January 2026

Ep#97 Redefining Strong: Courage, Ego, and Longevity on the River with Darcy Gaechter

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What happens when you stop proving — and start listening? In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna sits down with legendary kayaker and explorer Darcy Gaechter, the first woman to kayak the Amazon River from source to sea, for a deeply honest conversation about courage, confidence, aging, and choice. Darcy reflects on how

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Ep #96 Bad Day or Bad 10 Minutes? Reframing Life, the River, and Your Year with Anna

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What if happiness isn’t something you wait for — but something you generate? ​​In this solo episode, Anna walks you through a moment from the start of her year that offered a clear reminder of how you can create ease — even when things don’t go as planned. Through this real-life moment, Anna unpacks one

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Stop Waiting for Someday: How to Build Confidence and Take Action Now

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Are You a “Someday” Goal Setter? Someday I’ll paddle that river.Someday I’ll take that trip.Someday I’ll feel more confident. I hate to break it to you… but there’s no “someday” on the calendar. When you anchor your goals to someday, you quietly teach yourself (and others) that they’re optional. Nice ideas. Pipe dreams. Easy to

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