.org/dances/my local ecstatic dance in Raleigh NC https://ecstaticdance.org/dance/raleigh-ecstatic-dance/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by Sally. We talk about navigating life transitions, grief, and our experience of being present. Join me in being present with what Sally has to share. I invite you to notice what comes up for you while listening. Please feel welcome to share with us. Thank you for being here! Video recording is available on YouTube.For more of Sally visit her websites https://thefamilywomb.com and sallydearhealeyphd.com. For more of Christine follow her on Facebook, Instagram, or visit her websiteIf you enjoyed this episode please like, subscribe, or leave a review!To support this project follow on Facebook, Instagram, or Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, I am joined by my twin sister Samantha. We open up about our childhood and how differently we experienced some of the same situations growing up. We also touch on bullying and how we have or have not figured out how to deal with life and feelings. I invite you to notice what comes up for you while listening and please feel welcome to share with us. Thank you for being here with us!You can find more of Samantha at https://www.instagram.com/samleakaelin/ or @samleakaelin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, I am joined by Ginette. She is excited to share an ah-ha moment she had that day about something she had been struggling to understand and is now super clear about. Join us as we practice being present with what is going on for her in this moment. I invite you to notice anything that comes up for you while you listen.  Mentioned in this podcast: Rebecca Thompson Hitt at www.consciouslyparenting.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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