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 pres ...