In this powerful conversation, best-selling author and TEDx speaker Marcy Axelrod joins Aanya on Sacred Harmony to explore what it truly means to “show up” in life. Drawing from over 20 years of research, Marcy unpacks her groundbreaking 3D model of thriving, showing how we’re naturally designed to live with purpose, presence, and connection. From her childhood struggles with speech loss to leading global studies on human behavior, Marcy shares how society’s pressures keep us “just showing up” instead of truly living. This episode challenges the myths of success, offers a blueprint for authentic alignment, and reveals why the way we show up changes everything.

About the Guest:
Marcy Axelrod is an award-winning management consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of How We Choose to Show Up. Her work integrates neuroscience, psychology, and evolutionary biology to guide individuals and organizations toward thriving with authenticity. Marcy’s insights have transformed leaders and everyday people seeking to align their lives with their deeper purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• We all operate at three levels of showing up: barely there, just showing up, and truly showing up.

• “Doing more” isn’t the answer; slowing down creates deeper presence and fulfillment.

• Our design by nature includes three roles: self, situational, and societal; honoring all three leads to authentic living.

• External measures of success often mislead us—true success is living aligned with what’s meaningful to you.

• Regret is the most common emotion at the end of life—choosing authenticity now reduces regret later.

Connect with Marcy Axelrod:
Visit https://choosetoshowup.com/ to explore her work, book speaking engagements, and read How We Choose to Show Up.

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