The Power of Presence
RAFT Team, January 16, 2026
In this episode, Maegan and Joy discuss the power of presence, a topic that came along a couple years ago, when Maegan wrote a blog in haste and it just kind of blew up. So spend the next 40 minutes exploring how to be present in someone's emotional journey rather than rushing to fix their problem. They'll talk about how you can foster deeper connections, healing, and support by actively listening, validating, showing empathy, and resisting the urge to fix.
Episode Time Codes
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:47 Maegan introduces herself and joy and introduces the topic: The Power of Presence.
- 03:15 What do you do first to show support?
- 07:46 How do you offer support when you can't actually fix the problem?
- 10:12 Asking questions to clarify needs
- 11:26 Everyone's support needs are different.
- 13:45 How do you handle the discomfort of sitting with someone else's big emotions when trying to offer support?
- 19:01 How do you handle it when someone doesn't need or want you to do anything, they just need you to listen and/or be present?
- 20:28 Active listening and support skills.
- 28:05 What do you appreciate from your support system?
- 31:49 Outro
