The Discomfort Zone
Anna LevesqueDo you feel called toward something bigger — a dream, adventure, or purpose — but fear keeps holding you back? Welcome to The Discomfort Zone — the outdoor, mindset, and leadership podcast where courage meets the edge. Every Tuesday, host Anna Levesque — world-class whitewater kayaker, World Championship medalist, author, and mental agility coach — dives into raw, real conversations with paddlers,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSportsEducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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What if the language you've been using to help people is actually underselling them?
In this solo episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna Levesque shares a perspective shift that stopped her in her tracks: after 25 years of building a brand ar... more
What does it take to help someone do something they're afraid to do?
In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna sits down with Casey Bryant Jones, Director of the Ottawa Kayak School, for a conversation that gets into the real inner game ... more
Have you ever had a "stupid, hare-brained idea" that worked so well it took over your life for a decade?
That's exactly what happened to James Byrd when he looked at the North Fork of the Payette River in Idaho, thought about his college football s... more
What does it take to keep going when everything around you — the sport, the culture, the system — says this isn't your place?
At the age of 13, Naina Adhikari made her way to the Ganga River, 300 km from her home village to start learning how to wh... more
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- Love this podcast!
I thoroughly enjoy Anna’s interviews, particularly the emphasis on remarkable paddlers as genuine individuals grappling with genuine fears. Anna skillfully facilitates the conversations, highlighting how we can apply these valuable life lessons to our own paddling challenges. Thank you for sharing these insightful discussions, Anna!
Apple Podcasts5mmount1
United Statesa month ago - Awesome!
I love Anna’s soothing voice! It reminds me of the voice in my head when I work on my forward stroke form on the flat water. Because I was lucky enough to get a kayaking class for Anna and she made my form so much better! Mental game is the hardest thing to teach and I love how she is teaching it and also getting into the heads of the best in whitewater to show us how they prepare their mental game!
Apple Podcasts5Dave redheadUnited States8 months ago - The 360 on Life as a Paddler and Athlete
Injury recovery, doubting yourself, dealing with outside (and inside) pressure to take risks, walking the edge of fear and giving up… Anna talks about ALL of it!
Anna offers the highs and lows of life on the white water (and as a life-long athlete). She doesn’t sugar coat the challenges of both the physical and mental aspect of paddling exhilarating and dangerous waters… and yet always leaves you feeling empowered to take on the challenges while caring for yourself.
Apple Podcasts5Baboa Girl
Canada10 months ago - Invaluable Information!
I absolutely LOVE Anna’s podcast!
Her information, and the free webinar, made all the difference in helping me to “get out of my own head”, and learn how to roll.
Not only this, but she and the people she interviews, have a wonderful way of using practical kayaking situations as illustrations to teach other life skills and mental agility.
I always look forward to hearing the new podcasts when they download. And a few of them I have listened to more than just once.
Thank you so much, Anna ... more
Apple Podcasts5Uh oh!!United Statesa year ago - So insightful
One of my favorite podcast. Anna shares her insights about how the discomfort zone helps us growth. Love the river analogies. She brings amazing guests and is a skillful interviewer. Her last episode (#72) is so powerful about the courage to share her own experience of dealing with unexpected injury.
Apple Podcasts5Susana SchwarzUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #201 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  Italy/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  Germany/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  Mexico/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #58 |  Taiwan/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #120 |  Norway/Sports/Wilderness |
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A thought-provoking show that blends outdoor adventure with mindset and leadership discussions. Episodes typically feature high-performance paddlers, guides, coaches, and leaders who share how embracing discomfort fuels growth, resilience, and purpose. Across conversations, listeners gain practical mental-skills, leadership tactics, and real-world stories from expeditions, competition, and personal transformation. Notable throughlines include risk management, mentoring, and balance between high-adrenaline pursuits and everyday life, making it valuable for athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and professionals seeking courage and clarity under pressure.
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Which podcasts are similar to The Discomfort Zone?
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1. B-Flow Sessions: The Whitewater Kayaking Podcast. Presented by Pucon Kayak Retreat
2. Tales from the Cripps
3. Outside Podcast
4. Climbing Gold
5. Ologies with Alie Ward
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The Discomfort Zone launched 2 years ago and published 119 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Discomfort Zone include:
1. James Byrd
2. Naina Adhikari
3. Ann Gillard
4. Seth Chapelle
5. Jak Fantastic
6. River Mutton
7. Mariann Sæther
8. Laura Kurup
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