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Get Uncomfortable 2.0! Dark Night of the Soul, New Beginnings, How N.U.T.S. & Stress are Related

Author
Shae McMaster
Published
Fri 16 May 2025
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After a year-long hiatus, Get Uncomfortable is back! In this welcome-back episode, Shae dives deep into the personal struggles that led to a dark night of the soul, the hard lessons learned during a chaotic move to Florida, and why he chose to return to Nebraska for a fresh start.

🔹 Why Listen?

  • Discover how to overcome burnout and rediscover your purpose
  • Learn how to find clarity in the chaos and turn setbacks into powerful growth
  • Lessons learned from hitting rock bottom and finding purpose again
  • Hear the new direction for the show, including storytelling, listener contributions, and Q&A episodes
  • Get a sneak peek into Shae’s training for an ultra-marathon and his plans for personal growth
  • Learn the N.U.T.S. framework for understanding and managing stress

🔹 N.U.T.S. Framework for Managing Stress:

  • Novelty – Something you haven't experienced before
  • Unpredictability – Something you couldn’t see coming
  • Threat to the Ego – A challenge to your competence or identity
  • Sense of Control – A loss of control over a situation

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Join Shae on this journey to push your limits, embrace discomfort, and build a life of purpose.

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