IT consultant and a practitioner of the TM technique since 2018, Mike Perez discusses how the practice has brought greater clarity, patience, and steadiness to both his personal and professional life. Known among colleagues for his reassuring words—“We can make it work!”—Mr. Perez embodies flexibility, dedication, and a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

In this conversation, he reflects on his experience working with other TM practitioners at the David Lynch Foundation and the deep fulfillment he finds in doing meaningful, behind-the-scenes work that supports the Foundation’s mission, especially its programs serving veterans with PTSD.

Mike Perez is the founder of Perez LLC, where he specializes in building reliable, secure, and mission-aligned technology systems for values-driven organizations. Working in IT since 2005, he is known for his calm, strategic approach to problem-solving and his ability to design technology solutions that simply work.

Known among colleagues for his reassuring words—“We can make it work!”—Mr. Perez embodies flexibility, dedication, and a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Since 2011, Mr. Perez has supported the David Lynch Foundation, managing and strengthening its technology infrastructure to ensure that events, recordings, and daily operations run smoothly. Beginning in 2018, he expanded his role with the Foundation, becoming a key contributor to the creation and ongoing operation of TM Connect, a custom-built platform that enables large-scale live meditation sessions for a global audience. To date, he has facilitated tens of thousands of TM Connect sessions, bringing people together to experience the connection, coherence, and inspiration that come with group meditation—particularly during times of global stress and uncertainty.

Christine Albers, host of TM Talks, interviewed Mike Perez. This interview was aired on January 25, 2026.