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Looking radiant might have less to do with makeup and more to do with how you care for yourself every day. In this recap, Lesley Logan and special guest co-host Clare Solly break down the advice shared by double board-certified aesthetic nurse Rachel Varga. They explore how simple rituals, nervous system support, and intentional self-care can transform both skin health and your overall wellbeing. From hydration and breathwork to lymphatic massage and shower routines, this episode highlights small habits that can create powerful results. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. 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Lesley Logan 0:14 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:56 Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, well, not. Clare Solly 1:02 I totally could be. Lesley Logan 1:05 Well, you are my slingshot friend. So my my co-host and my part time co-host in life, Clare Solly and I are going to dig into the vital convo I have with Rachel Varga in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to that one. You have no idea the number of tools you I have to listen to it twice. I'm definitely already re-listening to it because I took one of her ideas from this episode. I have been doing it every day ever since. I'm like, okay, I'm ready to add in a new one from that. So I definitely think it's one you'll go back to. Clare Solly 1:36 Yeah. I took notes, copious notes. Lesley Logan 1:38 I was like, okay, thank God, because Brad would love this. But like, the like I said last week, the timing of you being here so you could be my co-host on this episode, way more fun, way more fun, because you and I have shared so just when you're here, you're like, oh, did you know if you spray this, like antibacterial stuff on your armpits, and then you're deodorant, it lasts longer. And I was like, life has changed. I don't even know how to start that process, but I'm going to. Lesley Logan 2:00 Anyways, we are gonna jump right into things. Today is March 12th, 2026, it's Girl Scouts Day, everyone. Clare Solly 2:07 I love Girl Scout cookie. Lesley Logan 2:09 I told Clare. I was like, do you know it's Girl Scouts Day? She's like, are you serious? I'm like, yeah, it is. So steal your resolve. Dieters, beware. This is obviously like, pre you know, body neutrality. There are Girl Scouts everywhere, and they're all trying to sell you kryptonite, aka their most delicious cookies, whether your favorite flavor is minty Thin Mints or googie, gooey, gooey, Gooey Tagalongs.Clare Solly 2:31 Those are my two favorites, both the googie and the Gooey Tagalongs.Lesley Logan 2:35 I love a Thin Mint. If I could have gluten and dairy, I would be all over these Girl Scouts of America. I'm just saying in the year of our Lord.Clare Solly 2:43 They do make a gluten free cookie, but it's not. Lesley Logan 2:45 Well on the year of our Lord 2026 I think you could find a way to make a gluten free cookie in Vegas, there's a brewery who does Girl Scout Cookies with beers. And they like do a whole thing. It's like, I don't know, Google it Vegas. I don't know where it's at, because I can't drink beer or have these cookies, but I do know that I sent all the men in my life to do it, and they had the best time. They're so good. They deserve a holiday, and they have one of sorts get ready to celebrate this March 12, because it's National Girl Scout day, part of Girl Scout week. National Girl Scout Day commemorates the anniversary of the first girl scout meeting. In 1912, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low organized the meeting. That's a that's a name that's a definitely sign of the times. Gordon Low organized the meeting in Savannah, Georgia, and Girl Scouts have only grown from there. So grab a cookie or 12 and get ready to celebrate. Honestly, buy them even if you can't eat them and give them to people.Clare Solly 3:32 You can, yeah, you can actually donate them to soldiers and and folks like on their website too. Yeah, it's easy. And actually you can just donate money to help Girl Scout troops.Lesley Logan 3:41 Because that would allow Girl Scout troops, of all areas, to be able to join in and do what they want to do.Clare Solly 3:46 When I was a daisy through a senior Girl Scout, it really changed out my life. So I'm a Girl Scout supporter.Lesley Logan 3:52 I love that. I, you know, Girl Scouts weren't a thing for me. Because I think I don't know. I might I think, because my I was already over scheduled as a child. Clare Solly 4:00 So many sports. Lesley Logan 4:01 I have sports, dance, sewing classes, but, and I was in like, a church version of the whole thing, which still had patches. And you know what? I'm just gonna say, I missed out. I missed out. I think that's why I probably don't have as many girlfriends. Clare Solly 4:12 We could be a we could be adult Girl Scouts. Lesley Logan 4:14 Is there a way to do that? Anyways, I want patches. Do you remember? Okay, hold on side note. Do you remember Troop Beverly Hills? Clare Solly 4:20 I love Troop Beverly Hills. Such a good movie. Lesley Logan 4:23 The best movie, like, the opposite of, like, oh my god, her outfits. Beverly Hills, what a thrill. Beverly. And they do, and like, I love how they made up their own patches. Like, I just like, that was a, that's a be it till you see it movie. I mean, yes, that's your like, no one's crying for the rich girls. But also, like, I liked what they did. They got outside, they tried to do things, and I hope it ages well, sorry if it doesn't, okay. So real quick I leave next week for Poland, so if there is space is not too late, xxll.co/poland it's me and Karen Frischmann and all the Controlology stuff and some really epic workshops. And even if you're not Polish, you can come because Karen and I will speak in English, and it'll be translated to Polish, and so you have double the time to write your notes, and then we'll be in Bruges. And I thought we're in Brussels. So this is why Brad travels with me, because I've been telling everyone to be in Brussels and we are going to be in Bruges. So.Clare Solly 5:13 It's good to have, everyone needs a Brad.Lesley Logan 5:15 Everyone needs a Brad. And when I told my psychiatrist, the reason I didn't think I had ADHD is because I was an Aquarius. This is a this is evidence.Clare Solly 5:24 I love this for you, though. Lesley Logan 5:25 I know xxll.co/brussels to get your tickets to Bruges. It's still in Belgium, so I didn't fuck it up that much and and so it's gonna be a really fun time. That's Karen Frischmann and myself and Ignacio and Els of Pilatal. And it's just gonna be a wonderful time with some friends who love to teach alongside each other, and you're gonna want to come because the spots are almost sold out. And then after Brad and I finally get to France, that's the goal. It's been a set time with the second honeymoon. We'll be in London, and they'll probably be the last time in London for a couple of years. So, xxll.co/pot. Actually can see all the POT's from Balanced Body on that schedule. The only one I'm excited to teach at right now that I can share is London, so you want to come. My first workshop is sold out, but the second one has a couple spots left, and that's on a Sunday, so why not? And then when I come home, we'll be doing spring training. That is a virtual week long event where, no matter your Pilates level, we are going to help you understand the foundations to getting Pilates deeper in your body. It's at opc.me/events. Okay, Clare's taken over the the questions, and so it's like, what is Clare gonna ask me?Clare Solly 6:27 They're always kind of fun and kind of scary. So today, you're gonna get a multiple choice. Are you ready for that? Lesley Logan 6:32 I'm ready. Clare Solly 6:33 Would you rather be able to teleport so you can go anywhere at any time in an instant? Would you rather have six more hours in the day, and it won't feel like your day's any longer. It's just like you'll have six more hours to get all the stuff done, and everybody else will be on 24 or would you rather have, like, an on call body technician to like massages, do your hair, do your makeup, you know, anything you want that like, is self-care, body stretch you out, anything. What of those three would you rather have?Lesley Logan 7:01 Well, instant, my first gut before I heard the second two would have, I would hit the buzzer, but like, teleport, because that's like the problem. I want to just teleport. I hate the time, like, in between things. But when you got me to the third one, it was the on, like the body technician, like I do. I am jealous that, like, these amazing, famous people have, like, someone who, like, does their hair, does their nails, like, I have to do my makeup, and I hate the lighting in my bathroom where my makeup is I realized I could just switch bathrooms, but, like, no, the annex is the bathroom, so I but I just want someone to do that for me, because I look so good when someone else does it. Like Cynthia Rivo, her team is amazing, right? Like, obviously she has good, like aesthetic and like, lens and style, but like, that's what happens when you have an on call team. So I think I have to do number three.Clare Solly 7:47 Yeah, yeah, that's a good one. I don't know which. Lesley Logan 7:49 Also, if I could be doing, like, if someone's doing my hair, I could be actually getting other things done. So I think I would like solidly fix number 3.Clare Solly 7:56 We know how you like to multitask on this pod. Lesley Logan 7:59 What would you choose? What would you choose? Clare Solly 8:01 I even though I think I would like the on body technician, I think I would take teleport. Because if I could save the time in traveling, I think I would just like, I mean, I like, you can kind of hear it like I've been traveling for two weeks. So I'm like, travel makes me if I don't hydrate enough, I, you know, don't do so well. So I think I would take teleport. What do you think Brad would do? Lesley Logan 8:21 Brad? Brad would teleport in a second? Clare Solly 8:23 Would he? Lesley Logan 8:23 Yeah, in a second. Clare Solly 8:24 Okay. Well, we'll have to see. Maybe he can put it in the show notes and confirm that for everybody listening. Lesley Logan 8:28 Yeah, put it in the show notes, go read the show notes to see if I got it right. We'll put it in there. If you don't know how to find the show notes, I can't help you know what device you're on. But like usually, if you go to the episode, then you can click, there's a link for the show notes. Or if you go to our website, you actually can see every single podcast has a blog and a transcription. So if you want to read what we're saying, because I talk too fast.Clare Solly 8:47 And then you can binge everything too, all the podcasts you missed. Lesley Logan 8:50 Everything is there, still there you know. So however, you like it. Okay. Clare Solly 8:53 Should we talk about Rachel Varga now?Lesley Logan 8:55 Before we do that, you need to also send your questions in, because Clare can't be here every week to be the question asker, so go to beitpod.com/questions you can also send your wins in. I share those on Fridays.Clare Solly 9:07 Oh, fantastic. I love this. I love it. You can also text them right, to 1-310-905-5534.Lesley Logan 9:15 Yeah. Someday I'll remember that number, and then I'll become like, who should we call on emergency? And I'll be like, that's the one I know.Clare Solly 9:22 Why? Is it your own voice?Lesley Logan 9:27 You know what, here's the thing, I'm gonna die when I actually put that number down for Brad, and they're like, I got your customer service team is like, look, I'm calling your customer service. You can call mine.Clare Solly 9:38 Okay, now let's talk about Rachel Varga. Rachel Varga is a double board certified aesthetic nurse specialist who has been practicing since 2011, created skin care products and hosts The School of Radiance Podcast. As a traditionally trained esthetic nurse, she's performed thousands of rejuvenation procedures on patients, including peels, lasers, injectables and assisting with surgery. After years in traditional medical aesthetics, she incorporated biohacking longevity practices and home care routines that make a significant long-term difference. Then you can see it in Lesley already, and it's been short term. Her overall mission is to help people both look and feel their best.Lesley Logan 10:19 Oh my gosh. Okay, so here's the deal. She's been on this podcast for a second time. Probably have to have her back, because there's like, so many tools in my mind, too, but I really was like, peppering her with, like, do I need to, like, derma plane? Do I need to do this kind of thing, like, anything? I was like, What about the Gua Sha? Should I do this X, Y and Z? So I'm going to tell you right now. We can't get into all the things, because she said it best, and she's the expert. Clare Solly 10:40 Yeah, just listen to the podcast and take notes. Lesley Logan 10:42 But I will say, so what I love that she said is, like, self-care, particularly your morning and evening rituals, are an act of self-love. And if you don't know what self-love is, go listen my self-love series, it came out in February. But like, I think that that is a lot of people are like, trying to find the new the right mascara or right foundation color, but truly, like when I got rid of my fake lashes, and I was like a mole rat with, like, no lashes, like alopecia on my eyes. No offense to people with alopecia, but like, it was like, a shocking difference from having zero. And the girl was helping. I said, you have to teach me to do my makeup, because I've had fake lashes for five years, so I've just never done it, and she said, look the best makeup doesn't work on bad skin, so your best thing you could be doing for looking beautiful is to have a really good skincare routine. Now, luckily, I did do that, because I'm a Californian afraid of wrinkles, all that stuff, but like, so I was like, Okay, so I'm halfway there. And so I couldn't agree with her more about like your evening and night routines are part of the of the self-love that you can give yourself, and also, like she gave you in that episode, so many ways of doing things for free or for low cost money. And then she stressed the importance of of engaging the parasympathetic nervous system so your body's rest and regenerate mode. Ladies, like, if you are not sleeping, you're not digesting. If you're not digesting, you're not absorbing stuff. You're getting high cortisol. That is not fun in the perimenopause. So it's not fun. Clare Solly 12:09 Start those practices now.Lesley Logan 12:10 So I you should. And if you're already in it, and you're like us, like if you owe it to yourself to try out something, one thing at a time, trying to do all the things at a time to really help you intentionally drop into your parasympathetic of the nervous system.Clare Solly 12:22 Well, and to piggyback on that, like, do one thing at a time, even though you're like, I mean, I took notes and not like, and I know you did too. And like, all the things, try one thing at a time and give it like, a week or two to see if it's actually working for you. Because if you do five things at once, I mean, yes, we want you to, like, give yourself all the self-care you can. Lesley Logan 12:39 You won't know what's working. Clare Solly 12:40 You don't know what's working.Lesley Logan 12:41 And then you can't drop it off. And then you're gonna freak out like, oh my god, I can't take this on the plane. I can't do this. So I was on a podcast with Jessica Valant, her her podcast, and she was asking about, like, when I travel, how I take care of myself. And I'm like, because when I'm at home, I'm so good about knowing all the different things that work for me. I know what I can do when I travel and what I can't get away with. I'm not experimenting on a trip, you know, so but you have to do one thing at a time. And she said, the more relaxed you are in the parasympathetic state, the more beautiful you are going to be perceived as. And that is so true. I don't ever see someone walking around stressed out, going, look how pretty she is. You're kind of like, oh my god, that woman scares the hell out of me. Like, but we like, see these people who look so calm and confident. It's like, oh, because they're parasympathetic nervous system, it's like, totally taking, like, getting it what it needs. Clare Solly 13:27 Well, and two of the easiest way to help. It's the Wonder Woman pose that, like, was big a couple years ago. You know, the little the little girl next to the bull, put your arms on your and your shoulders back and down, and like, already, like, if you're watching on YouTube, you can see, like Lesley and I just became 10 times more beautiful. Lesley Logan 13:42 Yeah, adjusted ourselves in our chairs. You totally do. Clare Solly 13:45 It posture does so much for you and like and it does actually do something to your heart and makes you, like, radiate, and opens up your chest and your body, and then humming. Like, honestly, if you're nervous about anything, it will also help you regulate. This is I'm a trained singer, so like that. And Brad can probably like recount this too, but just humming to yourself, even if it's quietly, even in the car, if you're traveling to something that you're nervous about, just hum.Lesley Logan 14:09 Also just inhale for five counts and exhale for five counts. So the perfect breath is between 10 and 11 seconds long. And if you just go inhale and count and exhale and count, you can, I can feel myself even just talking about it, like, drop in. There's also a way that you can breathe. You do two inhales, one exhale, yeah, and that's an instant reset as well. Clare Solly 14:30 Yeah, all the breath work, all the breath work. Lesley Logan 14:33 I know. So I mean, like, you might even have tools that you used to do, and we haven't brought them up, and you haven't done them in a while. And I would just say it's worth it to do because, like, like, my, my Sephora girl said, I can teach you all the makeup tips in the world. But if you are tired and stressed out, and your skin is not, you know, shining and glowy like it, it won't be as wonderful. And we're talking about beauty like, beauty is skin deep. I think it's really, truly, like how you take care of of the skin that you're in, then whatever you apply to that is gonna be better. Doesn't have any makeup. It could actually just be, maybe don't wear any makeup. But like, just taking care of yourself is gonna be a really nice, wonderful thing.Clare Solly 15:11 And also just like, again, gut check when you're like, when something feels like it's too much for you, or, like, too long of I mean, take care of yourself in any way you can. But if it's too long of a commitment or too difficult for you to resource the things, like, don't like, it's not, it's not going to help you.Lesley Logan 15:26 No and real quick, I'll just say one of the things that I have been doing from this talk, because everyone talks about Epsom salt baths, and like, because, like, you know, I'm perimenopausal and like, inflammation, all these things and like, my joints were bothering me, and everyone's like, Epsom salt bath. Are you kidding me? My bath is set up as a cold plunge. I can't have a cold plunge Epsom salt bath. So I was just like, and I'm not a bath person. Like, the cold plunge is easy, because I can drop in, I wake right up, right? But like, a bath, it's kind of like that, like you just said, it takes more time than I want to give it. And so, like, the like, it just doesn't feel like doable, right? Who's going to take a five minute hot bath? First of all, it takes 15 minutes to load the tub up, right? And I'm in Vegas, and they check our water. So at any rate, she said, you don't even need to do an Epson salt bath. She said, get some oil, avocado, or, like, I think human sesame, but, like, single source oil, put it on your body in the shower. So I get a hot shower on me. I put the oil on, and then I just take a bag of Epsom salt bath. I put my wet hand in it. It's covered in Epsom salt, and I just scrub. And she was very clear on the episode. We're not. Clare Solly 16:26 I was gonna ask you about that. So as you said you were doing it. Lesley Logan 16:28 I do it. I don't do it every single night, just because it is a drier climate here, but I do it like at least every other night. But if I'm having, if I had a more stressful day, I'll just do it anyways, even if I did the night before. So arms, legs, and I, first of all, I don't even need to put lotion on afterwards. Your skin is so soft. It's like, we went to the Korean spa and, like, they took off the skin so so soft. And I sleep like a baby. You get all the benefits of the Epsom salt bath without having to take the bath. And then it all just washes down the drain. So real quick, we have a bag of Epsom salt on subscription. So it comes, it's a wonderfully sourced Epsom salt, and then we took those, like, restaurant like, like, mustard squeeze bottle, and we just poured a bunch of oil in it. It's in the shower, and it's just, like, easy, easy. And you walk out so clean, and I have a bath to clean afterwards.Clare Solly 17:15 And what I really loved was her skeptical on a lot of these, like, I loved that you were, like, asking about all these tools. And she was like, well, and she, like, she had opinions on all of them. You like, you could hear it. But she was also like, yeah. And I, like, I loved that she, like, gave you different things to do, like, you asked her about face yoga, and should you do it? And she was like, No, do the lymph node things. And like, automatically I was starting to do that. And like, and, you know, press things. And it felt so much better. Like, and I like that she also, like, gave you things like, you know, was the was the lady who did the thing on the one side of her face, like, didn't actually work. She's like, well, it could be that because, because she sleeps on that side, and because she, like, she dries and gets sun on that side, things you don't think about. Lesley Logan 17:57 I know she's like, she had a healthy skepticism that made me go, oh, okay, she's like, I'm watching it, and I know that there's like, fake stuff out there. But also, like, I don't know, like, my girlfriend does this, like, brushing to her face, and it her face looks so good so, you know, like, but it's that lymphatic drainage stuff, I don't know, like, so. Clare Solly 18:16 Oh and lymphatic drainage is something like, I'm convinced that's actually why I have this little bit of a head cold right now because I had like, a massage with, like, massive lymphatic (inaudible).Lesley Logan 18:23 If Rachel is listening to this, she's gonna send us a link of, like, what you should be doing. Clare Solly 18:26 Oh, please, please Rachel, please send it. Please, please, like I would listen to you and like I'm following you and I'm doing all the things. But I loved that, like that just working out, like things that you do and adding to your normal routine. I think you mentioned, like, can I do the massage while I'm putting on my facial lotion? And she was like, yes, absolutely.Lesley Logan 18:45 Is that great? Because you're already doing it. You're already doing your skincare. And you can, just like, make sure your hands are nice and moisturized, and you can do the things. I'm like, if you're watching this, I'm like, doing the things. And, like, it really does make a massive difference.Clare Solly 18:57 Yeah, it does. It does well and make sure your hands are clean and moisturized, not and just like, you've had French fries and you're like, oh, there's some (inaudible).Lesley Logan 19:05 Like, let's not, let's not make it, let's not it's like they no good deed goes unpunished. Like, don't fuck up. We don't, like, clean your hands. I think people need to wash their hands more. But anyways, I couldn't agree more. And I just thought, like, I just keep going back to, like, self-care is, like, such a self act of love. And like, I mean, we always think, oh, I should go get a facial. Oh, I should go get a massage. And think you could be doing like, little massages to yourself. Clare Solly 19:28 Yeah, yeah. I mean, again, not after French fries, but like at the stoplight, while you're driving in your car. You could do something like quick, like knuckle Gua Sha on yourself, press those lymph nodes in your in your clavicle, and release things. Lesley Logan 19:39 Oh, yeah. I love this one girl online, she like, shows you, like, okay, clear your things. And I'm like, whenever I see her, I'm like, let's just clear them. Like, what are we doing here? And I feel like mine are so tight, no wonder, like, my eyes are always so puffy.Clare Solly 19:48 Oh yeah, yeah. So so many good tips that she had. And I love that you were like, I felt like you were asking the hard questions. And then one thing that I'm fascinated with is the energy in your fingertips. Like, I want to read more about that. I'm like, my fingers are magic. Lesley Logan 20:03 I know the visualization of me is like, oh, does that mean like, I have, like, little like, I want that. What a super power. Like, then you can just, like, someone who annoys you just walk by and, like, shock them. Clare Solly 20:22 So good, so good. Lesley Logan 20:23 Yeah. But, you know, I really so one of the things, like, she's so educated, and obviously the way you can do Botox and things like that, like, she's not any anti any of that stuff, but I really appreciate her honesty. Like, you could also try these things first, if you're, like, not interested in the injectables and but then also, don't just go buy anything that says it's, like, better than Botox. Like, yeah, you know, it's just, I just appreciate like, she's like, you can spend good money in good places, and you could waste it, or you could use your own hands. Clare Solly 20:48 Yeah, well, and, like, I mean, you and I talked about Gua Sha, I think, like, a year ago, and you were like, you have to do this. And I started doing it, and I was good for like, two months, and then I'm like, oh, and I travel, and I forget to take my Gua Sha or, Oh, I'm, you know, you know, off doing whatever and forget to Gua Sha, but my fingers are always attached, and I can't use that as an excuse. Lesley Logan 21:08 I agree, and like, I still like my Gua Sha, but also, it's not always where I am, you know, like it's or it's I found, like I almost want a Gua Sha in the shower, because I'm in the shower already, you know, like I'm already there, but then, like, I have dropped a Gua Sha, don't do that. Then it cracks, and you don't want to scratch your face, so, like, it's so I kind of like that, if I forgot my Gua Sha, if I can't travel with it, if I'm asleep, I could still do it, you know, like, because I think a lot of us look for an excuse of why we can't do something. You have, you know, you have your hands. If you have hands, and if you don't have hands, then teach someone to Gua Sha you.Clare Solly 21:43 Oh, and you said the thing, sorry, I'm circling back to the thing that you said about the like the cold well, she said something about the cold plunge, like you should rinse off at the end of you can stand it. And I am a person that likes the water so hot that it burns my skin when I'm in the shower. Lesley Logan 21:55 I agree with you, because I think that's effective. Clare Solly 21:57 I love a hot, hot shower. I love a hot shower. And I know she was saying she, you know, prefers a shower in the morning. I'm a night person because I like to, like, calm down and cool down and, like, it makes me sleep better. But here's a tip for somebody like me that is, like, afraid of the cold water. I turned down my hot just a little bit so I have, like, room temperature water, and I'll do that for a couple of showers, and then slowly, like, turn down the heat a little bit more, a little bit more. Lesley Logan 22:22 Yeah, I so there's a lot of studies on, like, women's temperature for cold plunge. And so I, you know, like, our cold plunge is set 50. I mean, like, I'm sure men will say that Brad should have it colder, like, he doesn't like cold, like, it's not good for his constitution. So 50, 50, is fucking cold. I'll just say that. And I we use it in the morning as a such a great way to, like, wake up. Like it is, like, better than coffee, like it's you do. You can, like, be hung over and get in that fucking thing, and you are not hung over anymore. You're like, okay, it's not going over my head, it's not going my face, but, like, I get up to my neck and shoulders. I do it for a few minutes. It's enough. I like the routine of it. I like the way I'm starting the day. Like, hello. Like, let's go. But we used to do cold showers. And I will just say, those suck. Those are so miserable. But obviously, like, not everyone can have a cold plunge. So I think that you have to figure out what works for you. And I will say, like, the act of doing something that's uncomfortable does allow me to be in more discomfort on most days, not on my worst days, but like on my best days. Discomfort happens things. And I because, like, kind of trained my mind, like I can handle this only a few minutes, like, not a big deal. It does translate. So I think even if you're not doing it for like, the aesthetics of it or the biohacking of it, like, there's reasons to do it. But I also, like to me, the shower needs to burn my skin. I want to be a red I want to be a lobster. I tell Brad, I'm like, it's killing the germs. He's like, That's not it. I'm like, it's gotta be doing something there's never too hot of a hot shower for me. I am, like, just so.Clare Solly 23:52 I'm a lizard. I just want the hot. Lesley Logan 23:54 Yeah, what he used to do is, like, get in the shower at like, the middle, and then, you know, get himself wet at that, like, more like, room temperature water, and then, like, dip it down to a cold that he could tolerate, and then he would do it. That is too long of a commitment, but, hey, you know, but that that's how we're different. Clare Solly 24:13 That's how we're different, yeah, and it's good to talk about these things and things that, like, work for you and don't work for you, and try things.Lesley Logan 24:18 I think it's so funny because the internet's like, you must do this. It's the best thing for, like, the belly fat or the cortisol or the menopause or whatever. If you don't like it, don't do it. Like, oh my god, you know, like, there's so many tools out there, and they might have worked for someone. They don't have to work for you. And then also, like, Whatever happened to like, if it doesn't work for you, it's okay for it to work for someone else. Don't you? I just feel like, you know, we don't have to be the same.Clare Solly 24:43 Yeah, well, and your body changes too. Like Rachel was saying, like, some of the things that you'll do, and that she suggests, your body will actually change while you're doing it. And so maybe the thing that you're you start doing today isn't going to work for you in a year. And so, you know, just, you know. Find a new thing. Lesley Logan 25:00 I know I had to change my skincare line after 40 I found a really great one that I love, but, like, the stuff I was doing before, just like, stopped being great. That's okay. It's not there's nothing wrong with the line. It just wasn't right for me. And like, oh my god, you know. So if you love your Gua Sha, keep doing it. But if you if you hate your cold plunge, don't. Find something else that like challenges your body a different way? Clare Solly 25:22 Yeah, absolutely. Let's talk about the Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo? I know I took away two crucial foundational elements for overall health and skin, drink 1.2 to 2.5 liters of water daily. One of my hacks for this, I actually, when I'm setting up my coffee at night, I put a cup of water by the coffee machine so I don't even have to fill it up. It's ready when I wake up, and I like, I'm just like, I dummy proof it like I drink my cup of water while I'm waiting for the coffee to brew. And then I'm gonna start doing this. I'm gonna put a pinch of salt in it. I actually put magnesium drops in mine, because I drink them all day long, because, like, your bottled waters, like Perrier and those mineral waters that are European have magnesium in them. So I get my magnesium that way too, although they say magnesium is best absorbed through the skin. So I could just be doing it for fun. Lesley Logan 26:19 That's why the Epsom salt thing is so good. Clare Solly 26:21 Yeah, I'm gonna try that. Lesley Logan 26:22 I'm telling you tonight, since you have one more night here, yes, put it in your bathroom. You're doing it. We're gonna do all the magnesium, and then make sure that water is filtered, whether you're putting it on your body or in your body.Lesley Logan 26:33 Yeah, guys, find a shower filter. Oh, my god. Like, even if you're renting, like, you gotta do it, yeah? Because, like, there's so much crap in that water, or they've taken everything out of it, so there's nothing good in it, like you got, if you can't change the filtered water in your house, we could, but because we, but, like, that's, it's an investment we're not making right now. So we have a shower head filter, and we've had it for a year. Whole my hair is different, my skin is different, everything's different. Clare Solly 26:59 Yeah, I just got one. I rent my apartment, and I just bought one. Pro tip, though, make sure you can actually find filters for your shower head and for if you I have one on my sink, too, make sure you find filters that like they're out there and they're not hard to find, and they're not expensive, or the way you can afford them.Lesley Logan 27:14 Ours is like, ours was a gift because we asked for it at Christmas, and I actually do wonder if, like it even as a filtered change, or if we just buy it a whole new thing, if we can find a filter for it, I'm gonna move it to the guest bathroom, because, yeah, I got you guys to listen to the HigherDOSE. I was like, oh, we're due for a new filter. And then HigherDOSE is like, hey, we have a red light filtered water head.Clare Solly 27:35 Ooh, okay, maybe I need to try that one while I'm here too. Lesley Logan 27:39 Okay, I'm we're recording it, and it's supposed to ship tomorrow. So I don't have it, I can tell you right now, like, the number of red lights that I live under. Like, I can't even wait to shower, light off. Red in the bathroom, red light on.Clare Solly 27:51 Amazing, amazing, amazing.Lesley Logan 27:55 Rachel's probably like, girl, I don't know. I fell for all of it. I'm in.Clare Solly 28:00 You know what? Sometimes, sometimes things that we think make us beautiful actually do make us beautiful because we like them. Lesley Logan 28:06 Yeah, beitpod.com/higherdose okay, use that link. It's our affiliate, so that helps you support this podcast. And then Balanced Dose, Balanced with so, like, like, two Ds in the middle, we'll get you 20% on anything you want there. But I'm, like, big on the show. I'm so excited about it.Clare Solly 28:22 Amazing. So Lesley, what were your biggest takeaways?Lesley Logan 28:25 Okay, so she said, we just have to, like, hear this, look at your beautification routine as self-love, because you're worth it. You are worth it, right? And so we've said it already, but I think, I think some of the best, Be It Action Items are the ones we repeat. Because, like, I just think so many people see it as, like, something they have to buy into. And it's like, it is part of it. We did this with the fascia blaster lady. She's like, massaging your body is like time spent with your body. It's an act of self-love and like, so that you guys, we don't realize when things change in our body, because we're just so used to kind of like living with it. We're kind of like a frog like, although I have heard that the frog in boiling water is, is a myth but everyone says it, so it makes sense, so we'll use it, but it is a totally, apparently, a myth. So we don't realize, like, that ache we had yesterday, and we're like, oh, it's still there. And then we kind of, like, we kind of start to live with it. So I just really believe, the more time you spend with yourself, like you will recognize when things are changing and some of those things are changing, or your moles, like, I have pre skin cancer, and I didn't know you could be I thought we were all pre, weren't you? Apparently there's another level. It's an in between. But it's because I was like, hey, this mole is acting differently. Can you check it out? You know? And so, like, if you're not spending time with yourself and your body, you don't notice these changes that are happening, so. Clare Solly 29:38 Yeah, and it's really worth it. I mean, you taught me years ago to put on my calendar the things that were worth it for me to do for myself. So like, even if you have to block off your like, mentally block off your calendar for 15 more minutes to, like, go take that extra time in the shower, to do your Gua Sha, to do your Epsom salt. Like, do it like, you are worth the extra five minutes, 15 minutes out. You're worth it.Lesley Logan 30:00 You really are. I mean, I think, I think a lot of us are spending way too much time on things that actually don't care for us, make us feel good. And so I just think that, like, notice if you actually made the time for your skincare, notice what you don't have time for. And I promise you, you're letting go of the things you didn't need to be doing. Clare Solly 30:16 I'm sure we could all stop scrolling for 15 minutes. Lesley Logan 30:18 Well, here's the thing. Like, if I was to say, hey, you know, like, Clare, you're like, Oh, I'm flying down. Oh, you're flying tomorrow, right? Yeah. Oh, my God, Clare, I just want a shopping spree. You know, at our favorite store that you're, you know, it's at two o'clock, you move your fucking flight. I would move it. You would move it. You would just do that. Like, so we make time for things we want to do. And if you say you really want to take care of yourself, you will make time for it. If you just so she also reminded us, we have one body, so we have to care for it. We have to make good decisions for it. And like, I was telling you the other day, I don't always feel motivated to work out, but I I want to when I'm 80, I'm gonna be glad I did. So that's why I do it. Like, that's literally, like, the days I want to do I'm like, I have this one body, and when I'm 80, I'm gonna be glad I did it. So she also wanted to remind you she has a free 30 minute biohacking video. It's for the skin video. So I think you should go do that. Why not? You can find it at theschoolofradiance.com so I would go do that. Clare Solly 31:11 I'm gonna go click on it after this, I'm gonna go watch it. Lesley Logan 31:14 Also, her skin is fucking stunning. I thought I had good skin. She is great, great skin. Clare Solly 31:20 I also wanted to train me how to do that like, three way braid like that was awesome.Lesley Logan 31:23 I I know that's my next thing is to learn how to braid my hair. But at any rate, maybe that's funny. If you have someone who teaches people how to braid hair as that you follow or you love, like that, I need that person on the pod. I want them to teach me on the pod like that is, oh yeah, like, that's why i It's the year of learning how to deal with my hair so.Clare Solly 31:42 Because you tried them, then I could come try your red lights. Lesley Logan 31:45 I'm at the point where I would chop it off, but it does look beautiful when it's done. So you know, I feel really good about my mascara. Feel really good about my brows. I feel really good about the skincare. I just need someone to fucking do my hair. So she's brilliant. So go check that out, schoolofradiance.com you guys, I'm Lesley Logan. Clare Solly 32:00 And I'm Clare Solly. Lesley Logan 32:01 And tell us what you what of these things you're trying, what? Try one at a time if you hate it, right? Move on. The next thing we want to know, and also Rachel's gonna want to know, so make sure you let her know and send us a friend who is buying all the things off of Instagram that they think will work, so that they can, you know, maybe hear some tricks that are better and that you'll have a fun more conversation, I think, than one on. Hey, did you try this 17th thing that you have to buy and then it doesn't work? Send it to anybody who needs to hear it and until next time, Be It Till You See It. Clare Solly 32:30 Bye. Lesley Logan 32:32 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. 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Fear has a way of showing up right when we're about to step into something new.Whether it's switching careers, starting a creative pursuit, speaking in front of others, or moving toward a vision that feels unfamiliar, fear can easily talk us out of opportunities before we even give ourselves the chance to try.In this episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful mindset shift: Learning how to reframe fear so it becomes a signal for growth rather than something that holds you back.Just like the first time you learned to drive a car, the beginning can feel overwhelming. But through practice, repetition, and experience, what once felt intimidating eventually becomes second nature.Fear doesn't mean stop.Often, it simply means you're stepping into something new.In this conversation, we explore:• Why fear shows up when you're leveling up• How reframing fear changes your relationship with opportunity• Why doing things “afraid” is often the path to clarity and confidence• The role of repetition in removing fear over timeIf you're currently navigating a new direction in your life, career, or creative path, this episode will help you see fear from a different perspective.Affiliates mentioned in this episode:Cannabolix: https://cannabolix.org/?ref=yyioghne==================================Vision Alignment Blueprint (VAB)The Vision Alignment Blueprint is a guided creative workbook designed to help you clarify your vision, reconnect with your creative voice, and move forward with intention.It's for creatives who want structure without pressure — and depth without overwhelm.
Imagine you're standing at a crossroads in your career or business, believing safety lies in staying put. But what if that path, seemingly free of danger, is actually leading you to stagnation? Maurice opens up about a personal struggle with avoiding risk in his business, revealing how clinging to comfort limited his possibilities and how embracing strategic evaluation changed his trajectory—lessons you can apply to your own journey.Chapter Summary:00:00 The Perils of Avoiding Risk03:32 Smart vs. Reckless Risk-Taking06:04 The Cost of Avoidance and Fear08:32 Embrace Clarity and CourageFeatured Quotes:“The real danger isn't taking a risk, it's refusing to evaluate one and pretending staying still is the smarter option.” – Maurice“All growth involves risk, whether you want to admit it or not.” – Maurice“Courage grows through action, not overthinking.” – MauriceBehind the Story:Maurice shares a relatable experience of sticking to a single website platform for years, believing it was the “safe” and efficient choice. He recounts how this decision, born from risk avoidance, ultimately led to stagnation and missed opportunities for his clients. This personal anecdote highlights the core message that your true safety in business and career comes from actively managing and evaluating risks, rather than passively avoiding them. He emphasizes that when you make calculated moves, backed by your research and intention, you build trust, resilience, and momentum.Resources:Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPodmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice*FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshiftsConnect With:Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceWebsite: https://bit.ly/mauricechismTo be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcastBusiness Email: mchism@chismgroup.netBusiness Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreakerSupport the channelPurchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel
Have you ever wanted to change your relationship with alcohol but kept waiting for it to feel less hard? In this episode, I get into why so many women know exactly what they want. Better sleep, clearer mornings, freedom from the daily mental negotiation. But still struggle to move forward. Understanding how your brain is wired is really important. We are designed to avoid discomfort and seek pleasure. So you aren't missing willpower or lacking motivation. Real change can't avoid discomfort. The real changes come from it. I talk about why the brain resists change, what the discomfort of early habit shifts actually means, and why sitting with an urge instead of giving in to it is not a sign that something is wrong. It's the process working exactly as it should. I also get into the emotional side of change. The anxiety that doesn't have a quick fix anymore. The boredom. The social awkwardness. The grief of letting something go. These are the things most people aren't prepared for, and why so many women stall out before they ever see results. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the brain treats discomfort as a stop sign and what it actually means Why cravings and emotional restlessness are signs your nervous system is recalibrating The difference between physical and emotional discomfort in early habit change Why waiting until it feels easy is keeping you stuck What it looks like to move through discomfort instead of around it How every woman who has made lasting change did it and what they all have in common If you've ever thought "I'll start when things calm down" or "I just need to find a way that doesn't feel this hard," this episode is for you. This episode is especially helpful for women who are sober curious, questioning their drinking, or ready to stop waiting for change to feel comfortable before they begin. If you're curious about taking this work to a deeper level, you can book a Clarity Call to learn more about private coaching or the Magic House Retreat in Lisbon.Schedule your call here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/claritycallAnd if the retreat experience is calling you, there are only three spots left for the May Magic House Retreat in Lisbon:https://www.angelamascenik.com/magichousefounderscircle
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Some negotiations are lost long before a single word is agreed. They're lost in the rush to fill silence … in the instinct to ease tension … in the urge to make the other person comfortable. My guest in this episode understands this better than most. Mildred Yuan is a leading talent agent, negotiator and executive coach - and she also happens to be my partner in life. Years ago she was my dance partner too, back when competitive ballroom dancing played a big role in our lives. Her approach to negotiation traces back to a moment when she was just sixteen, staring down her formidable Tiger Mom across the kitchen table … and discovering a lesson she still uses today. Influence often belongs to the person willing to stay in discomfort a little longer. In this conversation we explore negotiation, self-advocacy, and the moment you realise that no one is coming to rescue you. At some point, you have to decide to stand your ground … and put on your own superhero cape. The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.
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How important are relationships and the feeling of being loved to human happiness? How have the fields of happiness studies and relationship studies converged? Sonja Lyubomirsky is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside. She is also the author or co-author of the books How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most, The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want, and The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn't, What Shouldn't Make You Happy, but Does. Greg and Sonja discuss her shift from happiness research to her co-authored book with Harry Reis, How to Feel Loved. Sonja explains that many happiness interventions (gratitude letters, kindness practices, and variations like texting gratitude vs. social media posting vs. private writing) work largely because they increase feelings of love and connection They also discuss why listening is difficult, with Sonja sharing her experience in a Tel Aviv listening workshop, and the need for compassion and a growth mindset. Other themes include the Michelangelo effect (helping others become who they aspire to be), balancing sharing and listening (avoiding monologues or interrogations), appropriate vulnerability and gradual self-disclosure, and the “multiplicity” mindset of seeing people as complex quilts of good and bad traits to reduce harsh judgment. The episode also considers whether people can feel loved without being loved, including AI companions that can mimic excellent listening but lack a genuine open heart, and the risk that some people may substitute simulated relationships for real ones. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.* Episode Quotes: What's the distinction between being loved and feeling loved? 07:42: A lot of us are loved, but we do not feel loved. So we might have, we might know that our partner loves us or child, or a family member or friend or colleague. But we do not really feel loved. And when you think about it, feeling loved is what really matters even more, right? Because if, you know, if you love me, but I do not feel loved by you, it is almost like you do not love me, right? Like, because I am not really sensing that, and so feeling loved is really important. That is what really matters to happiness. The key to feeling loved is really to be known and to know the other 10:16: The key to feeling loved is really to be known and to know the other, and we get known by taking the wall down a little bit. And I get to know you if I help you take your wall down. How do I help you take your wall down? By showing curiosity. Then hopefully you will start to open up a little bit. I show even more curiosity. I ask you questions and I l truly listen, not really just try to fix it or help you or tell my own story. I just listen to learn. The first step to feel more loved 09:11: If I want to feel more loved, the first step, which may sound counterintuitive, is to help the other person feel loved first. You go first. I go first. The first step is to show genuine curiosity in the other person, in their inner life and the details of their day, their dreams, goals, values, fears. We all want that. We want to be seen, we want to be heard, and we do not get genuine curiosity very often. When was the last time you remember telling a story about yourself and the other person was so curious they could not wait for you to finish the sentence? It is rare. When it happens, it is priceless. That is such a gift to someone, to show authentic curiosity in them. It has to be authentic because you cannot fake it. That is the first step. You help the person be seen by showing curiosity in them, and that helps them open up more. Real connection requires both listening and sharing 18:48: If you only share, it is a monologue. You are spouting off. If you only listen, then it is an interview. It is an interrogation sometimes. You really need to do both. They go together. That is where the emotional intelligence comes in. Because when you are sharing, the entire time you are sharing, and we all know people who do not do this, they go off and they seem to not see any cues that the other person is not interested in continuing the story. 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On this episode of The Life You're Made For, Dr. Heather Penny talks with Dr. Nathan Herzog, Dean at Biola University in Southern California, about the discomfort of growth and what it really takes to lead well. Why does everyone want breakthrough but resist the process? Nate shares why clarity, confidence, and courage are essential for stepping into uncomfortable seasons, and how leaders grow by choosing connection over control. From delegation and trust to humility, belonging, and servant leadership, this episode challenges the false belief that you have to figure it out alone. If you're ready to get comfortable being uncomfortable and lead with courage, this conversation is for you.Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!heatherpenny.com@heatherpennyphdMusic & Production by Jason Squires
Are you trying to avoid the discomfort of your alcohol-free journey? Coach Matt reveals why discomfort equals growth and how to distinguish between overwhelming distress and motivating eustress. Discover the neuroscience of how manageable stress increases BDNF (the brain's growth fertilizer) and strengthens the connection between fear and regulation . Learn practical daily habits, from Dr. Andrew Huberman's morning light exposure to taking on physical challenges, to optimize your cortisol spike and build unshakable resilience . It's time to stop letting stress derail your progress and start using it as fuel for a higher-performing, alcohol-free life. Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
Host Warren Wandling takes you behind the scenes to get to know a variety of leaders and the keys to their success. Discover strategies, tools, and insights from leaders and entrepreneurs who have overcome obstacles to build resilience and achieve lasting impact. Episode 125 – Discomfort Is a Signal: How Great Leaders Break Through Plateaus […] The post Discomfort Is a Signal: How Great Leaders Break Through Plateaus with Jason Jaggard appeared first on Warren Wandling.
Are you living on autopilot? In Episode 149 of the One Second of Strength Podcast, Mindset Speaker Tanner Clark breaks down the 10-80-10 Principle and the DRIVE framework to help you shift back into DRIVE and transform your life.Most people aren't born into extraordinary advantage or extraordinary hardship — they're born into the middle 80%. The real question is: are you drifting through that middle, or are you choosing to move forward? In this episode, Tanner introduces the DRIVE framework — a simple but powerful acronym to help teenagers, parents, and anyone ready for a change stop floating through life and start living with purpose.In this episode you'll learn:D — Deal with Discomfort. Growth only happens when you step outside your comfort zone intentionally.R — Radical Ownership. Stop blaming your circumstances and start owning your future. I — Intentionality. Design your day to design your life — small habits create big change. V — Velocity. Learn how to build momentum and keep pushing even when progress feels slow.E — Environment. The people and places around you directly shape who you become.If this episode helped you, share it with one person who needs to hear it. Leave a 5-star rating and review — it only takes 30 seconds and helps this podcast reach more teens and families who need it. Follow Tanner on Instagram: @RealTannerClark
In this episode, you and I are going to explore how we teach children to tolerate stress and sit with discomfort (and one thing our culture misses about how to do this). Then, you're going to reflect on your patterns when you witness your child struggling. Once you know your pattern, we'll unpack one action that you can experiment with today. You'll also hear an excerpt from the book Raising Change Agents: Practicing Social Justice in Everyday Parenting too.---------------------------Get full show notes and more information at: comebacktocare.com/podcastFor more BTS of this podcast, follow @comebacktocare on Instagram!Sign up for our weekly Care Collective Newsletter for information and inspiration on topics like decolonized parenting, embodied, body-based centering practices for you and your children, intergenerational family healing, and more.I invite you to join me in a virtual gathering once a month for you to digest the information in the podcast with other Social Justice Curious listeners. We'll put awareness into action together with group accountability at www.patreon.com/comebacktocareIf you enjoy the Come Back to Care podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review, and share with someone who needs to hear this!The Come Back to Care podcast explores how social justice, child development science, parenting, and family systems intersect—hosted by Nat Vikitsreth, a decolonized, licensed clinical psychotherapist, somatics, and social justice practitioner, and founder of Come Back to Care.
Summary In this episode of the Anatomy of Change podcast, Seth Studley discusses the importance of embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth. He emphasizes that fear and discomfort are often misinterpreted as danger, leading individuals to avoid necessary challenges. Drawing on personal experiences and biblical references, Seth illustrates how courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to act in its presence. He encourages listeners to recognize resistance as a sign of meaningful growth and to navigate through discomfort to achieve their true potential. Discomfort is not danger; it's a sign of growth. Fear often misleads us into avoiding necessary challenges. Courage is acting in the presence of fear. Growth requires moving through discomfort, not avoiding it. Resistance can be a compass guiding us towards our purpose. Biblical teachings provide insight into managing fear. Avoidance of discomfort leads to stagnation and missed opportunities. Personal growth often feels uncomfortable at first. Honesty and vulnerability are essential for healing. Embracing discomfort can lead to deeper connections and fulfillment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ready to reconnect with why you started and fall back in love with your business? The Photo Fuel Retreat is an intimate, in-person experience designed for family photographers who care deeply about storytelling, sustainability, and doing work that actually feels good. Think of it as your space to slow down, think deeply, and build real connection—with your craft, your values, and a small circle of like-minded creatives. Join the Waitlist: leahoconnell.com/retreat Find It Quickly: 00:26 - The Sneaky Middle: Understanding the Growth Plateau 03:21 - Signs You're on a Plateau 07:29 - Plateaus as Transition Points: Steady Seasons vs. It's Time to Change 09:56 - Breaking Through: Better Questions, Discomfort, and Taking Creative Risks 13:35 - Self-Coaching Prompts: Find What's Boring, Safe, and What You're Avoiding 16:37 - Why Support Systems Matter 21:00 - The Retreat Details Mentioned in this Episode: The Photo Fuel Retreat: Join the Waitlist: leahoconnell.com/retreat
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“Get comfortable being a little uncomfortable and raise your hand and say, yes, and you'll be amazed you do those two things of where life can take you.” – Alex Boylan Today's featured bestselling author is an Emmy-nominated host, producer, speaker, traveler, the creator of The College Tour TV Show, and the winner of season 2's Amazing Race, Alex Boylan. Alex and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “The Miles That Make You: How to Make Life an Epic Journey”, faith, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Alex to write his book and what he learned through the processWhen his faith became real to him and shaped his perspective on lifeWhat it was like to win The Amazing Race and transition to creating new showsHis advice for college students that most people don't think aboutAlex's Site: https://www.alexboylan.com/Alex's Book: https://a.co/d/036mxBRNThe College Tour Show: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08QMDXR7Z/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 366 – “Looking For A FULL RIDE?” with Renee Lopez (@lookn4aFULLRIDE): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-366-looking-for-a-full-ride-with-renee-lopez-lookn4afullride/39 - "Enroll In Confidence" with Sabah Ali (@sabah.ali14): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/39-enroll-in-confidence-with-sabah-ali-sabahali14/Ep. 1002 – Why Living With Intention Is The Key to Mastering Life with Bianca D'Alessio: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1002-why-living-with-intention-is-the-key-to-mastering-life-with-bianca-dalessio/Ep. 962 – How Confusion Can Lead To Peace, Personal Growth, and Self-discovery with Giovanna Silvestre (@ConfusedGirlLA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-962-how-confusion-can-lead-to-peace-personal-growth-and-self-discovery-with-giovanna-silvest/Ep. 951 – How to Live Fearlessly in Business and Life with Rhonda Britten (@RhondaBritten): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-951-how-to-live-fearlessly-in-business-and-life-with-rhonda-britten-rhondabritten/Ep. 1053 – From Chick-fil-A to Full-Time Business Coach with Jacob Karnes (@jacobkarnes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1053-from-chick-fil-a-to-full-time-business-coach-with-jacob-karnes-jacobkarnes/518 – Launch With God with Zach Windahl (@zachwindahl): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-518-launch-with-god-with-zach-windahl-zachwindahl/637 – The Rough Guide to Awesome Leadership with Elena Agaragimova (@elenaagaragi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-637-the-rough-guide-to-awesome-leadership-with-elena-agaragimova-elenaagaragi/Ep. 965 – From Hollywood Writing Rooms to Writing Her Own Rules with Amy Suto (@Sutoscience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-965-from-hollywood-writing-rooms-to-writing-her-own-rules-with-amy-suto-sutoscience/Ep. 356 – “The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness” with Thomas R. Williams (@MrTRWilliams): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-356-the-relentless-pursuit-of-greatness-with-thomas-r-williams-mrtrwilliams/372 – The Grit Factor with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-372-the-grit-factor-with-shannon-huffman-polson-aborderlife/
What do you do when life asks you to leave the familiar behind and trust a deeper calling? In this inspiring conversation, Sabine Kvenberg sits down with musician, author, podcaster, and coach Allen C. Paul to talk about faith, music, purpose, and the courage it takes to follow the path meant for you. Together, they explore how music can heal, how creativity becomes a form of service, and why some of life's biggest turning points begin with an inner nudge you can no longer ignore. Allen shares his journey of stepping away from security to embrace a greater mission, offering wisdom on reinvention, obedience, and living a life that is truly aligned. This episode is a reminder to trust your voice, honor your calling, and dare to take the next bold step. Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allencpaul https://godandgigs.com https://allencpaul.com Learn more about how to join the OWWLL Network community: https://sites.google.com/view/sabinekvenberg/home MORE RESOURCES: https://www.sabinekvenberg.com/resources Episode Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:18 Welcome and Connection 01:07 Meet Allen C. Paul 02:57 The Transformative Power of Music 08:07 A Personal Story About Music and Faith 10:25 Why Music Is an Act of Service 12:08 Human Connection and Live Performance 13:48 From Classical Roots to Jazz Freedom 17:03 Family, Work, and Shared Calling 23:55 A Defining Life Challenge 25:29 The Courage to Leave Security Behind 29:22 Sabine's Own Leap of Faith 34:18 Purpose, Service, and Gumption 35:59 Allen's Books and Creative Mission 39:56 Reinvention and Expanding Identity 43:35 The Discomfort of Growth 46:14 Trust, Gumption, and Final Wisdom 47:51 Where to Connect with Allen 48:30 Closing
Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman details the latest SLS rocket delays, highlighting NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's discomfort with the program's slow pace and lingering technical safety issues.1958
I just spent six days in Mexico City hosting clients, eating amazing food… and came home two pounds lighter. In this episode I'm breaking down: How I finally stopped "starting over" every time I travel Why I chose discomfort over discipline (and why it feels more loving, not restrictive) The mindset + tiny practical tweaks that made weight loss feel inevitable What it actually looks like to honor your body goals and your pleasure If you've ever felt like you "lose yourself" on trips, people‑please with food, or can't stay consistent unless life is perfect, this one's for you. Plug in and let this expand what's possible for your body, your devotion, and your results. NEW IG https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjuliawellsdo/ Come follow the new page and say hi so I know you made it over.
A heartfelt and encouraging message this week for anyone navigating widowhood! Drawing inspiration from the concept of "micro-dosing discomfort," this episode explores how small, courageous choices can make a big impact over time. The biggest takeaway: that healing and growth don't require giant leaps, but rather gentle, manageable steps that build confidence and resilience.Listeners are invited to reflect on their own journey, identifying one tiny brave step they can take this week. Whether it's sending a text, accepting a coffee invitation, or simply walking into a room you've been avoiding, every action counts and adds up to meaningful progress! If you're looking for motivation to move forward, this episode is packed with wisdom and support for the path ahead.And if you need more support for building confidence after loss, check out the Boost Your Confidence Level After Loss Workbook at www.widow180.com/confidence Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com
Most of your stress does not come from the situation itself. It comes from your refusal to accept what you cannot control. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix sharpens the distinction between inputs and outcomes. You can prepare, act with integrity, and make thoughtful decisions. You cannot dictate how the market responds, how other people choose, or how circumstances unfold. Stress escalates when we pour energy into results that were never ours to command. A simple filter brings clarity: Is this within my control, within someone else's control, or outside of anyone's control? If it is not fully yours, the work becomes managing your response instead of chasing certainty. Another thread runs through the conversation. Many of the things that spike our stress are inconveniences rather than true crises. Discomfort feels urgent. Uncertainty feels personal. Yet most of it is temporary and survivable. When you tolerate inconvenience and redirect your focus toward what you can control, resilience strengthens. Control the inputs. Release the outcome. Quotes “We don't control outcomes. We control inputs.” (04:03 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “What's really hard is to remove yourself from that outcome and be what we call agnostic to it.” (04:46 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “What's the best case scenario? What's the worst case scenario? And is that worst case scenario actually that bad or is it just an inconvenience?” (05:23 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “If it's not something that is completely and utterly within your control, then we have to figure out a way to let the stress level drop on that particular thing because you can't control the outcome.” (13:31 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “You can only control how you treat the other person, how you show up and how you set yourself up for success every day.” (13:47 | Dr. Andrew Fix) Links SideKick Tool Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15 RAD Roller Revogreen HYDRAGUN Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20 Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm
How can we seek after peace and growth, when growth requires you to feel uncomfrotable? This episode explores that idea! Annie would love to hear your thoughts on this episode on instagram. @anniecowden
We've all experienced discomfort...on this episode I talk about why it's not bad, how it can't hurt us, how it's no big deal, and how to handle it.Stories to Inspire are stories I share about my own personal life. I use my stories to find the lessons, solutions, to move forward, and to live the best life I possibly can. I hope to inspire you to look at the stories in your own life. WebsiteAffordable Coaching Find me on Instagram Blank Page Girl Etsy ShopEmail your podcast questions to lifecoach@crystalstidham.com. Put "PODCAST" in the subject line, and I will be happy to address your questions. 21 Day Marriage Challenge workbook/planner/journal
On this month's episode of Advisory Advantage, co-hosts Imogen and Brent are joined once again by Dr Marli Watt to chat about how mindset can be the biggest barrier to advisory, the importance of leaning into discomfort and how perfectionism can keep accountants stuck. Tune in to hear more about: How mindset, not capability, can be the biggest barrier to getting into advisory. The value of a 'progress over perfection' mindset. How small actions can build confidence and capability. Why presence and curiosity are essential to effective advisory. How leaning into discomfort can help you master new skills. Leaders in Business: Don't guess where you sit on the advisory spectrum – test it. Take the Client Advisory Readiness Quiz. It'll show you where you're already thriving, and where the right structure, tools and clarity could take you further, beyond the numbers.
If you say you want multiple six figures, $100k launches, scalable revenue and CEO freedom… but you're still playing it safe, we need to talk.This episode is your short, sharp pep talk for 2026.Because here's the truth no one loves to admit: you are probably not stuck because you're incapable. You're not behind because you're lazy. And you're definitely not “bad at business.”You're avoiding discomfort.In this episode, I'm walking you through the subtle ways avoidance is keeping you small. Avoiding showing up because you don't feel ready. Avoiding selling because you're scared something will flop. Avoiding your numbers because accounting feels overwhelming. Avoiding discipline because you started this business for freedom.I'm discussing what leaning into discomfort has looked like for me, from restructuring my entire team to forcing myself to understand my profit and loss statements, and why short term discomfort and even short term disappointment are the price of long term growth.We talk about the 10,000 hour rule. We talk about selling every day. We talk about why you cannot call yourself a CEO and ignore marketing or your books. And we talk about choosing “future you” over “right now you” when it would be easier to stay comfortable.If your business feels a little too safe right now, this is your sign.2026 is not the year to coast. It's the year to expand.Lean in.Resources mentioned in this episode:Profit First by Mike MichalowiczClick HERE to follow me on InstagramClick HERE to apply for the Peace and Profit Mastermind
What do we do when scripture makes us uncomfortable? In this reflection on Genesis 18–23, Katie Paxman considers the story of Abraham and Isaac through the lens of empathy, friendship with God, and the courage to feel. Rather than rushing toward tidy theological explanations, she invites readers to linger in sacred discomfort—and discover how God may be teaching us through it.
You do not need permission to become who you already are — you only need the courage to stand in your power and take the next aligned step.In this episode, Nimesh Radia and Stacey Brown explore what it really means to live from power instead of waiting for permission. This conversation is for anyone who has been second-guessing themselves, over-explaining their choices, or feeling the push and pull between staying safe and stepping forward.Together, they unpack the difference between true inner empowerment and external validation, especially during seasons of change when the path ahead feels uncertain. They also speak to authenticity as a lived practice, not a concept, and how merging the parts of you that you have kept separate can become the activation point for your next chapter.If you have been feeling the nudge to stand in your truth, trust your intuition, and move forward without needing approval, this episode will meet you right where you are.Key Themes Living from power, not permission Standing in your truth without justification Navigating uncertainty as part of growth Authenticity through merging your worlds Trusting intuition over external validation Community support during transition Takeaways You do not need validation to make aligned decisions Discomfort can be a sign you are expanding, not failing Authenticity becomes easier when you stop compartmentalising your life Community can hold you, but your power must stay with you Your spiritual journey deepens when you lead yourself firstSound Bites Its a scary thing to exert your power Trust the universe to catch you You are a powerful beingAlso available to watch on YouTube. If this episode resonates, please like, comment, and follow the podcast.Spiritual Journey Membership A grounded community space to stay connected, supported, and guided through your spiritual journey. Join here: https://nimesh-radia.com/spiritual-membership/Upcoming Events Full Moon Webinar Monday 2 March 2026 8.30pm UK, 3.30pm EST Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bnlKM8MQQA2NuGKvUX7aHgConnect with Nimesh
Do you want to stop people pleasing, but struggle to keep your boundaries? If you tend to stress or panic the second someone reacts negatively to your boundaries, this episode is for you.This week in the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm focusing on “the wobble moment” that often comes from boundary pushback. If you know how to say no but struggle with boundary setting when guilt, tension, or persistence shows up, this episode will help you keep your boundaries without drama. I'll break down why people pleasing in relationships often comes from fear of conflict, conflict avoidance, and fear of disappointing people, and how that leads to over-explaining, self-abandonment, and feeling stuck in your own head. You'll learn practical mental health tips for setting boundaries and holding boundaries in a calmer, clearer way, so you can stop people pleasing and keep your boundaries even when someone doesn't like it. And if you keep thinking “why can't I set boundaries?” or you feel you can't say no because of guilt when saying no, I'll show you how to be more assertive while still being a decent human being.
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Many of us who grew up with Lent hold dark memories of being forced to give up favorite things as penance for our sinfulness—even before we could really sin—with the implied punishment of self-deprivation as preparation for Easter, but more deeply as appeasing an angry God. Whatever the doctrinal intent, without further teaching, this is what we kids absorbed: a cementing of the reward/punishment paradigm that negates Jesus' concept of a love that self-exists as the oneness at the heart of everything. Lent, the forty days of fasting and prayer before Easter, was originally the rite of passage for those approaching baptism, the transition into new life requiring a complete change of values and perception. Meant to mirror Jesus' forty days of exhausting deprivation in the wilderness, the church and its people gradually lost the meaning behind Jesus' suffering, letting it fall into superstition as an end in itself, the penance needed to regain God's favor. What was Jesus really doing out there? He certainly suffered, but it was a means to an end, a self-imposed sensory deprivation to quiet the noise, remove all distraction to reveal what was true about himself, God, reality. His three symbolic temptations embrace the totality of human ego dissolution, effectively putting down the ego's need to be relevant, powerful, and spectacular in advance of its own agenda. What Jesus discovered in the fortyness of his wilderness was an agendaless love, indiscriminate and degreeless; that he was identified with that love; that he and that love, the Father, were one. This is what Lent is really about. Deprivation, yes. Discomfort, disturbance of familiar routines, sure. Suffering, maybe. But not as penance in search of reward…as the only means by which we can realize the Father's agendaless love already full-blown within ourselves. We don't ascend to this love, perform for it or suffer for it. As William Butler Yeats wrote, we wither into the truth. Lent is the ritual process of intentionally withering our noisy egoic minds to the point we can see what is really true. A process Jesus says is the only Way to the Father.
In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down one of the most powerful (and uncomfortable) productivity principles: the work you're avoiding is usually the work that matters most. From “eating the frog” to having hard conversations in business and marriage, Travis explains why procrastination is just delayed pain—and how choosing short-term discomfort can dramatically increase your results, momentum, and income. If you've been busy but not productive, this episode is your reset button. On this episode we talk about: The “eat the frog” productivity framework Why avoidance is valuable information Procrastination as pain postponed Choosing controlled discomfort over uncontrolled future crisis Hard conversations in business (firing, performance plans, standards) Why unresolved small issues turn into long-term resentment Training yourself to move toward discomfort instead of away from it Top 3 Takeaways: Avoidance Is a Signal.If you're dodging a task, conversation, or decision, it likely needs your attention. Either do it—or delegate it—but don't ignore it. Procrastination Multiplies Pain.You can experience a short burst of focused discomfort now, or a constant drip of stress and anxiety later. The total pain is higher when you delay. Growth Lives in Discomfort.Whether it's sales calls, health habits, or tough conversations, the breakthrough is almost always on the other side of the thing you're resisting. Notable Quotes: “What you are avoiding is probably what you need to be doing.” “Procrastination is just pain postponed.” “You cannot avoid the struggle—only choose which struggle you're going to face.” “Your biggest leap forward is usually hiding behind the work that you're avoiding.” Tomorrow morning: Identify the one task you've been avoiding. Do it first—before email, before busywork, before anything else. Build momentum from there. This doesn't just apply to tasks. It applies to sales calls, strategic decisions, team management, health habits, and difficult conversations. Stop optimizing for comfort. Start optimizing for courage. Your next breakthrough is probably sitting at the top of your to-do list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parts Work, Inner Children & The Self: A Conversation with MikeThis one is a little different — and I think you're going to love it.I invited my friend Mike onto the podcast because we've been having the most beautiful, deep conversations over voice messages for years now. It started when he reached out to me to help his friend Finja recover from anorexia, and somehow, three years later, we're still talking — about spirituality, parts work, fear, grief, and what it really means to heal. So we decided to have one of our conversations in real time, and this is it.This episode is for you if:You've ever wondered who the "you" is when you talk about loving yourselfYou feel like you're at war with different parts of yourself and can't figure out whyYou keep doing things you don't want to do and can't seem to stopYou've done the therapy, read the books, had the insights — and still feel stuckYou want to understand what parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS) actually look like in practiceYou're curious about the difference between fear and discomfort — and whether they're even different at allYou're on a healing journey and want to go deeper than behaviour changeIn this episode, we cover:✨ Mike's Word of the Year — why he chose "discomfort" and what it actually taught him✨ The difference between your panic zone and your stretch zone — and how to know which one you're in✨ Why checking in with your parts before, during and after facing fear changes everything✨ What Internal Family Systems (IFS) actually is — explained in the most beautiful, accessible way✨ The "self" versus your parts — and why the self is not a part at all✨ The eight C's of self-energy: clarity, compassion, curiosity, courage and more✨ Why all parts — even the ones that scare you — are rooted in love✨ The difference between exiles and protectors, and how protectors keep you from your pain✨ Why your protectors think you're still the age you were when the wound happened✨ What happens to a part once it's healed — and where it goes✨ The reframe that stopped me in my tracks: it's not self-love, it's part love✨ My story of sitting at a traffic light, looking in the mirror, and saying "I see you"✨ Why connection — not fixing — is what parts actually need✨ The fear of loss at the root of every fear (try this experiment for yourself this week)✨ Why grief might be the hardest emotion to sit with — and why it's also the most necessary✨ The paradox of loss: you've lost something AND you've always had everything you need✨ Why healing is seeing through illusions — and what that actually means in practicePowerful quotes from the episode:
In this episode, we're talking about Lent — but not just from a religious lens. We're unpacking the psychology behind intentional restriction, why choosing discomfort can actually build resilience, and how "giving something up" can sharpen your awareness in powerful ways. But we're also having the other conversation. Because restriction isn't automatically virtuous. And more discipline isn't always better. We explore the difference between practicing intentional discomfort to grow… versus restricting from a place of self-punishment, control, or shame. When does it build you? When does it quietly erode you? And how can you tell the difference? If you've ever used fasting, dieting, cutting things out, or "resetting" as a way to feel more in control — this one will probably hit. This episode is about intention, identity, and learning how to challenge yourself without abandoning yourself in the process. Marci's IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcinevin/ FREEBIES & COACHING 1:1 Coaching Application: https://www.ahubnutrition.com/coachingapplication Fat Loss Starter Kit: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/fatlossstarterkit No Brainer Fat Loss Checklist: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/fatlosschecklist Join the email list: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/x8208kqszl FIND ME ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighmariehubbard/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahubnutrition/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessdiariespodcast/
You will hear real reflections on: • Following the signs instead of forcing control • Taking risks even when you feel uncertain • Trusting yourself when your old identity feels safer • Why being triggered is not a setback, it is transformation • How discomfort is often the doorway to your next level • Reprogramming the subconscious mind to align with the future you • Why real change will never feel comfortable at the beginning • What happens when you give, believe, and move anyway I also share insights about stepping into live events, growth through pressure, and why the very thing that stretches you may be the exact thing God is using to elevate you. And I announce something very special… Julita and I are officially launching the Love Mind Power Podcast — a space where we speak openly about relationships, subconscious healing, masculine and feminine growth, faith, intimacy, and building a powerful partnership rooted in transformation. If you want deeper conversations about love, healing your past, and attracting or strengthening the right relationship in your life, make sure you subscribe to the Love Mind Power Podcast above. If you are in a season of transition… If you feel uncomfortable… ️ Join the Inner Work Club (Free Community) Live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and breakthroughs most people never access: https://www.lukemindpower.com/iwc-start ️ Subscribe to the Love Mind Power Podcast (NEW) Real conversations about love, healing, relationships, and growth with Luke & Julita: https://www.youtube.com/@lovemindpower If you are questioning whether to take the leap… This episode will remind you that growth is rarely convenient, but it is always purposeful. Your triggers are not proof you are broken. They are proof you are shedding an old version of yourself. And when you trust that process, everything begins to shift. ️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice. Please seek guidance from a qualified professional regarding your specific situation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Here on The LDS Mission Podcast, Episode 244 – Creating Clarity, we talk about what to do when you feel stuck, confused, directionless, or unsure about your next step on the mission, in college, or in life. I share in real time what it looked like for me to create clarity while recording this very episode, and why clarity rarely comes before movement. Whether you're deciding if you should serve a mission, navigating a hard transfer, choosing a major, or wondering what's next after you come home, this episode explores faith, agency, uncertainty, growth, discomfort, and how to trust God while stepping into the unknown. We dive into the powerful analogy of stepping into the forest before you can find the clearing, and why your lower brain's discomfort is not a red flag—but often a sign you're on the verge of expansion. I talk about how clarity comes through momentum, why discomfort doesn't disqualify you, how to stop letting "I don't know" shut you down, and how Joseph Smith's First Vision models movement before revelation. We also explore the difference between advice and tools, internal preparation through Mission Prep Plus, and how practicing faith one step at a time builds confidence, peace, and direction. If you've been waiting for certainty before taking action, this episode will remind you that you only need the next step. Discomfort isn't proof you're on the wrong path—it may be proof you're growing. Join me here on The LDS Mission Podcast, Episode 244 – Creating Clarity, as we learn how movement creates the clarity we've been searching for. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends. Website | Instagram | Facebook 5 Ways to Process Any Less-Than Happy Mission Memories Article: HERE Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE Free PDF Download: Podcast Roadmap Free PDF Download: Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet Free Training for Preparing Missionaries: Change Your Mission with this One Tool RM Transition Free Video Series: 3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home Free Guide: 5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary Schedule a Free Strategy Call: Click Here
When your child says “I can’t do this” and wants to quit right now… what do you do? Whether it’s maths, piano, friendships, or riding a bike, kids hit the wall. They avoid. They melt down. They take their bat and ball and go home. But what if that uncomfortable moment isn’t failure… it’s the doorway to growth? In this episode, we unpack the powerful reframe that helps kids push through frustration, build resilience, and experience real progress — without shame, pressure, or lectures. This one shift changes everything. KEY POINTS Why avoidance feels good — and why it holds kids back The two dimensions of emotion and what they mean for learning The “Learning Zone” reframe that transforms frustration Why purpose matters more than pressure The three drivers of motivation: relationships, choice, and competence Why discomfort is often the signal that growth is about to happen When pushing through is healthy — and when it’s not QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Discomfort isn’t the enemy. It’s the signal that growth is about to happen.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Man's Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Check relevance first – Does this challenge actually matter? Name the Learning Zone – Help your child recognise discomfort as growth. Strengthen connection – Struggle feels heavier when kids feel alone. Support competence – Break tasks into smaller wins. Focus on purpose – A strong “why” makes the “how” bearable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the discomfort you're feeling in business isn't a red flag… but a rite of passage? In this episode, Sam unpacks the “sticky middle” of growth, the identity shifts, leadership edges, and uncomfortable expansions that happen right before your next level unlocks. From leaving the coaching industry to building a media company, she shares the real-time lessons of delegation, direct communication, and releasing control.If you're in a season where your business feels tight, unclear, or like it's stretching you beyond who you've been, this conversation will help you reframe the pain as proof that expansion is happening. This episode is for founders, creatives, and leaders who know they're outgrowing their current identity and are ready to step into something bigger.Discomfort is often confirmation that expansion is underway.Delegation isn't loss of control — it's multiplication of capacity.Leadership requires clarity and directness, not self-doubt.Growth may cost old identities — but it makes space for aligned opportunities.You don't have to shrink into one box. You are allowed to expand into multiple expressions of who you are.Website: www.voiceandvisibility.comNewsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenFollow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibilityKey TakeawaysConnect with Sam / Voice and Visibility
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Shoulder pain doesn't have to sideline smart training. We walk you through a clean, confidence-building process for working with a 50-year-old client who wants a full-body session with an upper-body focus, starting with a conversation that actually matters: what success looks like today and in six months. From there, we blend a tight shoulder screen with targeted soft tissue and a practical strength plan that respects biology and builds belief.You'll hear exactly how we ask about pain—acute or chronic, what flares it, what calms it—and then run quick checks: humeral flexion to the wall, cross-body reach, hand-behind-back lift-off, and a gentle scaption break test. When red flags are clear, we use focused holds on upper traps, pec minor, and infraspinatus, retesting immediately so the client feels a real change. That opens the door to a shoulder-friendly program: incline dumbbell pressing for range and comfort, face pulls for scapular control, and planks to connect trunk and shoulder. We balance it with pronated dumbbell rows, smart push-up progressions to restore scap motion, and accessories like lateral raises that won't rob your main lifts of tension.To tie it together, we lean on the CCA framework—core pattern, core pattern, accessory—cycling through three rounds of eight to twelve reps, adjusting loads for training age. We finish with landmine work: squats for lower-body integration, a reachy landmine press for shoulder mechanics, and anti-rotation to lock in control. Throughout, we model trainer engagement that goes beyond an iPad: tactile cues, spotting with intent, and coaching presence that justifies the investment.Finally, we share a straightforward way to sell without the salesy vibe: recap wins, offer two clear package options, and handle objections with calm questions—not pressure. Not ready to commit? Keep the relationship alive with useful resources, check-ins, and a comped follow-up tied to a review or referral. If this approach helps you or your clients move better and feel stronger, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a coach who could use a sharper shoulder plan.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world! Want to ask us a question? Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com
Charlie Carlisle is a Colorado-based serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Rora, a design-forward water filtration company focused on lab-validated performance and mineral-preserving technology. He believes in building from obsession, choosing the right partners, and using discomfort as a tool for growth. Connect with Charlie: Website: rorra.com Instagram: @charliecarlisle_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-carlisle/
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3909: Rachel Shanken shares a life-affirming story from her time as a hospice volunteer, revealing how a dying woman's joy in a freezing winter wind shifted her entire perspective on being present. Her insights encourage us to lean into discomfort, reframe negative experiences, and fully embrace the richness of life while we still can. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/7-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Whatever is happening in this moment is your life." "Discomfort means you're alive, feeling things, both 'good' and 'bad' is a sign of being truly alive." "Absolutely every moment is an opportunity for transformation." Episode references: Steve Jobs' Stanford Commencement Address: https://news.stanford.edu/2005/06/14/jobs-061505 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do so many leaders work hard to change — only to end up in the same place months later? What if the problem isn't effort, but the beliefs running in the background? In this episode of The Radical Candor Podcast, Kim Scott and Amy Sandler are joined by Muriel Wilkins — executive coach, C-suite advisor, host of Coaching Real Leaders, and author of Leadership Unblocked. Together, they unpack why high performers default to action, how action bias can backfire when internal beliefs stay the same, and what it takes to create sustainable leadership growth. Muriel introduces seven common “hidden blockers,” including I need it done now, I can't say no, and I don't belong here, and explains how these beliefs drive behavior that feels productive in the short term but creates dissonance over time. The conversation also explores how leaders can build the muscle of noticing what's happening internally, ask better coaching questions without attachment, and reduce unnecessary suffering by changing how they respond to challenges. If you've ever wondered, “Why do I keep ending up here again?” this episode offers a grounded, practical way forward. Connect: Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Bluesky Resources for show notes: Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential book The Hidden Beliefs That Hold Leaders Back Harvard Business Review article Coaching Real Leaders podcast Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence book Muriel Wilkins website Muriel Wilkins on Radical Candor podcast Chapters: (00:00) Introduction + Muriel Returns (01:20) Why Muriel Wrote Leadership Unblocked (01:50) Action Bias: Why Change Doesn't Stick (03:00) Actions vs. Your Internal Operating System (04:04) The Fix-It Reflex in Work and Life (06:01) Discomfort, Control, and the Urge to Solve (09:25) Hidden Blockers: What They Are and Why They're Hidden (10:57) The 7 Hidden Blockers (Overview) (11:48) “I Need It Done Now” and Reframing Time (17:03) Building the Noticing Muscle (39:58) Coaching Yourself Before Coaching Others (53:33) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
92 percent.That's how many Black women voted for Kamala Harris.And somehow… we're still being asked to carry the country.To welcome in Black History Month, we're unpacking what that 92 percent statistic really means and why Black women voters remain the most ignored constituency in the room.This isn't just about politics though.It's about grace.It's about systemic racism in America.It's about faith being weaponized in Christianity and politics.And it's about immigration, dehumanization, and who gets protected.We're chatting about:The meaning behind the 92 percent of Black women who voted for Kamala Harris (and why that number matters!)The “grace gap” and the emotional labor placed on Black women in politics and cultureThe misuse of Christianity in politics and what faith actually calls us to doWhy Black History Month should question endurance, not just celebrate itRace should not be a privilege and humanity should not be conditional. If this makes you uncomfortable, good. Discomfort is the beginning of change. Thank you for being here today to listen.Come chat with me over on Threads where you always get spicy Nicole athttps://threads.net/nicolewalters and WATCH the show on YT athttp://nicolewalters.com/youtubeEpisode Sponsors:Try Gusto today at gusto.com/nicole, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Ido Portal, a movement coach and world expert on human movement. We explore the science and practice of movement, including how the nervous system shapes our actions, the distinction between reflexive and deliberate movement patterns and how emotion and awareness influence our movement. Ido shares how to build a holistic movement practice into everyday life through an exploration-based approach grounded in playfulness and self-inquiry. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Ido Portal (00:00:20) Movement Practice, Self-Inquiry (00:02:08) Wordlessness, 3 Core Elements of the Body; Focus & Movement (00:06:35) Sponsor: LMNT (00:08:09) Mental & Physical Postures; Virtuosity (00:12:36) Vision & Eyes; Focus vs Relaxed Vision; Tool: Panoramic View (00:17:53) Hearing; Different Opinions (00:20:59) Body Shape; Developing Many Walks (00:23:53) Sponsor: AG1 (00:24:45) Playful Exploration, Openness (00:27:25) Peripersonal Space & Movement, Proximity, Reactivity, Discomfort (00:32:18) Exercise, Traditional Movements; Examination of Movement (00:37:43) Exploration; Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices