What if the stress weighing you down… is actually the key to your growth?

In this episode of The 1AM Club, Boomer and I dive deep into a conversation about self-imposed pressure, the crisis of comfort, and the subtle but powerful voice inside us that calls us toward discomfort, challenge, and ultimately — alignment.

We talk about:

• Why most of our stress is self-created — and why that’s a good thing

• The difference between reactivity and proactivity in life

• How “mood follows action” and why waiting to “feel like it” is a trap

• The myth that comfort equals happiness

• Using physical challenges and new experiences to unlock joy

• Listening to the quiet voice inside instead of the one screaming for ease

Whether you’re feeling stuck in a comfort loop or looking for a sign to challenge yourself, this episode will remind you that the life you want is likely on the other side of chosen discomfort.

This one gets deep. Let’s go there.