Dive into an inspiring conversation with whitewater legend Todd Wells as he joins me to talk all things kayaking, courage, and community. This episode is packed with insight, heart, and a few splashes of river wisdom. 🌊 Here’s what you’ll hear: 🧭 How Todd is shifting his decision making in high-risk environments 💥 The hard-earned
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Boofing might just be one of the most fun and important moves in whitewater kayaking—especially if you love creeking. When done right, it helps you soar over rocks and drops with control, balance, and confidence. Whether you’re navigating your first small ledge or eyeing a drop, learning to boof opens up a whole new level
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Brad Burden — former pro kayaker 🛶, kayak instructor, now basketball coach 🏀 and teacher — as he shares his evolving journey through leadership, parenting, and self-awareness 💬. Brad gets real about what it’s like to: 🔄 Recognize when your old ways of coaching and
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After an incredible day paddling one of my favorite Class III-IV runs, a paddler from another group turned to me and asked: “Why aren’t you paddling a harder river today?” I found myself fumbling for a reason that would somehow justify not “living up to my potential”—at least in his eyes. “It’s cold and rainy,
In this solo episode of the Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna shares one of the most powerful lessons from whitewater kayaking: lean into the rock. What does that mean? When things get hard—on the river or in life—our instinct is to pull away. But that resistance can make things worse. Anna breaks down how leaning into
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This week, I sit down with the amazing Jessie Stone — medical doctor, pro kayaker, and founder of Soft Power Health, a nonprofit making a real difference in Uganda 💥 In this inspiring convo, we dive into: 🚣♀️ The power of hard moves in easy water — in paddling and in life 🧘♀️ How visualization
I’m super excited to officially be part of Team Jackson Kayak — a brand that not only makes epic boats but also shares my passion for empowering people through paddling! 💙💪 Here’s what Jackson Kayak had to say 👇 🎉 Welcome Anna Levesque to the JK Team! 🎉 Anna is a true pioneer in the
In this epic episode, I sit down with Heidi Walsh—one of the top all-around female kayakers on the planet—to talk about the mental and technical game behind hucking 92-ft waterfalls, throwing down in freestyle comps, and charging Class V creeks. We dive into the wild story behind her recent switch freewheel off Spirit Falls—a jaw-dropping
