What’s your theme for the upcoming year? This week my longtime friend and entrepreneur, Michelle Tennant Nicholson, joins me in a conversation that will help you create a powerful theme for the new year. We share personal journeys of setting annual themes and stepping into the discomfort zones that fuel personal growth. From embracing risks
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Is 2025 the year that you drift aimlessly into the shallows, or the year you paddle confidently down the wave train? It’s up to you to choose your position relative to the current, and peel out of the eddy with effective edge and vision. Because we all know that when you drift out of the
In this episode of the Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna sits down with Gerry Seavo-James, Deputy Campaign Director for the Sierra Club’s Outdoors for All campaign. Together, they explore the transformative power of equitable outdoor access and the discomfort zones we face in work, play and building community. Gerry shares personal stories of navigating risk, overcoming
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Are you ready to break away from playing small in your life and take bold action? I made a choice last week to do something bold for myself, and I learned that leaning into fear and discomfort was worth it to step into becoming who I say I want to become. Playing small I’ve been
This week on The Discomfort Zone Podcast, I’m joined by Boyd Ruppelt—a seasoned whitewater kayaker, guide, and instructor—who shares his wisdom on confronting fear and managing risk in high-stakes environments. Boyd offers a deep dive into the art of risk management and the guiding philosophies that shape his approach to both pursuing and guiding adventure
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Description: This week’s episode with Greg McFadden, owner and guide at Canyons River Company on Idaho’s iconic Middle Fork and Main Salmon Rivers, takes you into the transformative experience of “life without mirrors” on multi-day trips. Greg shares the art of building trust on the river, the delicate balance of leadership and vulnerability, and the
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In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna talks about the power of gratitude as a guiding light through life’s toughest challenges. From overcoming fear to navigating discomfort, Anna shares deeply personal stories and actionable insights that show how gratitude can elevate your spirit, even in the darkest moments. Learn how embracing a gratitude
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