How do you break through the resistance to doing the things you know will build your confidence, but you’re afraid of doing them? In this solo episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna Levesque, former professional whitewater kayaker and founder of Mind Body Paddle, takes on the hard truth that more confidence, more skill, and
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Do you prefer staying upright when you whitewater kayak? Me too! Flipping over is normal and part of the sport so it’s important that we be kind to ourselves when it happens. It’s an opportunity to learn and grow. Having said that, kayaking is more fun when you’re upright and breathing :) In this vlog
Want to feel more stable and confident in your kayak in whitewater? Try sinking your weight down into your butt. I know it sounds weird, but it works! When you focus on feeling ‘grounded’ in your kayak you create stability and confidence. Here are examples of what I mean. In this first video, Sandra, a
Is the variability and uncertainty in the world increasing your anxiety? You’re not alone. There is already natural variability (think windy and variable weather) of late fall/early winter (Vata Season). Then there is the busyness of the Holiday Season. And, the news of so much human suffering without any end in sight. All of this
If you think you’re the only one who gets nervous about doing hard things or challenging yourself, this video is for you. I’ve been paddling whitewater for over 25 years and I still get nervous. As I tell my paddling and health coaching clients, fear provides opportunity to grow. Courage can only be found through
Have you experienced a ‘failure’ that rocked your confidence? It happened to me just a few weekends ago! Watch the video of my initial swim, and find out how I got my confidence back. I walk you through my mindset process that helped me successfully complete my redemption run on the Chattooga River. If you
What’s wrong? Everything. Everything is wrong. Do you ever feel this way? Me too. In fact, as I write this I’m having a moment of wondering why I do what I do. Does it really matter? Is it making a difference for people? Lingering in the background of my mind there are thoughts that something’s
It’s officially the change of season, and if you don’t want to overheat and burnout, it’s critical that you make changes to your diet and lifestyle. Summer is the season of heat, long hours of sunlight and full-on activity! If your diet and lifestyle run hot during this season then you could experience physical symptoms such
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Calm and patient. Two words my clients have used to describe my coaching style over the years. Anxiety and panic attacks. Things I never thought I’d experience, much less need to manage… until this year. This is new territory for me, and new experiences lead to growth. As I’ve adjusted I’ve learned about myself and how
It’s Sunday morning in January in McCall, Idaho, and I’m kicking away at the snowbank alongside my yurt in an effort to excavate my creek boat from where it’s been wintering underneath. My hands are already frozen from attaching my kayak stackers to my roof rack in the bitter cold, and now my toes are
