This is the 100th episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast — and it almost never happened.

In this solo milestone episode, Anna reflects on the journey from sitting on the idea of a podcast for years to surpassing 50,000 downloads — and the single insight that finally helped her take the leap.

That insight came from one paragraph in Hidden Potential by Adam Grant, where he describes three kinds of courage that accelerate growth:

• The courage to abandon your tried-and-true methods

• The courage to step into the ring before you feel ready

• The courage to make more mistakes than others make attempts

Through stories from whitewater kayaking, launching her first instructional DVD for women, and navigating the fear of publishing a podcast, Anna shares how leaning into discomfort shaped not only her career — but her life.

In this episode, you'll explore:

• Why discomfort is the gateway to growth

• How to peel out of your "eddy" and take action

• Why mistakes are essential for mastery

• How paddling mirrors the way we show up in life

• Reflection questions to help you move toward what matters most

If you've ever felt stuck, hesitant, or unsure whether you're ready, this episode is your reminder that growth starts exactly there.

The river doesn't wait for you to feel ready. You peel out of the eddy anyway. And that's where transformation happens.

🌊 Reflection Questions from This Episode

• Where in your life can you abandon your tried-and-true methods?

• Where can you step into the ring before you feel ready?

• Where can you make more mistakes than others make attempts?

🎧Listen now, and peel out toward what matters — even if you don't feel ready yet.