Episode Title: How We Choose to Show Up with Marcy Axelrod

In this engaging episode of Inner Light, bestselling author and TEDx speaker Marcy Axelrod explores what it truly means to “show up” in life. We discuss how connected presence and intentionality can radically change how we live, work, and relate to others. Marcy shares her nine-point framework, rooted in neuroscience and psychology, that helps people break out of autopilot and step into meaningful engagement. Host Avik also reflects on his personal story of isolation during the pandemic and how building this podcast network became an act of showing up. A powerful conversation on moving from loneliness to connection and from passivity to purpose.

About the Guest: Marcy Axelrod is the bestselling author of How We Choose to Show Up, an award-winning consultant, and a two-time TEDx speaker. With a background in neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and psychology, Marcy helps individuals and organizations move beyond “just being present” to fully engaging with life.

Key Takeaways:

• 80% of people admit to just “going through the motions” most of the time.

• True showing up requires dropping judgment and tuning into deeper awareness.

• Our interactions are shaped by mutuality, interconnection, and reciprocity.

• Small, conscious shifts in attention can transform personal and professional relationships.

Connect with Marcy: Website: choosetoshowup.com
Book: How We Choose to Show Up available on Amazon.

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