The Discomfort Zone
Hosted by Anna Levesque and Anna · Anna Levesque
5.0from 144 ratings
- 136
- Episodes
- 30
- Transcribed
- 144
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
About The Discomfort Zone
Do 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, athletes, leaders, adventurers, and purpose-driven humans who choose growth over comfort. From powerful stories on wild rivers and mountain trails to navigating major life transitions, these conversations explore what it truly takes to face fear, build confidence, and find your flow — on and off the water. You'll hear: Stories from whitewater kayakers + outdoor athletes pushing their edge Insights from guides, coaches, and leaders creating impact in their fields Practical mental-agility + leadership tools you can use right away Lessons from expeditions, competition, and personal transformation How to navigate the discomfort that fuels growth, courage, and purpose Whether you're a paddler, outdoor enthusiast, emerging leader, or someone seeking more courage in everyday life, you'll walk away with practical tools to strengthen resilience, show up with confidence, and embrace the adventure of being alive. If you're ready to stop playing small and start living boldly, you're in the right zone.
- Publisher
- Anna Levesque
- Category
- education · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 24 Feb 2024
- Latest episode
- 6 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
30 of 136 episodes have a transcript.
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep #126 Healing a Bulging Disc Without Surgery Solo Ep
29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep #125 Trusting Yourself in Skiing and Business with Nadia Burton
22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
REPLAY: The Brown Claw and Losing Bren with Dave Fusilli
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Ep #126 Healing a Bulging Disc Without Surgery Solo Ep
Published 6 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I'm My gosh, it's so joyful. I'm having so much fun. I've gotten on rivers like the Cascades of the Ninhala. I just finished an awesome season of kayak coaching on the water and my back feels great. And everyone has their own journey. And of course, I'm not a doctor. I'm not giving medical advice. if you are injured, you should consult your doctor and follow their advice. I am sharing this because during my journey of healing, when it felt like I didn't even know if I would ever get back into a kayak again, and I was in so much pain because the bulge was pressing on my sciatic nerve, it was so helpful to hear stories from folks who were able to rehab without surgery, and get back to doing the activities they loved. […]
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- Nadia Burton
- Dave Fusilli
- Amy Bowers Cordalis
- Sommerville Johnston
- Benny Marr
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 67 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 77 ratings
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- Quality
- 93
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 71
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Who hosts The Discomfort Zone?
Anna Levesque and Anna host the show. Published by Anna Levesque.
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