Naked in the Now: Finding Presence, Play & Peace with Marijke McCandless
Inner Light6 Maj 2025

Naked in the Now: Finding Presence, Play & Peace with Marijke McCandless

In this soul-stirring episode of Inner Light, we welcome Marijke McCandless, mindfulness coach, playfulness instigator, and award-winning author of Naked in the Now. Marijke invites us to drop our mental clutter and reconnect with the raw, vital essence of the present moment. Through tender stories—including a powerful one about her granddaughter’s birth—she reveals how presence can become our superpower. We explore tiny practices to reclaim joy, how to stop resisting life, and why being naked in the now isn’t about exposure—it’s about availability. This episode is a gentle, joyful rebellion against perfection, showing us how to choose presence over pressure.

About the Guest:
Marijke McCandless is an IPBH-certified mindfulness coach, author, and seasoned retreat leader who’s spent decades helping people step out of overthinking and into direct experience. Her award-winning book Naked in the Now features over 30 practices designed to bring people home to themselves with ease and delight.

Key Takeaways:

  • “Being naked in the now” means stripping away mental noise to access your inner light.

  • Presence begins with the senses—try just five seconds of felt awareness.

  • Delight lives in tiny moments: birdsong, breath, a child’s laughter.

  • Ask: What else is here? to return to your body and quiet the mind.

  • Shifting from self-judgment to self-compassion transforms your inner world.

  • Gentle curiosity—not perfection—is the real path to peace.


Connect with Marijke McCandless:
Website: https://marijkemccandless.com
Book: Naked in the Now — Available on her website and major retailers.

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