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August 17, 2025 55 mins

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

Connect with Brandon:

https://brandonthielk.com/

Meditation Tips: https://youtu.be/hRXsalJIzZM

https://www.instagram.com/brandonthielk/

https://www.tiktok.com/@bthielk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

https://www.instagram.com/permissiontoevolvepodcast/

https://www.youtube.com/@brandonthielk


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