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Make Discomfort Your B*tch

Make Discomfort Your B*tch

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S1 Ep 22Ep. 22: Chinae Is Practicing Self-Compassion and More To Move Through Discomfort in Better Ways

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My guest Chinae used to manage discomfort in a reactive, sometimes passive aggressive way but now practices self-compassion, self-awareness and personal responsibility to navigate discomfort in her partnered relationship and in parenting her twin boys. Instagram Links from the Show: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg The Model by Brook Castillo More Resources to Make Discomfort Your Bitch: * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Jun 10, 202429 min

S1 Ep 21Ep. 21: States Is Disrupting Patterns to Show Up Better For Himself and Others

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My guest States had a pattern of bottling up uncomfortable feelings until he started practicing healthier ways of maneuvering discomfort. We discuss the importance of helpful coping strategies and communication especially when you're in partnered relationships so things don't go sideways so often.

Jun 2, 202430 min

S1 Ep 20Ep. 20: Christina Models Being An Active Participant In Life In Little and Big Ways

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My guest Christina practices discipline in order to lean into helpful routines to rebuild her life when she experiences discomfort she hasn't chosen. We discuss being an active versus passive participant in life and how important it is to learn what YOUR secret sauce is to feeling better more often. I can't wait for you to meet Christina! Christina Flach is a makeup artist and the CEO and founder of Pretty Girl Makeup. Her celebrity clientele includes Condeleeza Rice, Hilary Swank, Isiah Washington, Melissa McCarthy, Rita Moreno, Renee Zellweger, Tyler Florence and more. She has worked with high end brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton, has been featured in campaigns for Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue , and Bloomingdales, and has been featured in magazines including Vogue, Time, People, and Elle. In addition, Christina also writes articles about the best tips, tricks, and hacks in makeup and is featured as a beauty expert on California Live on NBC. In addition to her career, she is a devoted single mother of four, philanthropist, actively raising funds and awareness for Sepsis. She also started the Beau Friedman outdoor classroom at the Edna McGuire school in Mill Valley, California, raising money for the Baby Beau and Ken Flach educational funds at the Northern Light School in Oakland California. Christina uses her platform to promote the importance of feeling beautiful from the inside out. She inspires women to be the best version of themselves and how to overcome life's greatest obstacles. email: [email protected] IG: @prettygirlmkup, @christinaflachmakeup www.prettygirlmakeup.com www.christinaflach.com California Live More Resources to Make Discomfort Your Bitch: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

May 25, 202427 min

S1 Ep 19Ep. 19: Blake Shares How Shifting Your Mindset Can Shift Your Reality

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My guest Blake shifted her story around discomfort and when she did, was able to lean into discomfort that serves her well-being, rather than detracts from it. In doing so, she's created an entirely new reality for herself! You can follow Blake on IG @blakessnider_ Trigger Warning: We discuss eating disorders with some specific language around that topic so please check in with yourself before moving forward. More resources to make discomfort your b*tch: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

May 19, 202425 min

S1 Ep 18Ep. 18: Anne Shares How We Can Either Break Down or Break Open When We Experience Discomfort

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My guest Anne shares how we can either break down or break open when it comes to discomfort. Anne practices surrendering to bliss and joy and in our conversation we dig into how a curious stance helps us tap into the wonderment and fearlessness that children so easily access. More Resources to Make Discomfort Your Bitch: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

May 12, 202435 min

S1 Ep 17Ep. 17: Kyle Has Discovered How Establishing a Goal or Preferred Outcome Helps Him Navigate Discomfort In Better Ways

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My guest Kyle is a branding and marketing strategist who finds having a goal or outcome in mind when navigating discomfort can shape the experience in better ways. He is also aware that anxiety and doing uncomfortable things go hand in hand and is little by little, leaning into the discomfort anyways, though he recognizes that we have different capacities at different times to do that. Kyle Christensen is a seasoned marketer and brand strategist who loves to craft killer campaigns and spark engagement, with a particular expertise for storytelling on both sides of the camera. When he's not helping brands build communities, you can find Kyle spending time outside with his better half and their 3 boys. Oh, and golf. Lots of golf. You can connect more with Kyle @kyleaugust and @wyze on IG and TikTok. More Resources to Make Discomfort Your Bitch: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

May 3, 202444 min

S1 Ep 16Ep. 16: Aimee Shares How She Changed Her Stance In Order to Change the Dance

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My guest Aimee Heffernan believes that it's in our suffering that we find our medicine. We discuss navigating leaving a high demand religion, changing our stance in order to change the dance and so much more. I think you're going to love getting to know Aimee and how she makes discomfort her b*tch! More About Aimee: Relationship + Family Systems MS, Sex Witch, Speaker, Podcaster, Psychedelic Midwife For over 15 years, Aimee was a licensed sex therapist at her private practice in the Seattle area where she specialized in relationships, sexuality, infidelity, faith/spirituality, religious sexual shame recovery, managing chronic caregiver, self-esteem, and body story resiliency. She runs various workshops on sexuality, presents often for many local organizations, and contributes on various podcasts. Aimee has held board positions on the Mormon Mental Health Association and the Northwest Institute on Intimacy. She loves teaching therapists and taught at Antioch University teaching Sexuality in Faith Systems and Fundamentals of Sex Therapy for their sex therapy certification track. In an exciting life twist, Aimee has transitioned into doing work with entheogens and is currently doing psychedelic midwifery as a sex witch. Her husband is most notable for his contribution to pop culture as the official hand model for Archie McPhee's famous Finger Hand and they enjoy their life with 4 boys. Aimee loves nature and late night chats with friends. More resources to make discomfort your b*tch: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Apr 25, 202442 min

S1 Ep 15Ep. 15: Getting Clear On What She Wanted Completely Shifted Michele's Dating Experiences

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My conversation with my guest Michele centers around her dating experiences and how she's disrupting patterns that have fostered a fear of rejection and feelings of disappointment, which most of us have experienced in all kinds of contexts. I can't wait for you to hear her story! IG @micheleelizaga Website More Resources to Make Discomfort Your B*tch: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Apr 14, 202434 min

S1 Ep 14Ep. 14: Desi Digs Into How She Gains Clarity Through Action

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My guest today is Desi McKinnon, a serial entrepreneur who has landed in her zone of genius by following the breadcrumbs of her intuition and gaining clarity through action. By doing so, she has definitely made discomfort her bitch. Here is the phrase she referenced in the episode: "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." You can find Desi and Cordial Organics on the following platforms: website instagram pinterest More Resources to Make Discomfort Your B*tch: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Apr 7, 202435 min

S1 Ep 13Ep. 13: Ricardo Shares What It's Like to Navigate an Extroverted World as an Introvert

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My guest Ricardo shares how he moves through the world as an introvert and how he's learned over time to set healthy boundaries, enjoy his own company and navigate social situations in the best possible way. Ricardo is a Brooklyn NY native but has resided in the PNW for almost 20 years now. Ricardo is a life-long learner who enjoys photography, a good hike, strong coffee, finding new vinyls, & frequenting local farmer markets. Ricardo is a loving husband, father (of two fur babies too), friend and a lover of all things plants. More resources to make discomfort your bitch: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Mar 31, 202427 min

Ep. 12: Nora Sees Choosing Discomfort As Training For Navigating the Tricky Life Stuff She Doesn't Get To Choose

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My guest Nora shares how choosing to embrace uncomfortable things is training her to navigate the tricky life stuff that we can't choose or predict. Nora also used a really simple strategy to make some big changes in her life that have led to more confidence and even a love for the great outdoors. More resources for making discomfort your bitch: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Mar 21, 202426 min

S1 Ep 11Ep. 11: So Much to Learn From This Solo World Traveler!

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Emma is a soon-to-be college graduate who's utilized remote school and work to pursue dreams of full-time travel. She has utilized this time to test the waters of solo travel and push her mental strength to new heights. You can find her on IG @eiffelemma and @ourendlessodyssey MORE RESOURCES TO MAKE DISCOMFORT YOUR BITCH... * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Mar 17, 202431 min

S1 Ep 10Ep. 10: Ranice Is An Incredible Educator Practicing Healthy Boundary Setting At Work

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My guest Ranice shares some of her experience as an educator navigating difficult conversations and topics with other educators. She has some incredible tools and strategies that can help all of us manage the discomfort of conflict and hard conversations and make them our bitch instead! Ranice Innocent (she/her) is a National Board Certified Teacher, K-5 Reading Interventionist, Race and Equity Educator & Leader, and holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Ranice Innocent is an experienced and talented veteran educator and practitioner of culturally sustaining pedagogy. She provides supportive, useful and on-point advice and strategies. Ranice identifies as a multiracial brown woman on a journey to thrive as: "100% of everything she is." Ranice leads unapologetically, with an urgency to disrupt and dismantle racist and oppressive systems. You can connect with Ranice more through her Linktree! MORE RESOURCES TO MAKE DISCOMFORT YOUR BITCH: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Mar 3, 202442 min

Ep. 9: A Solo Episode About Some Discomfort I've Made My Bitch Recently

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Just me, my microphone and some thoughts about networking and meeting strangers to talk about business and life. * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Mar 2, 202414 min

Ep. 8: Dar'Nesha Is In No Rush to Move Past Discomfort and Chooses To Sit With It Instead

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My guest Dar'Nesha was all about the hustle as she built a business from the ground up. Now her hustle has shifted to also include dating herself, slowing down and making tiny shifts in what she thinks, says and does to hold herself accountable to the life and business she is creating. Dar'Nesha Weary is a Seattle native with over twenty years of experience in the nonprofit sector, where her mission has been to serve others, build community, and make a positive impact by challenging racism, promoting acceptance of people from different backgrounds, raising awareness, and using her voice to address hate and to promote kindness. Dar'Nesha is the CEO and owner of one of the fastest-growing local coffee shops called Black Coffee Northwest. In her spare time, Dar'Nesha is the director of the award-winning Northside Step Team, which recently worked with the artist LIZZO(!) on a sisterhood project, and is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (one of 9 Historically Black Greek Organizations). She is exceedingly active with community engagement and education around diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the greater Seattle area. Socials: Linkedin Facebook Instagram Tiktok Twitter * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Read my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships. * Find me @could.it.be.better and @cheranderton on IG Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Feb 18, 202429 min

Ep. 7: Mel Shares How Sitting with the Discomfort Can Actually Be The Greatest Teacher

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My guest Mel has reframed discomfort as a teacher and shares that by sitting with it, we can learn some of the most important lessons life and relationships with ourselves and others have to offer us. TW: We briefly discuss trauma and identify some specific types of trauma in this episode. Please check in with yourself before proceeding. Mel Gentry Bosna (she/her) has a BS in Sociology, a Master of Social Work and is licensed as a clinical social worker in Arizona where she runs a private practice. She's passionate about joining people on their reclamation journey and aims to agitate systems of oppression (side-eyeing you capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy and ableism). Mel identifies as a cis-woman, clinician, writer, mother and most of all, human. She primarily works with adults impacted by spiritual abuse, sexual trauma, early attachment disruption, betrayal-harm and consent violations. Mel's first book, 'In The House Of Me: A path of self-abandonment to self-reclamation through a practice of embodied consent' was released in 2023 and is available on Bookshop, Amazon or Changing Hands websites. Links: https://www.melgentrybosna.com https://www.phoenixtraumatherapists.com Purchase: In The House Of Me MORE RESOURCES TO MAKE DISCOMFORT YOUR BITCH... * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Feb 16, 202440 min

Ep. 6: How Facing a Cancer Diagnosis and Her Own Mortality Led Rachel to Experience More Purpose and Joy

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My guest is Rachel Meyers, a life coach who helps other women navigate breast cancer with more grace, compassion and emotional agility. Rachel shares how accepting and taking ownership of our experiences can lead to increased resilience and joy. You can connect with Rachel through the following links: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Tiktok Workbook * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Feb 7, 202419 min

Ep. 5: Cory Shares His Long and Winding Road to Becoming An Entrepreneur

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My guest Cory Strozier made a string of choices that became a lifestyle that ended with him in prison. He made a different string of choices that shifted his path towards creating a general contracting business and a lifestyle that supports the community, family and friends. Cory shows us what is possible when you practice personal responsibility and you're willing to put in the work! Links: EMYTH by Michael Gerber * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Feb 6, 202426 min

Ep. 4: A Turning Point That Led Brandon To SEEK OUT Discomfort

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My guest Brandon had a really cool turning point at age 16 that led him down a path of actually seeking out uncomfortable things to experience. We can all learn from this 21 year old and the tools and strategies he's using to keep stretching his comfort zone. Below is the graphic we reference in the episode! Brandon is majoring in Forest Fire Sciences and loves to pursue discomfort through adventure sports. He plans on full-time travel after university and becoming a firefighter later in his 20s. You can find out more about Brandon by following him on IG @ourendlessodyssey * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Read my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships. * Find me @could.it.be.better and @cheranderton on IG Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Feb 5, 202426 min

S1 Ep 3Ep. 3: How Asking For Help Can Lead to Better Relationships

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Do you struggle with making a request? Do the feelings and stories you have keep you from asking for help? If so, this episode is for you! * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Read my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships. * Find me @could.it.be.better and @cheranderton on IG Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Feb 2, 20249 min

S1 Ep 2Ep. 2: Trying New Things - What Could Possibly Go "Wrong"?

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My guest Abbie shares a story about trying something new and how that went. She came out with a funny story AND resolve to go back. How and why? You'll have to listen! If you'd like more resources to guide you in your practice of Making Discomfort Your B*tch please check these out: * If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs.

Jan 28, 202419 min

S1 Ep 1Ep. 1: The Making of the Make Discomfort Your Bitch Podcast

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* If you'd like to level up your ability to manage discomfort through my LIVE, 10-week SHIFT Your Life Social Emotional Intelligence Intensive please fill out this form. * Want to book me for a workshop or speaking event? Email me at [email protected] * Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships * Need a parent coach in your back pocket for those tricky child-rearing dilemmas? Join the SHIFT online parent support community! * Find me @cheranderton on Instagram and TikTok Disclaimer: My podcast and other work on social platforms are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be a replacement for professional mental health services. We are not creating a client/therapist relationship through social media, including comments and direct messages. This platform is not monitored 24/7 so if you feel unsafe or need immediate help in any way, please call an emergency number that can meet your needs. I briefly share the what and why of creating a podcast centered around leaning into discomfort in order to experience more ease in work and life.

Jan 22, 20247 min