The Discomfort Zone
Episodes
Ep #106 Grit Over Talent: Resilience, Risk, and Paddling Hard Stuff with Mariann Sæther
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Mariann Sæther what got her to two world championships, and she won't say talent. Mariann is a two-time world champion in extreme kayaking, a mot...
Ep #105 From Cancer Diagnosis to the Grand Canyon: How Laura Kurup Found Her Flow
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to rebuild a life around what you actually love — not what looks impressive from the outside? Laura Kurup spent years as a high-pe...
Ep# 104 Mindfulness for Paddlers: Simple Practices to Stay Calm, Focused, and in Flow
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whitewater kayaking naturally pulls us into the present moment. When you're paddling a rapid, your senses sharpen, your mind clears, and you're fully ...
Ep #103 Tyler Curtis on Modeling Courage and Why Passion Matters
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've felt that edge before — the moment between staying in the eddy and peeling out into the current. In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podc...
Ep #102 Confidence Under Pressure with Matt Hamilton
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the pressure is on, and you don't have the answer? In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, I sit down with longtime paddle...
Ep #101 Polar Expeditions, Resilience & Real Confidence with Jon Fearne
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do polar expeditions have to teach you about conserving energy, building resilience, and showing up with real confidence? In this episode of The ...
Ep #100 From Eddy to Action: The Courage Behind 100 Episodes
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 100th episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast — and it almost never happened. In this solo milestone episode, Anna reflects on the journe...
Ep #99 From Survival to Choice with Lauren Byrd
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the river could teach you how to stay alive — and how to truly live? In this powerful episode of The Discomfort Zone, I sit down with Lauren...
Ep #98 Imposter Syndrome, Purpose, and Packrafting with Jule Harle
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if self-doubt isn't a sign to stop — but an invitation to listen more deeply? In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna Levesque sit...
Ep #97 Redefining Strong: Courage, Ego, and Longevity on the River with Darcy Gaechter
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep #96 Bad Day or Bad 10 Minutes? Reframing Life, the River, and Your Year with Anna
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if happiness isn't something you wait for — but something you generate? In this solo episode, Anna walks you through a moment from the start of...
ENCORE: Heidi Walsh (2025 Female Paddler of the Year Finalist) on Learning from Beatdowns and Sending with Style - Replay
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this encore episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, I sit down with Heidi Walsh, one of the most dynamic all-around female kayakers in the world an...
ENCORE: Sophie Gilfillan (KS U21 Paddler of the Year) on Mindset and Letting Go of Perfectionism on the Water- Replay
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this encore episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, I'm joined by Sophie Gilfillan, recently named U21 Female Paddler of the Year, for a powerful c...
ENCORE: Michelle Tennant on Creating a Year and Life You Love - Replay
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you didn't set another resolution… and instead chose a theme you could actually live into? In this bonus re-release, I'm joined by my longti...
Ep #95 How World Champion Freestyle Kayaker Makinley Kate Hargrove Turns Discomfort Into Growth
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The Discomfort Zone, I sit down with Makinley Kate Hargrove, two-time Junior World Champion, World Cup gold medalist, and...
Ep #94 From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Two Simple Practices to Reset Your Mindset Fast
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been stuck in negative self-talk, overwhelm, or the holiday-season hustle, this episode is your fresh breath of clarity. In this solo episod...
Ep #93 Claiming Your Space: Simone Adams on Courage, Belonging & Outdoor Joy
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real discomfort zone isn't the big rapid, the waterfall, or the leap into the unknown — but the murky middle between who you've been and...
Ep#92 The Only Way Out Is Through: Laura Zulliger on Surrender, Play & Paddling
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna sits down with Laura Zulliger — ACA Level 5 Coastal Kayak Instructor, whitewater paddler, and S...
Ep #91 Hurricane Helene Recovery: Lessons in Rapid Response, Collective Resilience, and Caring for Our Rivers
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, it didn't just reshape the riverbanks — it challenged an entire community to step into th...
Ep #90 Fix the Foundation: Anna on Getting to the Root of Fear and Skill Breakdowns
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most paddlers are trying to build courage and skill on top of a shaky foundation — and they don't even know it. In this solo episode, I break down w...
Ep #89 Flowcharts, Fear, and Silverback Courage with Melissa DeMarie
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the same mindset that gets you through a Class IV rapid could help you start a business, write a book, or take a bold leap in life? In this ep...
Ep #88 Say Yes Anyway: How Olympian Sofia Reinoso Turns Discomfort into Confidence
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Discomfort Zone, Anna Levesque talks with Olympian and extreme kayaker Sofia Reinoso, the first Mexican woman to compete in Ca...
Ep #87 The Power of Joy with Keeya Wiki: Indigenous Youth on the Klamath River
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can laughter on the river be a way of reconnecting to self, to ancestors, to the water itself? In this powerful episode of The Discomfort Zone, Anna s...
Ep #86 Why Holding Yourself Accountable is the Kindest form of Courage with Anna
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Discomfort Zone, Anna dives into the power of accountability as a key mental agility skill — both on the river and in ...
Ep #85 Dane Jackson on Fear, Flow, and Finding the Fun
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might know Dane Jackson as that guy in the pink boat, the G.O.A.T. of Whitewater, or the paddler who somehow manages to throw tricks off of rarely...
Ep #84 From Fighter Jets to River Rapids: Khalid Kure on Courage, Service, and Healing
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 From fighter jets to river rapids, this week's episode of The Discomfort Zone takes you on a journey of resilience, courage, and service. Anna si...
Ep #83 Balancing Fire, Flow, and Faith: Mardae Weaver on Discomfort as Opportunity
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if discomfort wasn't something to avoid, but an opportunity to grow? 🌱 In this episode, I sit down with Mardae Weaver — athlete, trainer, he...
Ep #82 Money in the Bank: Making Every Move and Every Fail Count with Anna Bruno
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In paddling and in life, nothing is wasted — every stroke counts, and every experience is money in the bank moving you toward your goal. In this epi...
Ep #81 Conquering vs. Connecting: Rethinking Adventure with Brett Mayer
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to honor the voice inside you that says "Not today"—even when your skills say yes? In this conversation, Brett Mayer, lifelong edu...
Ep #80 5 Steps to Stop Negative Self-Talk (and Paddle Out of Your Inner Critic) with Anna
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like your inner critic has you stuck in a recirculating hole? 🙋♀️ Same here. In this solo episode, I share the 5 steps to stop neg...
Ep #79 Reclaiming the Current: Ruby Williams on Indigenous Youth, Paddling, and Resilience on the Klamath
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to reconnect with your river, your culture, and your courage — all through the power of kayaking? In this episode of The Discomfor...
Ep #78 8 Strategies for Thriving in Discomfort With Rally Crew Founder Deborah Kane
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the mistake you're dreading is the very thing that sharpens your line? In this conversation, I sit down with Deborah Kane—founder of Rally C...
Ep #77 From Freestyle to Lifelong Flow with Kalob Grady
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to fall in love with kayaking for life—not just for the next big rapid? In this episode, I sit down with Ottawa River local and He...
Ep #76 Injury Update: What I Wish I Had Known and What's Working Now
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ten weeks after a herniated disc sidelined me, I'm finally sitting at the mic to share my biggest recovery wins—and the hard lessons I wish I'd lear...
Ep #75 Bright Shadow: Navigating Loss in Outdoor Adventure with Chris and Sommerville
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by the co-founders of the nonprofit Bright Shadow, Chris Gragtmans, accomplished whitewater kayaker, and Somerville Johnsto...
Ep #74 From Boat Builder to Industry OG: Joe Pulliam on Business, Paddling and Impact
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a paddling pioneer shares decades of quiet wisdom on business, life, and the river? You lean in and listen. This week I sit down wit...
Ep #73 Trading Places: A Father-Son Story of Whitewater, Growth, and Trust with Ken and Cashion Porter-Shirley
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the student becomes the teacher — and your kid starts paddling harder than you ever did? In this heartfelt and often hilarious con...
Ep #72 Anna on Rethinking How I Work, Teach, Move and Heal
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💥 This episode is a real-time reflection four weeks into navigating the ups and downs of my journey to healing my back. I've resisted recording ...
Ep #71 Mike Wang on Turning Conflict and Anger into Connection
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one goes deep, y'all. 💛 In this episode, I sit down with Mike Wang—a paddling coach and entrepreneur —who shares his powerful journey of n...
Ep #70 Anna - When Pain Forces You to Pause — And Let Go
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've always prided myself on taking good care of my body. Yoga, chiropractic, massage — the whole mind-body paddle package. But recently, I found my...
Ep #69 Growth, Kayaking & the Power of Being Real with Trey Rouss
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you stop chasing perfection and start getting real—with yourself, your fears, and the people around you? In this raw and inspiring...
Ep #68 Breathwork, Cancer Survival & Redefining the Human Experience with Adam Spillman
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your breath could be the key to healing, resilience, and reclaiming your power? In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Adam ...
Ep #67 Train Your Brain for Courage with Anna Wagner
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Need a boost of adventure, energy, and motivation? You're going to love this conversation with accomplished whitewater paddler and adventurer Anna Wag...
Ep #66 How to Shift Your Fear to Find Your Flow with Anna
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to peel out of the eddy with confidence—on the river and in life? In this solo episode, Anna shares insights from a Class I...
Ep #65 Finding Light After Loss — Nina's Story of Grief, Healing & Hope
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💔In 2016, Nina Loretto, one of my oldest friends, experienced a life-altering tragedy when she lost her first husband to suicide. In this powerful ...
Ep #64 Charging Hard & Choosing Wisely with Todd Wells
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into an inspiring conversation with whitewater legend Todd Wells as he joins Anna Levesque to talk all things kayaking, courage, and community. T...
Ep #63 Letting Go & Leading with Presence: Brad Burden on Coaching, Parenting & Mental Health
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Brad Burden — former pro kayaker 🛶, kayak instructor, now basketball coach 🏀 and teac...
Ep #62 Lean Into the Hard: River Wisdom for Real Life
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Anna shares one of the most powerful lessons from whitewater kayaking: lean into the rock. What does that mean? When things get ...
Ep #61 Jessie Stone on Paddling with Purpose
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with the amazing Jessie Stone — medical doctor, pro kayaker, and founder of Soft Power Health, a nonprofit making a real diffe...
Ep #60 Sending It with Style: Heidi Walsh on Running 92-Footers & Learning from Beatdowns
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this epic episode, I sit down with Heidi Walsh—one of the top all-around female kayakers on the planet—to talk about the mental and technical g...
Ep #59 Paddle Like a Boss: Lessons in Confidence, Consistency, and SUP Power with Seychelle
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I sit down with world champion SUP athlete and coach, Seychelle, for a conversation packed with game-changing insights on padd...
Ep #58 The Art of River Leadership: Lessons in Teaching and Growth with Anne Sontheimer and Jordan Taylor
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚣♂️ Want to elevate your river leadership and paddling instruction skills? This episode is a must-listen! Join me as I sit down with two pow...
Ep #57 From Fear to Joy: Isaac Levinson's Journey Through Adversity & Adventure
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to push past fear, redefine your limits, and keep chasing adventure—no matter what life throws your way? In this episode, I sit do...
Ep #56 the Power of Human-Centered Leadership With Jennifer McClanahan
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to uplevel your leadership game? This episode is a must-listen! Jennifer McClanahan, a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, sits down with me for ...
Ep #55 Anna on Scary Stories and How to Face Them
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I'm sharing with you my experience returning to some of the rivers in Western North Carolina that have changed since Helene. Lea...
Ep #54 Libby Hinsley on Discomfort as a Catalyst for Change
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Libby Hinsley, a doctor of physical therapy, certified yoga therapist and author, talks about her experiences with hypermobility synd...
Ep #53 Jiffer Bourguignon on the Discomfort of Belonging
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with my dear friend from college, Jiffer Bourguignon, for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about life, discomfort, and the...
Ep #52 Vishnu Das On the Wisdom of Discomfort
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the moment I first spoke with Vishnu Das—an experienced Ayurvedic doctor and teacher—I knew I could listen to him talk about Ayurveda and yog...
Ep #51 Andrew and Anna on Navigating Discomfort in Relationships (Part 2)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm stoked to welcome back my husband, Andrew Holcombe—a skilled paddler, natural leader, and my favorite partner-in-adventure —f...
Ep #50 Michelle Tennant on Creating a Year and Life You Love
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's your theme for the upcoming year? This week my longtime friend and entrepreneur, Michelle Tennant Nicholson, joins me in a conversation that ...
Ep #49 Gerry Seavo James on Breaking Barriers and Building Community
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna sits down with Gerry Seavo-James, Deputy Campaign Director for the Sierra Club's Outdoors for All...
Ep #48 Boyd Ruppelt on Facing Fear and Managing Risk
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Discomfort Zone Podcast, I'm joined by Boyd Ruppelt—a seasoned whitewater kayaker, guide, and instructor—who shares his wisdom on...
Ep #47 Greg McFadden on Life Without Mirrors and Being the Change
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode with Greg McFadden, owner and guide at Canyons River Company on Idaho's iconic Middle Fork and Main Salmon Rivers, takes you into ...
Ep #46 Anna on Using Gratitude to Confront Your Fear
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep #45 Kara Weld on Discomfort in Business and Kayaking and Why She Loves It
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Kara Weld, co-owner and CEO of Immersion Research, shares how she approaches the discomfort zone in business, kayaking and her...
Ep#44 Danny Mongno on the Highs and Lows of Working in the Paddlesports Industry
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, I sit down with Danny Mongno, a true paddling industry veteran, as he opens up about his journey throu...
Ep #43 Anna on Going With the Flow vs Navigating Your Life
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone can get to the bottom of a rapid because the water flows downstream, and so it is with life. We will all end up at the end of the journey. The ...
Ep#42 Ottilie Robinson-Shaw on Fear of Failure, Being the Best and Being Yourself
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week, Ottie Robinson Shaw, is a 6X Freestyle World Champion, and who is aspiring to be the best and beat the boys. Ottie shares how, gro...
Ep #41 Scott Gaffney on Following Your Passion, Skiing Naked and Making a Big Life Change
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've watched a Matchstick Productions (MSP) ski film within the last 25 years, then you've witnessed the incredible work of this week's guest, re...
Ep #40 Dave Fusilli on the Origins of the 'Brown Claw', the Power of Connectivity and the Grief of Losing Bren
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a whitewater paddler and you've wondered how the legendary 'Brown Claw' came to be, you'll get the facts in this episode, directly from Dave...
Ep#39 Sommerville Johnston on Grief, Grounding and Mental Health After Hurricane Helene
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, certified counselor Somerville Johnston returns to the show to do a dive deep with Anna into the mental health impacts of Hurricane H...
Ep #38 Anna on Living Through Hurricane Helene, Gratitude and Compassion
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Hurricane Helene devastated parts of our town and much of Western North Carolina. This is a solo episode on my reflections of the past week ...
Ep #37 Anna on Lessons From the River: How to Set Boundaries Like River Banks
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to learn to set better boundaries, then to tune into this week's episode about my absolute favorite teaching from the river: How to set bo...
Ep#36 Arnaldo Cespedes on Positive Self-Talk, the Common Language of the River and Enjoying Every Moment
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Need some inspiration on positive self-talk to face your biggest challenge? Arnaldo Cespedes, accomplished Costa Rica paddler, instructor and guide,...
Ep #35 Michelle Weger on Living With Narcolepsy, a Giant Service Dog and Not Snoozing Your Dreams
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been skeptical when you see someone with a service dog? I admit, I have to, and that changed when I met and got to hang out with Miche...
Ep #34 Stephen Wright on the Power of Fun, Failure and Being the Stoke You Want to See in the World
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you need some positive inspo this week, this episode is for you! Stephen Wright is one of the most accomplished and positive paddlers I know. In th...
Ep #33 Anna Levesque on Lessons From the River That Help You Navigate the Flow of Life
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep #32 Sophie Gilfillan on Mindset Training for Kayaking and Letting Go of Perfectionism
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Sophie Gilfillan, recent silver medalist in Junior Women at the World Freestyle Championships, who has also...
Ep #31 Nicole Bernardin on Going at Your Own Pace in Ultra Running and Life
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Bernardin, a passionate ultra runner, reminds us to separate fact from fiction to stop ourselves from getting derailed by the lows or the highs...
Ep #30 Adam Herzog on Recovering From a Catastrophic Accident and Redefining Success
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine recovering from a catastrophic climbing accident that resulted in major multi -systems trauma, including a skull fracture, a broken back, br...
Ep #29 Eleanor Knight on How to Not Let Mistakes and Scary Experiences Stop You
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep #28 Shane Benedict on Building Confidence With Hard Moves in Easy Water
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Benedict, co-founder of Liquid Logic Kayaks, is one of the most confident paddlers that I know, and in this conversation he shares how he cultiv...
Ep #27 Shawanna Kendrick on Pushing Through Hard and Finding Freedom on MT Kilimanjaro
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shawanna Kendrick, founder of The Hiking, Healing and Outdoors Life (H2O), shares how her recent expedition to Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania was both a p...
Ep #26 Benny Marr on Whitewater Kayaking, Ego and Choosing Confidence
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Benny Marr is known as one of the best big wave and river paddlers in the world, but I've always been just as impressed by his self-awareness, growth ...
Ep #25 Brenna Kelleher on Performance Coaching and Shifting Discomfort Zones
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brenna Keller, a top PSIA ski instructor and guide, dives into the interplay between fear and excitement, highlighting how mindset can help achieve a ...
Ep #24 Holley Gardel on Adjusting Your Attitude and Altitude in Flying and in Life
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, helicopter air ambulance pilot, Holley Gardel, shares strategies for transforming negative feelings into powerful cues that propel yo...
Ep #23 Abby Holcombe on Facing Fear and Staying True to Yourself
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Holcombe, a world champion kayaker who started paddling while traveling the world with her parents in their Winnebago van, shares her strategies ...
Ep #22 Shaun Eggie on Helping Veterans Heal Through Whitewater Kayaking
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shaun Eggie, a military veteran who has found healing through whitewater kayaking, shares his experiences and strategies for navigati...
Ep #21 Sage Donnelly on Reaching Goals and Cultivating a Class V Mindset
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to get to become World Champion, and run some of the most challenging rapids in the world? In this episode, Freestyle World Champion...
Ep #20 Chris Gragtmans on Setting Boundaries in Pursuit of Your Passions
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Gragtmans, a former professional kayaker, life-long adventurer who now works in commercial real estate, talks about setting boun...
Ep #19 Emily Jackson on Making Your Own Way and Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Jackson, a three-time world freestyle champion and marketing director at Jackson Kayak, shares what it was like growing up in a famous paddling ...
Ep #18 Cindy Frost on Firefighting, Hiking the AT and How to Make Powerful Choices
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Handling discomfort in high pressure situations can be challenging, and Cindy Frost, a lieutenant in the Austin Fire Department and avid adventurer, s...
Ep #17 How to Defeat Your Fear and Develop Self-Control Through Yoga
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to grow your confidence, defeat your imposter syndrome and stop your fear from controlling you, this episode is a must listen. My guest, y...
Ep #16 How Perspectives About the River and Anxiety Change With Age With Rush Sturges
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Rush Sturges, renowned kayaker, filmmaker, and musician, shares stories of facing fear and uncertainty in kayaking and filmmakin...
Ep #15 Completing Ironmans and Not Underestimating Your Capabilities With Kristin Evans
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Discomfort Zone Podcast, Kristin Evans, a nurse practitioner and Ironman triathlete, shares how she differentiates between ment...
Ep #14 Kayaking, Mental Health and the Importance Of Community With Adam Edwards
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam Edwards, professional paddler and content creator, opens up about mental health, humanizing whitewater kayaking, and his journey...
Ep #13 How to Navigate Fear as a Family With Zenovia Stephens
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Zenovia Stephens, founder of Black Kids Adventures, shares her experiences and strategies for navigating the discomfort zone wit...
Ep #12 Be Willing to Fail and Never Give up With Nick Troutman
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Nick Troutman, accomplished paddler and content creator, explores the distinction between fear and danger when assessing risk ve...
Ep #11 The Power of Facing Reality and Focusing on Fundamentals with Reg Levesque (Dad)
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt conversation, Anna and her Dad discuss how losing his mother at the age of 10 shaped his view of problem solving, and how that was p...
Ep #10 Staying Grounded and Thriving in Chaos
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, 14X Green Race Champion, Adriene Levknecht shares her strategies for thriving through chaos on and off the water, and how routines ar...