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Marcy Axelrod: Showing Up Changes the World
In this profound episode of Adrienne Barker Speaks, author, researcher, and artist Marcy Axelrod explores the concept of “showing up” as a conscious, moment-to-moment choice that impacts ourselves, others, and the world. Drawing from over 30 years of global research, Marcy explains why we are not “human doings,” but human beings—flow systems deeply interconnected with one another.
Marcy introduces her three core roles of showing up—self, situation member, and societal member—and walks listeners through the continuum from barely there to truly showing up. She shares her personal story of losing her ability to speak as a child, how that shaped her lifelong mission, and how her bestselling book How We Choose to Show Up became a blueprint for living with presence, compassion, and choice.
The conversation also weaves through art, neuroscience, mindfulness, parenting, leadership, and authenticity—culminating in a reminder that every interaction, no matter how small, is shaping the world we live in.
What if the way you show up—moment by moment—literally shapes the world around you? In this deeply moving conversation, Marcy Axelrod shares decades of research, lived experience, and art to redefine what it truly means to show up as a human being.
You are always showing up — whether consciously or unconsciously, every moment carries impact.
We are flow systems, not labels — identities like “job titles” or roles limit the fullness of who we are.
There are levels of showing up — barely there, just showing up, and truly showing up.
Presence creates opportunity — when you truly show up, people feel it, and doors open naturally.
The universe is self-reflective — how you show up to the world is how it shows up to you.“You are showing up at every moment—and you are changing the world. So choose how you show up.” — Marcy Axelrod Alternate quote options:
Connect with Marcy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy/
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By Adrienne Barker, MASIn this profound episode of Adrienne Barker Speaks, author, researcher, and artist Marcy Axelrod explores the concept of “showing up” as a conscious, moment-to-moment choice that impacts ourselves, others, and the world. Drawing from over 30 years of global research, Marcy explains why we are not “human doings,” but human beings—flow systems deeply interconnected with one another.
Marcy introduces her three core roles of showing up—self, situation member, and societal member—and walks listeners through the continuum from barely there to truly showing up. She shares her personal story of losing her ability to speak as a child, how that shaped her lifelong mission, and how her bestselling book How We Choose to Show Up became a blueprint for living with presence, compassion, and choice.
The conversation also weaves through art, neuroscience, mindfulness, parenting, leadership, and authenticity—culminating in a reminder that every interaction, no matter how small, is shaping the world we live in.
What if the way you show up—moment by moment—literally shapes the world around you? In this deeply moving conversation, Marcy Axelrod shares decades of research, lived experience, and art to redefine what it truly means to show up as a human being.
You are always showing up — whether consciously or unconsciously, every moment carries impact.
We are flow systems, not labels — identities like “job titles” or roles limit the fullness of who we are.
There are levels of showing up — barely there, just showing up, and truly showing up.
Presence creates opportunity — when you truly show up, people feel it, and doors open naturally.
The universe is self-reflective — how you show up to the world is how it shows up to you.“You are showing up at every moment—and you are changing the world. So choose how you show up.” — Marcy Axelrod Alternate quote options:
Connect with Marcy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices