The Present Moment Project
This podcast, hosted by Jill Bershad — a psychotherapist, EMDR and hypnotherapist, Reiki master, and sound healer — is a heartfelt space for healing, growth, and connection. With a blend of authenticity and compassion, Jill invites listeners to join her in real conversations about resilience, trauma, addiction, and self-discovery. Through shared stories and gentle wisdom, she reminds us that while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional, and that we can all “grow through what we go through.” More than just a podcast, it’s a supportive community built to help listeners rediscover joy, laughter, and their most authentic selves — one present moment at a time.
The Present Moment Project
Ep. 7 - Kindness Matters, Nervous System Tools, And Finding The Light When Life Gets Hard
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Jill sits down with longtime friend Laura Reiss to talk about what it looks like to stay human in a world that feels intense and noisy. They share the real story of Kindness Matters Foundation, from an after-school club to something that’s growing into a wider movement, and why people are reaching for kindness and community right now.
They keep coming back to the present moment and the nervous system: noticing when you’re not regulated, having tools that actually work, and practicing them before life gets messy. Laura opens up about grief, purpose, and her upcoming TEDx talk, including how dyslexia became a superpower instead of a secret. The conversation lands on service, responsibility, and that simple truth about being shown the light if you look at it right.
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