“It’s not about being fully present in every moment, but how quickly you can come back.”I’m delighted to be joined by Danny Donachie — a coach, speaker and former athlete whose work bridges presence, self-inquiry, and performance.Danny has worked with top athletes and football clubs, but his path has also taken him deep into meditation, yoga, and spiritual practice. After a powerful awakening experience in Amsterdam, his focus and experience shifted. We talk about getting out of your own way, the role of breath and body, energy centres, attention, Sadhguru, Rupert Sheldrake, Novak Djokovic’s approach to recovery and mental strength and what it means to get out of your own way.KEY TOPICSAwakening through presence: Danny’s experience in Amsterdam and the energetic aspect of awarenessMental strength is a practice: Quick recovery and soft focus are more important than perfectionDigital distraction vs. deep attentionThe body as a gateway: Subtle sensations are the key to a deeper awarenessMeditation redefined: It’s not about never drifting — it’s about how gently and quickly you returnLetting go in sport and life Consciousness beyond the brain: Intuition, connection, and non-local awarenessThe power of intentionThe miracle of now: Ordinary moments become extraordinary when we’re awakeTo explore these ideas more deeply, you can sign up for my free mini-course on beating burnout and finding flow — or get in touch about 1:1 or group coaching.https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-coursehttps://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coachingMy links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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