Cathy interviews Nichole Proffitt, founder of Presence Mindfulness, Somatic Counseling & Coaching for Women, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, you'll find out why it's so important to be more present in our daily lives; how to reduce anxiety by first accepting it, rather than trying to fight it; and how to practice mindfulness so you can experience life more fully.

[04:57] What it means to be present.
[07:58] The importance of being more present in our daily lives.
[13:39] How to manage anxiety through mindfulness and acceptance.
[16:15] How Nichole’s training in somatic experiencing helps clients alleviate the effects of nervous system trauma.
[18:28] Why Nichole believes meditation is key for building a life that feels useful and manageable.
[20:51] Nichole explains the “right” way to meditate.
[22:24] The relationship between being present and having presence.
[26:00] How to cultivate more presence and truly connect with others.
[27:55] Nichole’s personal journey that led to her becoming a mindfulness coach.
[36:00] The group coaching programs Nichole offers clients and newcomers.

For more information and resources related to this episode, please visit the show notes. 

For more information and resources related to this episode, please visit the show notes.