Uncomfortable is OK Podcast
615 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe explore the science, the stories, and the strategies of navigating challenge and discomfort.
This is a mental wellbeing and performance podcast aimed at improving our ability to step outside our comfort zones and take on challenges, whether they be in pursuit of our goals, or the ones life hands to us from time to time.
Join Chris Desmond and guests for some fascinating discussions.
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Non-linear improvement
December 13, 2018 23:00 - 7 minutesImprovement is very rarely linear. When we stop improving we often get uncomfortable and start to doubt. This is a normal part of the process, relax and keep going. Link: Surmount Course
UIOK 125: Unstructured
December 10, 2018 19:53 - 44 minutesAn Unstructured conversation with Eric Hunley of the Unstructured podcast. Today we talk through + growing up on the outside + letting go of trying too hard + working in the army + Deep Purple and running + privilege and the responsibility that comes along with it + sharing conversations + writing books + and of course getting UNCOMFORTABLE Show notes: He was sick as a kid (3.40) Physical and sports activities (8.00) About his Army life (11.30) How his...
UIOK 125: Unstructured
December 10, 2018 19:53 - 44 minutesAn Unstructured conversation with Eric Hunley of the Unstructured podcast. Today we talk through + growing up on the outside + letting go of trying too hard + working in the army + Deep Purple and running + privilege and the responsibility that comes along with it + sharing conversations + writing books + and of course getting UNCOMFORTABLE Show notes: He was sick as a kid (3.40) Physical and sports activities (8.00) About his Army life (11.30) How his experiences help...
Sober
December 07, 2018 16:00 - 7 minutesWhat 20 months of not drinking have taught me about the uncomfortable
Sober
December 07, 2018 16:00 - 7 minutesWhat 20 months of not drinking have taught me about the uncomfortable
UIOK 124: The Surprise Note
December 03, 2018 17:52 - 50 minutesAndy is an Archer, Pianist, Singer, Professional Musician, Martial Artist, Photographer, Teacher, and he is legally blind with a rare visual impairment called Rod Monochromatism. Today’s conversation is really about perspective, the way we look at our lives, our actions and the self-imposed rules that we live by. Andy Instagram
UIOK 124: The Surprise Note
December 03, 2018 17:52 - 50 minutesAndy is an Archer, Pianist, Singer, Professional Musician, Martial Artist, Photographer, Teacher, and he is legally blind with a rare visual impairment called Rod Monochromatism. Today’s conversation is really about perspective, the way we look at our lives, our actions and the self-imposed rules that we live by. Andy Instagram
Multiple comfort zones
November 29, 2018 23:00 - 5 minutesEach of us has multiple comfort zones in different aspects of our lives. We should be training each of them, learn how to start to train all of your comfort zones. Email [email protected] for coaching
Multiple comfort zones
November 29, 2018 23:00 - 5 minutesEach of us has multiple comfort zones in different aspects of our lives. We should be training each of them, learn how to start to train all of your comfort zones. Email [email protected] for coaching
UIOK 123: Perfect day
November 26, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutesAnastasia is a Wife, Mum, Business Owner, Mentor, and Coach. It wasn’t an easy road to where she is today. There was a lot of trial and error along the way, but in the end, she can say that I am living my perfect day. She get to spend time with my family, She gets “ME” time, exercises 5-6 days a week, mentor others, and grows her business. Her time is flexible, and she is in charge of how her day is run. Today we talk through + Growing up in Russia + Moving to Ne...
UIOK 123: Perfect day
November 26, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutesAnastasia is a Wife, Mum, Business Owner, Mentor, and Coach. It wasn’t an easy road to where she is today. There was a lot of trial and error along the way, but in the end, she can say that I am living my perfect day. She get to spend time with my family, She gets “ME” time, exercises 5-6 days a week, mentor others, and grows her business. Her time is flexible, and she is in charge of how her day is run. Today we talk through + Growing up in Russia + Moving to New Zealand + Ide...
Why you need to pay attention to the ripple effect
November 23, 2018 23:00 - 5 minutesEvery action you take, everything you say, every idea you have sends out ripples in multiple directions. Once you understand this you can start to use it for good.
Why you need to pay attention to the ripple effect
November 23, 2018 23:00 - 5 minutesEvery action you take, everything you say, every idea you have sends out ripples in multiple directions. Once you understand this you can start to use it for good.
UIOK 122: Freedom
November 19, 2018 17:54 - 41 minutesSunniva Holt #Queenfire is an entrepreneur, author of Two No.1 Best Selling Self Help books, speaker & Mindset Coach. She is fascinated (and very good at) helping to ignite people’s inner fire and help them truly REMEMBER who they are. Today we chat through wide range of topics, some of it pretty heavy. If you need to talk at all after this episode then reach out to either Sunniva or myself. Growing up in a large family Freedom Creating businesses Self developm...
UIOK 122: Freedom
November 19, 2018 17:54 - 41 minutesSunniva Holt #Queenfire is an entrepreneur, author of Two No.1 Best Selling Self Help books, speaker & Mindset Coach. She is fascinated (and very good at) helping to ignite people’s inner fire and help them truly REMEMBER who they are. Today we chat through wide range of topics, some of it pretty heavy. If you need to talk at all after this episode then reach out to either Sunniva or myself. Growing up in a large family Freedom Creating businesses Self development Money minds...
Patience
November 16, 2018 01:37 - 7 minutesLately I have been guilty of not being as patient as I need to be. Here are some thoughts on it. Apologies for the background noise I recorded it on my phone. Sign up for the Uncomfortable Community to be notified when it goes live
Patience
November 16, 2018 01:37 - 7 minutesLately I have been guilty of not being as patient as I need to be. Here are some thoughts on it. Apologies for the background noise I recorded it on my phone. Sign up for the Uncomfortable Community to be notified when it goes live
UIOK 121: Changing Lives
November 12, 2018 20:38 - 51 minutesJase is a Yogi, a fitness guru, a mindfulness advocate, a mental health advocate, a suicide prevention advocate, and much more. Today we talk through some pretty heavy stuff along the lines of finding his way in life, losing loved ones, finding purpose, self-compassion, teaching kids mindfulness, and getting uncomfortable. Links: Instagram || Facebook || Mindfulness for Children M3 Facebook || M3 Instagram Power Living NZ/ Awhi Yoga Facebook || Power Living N...
UIOK 121: Changing Lives
November 12, 2018 20:38 - 51 minutesJase is a Yogi, a fitness guru, a mindfulness advocate, a mental health advocate, a suicide prevention advocate, and much more. Today we talk through some pretty heavy stuff along the lines of finding his way in life, losing loved ones, finding purpose, self-compassion, teaching kids mindfulness, and getting uncomfortable. Links: Instagram || Facebook || Mindfulness for Children M3 Facebook || M3 Instagram Power Living NZ/ Awhi Yoga Facebook || Power Living NZ/ Awhi Yoga Inst...
Win the day
November 08, 2018 23:00 - 5 minutesHow to create your own list of ingredients to help you win the day
Win the day
November 08, 2018 23:00 - 5 minutesHow to create your own list of ingredients to help you win the day
UIOK 120 : Creative Unicorn
November 05, 2018 16:55 - 52 minutesTian is on the journey to win Oscars and spread love and diversity. He dabbles in comedy, martial arts tricking, super hippy spiritual vegan stuff and cryptocurrency. Hopefully, we can take you on a good journey because that’s what life is all about eh. Today we talk through; Acting Worst roles Self Doubt Understanding yourself better by documenting your life Breaking out of societies boxes Opening up Getting it #offmychest And of course getting UNCOMFORTA...
UIOK 120 : Creative Unicorn
November 05, 2018 16:55 - 52 minutesTian is on the journey to win Oscars and spread love and diversity. He dabbles in comedy, martial arts tricking, super hippy spiritual vegan stuff and cryptocurrency. Hopefully, we can take you on a good journey because that’s what life is all about eh. Today we talk through; Acting Worst roles Self Doubt Understanding yourself better by documenting your life Breaking out of societies boxes Opening up Getting it #offmychest And of course getting UNCOMFORTABLE Show Not...
Develop a Mantra
November 01, 2018 23:00 - 5 minutesHow you can create your own Mantra and use it to cut through the negative noise
Develop a Mantra
November 01, 2018 23:00 - 5 minutesHow you can create your own Mantra and use it to cut through the negative noise
UIOK 119: Meet the Mentor
October 29, 2018 19:00 - 38 minutesIf Chris Cooper has a superpower, it's the ability to make mistakes faster than anyone else. Fortunately, none have been fatal, and they can help OTHER entrepreneurs build happier lives. Chris brings a "big picture" perspective unmatched by anyone else in the industry. After thousands of hours spent one-on-one with business owners, hundreds of blog posts and more interviews than he can recall, Chris shares his best lessons learned from the trenches and peaks of mentori...
UIOK 119: Meet the Mentor
October 29, 2018 19:00 - 38 minutesIf Chris Cooper has a superpower, it's the ability to make mistakes faster than anyone else. Fortunately, none have been fatal, and they can help OTHER entrepreneurs build happier lives. Chris brings a "big picture" perspective unmatched by anyone else in the industry. After thousands of hours spent one-on-one with business owners, hundreds of blog posts and more interviews than he can recall, Chris shares his best lessons learned from the trenches and peaks of mentoring hundreds of bu...
UIOK 118: Move More
October 22, 2018 20:32 - 38 minutesBart is the physiotherapist in behind Limber, a small Wellington-based company on a mission to make healthy, high-performance behaviors the default at work. Designed through a collaboration of health professionals and technologists the Limber Studio is a beautiful, fast-moving, sustainably made and flexible sit-stand-kneel workstation that creates a space efficient office geared for collaboration Our conversation traverses movement, health, self-awareness, and business. ...
UIOK 118: Move More
October 22, 2018 20:32 - 38 minutesBart is the physiotherapist in behind Limber, a small Wellington-based company on a mission to make healthy, high-performance behaviors the default at work. Designed through a collaboration of health professionals and technologists the Limber Studio is a beautiful, fast-moving, sustainably made and flexible sit-stand-kneel workstation that creates a space efficient office geared for collaboration Our conversation traverses movement, health, self-awareness, and business. Show Notes: T...
UIOK Evolution 10
October 18, 2018 23:00 - 9 minutesIt's all about the workshop and the plans ahead.
UIOK Evolution 10
October 18, 2018 23:00 - 9 minutesIt's all about the workshop and the plans ahead.
UIOK 117: Atomic Habits
October 15, 2018 19:14 - 48 minutesJames Clear is the author of the new book “Atomic Habits”. He has been my go to habit guy for the past 4-5 years, helping me to improve my habits and myself without even knowing that I exist. I’m someone who likes to know why something happens, and then what to do about it. The reason I follow James is that he helps me with both. He explains why simply and then gives me practical tips to apply straight away. James is fascinated with habits and human potential. The central...
UIOK 117: Atomic Habits
October 15, 2018 19:14 - 48 minutesJames Clear is the author of the new book “Atomic Habits”. He has been my go to habit guy for the past 4-5 years, helping me to improve my habits and myself without even knowing that I exist. I’m someone who likes to know why something happens, and then what to do about it. The reason I follow James is that he helps me with both. He explains why simply and then gives me practical tips to apply straight away. James is fascinated with habits and human potential. The central question he is t...
UIOK 116: FUNctional Health
October 08, 2018 18:05 - 1 hourCarl is the founder of BestMe, a FUNctional movement coach and plays advocate. He strongly believes that through attaining certain foundational movements and applying the principle of play everyone will get the most out of life. He knows this as he is also a father and is constantly learning from his daughters. They are often seen playing in the garden, cooking together or crawling around the backyard playing animals! He has been in the health and fitness industry for ...
UIOK 116: FUNctional Health
October 08, 2018 18:05 - 1 hourCarl is the founder of BestMe, a FUNctional movement coach and plays advocate. He strongly believes that through attaining certain foundational movements and applying the principle of play everyone will get the most out of life. He knows this as he is also a father and is constantly learning from his daughters. They are often seen playing in the garden, cooking together or crawling around the backyard playing animals! He has been in the health and fitness industry for 15 years. Carl ha...
UIOK Evolution 8
October 04, 2018 23:00 - 7 minutesThe work continues. Chris tries to fill his cup and keep his perspective.
UIOK Evolution 8
October 04, 2018 23:00 - 7 minutesThe work continues. Chris tries to fill his cup and keep his perspective.
UIOK 115: Style your life
October 01, 2018 16:00 - 48 minutesThis week on the podcast we have Erin Scammell a.k.a. The Stolen Stylist. If you’ve seen pictures of me, most of you know I probably don’t have much in the way of style (think poncho photos). One of my favorite parts of the conversation is where Erin lets us know how developing your own style actually helps you get uncomfortable and take on challenges. Erin is an exciting young woman who regularly takes on new opportunities along with the discomfort and uncertainty tha...
UIOK 115: Style your life
October 01, 2018 16:00 - 48 minutesThis week on the podcast we have Erin Scammell a.k.a. The Stolen Stylist. If you’ve seen pictures of me, most of you know I probably don’t have much in the way of style (think poncho photos). One of my favorite parts of the conversation is where Erin lets us know how developing your own style actually helps you get uncomfortable and take on challenges. Erin is an exciting young woman who regularly takes on new opportunities along with the discomfort and uncertainty that go along with t...
UIOK Evolution 7
September 28, 2018 00:00 - 7 minutesChris struggles with self-doubt and the inner critic but tries to flip that thinking around to focus on abundance rather than scarcity.
UIOK Evolution 7
September 28, 2018 00:00 - 7 minutesChris struggles with self-doubt and the inner critic but tries to flip that thinking around to focus on abundance rather than scarcity.
UIOK 114: Positive Evolution
September 24, 2018 18:29 - 52 minutesJen Young (or Jen Y) is passionate about and committed to ELEVATING people to their definition of success through: mindfulness teaching, facilitation, coaching, mental health first aid, youth leadership development, and yin yoga. Her vision with 'Jen Y Insights' is to support a generation of millennials and people in periods of transition to flourish, thrive and become more mindful as individuals and in their workplaces. In today’s conversation we chat through; ...
UIOK 114: Positive Evolution
September 24, 2018 18:29 - 52 minutesJen Young (or Jen Y) is passionate about and committed to ELEVATING people to their definition of success through: mindfulness teaching, facilitation, coaching, mental health first aid, youth leadership development, and yin yoga. Her vision with 'Jen Y Insights' is to support a generation of millennials and people in periods of transition to flourish, thrive and become more mindful as individuals and in their workplaces. In today’s conversation we chat through; Death, and its im...
UIOK Evolution 6
September 21, 2018 00:00 - 8 minutesThe sexy aspects of starting a business, having a full plate, and anxiety around expectations www.surmountcourse.com
UIOK Evolution 6
September 21, 2018 00:00 - 8 minutesThe sexy aspects of starting a business, having a full plate, and anxiety around expectations www.surmountcourse.com
UIOK 113: Transform your mind and body
September 17, 2018 17:00 - 46 minutes3 years ago, Mel was unhappy, unhealthy and unfulfilled. She is a wife and a mum of two young children, therefore a role model but a few years ago, she wasn’t a very good one. She lacked energy, enthusiasm, and confidence. She was avoiding social occasions. She overate, didn’t exercise and created an unhealthy environment for her family with her depressive, self-pity attitude (her words). She was not a happy person and this was projected in her daily life. Through a se...