The Art of Presence

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.