The Freedom and Performance Podcast

EP33 - Your Brain Isn’t Broken — You’re Just Stuck in Survival Mode

In this episode, I reflect on 2025 and share how survival mode can quietly run your life — even when things look good on the outside. We explore how the brain and nervous system store stress, why patterns repeat at higher levels, and what becomes possible when you stop living from threat and start living with awareness.👉 Join the 28 Day Superhuman Challenge:https://stan.store/superhuman/p/start-2026-with-clarity-momentum-and-peace

EP32 - Escaping the Trap of Thoughts & Finding Freedom

In this episode, Chris explores how our state of mind shifts our entire experience of life. When we’re zoomed in—caught in thoughts, roles, and self-criticism—life feels heavy, pressured, and overwhelming. But when we zoom out and see our thoughts for what they are—temporary stories—the weight lifts and freedom returns.Chris shares personal reflections and client insights on:How easily we get trapped in self-judgment around one area of life (like business).Why external circumstances rarely change as much as our internal state does.How thoughts and emotions feed each other, creating spirals that feel “real.”The role of awareness, stillness, and simple resets in breaking free.Why internal freedom leads to better relationships, performance, and joy.This is a practical reminder that nothing outside needs to change before you can feel lighter inside—and from that place, life naturally feels better and flows more easily.

Episode 31 – Character, Creator & Consciousness

This episode is a personal reflection on a concept that’s been a real game-changer for me: the three C’s. I share how we move through life as the Character, the roles and stories we identify with, yet we also have the power of the Creator, shaping how we show up and what we build. And beyond both sits Consciousness, the stillness and awareness that holds it all together.I talk through my own experiences in business and life, the traps of ego and identity, and how stepping back into creator energy, or even further into pure consciousness can reset our perspective. Sometimes it only takes a pause, a reminder, or a coaching conversation to shift the way we see everything.

EP30 - What does it mean to live an authentic life? (with Special Guest & Author of ABCD Nicholas Bunney)

In this podcast episode, Chris and Nick discuss the concept of authenticity and its importance in personal development. They define authenticity as acting in line with one's values and discuss the need for self-awareness and self-work to determine those values. They also explore the idea of control and focus on what can be controlled, as well as the concept of finding peace within oneself. The conversation highlights the benefits of authenticity, such as happiness and influence, and the challenges of maintaining it in daily life. In this conversation, Nik Bunney and Chris discuss the importance of rest, self-love, and authenticity in finding balance and happiness. They emphasise the need to prioritise values and goals that truly matter to us, rather than chasing external validation or societal expectations. They also highlight the significance of questioning our motivations and desires to ensure they align with our true happiness. The conversation concludes with a reminder to appreciate the present moment and find joy in the simple things in life. Follow Nicholas here: https://www.instagram.com/abcd_nicholas_bunney/ Get the ABCD book here: https://amzn.eu/d/hOsQimt

EP21 - The Art of Active Appreciation