The Discomfort Zone

Ep #62 Lean Into the Hard: River Wisdom for Real Life


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In this solo episode, Anna shares one of the most powerful lessons from whitewater kayaking: lean into the rock. What does that mean? When things get hard—on the river or in life—our instinct is to pull away. But that resistance can make things worse. Anna breaks down how leaning into discomfort can actually help you move through it with more ease, grace, and strength.

In this episode, you'll learn:

🪨 Why "leaning into the rock" helps you stay balanced in turbulent times

💭 How avoiding discomfort often makes things harder

🌬️ Mindset tools to help you stay grounded when life gets rough:

Breathwork strategies (like box breathing)

Grounding techniques to bring you back to the present moment

How to separate fact from story to shift your perspective

The power of asking for help—and allowing yourself to receive it

🌊 How leaning in opens up new possibilities and momentum, even when things feel stuck

Whether you're navigating rapids or real life, this episode will inspire you to meet challenges with courage—and trust your ability to find your way through.

🎧 Hit play and let's paddle through the hard together.

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