# Ep. 64 - The Power of Presence

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Podcast: [Holistic Health with Melissa](https://stenobird.com/podcast/holistic-health-with-melissa-7107945)
Published: 2026-06-18T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Do you ever feel physically present in your life, but mentally a million miles away? In this solo episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I share how learning to be present has transformed the way I experience motherhood, family, faith, and my own healing journey. After years of living in the next thing - thinking about the laundry, the emails, the appointments, the bills, and everything that still needed to be done - I realized that life wasn't passing me by because I was busy. It was passing me by because I wasn't fully present for it. I explore why presence can feel so difficult, especially for women who have experienced chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, or years of overwhelm. I explain how the nervous system is wired to scan for danger, why anxious thoughts often live in tomorrow, and how hypervigilance can sometimes be mistaken for responsibility. Through the lens of faith, nervous system regulation, and practical mind-body tools, I invite you to stop borrowing trouble from the future and return to the moment God has placed you in today. In this episode, you'll learn simple practices to help you become more grounded and present, including choosing a daily word, asking "what is true right now?", using the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method, creating sacred pauses, and practicing belly breathing. If you've been longing for more peace, deeper connection, and the ability to actually experience the life you prayed for, this episode will remind you that God's grace is available right here, in this present moment. If this episode feels like the invitation your heart and body have been needing, the Freedom Collective may be a beautiful next step. This six-month coaching experience was created for women who are tired of trying to push, strive, and force their way into healing and…

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