In this heartfelt conversation, Anna and her Dad discuss how losing his mother at the age of 10 shaped his view of problem solving, and how that was passed down to Anna as strategy for facing discomfort.  They talk about the importance of focusing on fundamentals when breaking down problems, what it’s like to feel more vulnerable as you age, the power of family having your back, and how every person must find their own unique strategy for navigating the discomfort zone. In this episode you’ll gain insights into: <ul> <li dir="ltr"> Anna’s early challenges facing her discomfort zone, and how her Dad coached her through them.  </li> <li dir="ltr"> How her Dad’s coping mechanism became a strength for Anna in navigating discomfort. </li> <li dir="ltr"> How showing up for yourself and for each other can change your life’s path. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Growth and learning are lifelong. </li> </ul>

In this heartfelt conversation, Anna and her Dad discuss how losing his mother at the age of 10 shaped his view of problem solving, and how that was passed down to Anna as strategy for facing discomfort. They talk about the importance of focusing on fundamentals when breaking down problems, what it’s like to feel more vulnerable as you age, the power of family having your back, and how every person must find their own unique strategy for navigating the discomfort zone. In this episode you’ll gain insights into: Anna’s early challenges facing her discomfort zone, and how her Dad coached her through them. How her Dad’s coping mechanism became a strength for Anna in navigating discomfort. How showing up for yourself and for each other can change your life’s path. Growth and learning are lifelong.

In this heartfelt conversation, Anna and her Dad discuss how losing his mother at the age of 10 shaped his view of problem solving, and how that was passed down to Anna as strategy for facing discomfort.&nbsp; They talk about the importance of focusing on fundamentals when breaking down problems, what it’s like to feel more vulnerable as you age, the power of family having your back, and how every person must find their own unique strategy for navigating the discomfort zone. In this episode you’ll gain insights into: <ul> <li> Anna’s early challenges facing her discomfort zone, and how her Dad coached her through them.&nbsp; </li> <li> How her Dad’s coping mechanism became a strength for Anna in navigating discomfort. </li> <li> How showing up for yourself and for each other can change your life’s path. </li> <li> Growth and learning are lifelong. </li> </ul>

Ep #11 The Power of Facing Reality and Focusing on Fundamentals with Reg Levesque (Dad)

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. Her 
authentic conversations with courageous whitewater/outdoorsy types who have followed their passions into, and through their discomfort zones, will provide you with inspiration and effective strategies for following your passions, especially when it gets uncomfortable and scary. 

Anna is the author of the book Yoga for Paddling, was named one of the most inspirational paddlers alive by Canoe and Kayak magazine, and is a World Freestyle Kayak medalist. She has paddled, taught and competed on the international stage for close to 30 years, and is passionate about empowering her clients with courage and confidence through her Mind Body Paddle programming and coaching.

To learn more about Anna visit: https://annalevesque.com/

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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. Her authentic conversations with courageous whitewater/outdoorsy types who have followed their passions into, and through their discomfort zones, will provide you with inspiration and effective strategies for following your passions, especially when it gets uncomfortable and scary. Anna is the author of the book Yoga for Paddling, was named one of the most inspirational paddlers alive by Canoe and Kayak magazine, and is a World Freestyle Kayak medalist. She has paddled, taught and competed on the international stage for close to 30 years, and is passionate about empowering her clients with courage and confidence through her Mind Body Paddle programming and coaching. To learn more about Anna visit: https://annalevesque.com/

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