Holding Presence

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Holding Presence is where men, couples, and parents come to slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect — to themselves and each other.Here you’ll learn ways to reduce stress, build intimacy, and enjoy your days, your passions, and the people you love.We start with presence.
Everything else grows from there.

Coaching

Coaching is simple and real.It’s better than therapy in many ways because you get to share and co-create steps that actually work for your life.In coaching, there’s nothing to fix.
You just find new solutions, new habits, new ways to show up. And you have someone there to encourage you, challenge you, and walk beside you.Maybe you want more passion and intimacy with your partner.
Or a deeper connection with your kids.
Or you’re just ready for less stress and more joy in your life.My coaching is always guided by what matters to you. You set the pace, the goals, and together we’ll find what fits best.We always start with presence — small, honest steps that bring you back to yourself and the people you love.The first call is free. No pressure. It’s just a chance to see where you feel stuck. I’ll give you something real you can use right away, and together we’ll figure out your next best step.If it feels right, we can keep going. From weekly calls to focused tracks like stress reduction, divorce recovery, couples intimacy, or meditation.Let’s find what helps you most right now.

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Workshops

Slow Down, Connect, and Feel More Alive.I host small, soulful gatherings in Montclair (NJ) and Brooklyn (NY) where you can pause, breathe, and come back to what matters.Maybe that’s exploring mindful masculinity with other men.
Or sitting down with your child to create, laugh, and make something together.
Or exploring new ways to connect with your partner.These workshops are simple, heartfelt spaces to move out of stress and into presence — so you can feel more joy, more calm, and more ease with yourself and the people you love.JULY 2025 EVENTSLINES TO LOVE
a playful workshop where parents and children slow down together to co-create art on a long roll of paper—building memories, deepening connection, and discovering each other through simple doodles and drawings.
Lines to Love: July 13, Montclair
Lines to Love: July 26, MontclairMINDFUL MASCULINITY MEN'S GROUP
A bi-weekly circle where men explore conscious masculinity through mindful practices, open dialogue, and heart-centered connection.
Mindful Masculinity: July 17, Montclair
Mindful Masculinity July 30, MontclairNew dates and events are announced on Instagram, or Join HELD here
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HELD

HELD — Notes on Presence, Intimacy & Love
HELD is my weekly letter with simple practices, honest reflections, and real stories to help you slow down, open up, and reconnect.It’s where I share what I’m living and learning about presence, intimacy, and how to actually enjoy your days — with your partner, your kids, or just your own heart.Join HELD here
and download free gifts:
✓ 3 Presence Practices for Couples
✓ 5 Phone Lock Screens to Stay Off Your Phone & Return to LifeAs soon as you sign up, you’ll get a welcome email with your free gifts.

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ABOUT ME

I’m Leo A. Sante — coach, father, teacher, and long time student of presence.Over the years, through workshops, classes, and 1:1 sessions, I’ve helped hundreds of people worldwide to slow down, reconnect, and build more intimacy with themselves and the people they love.I’m a certified Positive Psychology Life Coach, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and a lifelong educator.Whether I’m with my kids, making art, connecting with my partner, or guiding a client through a tough moment, it always starts with the same thing:Presence.It's just another word for paying attention.
Being here.
Feeling it.
Seeing it pass.
Holding yourself with compassion.
Choosing love, peace, and joy.Everything I share in my newsletter, coaching, and workshops comes straight from the heart.I hope my words continue to help people enjoy life with intimacy, zest, and love.Wherever you are in life, remember, you’re not alone.There are tools that can help you enjoy life more.I’m here to walk beside you.

Reach out

Feel free to reach out.
I’d love to know more of your story.

email: [email protected]

phone: 646-926-0210

IG: @holdingpresence & @mindfulmasculinities