The Discomfort Zone

Ep #60 Sending It with Style: Heidi Walsh on Running 92-Footers & Learning from Beatdowns


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In this epic episode, I sit down with Heidi Walsh—one of the top all-around female kayakers on the planet—to talk about the mental and technical game behind hucking 92-ft waterfalls, throwing down in freestyle comps, and charging Class V creeks.

We dive into the wild story behind her recent switch freewheel off Spirit Falls—a jaw-dropping downriver trick that had the internet losing its mind. Heidi shares what it was like to follow up that viral moment with a swim trying to hand paddle through Chaos after her paddle got ripped out of her hands —and the powerful lessons she took away from it.

Her honest take on embracing mistakes, learning from beatdowns, and building mental resilience will fire you up to push your own limits—whether you're on the water or tackling life's rapids.

🎧 If you're ready to level up your paddling game and get inspired by raw, real, and badass river wisdom, hit play on this episode! 🚀

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