In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Buffy Burge, a pioneer in Class V river running, talks about returning to extreme racing at the age of 50, after a 23 year hiatus, to race the Green with her teenage son. She shares why she feels that it’s important to be a strong role model for her sons in the realm of pursuing her own passions and facing her fears. Buffy asks Anna to remind her of a conversation they had back in 1998 on a river in Ecuador, where Buffy’s advice in an eddy was clutch in helping Anna finish out that run, and build courage and confidence in her paddling.  In this conversation we touch on: <ul> <li aria-level="1">How learning from mistakes and focusing on the positive aspects of performance is important for upleveling your paddling, and your personal growth.</li> <li aria-level="1">Strategies for getting out of your own head when facing a challenge.</li> <li aria-level="1">Why surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people is crucial for pursuing your passion.</li> <li aria-level="1">How to prioritize for your passion as a busy Mom.</li> </ul> Learn more: <a href="https://annalevesque.com/podcast/">The Discomfort Zone Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Buffy Burge, a pioneer in Class V river running, talks about returning to extreme racing at the age of 50, after a 23 year hiatus, to race the Green with her teenage son. She shares why she feels that it’s important to be a strong role model for her sons in the realm of pursuing her own passions and facing her fears. Buffy asks Anna to remind her of a conversation they had back in 1998 on a river in Ecuador, where Buffy’s advice in an eddy was clutch in helping Anna finish out that run, and build courage and confidence in her paddling. In this conversation we touch on: How learning from mistakes and focusing on the positive aspects of performance is important for upleveling your paddling, and your personal growth. Strategies for getting out of your own head when facing a challenge. Why surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people is crucial for pursuing your passion. How to prioritize for your passion as a busy Mom. Learn more: The Discomfort Zone Podcast

In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Buffy Burge, a pioneer in Class V river running, talks about returning to extreme racing at the age of 50, after a 23 year hiatus, to race the Green with her teenage son. She shares why she feels that it’s important to be a strong role model for her sons in the realm of pursuing her own passions and facing her fears. Buffy asks Anna to remind her of a conversation they had back in 1998 on a river in Ecuador, where Buffy’s advice in an eddy was clutch in helping Anna finish out that run, and build courage and confidence in her paddling.&nbsp; In this conversation we touch on: <ul> <li>How learning from mistakes and focusing on the positive aspects of performance is important for upleveling your paddling, and your personal growth.</li> <li>Strategies for getting out of your own head when facing a challenge.</li> <li>Why surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people is crucial for pursuing your passion.</li> <li>How to prioritize for your passion as a busy Mom.</li> </ul> Learn more: <a href="https://annalevesque.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Discomfort Zone Podcast</a>

Ep #4 Returning to Extreme Racing as a 50 yro Mom with Buffy Burge

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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