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Do you have a passion that you really want to pursue, but fear keeps getting in your way? It's time for you to find the courage to step into your Discomfort Zone. The Discomfort Zone seems like a scary place, but it is the learning and growth zone. You can't follow your passion, fulfill your potential or accomplish great things (whatever that means to you) without stepping into, and through your Discomfort Zone. Host Anna Levesque is a distinguished whitewater kayak and mental agility coach. ...
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Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a l ...
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Discomfort Zone is a podcast about living with chronic illness and disability. Through interviews, conversations, and stories, each episode uncovers what it means to be chronically ill and disabled. Jason helps listeners understand that the best way to cope with the discomfort of illness is to turn towards it and laugh at it. Jason is an engineering graduate who reinvented himself as a podcaster and chronic illness/disability advocate after developing fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis ...
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Welcome to Discomfort, A fan made podcast for Yes Theory in association with Outback Studios. This podcast, Hosted by Connor Lockett from Outback Studios and Jay Feinstein from The Yes Fam, talks about what it takes to seek discomfort. You get to hear from Yes Theory fans what they do to seek discomfort and how they live outside of their comfort zone and much more!
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Inspiring you to fall in love with the process every week. Life goes by so fast. Let's get the most out of it! Join me, Richard Haynes, as I interview high performing individuals as they share their spin on life, journey, and how they have fallen in love with this process called 'life'. Tune in weekly to be in the high impact splash zone of empowering insights!
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The hero the world’s been waiting for? It’s you, sweet soul. Join psychologist and insatiably curious spiritual truth seeker Ashley Melillo each week as she melds psychology and spirituality to explore soulful topics such as consciousness, the nature of reality, self-reclamation + self-mastery, the higher self, empowerment, and awakened living. If you’re feeling stuck or stagnant and searching for a way to reignite that internal spark, this is the podcast for you. It’s time to come home to y ...
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Life is FULL of discomfort. Healing happens through discussion. Join the conversation today!🎙 Comfort zones zap our productivity, promise & confidence, while robbing us of our dreams & the world of our value. GETTING UNCOMFORTABLE tackles tough conversations many prefer to avoid; the kind of podcast you might not want, but probably need.
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It's Not Personal

Seth Rigoletti and Ken Grady

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It’s not personal: a podcast about making work more human. How do we onboard, engage, communicate, and lead in the 21st century of work? A podcast that talks about technology, in person work as well as remote work, retention, and the power of connection.
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The Cheeto Dust Podcast

Cheeto Dust: A Millennial Podcast

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This pod is all about the faith, family, fitness, finances and any other f-words you can think of about millennials. Hosted by Dustin Riedesel, author of the book "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" available in May 2018. Cancer survivor turned cancer fighter. I have high hopes for my generation. Book, pod, and cancer fighting at DUSTINRIEDESEL.COM
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Sober in the City is the irreverent perspective of artist and writer Kristen Jongen. SIC unapologetically examines creative life through alucid lens. As a gen-xing, single artist, KJ talks to creatives, athletes, and thought leaders about living an reexamined life and having the courage to change.
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Sick Biz Buzz, the sickest podcast for chronically ill and disabled entrepreneurs is the only podcast of its kind. Representing Sick Biz, Inc., the global organization dedicated to providing support, resources, hacks, and hope to entrepreneurs affected by chronic illness, pain, disability, and sickness, Sick Biz Buzz's host, Hilary Jastram interviews people who can help these self-starters. Guests include people working in the midst of illness and disability, the most elite of the elite entr ...
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The High on Life Podcast explores everything Medicine and Mindset to help you healthfully lose weight and thrive beyond the scale. Join obesity medicine physician and certified Life Coach, Dr. Sasha High, to learn the science behind appetite, cravings, body weight and habits so you can be empowered with the knowledge and practical how-tos to lose weight for good. We’ll cover way more than just weight loss, this podcast is about reclaiming control over your health, embracing your body, and st ...
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Remove the Guesswork: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing for Busy Professionals

Leanne Spencer - Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Expert

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The Remove the Guesswork podcast is for busy professionals who want to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing using the latest science and technology to cut through the noise and get better results, faster. In each 30 minute episode I’ll talk with some of the leading names in the health and wellbeing industry about the latest innovations, interview people who have transformed their health to find out how they did it, and share my own personal story of chronic stress, burnout, career cha ...
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in between

Heather Ashley Baker

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When you step out beyond your comfort zone to do something creative, scary, world-changing, or against the norm — you experience a period of transition and transformation, known as: the in between. This is the podcast for creatives, entrepreneurs, dreamers, and action-takers navigating the messy, yet beautiful, space in between where they are and where they’re going. Yes, it’s uncomfortable. But it’s this messy middle place that provides the most growth. Hear curious, honest conversations wi ...
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Benny Marr is known as one of the best big wave and river paddlers in the world, but I’ve always been just as impressed by his self-awareness, growth mindset and lighthearted humor. There’s so much packed into this episode! Benny shares his thoughts on ego and kayaking, and how he has used his ego for both ‘good’ and ‘evil’ throughout his career. H…
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Loneliness, it’s a terrible feeling in and of itself, but when compounded by isolation, feeling like you can’t ask for help and the pressure to be successful on your own, it can lead to extreme anxiety, overwhelm, burn out and depression! This is happening to many people, but especially high performing leaders, so this week I welcome Nick Jonsson, …
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In this episode, we're exploring the Zero-Point Field (ZPF). There are many theories on what, exactly, the Zero-Point Field does. Most simply put though, the Zero-Point Field can be thought of as a universal information field from which everything is created and thereby connected as well. The ZPF is the non-local tapestry of infinite and limitless …
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Jeannie Armbruster, a coach and Enneagram expert, shares her journey of self-discovery and transformation through the Enneagram system. The Enneagram is a personality system that helps individuals understand their core motivations, fears, and focus of attention. Jeannie explains how the Enneagram has helped her work through anxiety and develop a de…
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Brenna Keller, a top PSIA ski instructor and guide, dives into the interplay between fear and excitement, highlighting how mindset can help achieve a flow state. .She explains how fear, when managed properly, can enhance performance. The conversation also examines the discomfort zone beyond skiing, particularly in communication and relationships, w…
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We're all moving at a million miles an hour these days, and firing off e-mails and text messages in an effort to keep up! But how many clients are we losing, colleagues are we overworking and how much credibility are we losing because of our efficiency? A LOT! In this episode, I discuss the very uncomfortable process of slowing down to double check…
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When we talk about weight loss, ideally what we are meaning is fat loss, not muscle loss. But the reality is that with all weight loss, there is a degree of muscle loss – somewhere in the range of 25-40%. I believe that instead of talking about weight loss, we should be discussing body composition – because improving body composition (decreasing fa…
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John Van Der Giessen shares his epic journey from rural Idaho to achieving success at the highest levels in rugby. He emphasizes the importance of falling in love with the process and being willing to step out of your comfort zone. John encourages listeners to get clear on what they want, reverse engineer a roadmap, and be curious and resilient in …
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In this episode, helicopter air ambulance pilot, Holley Gardel, shares strategies for transforming negative feelings into powerful cues that propel you to perform at your best. We talk about the power of mental performance training, how it unlocks potential in every aspect of life, and how it’s not just for elite athletes. Holley champions thorough…
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Passion! The old adage goes that when you love what you do, you never work a day in your life, and this week’s guest Scott Syphax (www.syphaxstrategic.com) lived by that saying…until he didn’t! Massive success and still he knew when it was time to step away and let someone with passion take the reins. A very humble move, but because of the way he s…
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This episode was first released in November of 2023. I'm resharing it this week, because it will serve as a useful foundation for the next episode (coming out on July 11th) on The Zero-Point Field. In this episode, we'll explore quantum entanglement, the holographic nature of reality, and the power that each of us has to affect change not only in o…
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Abby Holcombe, a world champion kayaker who started paddling while traveling the world with her parents in their Winnebago van, shares her strategies for overcoming fear and building confidence while pushing her limits. Abby tells the story of running the Grand Canyon at the age of 12, and how that trip taught her the value of breaking challenges i…
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Forget about juice cleanses and colonics, the BEST type of detox is a social media detox! This week I’m turning 40. Yup, the big 4-0. And as I’m reflecting on what I want my future to look like, it has me thinking about social media, the online world, and how I don’t want to be sucked into that anymore. I don’t want my kids falling into the addicti…
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STRESS! It’s hard enough to deal with stress, but when you need to perform under stress, the challenges really pile on! This is why I welcome Dr Karen MacNeill (www.macneillperformance.com), psychologist, mental performance consultant and speaker to talk about how she consults with Olympians, professional athletes, and high level leaders and execut…
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This episode is an intuitive companion to the previous episode titled God and Spirituality—Remembering the Inherency of Our Divinity. If you haven't yet listened to the previous episode, I recommend listening to it first and then coming back to this one when you're feeling open-minded, open-hearted, and ready to receive. Ascension Glossary Transcri…
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In this episode, Shaun Eggie, a military veteran who has found healing through whitewater kayaking, shares his experiences and strategies for navigating discomfort and post-military life. Passionate about supporting veterans in re-integrating into civilian life, and healing mental injuries, Shaun talks about strategies for grounding, the importance…
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Flux! Things are always changing, and this week’s guest knows this all too well! April Rinne (https://aprilrinne.com/) joins us to share the creation of her career and life portfolio, and how shifting perspective and moving forward despite challenges and speedbumps has led her to a very happy and healthy life full of service to others and great gif…
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This episode is written with the intention of exploring the middle ground between orthodox religion and orthodox science. For those who believe that this experience we call 'life' is both deeply meaningful and meant to be explored through the veracity of freedom, sovereignty, and authentic expression. For those searching for the middle ground where…
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What does it take to get to become World Champion, and run some of the most challenging rapids in the world? In this episode, Freestyle World Champion and top extreme paddler, Sage Donnelly shares the strategies she uses in competition, and when taking on big whitewater, to calm her mind, stay focused and find her flow. Not only is she a successful…
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What new medications are coming down the pipeline in Obesity Medicine? I explore the latest and greatest in obesity pharmacotherapy with my guest today, Dr. Sean Wharton. Dr. Wharton is one of the leading Canadian researchers in Obesity Medicine. He is co-lead author of the Canadian Obesity Guidelines and the primary author of many of the clinical …
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“Be BOLD, be BRAVE, be SEEN, be HEARD and BE PAID WELL!” Audiences around the country yell this with this week’s guest Pegine (https://www.pegine.com/). Like Madonna, Oprah and J-Lo, she needs only one name! From a gang member in the Bronx to a high achieving, multi-award winning entrepreneur, Pegine know how to make things happen. She tells us how…
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In this episode, I share my personal experience and several intuitive writings on the topic of self-doubt (especially around my own intuition) in recent times and the back-and-forth battle between profound, peace-inducing surrender to the journey and tightly gripped efforts to seek certainty and control. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for ent…
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In this episode Chris Gragtmans, a former professional kayaker, life-long adventurer who now works in commercial real estate, talks about setting boundaries and finding balance between family, work and adventure. Chris shares his philosophy on working smarter, not harder, and why learning how to say no is key to his success in following your passio…
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A priority of mine is teaching my three kids how to live a healthy life. I want them to know that living healthy feels great, is fun, and opens the door to so many other opportunities in life. Teaching and modeling a healthy lifestyle is something I’m working at intentionally – and on today’s episode of the High on Life podcast, I share 7 easy tips…
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Trauma. Addiction. Uncomfortable topics, but ones that are vital to talk about so we can get through them ourselves, or so we can support our loved ones and fellow citizens, so this week I welcome Mary Beth O’Connor, former junkie, retired judge, and now an advocate, speaker and trainer on all things addiction and trauma recovery. This episode is J…
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This episode is an intuitive companion to the previous episode titled Living Beyond the Illusion of Linear Time. If you haven't yet listened to the previous episode, I recommend listening to it first and then coming back to this one when you're feeling open-minded, open-hearted, and ready to receive. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for enterta…
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Emily Jackson, a three-time world freestyle champion and marketing director at Jackson Kayak, shares what it was like growing up in a famous paddling family and how her unconventional childhood has shaped her approach to discomfort and goal setting. She describes her journey of overcoming the fear of disappointing others, particularly her father, a…
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Have you ever wondered if your metabolism is just broken, and THAT’s why you can’t lose weight? On today’s episode of the podcast, I break down metabolism, basal metabolic rate, energy expenditure… and how all of it relates to weight loss. Topics covered: What is metabolism What is basal metabolic rate What is total energy expenditure How can I imp…
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In this episode, we'll embark on a sort of time-displacing odyssey in which we consider the idea—based on scientific discoveries and paradigm-shattering theories—that linear time is nothing more than an intricate and clever illusion. A trick of the mind per se. What does it mean for this to be true and how might we evolve our own perspective so tha…
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Handling discomfort in high pressure situations can be challenging, and Cindy Frost, a lieutenant in the Austin Fire Department and avid adventurer, shares insights on how to respond powerfully. We talk about parallels between firefighting and whitewater kayaking, her experience solo thru hiking the Appalachian Trail, and the lessons she learned ab…
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If you are considering or starting a GLP1 Medication for chronic weight management (eg. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda or Zepbound), then I want to offer some tips to increase your success using these medical treatments! This episode is for educational purposes only – you must speak with your own healthcare provider for individual health advice…
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TRUST! Makes many of us cringe just thinking about it, and when I think about it, I think individual and interpersonal trust, but Jerry Michalski (https://www.jerrymichalski.com/) thinks about it on a much broader level! Jerry is the founder of Open Global Mind, a community of practice seeking to help humans make better decisions together and he cu…
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This episode is an intuitive companion to the previous episode titled Seeing Beyond the Illusion of Physicality. It also provides an intuitive introduction to the next episode as well—Existing Beyond the Illusion of Time. If you haven't yet listened to the previous episode, I recommend listening to it first and then coming back to this one when you…
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If you want to grow your confidence, defeat your imposter syndrome and stop your fear from controlling you, this episode is a must listen. My guest, yoga teacher Michael Johnson, has the exceptional ability to make the practice of yoga and the understanding of yoga philosophy relatable, light hearted, and relevant to navigating your discomfort zone…
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Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4mg) is finally available in Canada as of May 6, 2024. The purpose of this episode is to answer all of your questions about Wegovy! Including…. What is Wegovy and why are we talking about it? Who should take Wegovy? Who should NOT take Wegovy? How does Wegovy work? How much weight do you lose on Wegovy? What are the main side …
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"Blue Skies” is a pilot saying, wishing someone a calm, turbulent-free life, but life for Amelia Rose Earhart (AmeliaRoseEarhart.com) has been anything but smooth sailing, but she has found amazing strength and fabulous insights along the way. Inspired by flight from a young age, Amelia learned to be a pilot and eventually decided to fly around the…
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My intention with this episode is to open your mind to the multidimensional nature of reality. To breakthrough the outmoded barriers of naïve realism. The ones that suggest that our five human senses provide us with direct awareness of objects as they really are. It’s naïve realism that’s left us bought into the illusion that reality is limited to …
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In this conversation, Rush Sturges, renowned kayaker, filmmaker, and musician, shares stories of facing fear and uncertainty in kayaking and filmmaking, and the risks he takes to pursue his passions. Rush opens up about turning to meditation to manage a recent uptick in anxiety he’s been experiencing, and we talk about how to manage stress on and o…
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On April 28th I ran my first Marathon. On today’s episode, I share 6 valuable lessons I learned through the training process. Overview Discipline is cultivated through discomfort The process is the goal (it’s not about race day) Setbacks are a part of the journey Extreme Ownership Self-talk matters Community is powerful Remember, you can do harder …
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Travel! If you know me, you know I love doing it, and will get any chance I get to extoll the benefits. (I’m even writing a TED talk about it…but that’s for another episode!) But why should I extoll the benefits when I can get someone else to do it, so this week I welcome Elaine Rodriguez (www.elainerodriguez.com) to talk abouther experience with t…
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In this episode of the Discomfort Zone Podcast, Kristin Evans, a nurse practitioner and Ironman triathlete, shares how she differentiates between mental versus physical discomfort to navigate the challenges test the limits of her mind and body. Kristin emphasizes the value and satisfaction of finishing the race, whether it’s surrounded by a cheerin…
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Is it better to buy organic meat for weight loss? Should you avoid seed oils and eat gluten-free? Is there value in eating to your menstrual cycles? I cover these questions on today’s podcast. I discuss how easy it is for us to fixate on solutions that don’t actually fix the problem we’re trying to solve. I’ll share why I believe none of that truly…
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Overwhelm Burnout Frazzled These are words that you hear all the time these days, because we are! The world seems to be a devisive mess, our workplaces are changing so rapidly, it's hard to keep up, we're trying to lead well, but there seems to be so much. Change Afficienado, speaker, emcee, author and the host and creator of this here podcast Anne…
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Season 3 is coming May 9th! In this episode, the theme for this season is revealed along with other details, including episode titles and more. My intention for Season 3 is for it to be a journey of peering beneath the surface of the ways that we typically perceive reality to consider a more holistic, expansive, and empowering view on consciousness…
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In this episode, Adam Edwards, professional paddler and content creator, opens up about mental health, humanizing whitewater kayaking, and his journey from focus on the gnar to prioritizing relationships on the river. Adam talks about how kayaking, and the Instagram reels he creates using kayaking fails, helps him work through his social anxiety an…
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PROCRASTINATION! Distractions! Self-sabotage! All the things that keep us from being as productive as we can, and I don’t know about you, but the thought of being “as productive as possible” is exhausting! In this fun and insightful episode, Productivity expert Penny Zenker (https://pennyzenker360.com/) shares what she has learned through experienc…
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Many commercial weight loss programs operate on the assumption that you don’t know what you should be eating. So, they’ll give you a diet or meal plan to follow and that will make you lose weight. That works – in the short term. But over 80% of people will regain that weight. Alternatively, maybe you’ve tried using a food tracker, something like My…
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In this conversation, Zenovia Stephens, founder of Black Kids Adventures, shares her experiences and strategies for navigating the discomfort zone with her family. Zenovia shares how she creates supportive relationships, and boundaries with her family members to maintain personal space during moments of discomfort. She also highlights the significa…
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In this fascinating episode, Britt Frank (www.scienceofstuck.com) speaker, trauma therapist, circus performer and trauma survivor shares her personal experiences of overcoming childhood and adult abuse, drug addiction, unhealthy adult patterns, and how she pushed past comfort zones through admitting where she was and....circus performing! She highl…
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