June 2025

Ep #71 Mike Wang on turning conflict and anger into connection

This one goes deep, y’all. 💛 In this episode, I sit down with Mike Wang—a paddling coach and entrepreneur —who shares his powerful journey of navigating discomfort both on and off the water. From growing his self-awareness and communication skills to confronting deep family wounds, Mike opens up about the courageous conversations he’s had with

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Stop Guessing. Start Watching: How Video Review Can Transform Your Paddling

Be honest — are you making the same paddling mistake over and over again, but not quite sure why it keeps happening? Yeah… we’ve all been there. 🙋‍♀️ Here’s the thing: it’s time to bring in one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in your paddling toolbox — video review. GoPros Aren’t Just for

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Ep #70 Anna – When Pain Forces You to Pause — And Let Go

I’ve always prided myself on taking good care of my body. Yoga, chiropractic, massage — the whole mind-body paddle package. But recently, I found myself in unfamiliar territory: excruciating sciatic pain that left me unable to get in my boat… right before Women’s Paddle Fest. In this solo episode, I’m sharing what it’s like to

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When your body says stop: Lessons from sciatic pain and letting go

Recently, I’ve found myself navigating a place I talk about often—but this time, in a whole new way: the Discomfort Zone. Usually, I speak about emotional or mental discomfort, but this time? It’s physical. Big time. And it’s pushed me into what honestly feels like a mini identity crisis. A Body I’ve Trusted… Until Now

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Ep #69 Growth, Kayaking & the Power of Being Real with Trey Rouss

What happens when you stop chasing perfection and start getting real—with yourself, your fears, and the people around you? In this raw and inspiring conversation, 🛶I sit down with 🎤 Trey Rouss, owner of The Power of Water, and The Connected Paddler to paddle straight into the heart of discomfort—and the unexpected power it holds.

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