The Discomfort Zone

Ep #69 Growth, Kayaking & the Power of Being Real with Trey Rouss


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What happens when you stop chasing perfection and start getting real—with yourself, your fears, and the people around you?

In this raw and inspiring conversation, 🛶I sit down with 🎤 Trey Rouss, owner of The Power of Water,  to paddle straight into the heart of discomfort—and the unexpected power it holds. Using kayaking as both metaphor and mirror, they explore what it really takes to grow as a person.

💬 Along the way, they dive into:

💥 Why discomfort is where transformation begins—and how to lean into it, not avoid it (especially when you're upside down underwater).

🌱 How grounding and presence can help you move through fear with more ease.

🫶 Why vulnerability is a superpower, not a weakness—and how it unlocks growth.

🌊 How kayaking mirrors life, revealing patterns of control, fear, and joy.

🗣️ The courage it takes to communicate honestly—without making others wrong.

🐾 Why small steps matter more than big leaps, especially when building confidence.

They also unpack the resistance we all feel toward change (yes, even the high achievers!), and how letting go of who we think we should be makes space for who we actually are. 👉 Join us for a fun, honest, and empowering conversation that will leave you thinking differently about growth—on the water and in life. 💛

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