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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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 series of events (m...
UIOK Evolution part 5
September 14, 2018 00:00 - 7 minutesUncomfortable Media exists and the workshop is live. Now the work starts www.surmountcourse.com
UIOK Evolution part 5
September 14, 2018 00:00 - 7 minutesUncomfortable Media exists and the workshop is live. Now the work starts www.surmountcourse.com
UIOK Evolution part 4
September 07, 2018 00:00 - 12 minutesThis is starting to take shape as Uncomfortable is OK evolves. Check out the Wellington-based workshop at www.surmountcourse.com to learn how to break out of your comfort zone and become able to take on any challenge
UIOK Evolution part 4
September 07, 2018 00:00 - 12 minutesThis is starting to take shape as Uncomfortable is OK evolves. Check out the Wellington-based workshop at www.surmountcourse.com to learn how to break out of your comfort zone and become able to take on any challenge
UIOK 112: Realising Purpose and Possibilities
September 03, 2018 17:00 - 48 minutesThis week's guest is Doug Moores. Doug worked as a creative/copywriter at the world's best advertising agency. His life was basically based upon "Mad Men". Externally he looked super successful and that his life was heading in the "right direction", but inside he knew that something was wrong. He was deeply unfulfilled, lonely and lacked purpose and direction in his life. At that point in time Doug had somewhat of an awakening, he realised he had a bigger purpose in life. That we all do. A...
UIOK 112: Realising Purpose and Possibilities
September 03, 2018 17:00 - 48 minutesThis week's guest is Doug Moores. Doug worked as a creative/copywriter at the world's best advertising agency. His life was basically based upon "Mad Men". Externally he looked super successful and that his life was heading in the "right direction", but inside he knew that something was wrong. He was deeply unfulfilled, lonely and lacked purpose and direction in his life. At that point in time Doug had somewhat of an awakening, he realised he had a bigger purpose in life. ...
UIOK Evolution Part 3
August 31, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutesChris faces being a rank beginner and figuring out what is a priority. Find out how he is dealing with that as UIOK evolves
UIOK Evolution Part 3
August 31, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutesChris faces being a rank beginner and figuring out what is a priority. Find out how he is dealing with that as UIOK evolves
UIOK 111: An abundant mindset
August 26, 2018 17:00 - 16 minutesPodcast favorite, Joel Bouzaid is back on board for this shorter action-packed episode. Joel breaks down a scarcity mindset when it comes to our sense of self and how we approach challenges and opportunities. We talk about why it occurs and how to shift from s scarcity sense of self to an abundant sense of self. Make sure to join Joel for his Life By Design workshop. Links: Joel || Facebook || Instagram || Youtube Show Notes: What is Scarcity Mindset (...
UIOK 111: An abundant mindset
August 26, 2018 17:00 - 16 minutesPodcast favorite, Joel Bouzaid is back on board for this shorter action-packed episode. Joel breaks down a scarcity mindset when it comes to our sense of self and how we approach challenges and opportunities. We talk about why it occurs and how to shift from s scarcity sense of self to an abundant sense of self. Make sure to join Joel for his Life By Design workshop. Links: Joel || Facebook || Instagram || Youtube Show Notes: What is Scarcity Mindset (2.55) Why devel...
UIOK Evolution Part 2
August 24, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutesA week into the evolution Chris talks through the challenges coming up, what he has managed to get done, and what he sees as making him uncomfortable over the next week.
UIOK Evolution Part 2
August 24, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutesA week into the evolution Chris talks through the challenges coming up, what he has managed to get done, and what he sees as making him uncomfortable over the next week.
UIOK 110: Lose your limits
August 20, 2018 20:45 - 54 minutesKy Furneaux is an Australian outdoor guide, TV host, author, survival expert and stunt person who has appeared in over 50 films and TV productions. When a car accident left Australian native Ky Furneaux with limited mobility at age 19, she took what could have been a debilitating setback and turned it into a true Hollywood story. Ky’s doctor told her she would never be able to play sports or do the majority of the outdoor activities she enjoyed. But Ky was determined to prove him wrong. ...
UIOK 110: Lose your limits
August 20, 2018 20:45 - 54 minutesKy Furneaux is an Australian outdoor guide, TV host, author, survival expert and stunt person who has appeared in over 50 films and TV productions. When a car accident left Australian native Ky Furneaux with limited mobility at age 19, she took what could have been a debilitating setback and turned it into a true Hollywood story. Ky’s doctor told her she would never be able to play sports or do the majority of the outdoor activities she enjoyed. But Ky was determined to pr...
UIOK Evolution Part 1
August 17, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutesThe Uncomfortable is OK Podcast is evolving. Listen in to find out how and why.
UIOK Evolution Part 1
August 17, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutesThe Uncomfortable is OK Podcast is evolving. Listen in to find out how and why.
Float Lessons
August 13, 2018 20:00 - 12 minutesChris chats through the lessons that he has learned from his experiences floating with the team down at Float Well NZ. + How long it takes me to slow down +How the tension in my body is driven by the tension in my mind + Being open to the possibility + Teaching best through leading by example Coming in the first weekend of October is the first Surmount workshop in Wellington - Learn to get unstuck, step out of your comfort zone and take on a big challenge without stressing yourself out...
Float Lessons
August 13, 2018 20:00 - 12 minutesChris chats through the lessons that he has learned from his experiences floating with the team down at Float Well NZ. + How long it takes me to slow down +How the tension in my body is driven by the tension in my mind + Being open to the possibility + Teaching best through leading by example Coming in the first weekend of October is the first Surmount workshop in Wellington - Learn to get unstuck, step out of your comfort zone and take on a big challenge without stres...
UIOK 109: Living on the skinny branches
August 06, 2018 11:26 - 37 minutesThis week on the podcast I have Wellington Podcaster’s crossover episode with Mike and Raj from Access Granted. They share New Zealand tech, social media, startup people's stories. There are many tech podcasts out there but most come with an American or English accent and both Mike and Raj know that New Zealand has tech stars Kiwi voices that can inspire, educate, entertain and intrigue and we have set out to record and share them all. They have a casual chat over the guest's favorite ...
UIOK 109: Living on the skinny branches
August 06, 2018 11:26 - 37 minutesThis week on the podcast I have Wellington Podcaster’s crossover episode with Mike and Raj from Access Granted. They share New Zealand tech, social media, startup people's stories. There are many tech podcasts out there but most come with an American or English accent and both Mike and Raj know that New Zealand has tech stars Kiwi voices that can inspire, educate, entertain and intrigue and we have set out to record and share them all. They have a casual chat over the ...
Urgent vs Important
July 30, 2018 11:00 - 7 minutesToo easily the important tasks in our lives get overwhelmed by the urgent ones. Today Chris talks about why we should be focusing on Important rather than urgent activities, and how we can do it.
Urgent vs Important
July 30, 2018 11:00 - 7 minutesToo easily the important tasks in our lives get overwhelmed by the urgent ones. Today Chris talks about why we should be focusing on Important rather than urgent activities, and how we can do it.
UIOK 108: Please blow my mind
July 23, 2018 11:10 - 1 hourMy mate Will Fleming returns to the podcast to chat about blowing our minds. Will is a content creator and one of the inspirations for me to start this show. He consistently delivers high-quality content. Whether that is helping Kiwi guys be better Dad’s through “Rad Dads” or through his latest podcast “Please Blow My Mind”. Will and I discuss; + The need to have deep conversations + Connection and Community + Asking questions of ourselves + What we would say to aliens if they ca...
UIOK 108: Please blow my mind
July 23, 2018 11:10 - 1 hourMy mate Will Fleming returns to the podcast to chat about blowing our minds. Will is a content creator and one of the inspirations for me to start this show. He consistently delivers high-quality content. Whether that is helping Kiwi guys be better Dad’s through “Rad Dads” or through his latest podcast “Please Blow My Mind”. Will and I discuss; + The need to have deep conversations + Connection and Community + Asking questions of ourselves + What we would say to ...
What Ideas should I pursue?
July 16, 2018 17:00 - 12 minutesThis week Chris chats with Tyson Franklin aka "Dr T" about sifting through all the ideas that we have and choosing which ones to pursue. We also talk through how we know that an idea has been successful, and if we should keep pursuing it.
What Ideas should I pursue?
July 16, 2018 17:00 - 12 minutesThis week Chris chats with Tyson Franklin aka "Dr T" about sifting through all the ideas that we have and choosing which ones to pursue. We also talk through how we know that an idea has been successful, and if we should keep pursuing it.
UIOK 107: Tackling the plastic problem
July 09, 2018 17:00 - 52 minutesNick is a return guest on the Uncomfortable is OK podcast. You’ll remember him from episode 19. The next uncomfortable thing he was going to do has morphed into what we’re talking about today. Nick is the founder of Go Well Consulting and believes that New Zealand should be leading the world in sustainable living and sustainable business practices. He is one of the co-founders of the “Bags Not” movement aimed at eradicating single-use plastic bags from New Zealand. Today we talk through;...
UIOK 107: Tackling the plastic problem
July 09, 2018 17:00 - 52 minutesNick is a return guest on the Uncomfortable is OK podcast. You’ll remember him from episode 19. The next uncomfortable thing he was going to do has morphed into what we’re talking about today. Nick is the founder of Go Well Consulting and believes that New Zealand should be leading the world in sustainable living and sustainable business practices. He is one of the co-founders of the “Bags Not” movement aimed at eradicating single-use plastic bags from New Zealand. Today...
Ask yourselves the same questions over and over
July 02, 2018 17:00 - 7 minutesThis week Chris digs into why we should be asking ourselves the same questions over and over again. It seems counter-intuitive, but it is vitally important. He discusses his struggles with doing it, and what he learned to make it easier for you to get into the habit.
Ask yourselves the same questions over and over
July 02, 2018 17:00 - 7 minutesThis week Chris digs into why we should be asking ourselves the same questions over and over again. It seems counter-intuitive, but it is vitally important. He discusses his struggles with doing it, and what he learned to make it easier for you to get into the habit.
UIOK 106: Not doing the same shit all over again
June 25, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourDallas is a Wellington-based personal trainer. He has found himself faced with adversity many times in his life, all of which have shaped him into the person he is today. Dallas is on a journey of self-discovery and is using his knowledge and experiences to help reshape the physical health and mental health industries. Today we chat through + Relationships + Self-awareness + Using experiences and emotions for self-analysis + Losing loved ones +Responsibility + ...
UIOK 106: Not doing the same shit all over again
June 25, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourDallas is a Wellington-based personal trainer. He has found himself faced with adversity many times in his life, all of which have shaped him into the person he is today. Dallas is on a journey of self-discovery and is using his knowledge and experiences to help reshape the physical health and mental health industries. Today we chat through + Relationships + Self-awareness + Using experiences and emotions for self-analysis + Losing loved ones +Responsibility + Opening up and sh...
Do more not less
June 18, 2018 11:00 - 8 minutesThis week Chris discusses why we should be doing more rather than less. . Doing more activities that fill our cup rather than empty it. Do them in the good times, and in the tough times - do more. Chris is proud to have been asked to be an ambassador for an awesome Wellington business, Float Well. Check them out at http://www.floatwell.co.nz/ and use the promo code "CHRIS" for 15% off a casual float.
Do more not less
June 18, 2018 11:00 - 8 minutesThis week Chris discusses why we should be doing more rather than less. . Doing more activities that fill our cup rather than empty it. Do them in the good times, and in the tough times - do more. Chris is proud to have been asked to be an ambassador for an awesome Wellington business, Float Well. Check them out at http://www.floatwell.co.nz/ and use the promo code "CHRIS" for 15% off a casual float.
UIOK 105: Getting 1% better with 24 hour MTB world champion and cancer survivor Jess Douglas
June 11, 2018 17:00 - 59 minutesJess is a cycling coach in Australia. She has a background in 24 hour Mountain bike racing and has won 3 World Championships and 3 Australian National Championships. She has had a few pivotal 'keystone' moments in her life that created a shift in her perspective. What she has come to learn is that Adversity is a GIFT and with it comes the opportunity to evolve and make a change. Going through the “pressure points” in life has the capacity to create magic moments and amazing ...
UIOK 105: Getting 1% better with 24 hour MTB world champion and cancer survivor Jess Douglas
June 11, 2018 17:00 - 59 minutesJess is a cycling coach in Australia. She has a background in 24 hour Mountain bike racing and has won 3 World Championships and 3 Australian National Championships. She has had a few pivotal 'keystone' moments in her life that created a shift in her perspective. What she has come to learn is that Adversity is a GIFT and with it comes the opportunity to evolve and make a change. Going through the “pressure points” in life has the capacity to create magic moments and amazing outcomes. Links...
Why you need a pair of Lucky Undies
June 04, 2018 17:00 - 6 minutesChris talks you through the facts about why everyone needs a pair of Lucky Undies to see them through those uncomfortable challenges
Why you need a pair of Lucky Undies
June 04, 2018 17:00 - 6 minutesChris talks you through the facts about why everyone needs a pair of Lucky Undies to see them through those uncomfortable challenges
UIOK 104: Sam O’Sullivan
May 28, 2018 17:00 - 50 minutesSam is a clinical psychologist as well as being the founder and host of Tough Talk. Tough talk is a web series created to reduce the stigma surrounding Men’s Mental Health in New Zealand and beyond. Over the past couple of year, Sam has been of no fixed abode as he travels around New Zealand in his trusty Van, Haz the Hiace. He is adventuring and discovering everyday Kiwi’s view of being a man, as well as finding out what I do for the well-being of themselves, their famili...
UIOK 104: Sam O’Sullivan
May 28, 2018 17:00 - 50 minutesSam is a clinical psychologist as well as being the founder and host of Tough Talk. Tough talk is a web series created to reduce the stigma surrounding Men’s Mental Health in New Zealand and beyond. Over the past couple of year, Sam has been of no fixed abode as he travels around New Zealand in his trusty Van, Haz the Hiace. He is adventuring and discovering everyday Kiwi’s view of being a man, as well as finding out what I do for the well-being of themselves, their families, and communiti...
Four Lessons from Traver Boehm, the man with a year to live
May 21, 2018 20:30 - 8 minutesTraver Boehm was the guest on episode 73 of the Uncomfortable is OK podcast. Traver is also an author, speaker, and transformation coach who consult with clients from around the globe, assisting them in vastly improving the quality of their human experience through One Day Stronger, Inc. With a background high level Executive Protection, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and professional athletics, his approaches to using pain and trauma as catalysts for positive change are pret...
Four Lessons from Traver Boehm, the man with a year to live
May 21, 2018 20:30 - 8 minutesTraver Boehm was the guest on episode 73 of the Uncomfortable is OK podcast. Traver is also an author, speaker, and transformation coach who consult with clients from around the globe, assisting them in vastly improving the quality of their human experience through One Day Stronger, Inc. With a background high level Executive Protection, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and professional athletics, his approaches to using pain and trauma as catalysts for positive change are pretty awesome. Tra...
How training to get uncomfortable makes you stronger
May 07, 2018 17:00 - 22 minutesThis week's podcast is an iteration of a talk I gave about a month ago down at Lululemon in Wellington about defining strength for men in the modern day. It's a chat about why it's vital to get outside our comfort zones so we can build the strength to go after the magic, and to also build the strength to deal with the tough stuff. The new course "Surmount" is coming soon which will take you from defining your comfort zone and identifying a challenge through to completing...
How training to get uncomfortable makes you stronger
May 07, 2018 17:00 - 22 minutesThis week's podcast is an iteration of a talk I gave about a month ago down at Lululemon in Wellington about defining strength for men in the modern day. It's a chat about why it's vital to get outside our comfort zones so we can build the strength to go after the magic, and to also build the strength to deal with the tough stuff. The new course "Surmount" is coming soon which will take you from defining your comfort zone and identifying a challenge through to completing it at the end. A...
UIOK: Heads up
April 23, 2018 17:00 - 3 minutesHey all. Just wanted to let you know that the interview based "Uncomfortable is OK" podcast is going to go on hold for the next couple of weeks. I've had a bit of stuff that has taken up all my time. The interview based show will be back in a few weeks. If you want to help out in the mean time you could send me a bit of audio. Answer me the questions "what was the last uncomfortable thing you did, and how did you get through it?" and then answer "what is the next uncomfortable thing yo...
UIOK: Heads up
April 23, 2018 17:00 - 3 minutesHey all. Just wanted to let you know that the interview based "Uncomfortable is OK" podcast is going to go on hold for the next couple of weeks. I've had a bit of stuff that has taken up all my time. The interview based show will be back in a few weeks. If you want to help out in the mean time you could send me a bit of audio. Answer me the questions "what was the last uncomfortable thing you did, and how did you get through it?" and then answer "what is the next uncom...
How a NZ crowdfunding CEO improved my self-awareness
April 20, 2018 00:00 - 12 minutesRecently I spoke with Anna Guenther, CEO and chief bubble blower of PledgeMe, a New Zealand based crowdfunding platform “helping Kiwis fund the things they care about”. I’d been wanting to chat with Anna for quite a while, her name was on the “potential awesome podcast guests” list that I keep for myself. I’d been reluctant about reaching out as I’d heard she was super busy and had thought, “Why would a CEO give up their time to chat with me if I’m just reaching out to them ...
How a NZ crowdfunding CEO improved my self-awareness
April 20, 2018 00:00 - 12 minutesRecently I spoke with Anna Guenther, CEO and chief bubble blower of PledgeMe, a New Zealand based crowdfunding platform “helping Kiwis fund the things they care about”. I’d been wanting to chat with Anna for quite a while, her name was on the “potential awesome podcast guests” list that I keep for myself. I’d been reluctant about reaching out as I’d heard she was super busy and had thought, “Why would a CEO give up their time to chat with me if I’m just reaching out to them cold?” Thankful...
UIOK 103: Hannah Ivanova
April 16, 2018 17:00 - 46 minutesThis week on the podcast is Hannah Ivanova and director of The Sweat Project NZ , and manager of Lululemon Lambton Quay. A few of the topics we talk about this week are; + Searching for mentors with the traits you want to develop + Why you should be hardworking + Building relationships + Asking 'What should it look like?" + Social media, the negative and positive impacts + and of course getting UNCOMFORTABLE