The Discomfort Zone

Ep #64 Charging Hard & Choosing Wisely with Todd Wells


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Dive into an inspiring conversation with whitewater legend Todd Wells as he joins Anna Levesque to talk all things kayaking, courage, and community. This episode is packed with insight, heart, and a few splashes of river wisdom. 🌊

Here’s what you’ll hear:

🧭 How Todd is shifting his decision making in high-risk environments

💥 The hard-earned lessons from injuries—and how they shaped his approach to life and paddling

🧠 Why mental health, self-awareness, and emotional expression matter in adventure sports

🫂 The role of mentorship, communication, and community in shaping future paddlers

🔄 Reflections on generational shifts in paddling culture and teaching progression

🌟 How positive decision-making creates ripple effects for the next wave of river runners

Whether you’re a whitewater junkie or just love stories of grit and growth, this episode will inspire you to think deeper about the balance between risk and reward.

👉 Press play and paddle into the conversation!

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