Permission to Evolve

Episode 34: Permission to Release Guilt


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Unlock the freedom to live your fullest life—discover how to release guilt, overcome shame, and step into your true self. In this episode of "Permission to Evolve," performance and life coach Brandon Thielk and co-host Holly Deschenes dive deep into the roots of guilt, its impact on our identity, and practical steps to let go and move forward. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by your past or struggled with self-forgiveness, this conversation is for you.


Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction 

02:00 – Why We Carry Guilt: Mistakes, Shame, and Self-Image

06:30 – The Role of Upbringing and Religion in Guilt Formation

10:00 – Guilt Tripping, Family Dynamics, and Self-Betrayal

14:00 – How Guilt and Shame Sabotage Relationships and Success

18:00 – Breaking the Cycle: From Self-Punishment to Self-Compassion

22:00 – The Difference Between Healthy and Toxic Guilt

26:00 – Childhood Roots: How Early Experiences Shape Our Self-Worth

30:00 – Turning Guilt into Growth: The Power of Perspective Shift

35:00 – Releasing Guilt: Awareness, Self-Forgiveness, and Repair

40:00 – Embodiment: Integrating Lessons and Creating Lasting Change

44:00 – What Freedom Feels Like: Authenticity and Self-Respect

48:00 – Final Thoughts: Letting Go and Living Fully


What you’ll learn:


How guilt and shame become part of our identity

The difference between healthy and toxic guilt

Why self-compassion is the key to breaking free

Practical steps to release guilt and move forward

How to turn your mistakes into powerful growth


Ready to stop letting guilt hold you back? Watch now and start your journey toward emotional freedom and authentic living.


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Permission to EvolveBy Brandon Thielk and Holly Deschenes