Did you know your presence is healing not only to yourself, but to others? Presence is a quality of brightness, aliveness, and warmth we bring to ourselves, to others, and to the world—and when we offer it, it is incredibly healing. In this episode, Dr. Victoria chats with psychotherapist Bennett Crawford, LCSW, to explore what presence really means, how it differs from mindfulness, and how it can transform the way we live and connect.

Bennett explains that each of us carries presence—the embodied awareness of the here and now, compassionate and deeply grounding. Together, we explore practical ways to access presence through the body and breath, how it helps us hold difficult emotions like anxiety and depression, and how it can serve as a secure base in our lives. We also discuss how to stay connected to presence in the face of modern technology, the role it plays in healing and relationships, and how nature can reflect our own presence back to us. Reconnecting with this ever-available awareness can bring greater safety, clarity, and joy into everyday life.

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00:00 The Beauty Within: An Introduction to Inner Calling

00:28 Exploring Presence: Understanding Its Depth and Meaning

03:11 Felt Sense: Connecting with the Body

04:04 Mindfulness vs. Presence: Distinctions and Interconnections

07:10 The Essence of Presence: A Field of Awareness

10:11 Experiencing Presence: Personal Insights and Transformations

12:55 The Goodness of Presence: A Source of Positive Qualities

14:01 Buddhism and Presence: Perspectives on Being and Wholeness

18:00 Trusting Reality: Embracing Presence Amidst Pain

21:53 Emotions as Messengers: Understanding and Integrating Feelings

24:55 The True Self: Connection to Presence and Authenticity

28:04 Awareness and Presence: The Importance of Being Present

30:26 The Impact of Technology: Distractions from Presence

34:40 Practicing Presence: Techniques for Connection

41:08 Conscious Connection with Technology

44:52 The Importance of Presence

46:56 Understanding Consciousness and Awareness

50:36 Exploring Altered States of Consciousness

55:22 The Role of Inner Knowing

01:00:21 The Power of Presence in Relationships

01:02:08 Cultivating a Daily Practice of Presence

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