The Discomfort Zone

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 educator, athlete, and Policy Director at the American…

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 negative self-talk — the exact ones I use when my own mind st…

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 Discomfort Zone, I sit down with Ruby Williams, a Quartz Val…

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 Crew, a new “online eddy” for whitewater paddlers—to…

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 Head of School at World Class Academy, Kalob Grady, t…

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 learned sooner.

Here’s what’s inside: ✨ How my ego dela…

In this episode I’m joined by the co-founders of the nonprofit Bright Shadow, Chris Gragtmans, accomplished whitewater kayaker, and Somerville Johnston, licensed professional counselor. Bright Shadow…

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 with Joe Pulliam—whitewater legend, founder of Dagge…

What happens when the student becomes the teacher — and your kid starts paddling harder than you ever did?

In this heartfelt and often hilarious conversation, I sit down with Ken and Cashion Porter-S…

💥 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 an update because I feel vulnerable, but this podcast…

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 navigating discomfort both on and off the water. From gro…

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 myself in unfamiliar territory: excruciating sciatic …

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 conversation, 🛶I sit down with 🎤 Trey Rouss, owner…

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 Spillman — a cancer survivor, breathwork and medi…

Need a boost of adventure, energy, and motivation? You're going to love this conversation with accomplished whitewater paddler and adventurer Anna Wagner!

She’s tackled some of the toughest multi-day…

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 IV day on the Cheoah River and a powerful conversati…

💔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 and heartfelt conversation, she opens up about the d…

Dive into an inspiring conversation with whitewater legend Todd Wells as he joins Anna Levesque to talk all things kayaking, courage, and community. This episode is packed with insight, heart, and a …

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Brad Burden — former pro kayaker 🛶, kayak instructor, now basketball coach 🏀 and teacher — as he shares his evolving journey through leadershi…

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 hard—on the river or in life—our instinct is to p…