Can laughter on the river be a way of reconnecting to self, to ancestors, to the water itself? In this powerful episode of The Discomfort Zone, Anna sits down with Keeya Wiki, a 17-year-old Indigenous kayaker who belongs to the Yurok peoples of the Klamath river and Te Aupouri and Ngati Porou tribes of Aotearoa
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When I talk about accountability, I don’t mean it in the harsh, rigid way our culture sometimes portrays it — as a measure of worth or perfection. I mean accountability as a mental agility skill, and even as an act of kindness toward yourself. A way of holding yourself gently but firmly on your chosen
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In this week’s episode of The Discomfort Zone, Anna dives into the power of accountability as a key mental agility skill — both on the river and in life. From her journey healing a herniated disc to returning to the water with strength and gratitude, she shares how holding herself accountable (even when it’s hard)
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If you’ve eve scouted a rapid or started to practice your roll, and thought, “What if I mess this up?” — you’re not alone. Whitewater kayaking is one of the most mentally challenging sports out there. The river constantly pushes us into discomfort — and that’s exactly where growth lives. But here’s the thing: fear
Fact vs Story: A Mindset Tool for Overcoming Fear in Whitewater Kayaking Read More »
You might know Dane Jackson as that guy in the pink boat, the G.O.A.T. of Whitewater, or the paddler who somehow manages to throw tricks off of rarely run Class V drops. But in this episode, we go deeper — into what really drives his courage, how he navigates fear, and why fun might just
Ep #85 Dane Jackson on Fear, Flow, and Finding the Fun Read More »
If you’ve ever felt sluggish in spring, overheated in summer, or scattered as the seasons change — you’re not alone. Nature moves in rhythms, and so do we. The secret to vitality in all seasons isn’t fighting those shifts — it’s learning to flow with them. 🌎 According to Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old sister science to
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🚀 From fighter jets to river rapids, this week’s episode of The Discomfort Zone takes you on a journey of resilience, courage, and service. I sit down with Khalid Kure — U.S. Air Force veteran, father of five, and leader of Team River Runner Columbia, SC — who shares how kayaking became a powerful tool
Ep #84 From Fighter Jets to River Rapids: Khalid Kure on Courage, Service, and Healing Read More »
Fall is here — crisp mornings, golden leaves, and the pull toward warm soups and cozy layers. But while nature is slowing down and settling into rhythm, many of us keep running at full speed. That mismatch often shows up as brain fog, low energy, or just feeling a little “off.” If you’ve ever wished
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