Breaking Free from the Past: Achieving Presence and Peak Performance
In this episode of 'Permission to Evolve,' host Brandon Thielk, a performance and life coach, and co-host Holly Deschenes dive into the concept of achieving presence by detaching from past emotional bonds that often cause future anxieties. The discussion is inspired by philosopher Alan Watts' teachings on being present. Brandon elaborates on the significance of meditation, breath work, and relaxing the nervous system to focus and stay present. The episode also touches on how unresolved issues from the past can limit future possibilities and emphasizes the importance of examining and addressing past events to shift perceptions, free up energy, and make conscious choices. Both hosts share insights on the impact of past traumas on current behaviors, the role of emotions in shaping one's reality, and strategies to cultivate presence for peak performance and authentic connections.
00:00 Introduction to Permission to Evolve
00:09 The Concept of Being Present
00:28 Influence of Alan Watts
01:04 Exploring Past, Future, and Present
01:51 The Role of Ego and Identity
02:46 Challenges of Staying Present
03:50 Impact of Unresolved Past
05:00 Breaking Patterns and Shifting Perceptions
05:40 Understanding and Forgiving the Past
06:43 The Influence of Environment and Beliefs
07:13 Addressing Unprocessed Pain
11:16 Examples of Younger Mindsets
11:39 Financial and Relationship Struggles
19:35 The Role of Anxiety in Future Thinking
25:45 Controlling and Manipulating Situations
27:30 Supporting Each Other's Weaknesses
28:52 Understanding Weakness and Control
29:40 Healing Past Wounds
30:13 Avoidance as a Control Strategy
31:34 The Power of Presence
33:44 Achieving Peak Performance
39:18 Aligning Passion and Work
43:40 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
48:31 Practical Tips for Presence
52:50 Connecting and Growing with Brandon
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