Uncomfortable conversations for helping you break out of your comfort zone to live a fulfilled life. Hosted by Jake Allen.
@intotheuncomfortable || intotheuncomfortable.com
We all experience change and transitional seasons at some point in our lives. But how do we make the most of them?
In this episode, we discuss how to embrace change and thrive through the discomfort of entering into a new season. Also discussed: A life personal life update, staying grateful at all times, and why change is a good thing.
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Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed trying to achieve your goals and dreams?
In this episode, we discuss how to calm those feelings so that you can get back to enjoying the process. Also discussed: why we struggle with patience, how to be more focused, and trust.
Tune in to learn what it means to be patient yet urgent!
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Do you ever feel stuck in an endless cycle of bad days?
In this episode, we discuss 3 simple habits you can implement to break out of this cycle and start having better days. Also discussed: morning routines, how discomfort builds resilience, watching what you consume, finding community, and when it’s good to be alone.
Tune in to learn how to start having better days!
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Sometimes life kicks us around and we have bad days. But how often do we let bad moments turn into bad days, which then turn into bad weeks and so on?
In this episode, we discuss how to improve your mindset so you can start making the most of each and every day. Also discussed: why life and its challenges are a blessing, the importance of starting your day off with discomfort, and more.
Tune in to learn how to start making the most of your day and ultimately, your life!
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Life is short, so why not live it to the fullest?
In this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast, we welcome Will Belcher to the show to discuss how to step into who you were made to be. In addition, we also chat about his experience living abroad, faith, his band and music, lessons learned in college, and so much more!
Tune in to hear Will’s full story of diving #intotheuncomfortable.
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Connect with Will:
Will’s Instagram
Will’s Band
Will’s Music (Spotify)
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Inflation and the rising cost of living is all we seem to hear about these days…
In this episode, we discuss how to create a mindset of overcoming to ditch the negative, complaining attitude. Also discussed: why adapting is important, preparing for tough times, and more.
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Do you feel stretched thin? Or like you’re growing further away from your dreams?
👉 In this episode, we discuss how to focus on your goals by saying “no” to more things in your life. Tune in to hear more and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
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Ever wanted to turn your creative hobby into a full-time job?
In this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast, we welcome videographer and creative entrepreneur, Hauke (@nevermorevisuals), to discuss the life of a creative entrepreneur and how he got to where he is today. In addition, we also chat about the concert tour he is currently a part of, pricing yourself as a creative, balancing business & creativity, avoiding burnout, and so much more!
Tune in to hear Hauke’s story of diving #intotheuncomfortable and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Key Topics + Timestamps
(0:00) Intro
(1:33) The concert tour Hauke is working on
(3:52) How he got involved with the music world as a content creator
(9:45) What has helped/influenced him the most along his journey
(12:32) Tips for connecting with people
(17:24) Knowing your media needs as a client
(22:28) Pricing yourself as a creative + knowing worth
(30:00) Why low pricing is dangerous
(33:46) Where the name “Nevermore Visuals” comes from
(35:48) Balancing business & creativity
(37:26) How to avoid burnout
(40:57) Social Media and why creatives struggle with it
(51:34) What motivates Hauke to keep going
(54:44) Taking inspiration vs unhealthy comparison
(58:24) Handling Rejection
(61:43) Actionable step to get uncomfortable
(63:32) Recap + Closing thoughts
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Connect with Hauke:
(https://www.instagram.com/nevermorevisuals/)
(https://nevermorevisuals.com)
Connect with Jake:
All my links: (https://linktr.ee/intotheuncomfortable)
Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/intotheuncomfortable)
Website: (https://intotheuncomfortable.com)
Have you felt like a hard work ethic seems to be lacking these days?
In this episode, we discuss why hard work is important, how it compounds throughout your life, tips to cultivate a stronger work ethic, and so much more. Tune in to hear more and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Key Topics + Timestamps
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For many of us, what we do defines who we are. But, should it?
In this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast, we chat with Cory Camp (@corycamp), published author & the founder of Forever Athlete LLC, about what it means to be a Forever Athlete in your life. In addition, we also chat about taking ownership, mental health, his journey through sports, the biggest lesson from his time as an NCAA swimmer, and so much more!
Tune in to hear Cory’s story of diving #intotheuncomfortable and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
📚👉Get Cory’s book here: https://amzn.to/3LxJYZb
Key Topics + Timestamps
(0:00) Intro
(0:47) Who is Cory & what does he do?
(3:03) How he originally got into the sport of swimming
(11:14) How he became an NCAA swimmer at the University of Delaware
(15:49) Taking ownership
(20:12) Why putting yourself on a pedestal is bad
(26:48) Cory’s biggest lesson from sports
(32:40) How to embody the athletic mindset
(37:46) Mental health & what inspired Cory to open up more about it
(44:30) Why vulnerability is freeing
(46:39) Discussing Cory’s book, “Forever Athlete”
(50:10) One way Cory is planning to dive into the uncomfortable
(51:47) Recap + Closing thoughts
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Connect with Cory:
(https://www.instagram.com/corycamp/)
(https://www.forever-athlete.com)
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Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/intotheuncomfortable)
Website: (https://intotheuncomfortable.com)
*Disclaimer: Cory and Jake are NOT mental health experts. All opinions shared are simply opinions. If you are struggling, we ask & recommend that you seek professional help. It has helped both of us, and it can help you too.
As we find ourselves in Mental Health Awareness month, what better time to talk about therapy?
In this episode, we discuss why I decided to try therapy last year and the biggest lesson I learned from my time in it. Also discussed: dealing with anxiety, where fear comes from, why you should do one thing that scares you daily, and so much more. Tune in to hear more and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Key Topics + Timestamps
(0:00) Intro
(0:52) Why I decided to go to therapy
(2:05) My experience in therapy
(3:45) The biggest thing I learned in therapy
(5:43) Dealing with anxiety + worry
(7:03) Exposure therapy + how it helped me
(9:30) How to apply this lesson to your own life
(11:56) Where fear originates
(15:04) How to overcome fear
(16:30) Why you should do one thing that scares you per day
(19:14) Discussing a life worth living
(20:40) Note of Encouragement
(21:13) Recap + Closing Thoughts
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We’ve seen just how essential community is over the past couple of years. But how do we find it?
In this episode, we welcome Kalie Souknary, an apartment locator, podcast host, and content creator from Austin, Texas. We discuss what she does as a locator, how to find authentic community and advice to someone struggling with vulnerability.
We also chat about church and Christianity, how to find your passion, why money isn’t everything, and so much more! Tune in to hear Kalie’s story of diving #intotheuncomfortable and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Key Topics
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(https://www.instagram.com/kaliesouknary/)
(https://www.instagram.com/searchwithkalie_/)
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Looking to dive #intotheuncomfortable but don’t know where to start?
In this episode, we discuss 5 different ways you can get uncomfortable today! We break down these different methods of discomfort to give you actionable steps you can take on your journey of diving deeper into the uncomfortable. Tune in to hear more and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Key Topics + Timestamps
(0:00) Intro
(0:33) Uncomfortable Conversations
(4:20) Using Movement to Get Uncomfortable
(5:43) How the Little Things Compound Either Positively or Negatively
(7:27) Why You Should Learn Something New
(11:13) Fasting
(14:39) How to Deepen Self-Awareness
(17:28) How to Stop Overthinking + Over Analyzing
(18:23) Recap & Review
(20:00) Note of Encouragement
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Are your habits a reflection of who you want to become?
In this episode, we welcome Antonio Vaglica, the Founder of ConsistencyWins, a platform dedicated to helping people win their lives through creating consistent, positive habits. We discuss his story and how when his plans for a baseball career in the MLB fell through, he made the most of it and is now living his best life.
We also chat about how to create positive + consistent habits in your life, the importance of solid community and where to find it, how to stop caring what people think of you, and so much more! Tune in to hear Antonio’s motivating story of diving #intotheuncomfortable and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Resources Mentioned:
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Dotcom Secrets - Russell Brunson
The ONE Thing - Gary Keller
The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy
The Go-Giver - Bob Burg & John David Mann
The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz
Winning - Tim Grover
Selfish to Selfless - Keegan Schaefer
Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey
Key Topics
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Antonio’s Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/avaglica/)
Antonio’s Podcast: (https://theconsistencywinspodcast.buzzsprout.com)
Join His Next Webinar: (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/consistencywins-x-haven-tickets-315043763377)
📚Looking for a new read? Check out our book list: Into The Uncomfortable - Book List
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Website: (https://intotheuncomfortable.com)
We hear the term “self-care” thrown around frequently, yet, how do we define true self-care?
In this episode, we seek to answer that question by breaking down the concept of self-care into 4 main categories: physical, mental/emotional, spiritual, and social. We also chat about ways to be more healthy, being patient with yourself, how to start meditating, and so much more! Tune in to hear more and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Key Topics
Resources mentioned:
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Are you blazing your own trail? Or following someone else’s?
In this episode, we welcome documentary filmmaker, Gerken, to the show to chat about how to find creative freedom and how she is blazing her own trail. We also chat about dealing with rejection, the pressures of social media, seeking community over competition, and so much more! Tune in to hear Gerken’s inspiring story of diving #intotheuncomfortable and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Key Topics
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Instagram: (http://instagram.com/gerkencreated)
YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQCbAQ1no5VVy9jJxnnvDw)
Website: (https://www.gerkenfilms.com)
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Website: (https://intotheuncomfortable.com)
We all feel down at some point...
In this episode, we get real vulnerable by diving into what makes us feel down and how we can work at overcoming these feelings. We also chat about being gentle with ourselves, seeking progress over perfection, the importance of feeling your feelings, and so much more! Tune in to hear more and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Key Topics
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Whether we want to admit it or not, something is holding us back from where we want to be...
In this episode, we discuss what’s holding you back in your life + how to overcome it. We also discuss the fear of failure, taking small steps towards your goals, and so much more! Tune in to hear more and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
👉For more on this topic, check out this article: Blog Post: What's Holding You Back
📚Additional resource mentioned: It's All In Your Head by Russ
Key Topics
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So, what is “the uncomfortable” anyways??
In this episode, we discuss the true meaning behind “the uncomfortable” and where the name originates from. We also discuss why you should get uncomfortable in your life, how to do so, and so much more! Tune in to hear more and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Key Topics
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Is your comfort zone sabotaging your dreams??
In this episode, we discuss the top 3 reasons that comfort is killing your dreams and how to overcome them. We also discuss how to keep going when the going gets tough, how to stay motivated, why it’s dangerous to sacrifice long-term fulfillment for a short-term dopamine rush, and so much more! Tune in to hear more and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast.
Key Topics
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Continuing from last week, we are discussing how Into The Uncomfortable began and the story of getting to where things are today.
In this episode, we talk about the emotions faced in publishing my first blog, how to keep going, why it’s okay to suck at something when you’re just starting out, and so much more! Tune in to hear the full story and see below for a list of key topics covered in this episode.
Haven’t heard Part One yet? Check it out here: E2 Story Time; A Journey Into The Uncomfortable (Part 1)
Key Topics
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So, how did all of this come to be?
In this episode, we talk about the events leading up to the launch of Into The Uncomfortable, the fear of living a life of mediocrity, the struggle to fit in, and so much more. Stay tuned for part two next week, where we'll dive into the second half of the story told in this episode!
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Welcome to the first episode of The Uncomfortable Podcast!
In this episode, we break down what Into The Uncomfortable is, the mission of this podcast, and what you can expect from it. Also, I share a vulnerable story with you about why you shouldn't let the world define you. Tune in for more!
Key Topics
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A brief message on who we are and what you can expect from this podcast. Welcome to The Uncomfortable! 🏔