Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a little too, because life is serious enough. We need a little cha cha, and a little ha ha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Episodes
385 episodes
Nothing is actually bad...you're just making it that way! (and what you can do about it)
Ever notice how something small can ruin your whole mood… …but something BIG barely fazes you?RIGHT? How weird is that?? In this April wrap-up episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, Anne Bonney co...
Why You Feel Stuck (And What’s Actually Holding You Back) with Bob Mathers
What if your life changed overnight… and then quietly went right back to normal?That’s exactly what happened to Bob Mathers, and it forced him to ask a brutally honest question:Am I actually living… or just reacting to fear?
Stop Trying to Be Smooth. It’s Backfiring, with Henna Pryor
Ever replay an awkward moment in your head… for 3–5 years? Me too! And according to communication expert Henna Pryor… you might be doing it ALL wrong.In this laugh-out-loud and wildly insightful episode, Henna (hennapryor.com...
AI Is Changing Work. Here’s What Actually Still Matters with Alaina G. Levine
What if the career you’re chasing…isn’t actually yours?In this high-energy episode, I sit down with powerhouse speaker, author, and self-proclaimed “Queen of Nerds,” Alaina G. Levine (www.alainalevine.com), to talk about building what sh...
Discomfort Isn’t the Problem. Avoiding It Is.
What do tough conversations, grief, fear, and habits all have in common?Discomfort.In this month-end wrap-up, I’m pulling together the biggest insights from conversations with a hostage negotiator, a grief coach, a keynote speaker...
Stop Starting Over: Build Habits That Last with Habit Freak CHRISTOPH Merrill
Let’s talk habits… but not the cute, color-coded, “new year new me” kind.I’m joined by CHRISTOPH Merrill (aka the Habit Freak, thought-leader, speaker, author CHRISTOPHmerrill.com ), and this conversation goes way deeper than di...
Build a Better Now: How to Reclaim the Moment in a Distracted World with Greg Bennick
Today we’re dancing in the discomfort zone with Greg Bennick (www.gregbennick.com) keynote speaker, author, musician, juggler (yes, actually), and professional reminder that you matter.Greg’s message? If you want a better future, build a...
How to Talk About Grief (Without Making It Awkward) with Jennifer Sanfilippo
Grief. Death. Loss.Deep breath. Stay with me. (The name of the podcast should have warned you!) In this episode, I sit down with life transition coach and death doula Jennifer Sanfilippo (www.jennifer-sanfilippo.com) to...
What SWAT Hostage Negotiators Know About Tough Conversations (That Leaders Don’t) with Scott Tillema
What do hostage negotiations and workplace conflict have in common?More than you think.Former SWAT hostage negotiator Scott Tillema (https://scotttillema.com/) joins me to break down what it really takes to influence emotio...
A Super Bowl Ad, a Dating Text, and a Bigger Question
Two Super Bowl commercials. Two very different emotional reactions. And one curious conversation that opens the door to something much bigger. In this episode, your host Anne Bonney (https://YourChangeSpeaker.com) contrasts a feel-g...
Stop Telling. Start Talking. And Other Leadership Wake-Up Calls from Trevor Blondeel
What happens when success on paper no longer feels right in real life? In this episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, Anne Bonney talks with Trevor Blondeel (www.trevorblondeel.com) about leadership, emotional intelligence, and wha...
Turning Pain into Purpose: A Raw Conversation on Resilience with Front Row Frankie
What happens when life knocks you all the way down—and then keeps going? In this powerful episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, Anne Bonney talks with Front Row Frankie (https://frontrowfortitude.com) about addiction recove...
Why Pressure Breaks Smart People—and How to Use It Instead with Jay Abbasi
How do you perform under pressure without burning out? In this episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, host Anne Bonney sits down with Jay Abbasi (https://jayabbasi.me/) global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, former Tes...
Stop Waiting for Clarity. MOVE! (January Wrap-Up)
What if the clarity you’re waiting for doesn’t come before the action—but because of it?In this solo January wrap-up episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, Anne Bonney connects the dots between this month’s...
Stop Dieting. Start Learning. A Midlife Weight Loss Wake-Up Call with Sabine Richard
What happens when you’re eating “healthy,” doing all the right things, and your body still refuses to cooperate? Or you diet and lose weight...and then find it again?In this episode of the Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast, An...
How to Renovate Your Mind Without Losing Your Mind: Find Happiness and more with Adam Peters
If you prefer to watch on YouTube, go here. https://youtu.be/cIDt3PGnnz8What happens when a successful, analytical professional looks at his life during COVID and realizes he is not happy, it's not working, and a change HAS to be m...
There’s Already Enough Clothing for the Next 6 Generations!! What Project ReWear is doing about it.
What happens when two moms look at textile waste and decide to do something about it?In this episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, Anne Bonney talks with Kim Lau and Linda Young, co-founders of <...
Want Better Relationships? Get Curious. Brigham Blackham on the Power of Discomfort
What if stronger relationships, better leadership, and more success all start with one skill: being brave enough to connect?In this insightful and energizing episode, success strategist and keynote director Brigham Blackham
Unfreeze Your People! A Self-Awareness Shift That Reduces Stress Fast
The holidays are here… which means joy, cookies, twinkle lights, and—let’s be honest—a whole lot of humans who can push our buttons. In this solo episode, Anne breaks down a powerful emotional-intelligence concept she calls “freezin...
The Race I Shouldn’t Have Finished… and How I Did.
In this solo episode, Anne shares the wild, twisty journey of finishing her seventh-continent marathon—complete with flight chaos, self-doubt, porta-potties, unexpected friendship, and one very persistent inner critic.What you’ll take aw...
The Swamp, the Software, and the Self-Doubt: Finding Confidence in Chaos with Kari Sipinen
What do swamp volleyball, software debugging, and self-doubt have in common? A lot more than you’d think. In this episode, Anne sits down with Kari Sipinen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-sipinen), a Finnish-born engineer, ...
Stop Walking on Eggshells: Judy Herman’s Guide to Getting Real (and Getting Free)
What happens when the therapist becomes her own best client? Meet Judy Herman (https://www.judycounselor.com/), psychotherapist, author, and retreat facilitator who turned decades of personal pain into a roadmap for emotional freedom. Af...
Emotional Intelligence in Action: Turning Conflict into Connection
This week, Anne (https://YourChangeSpeaker.com) takes a quick dive into one of her favorite emotional-intelligence tools for real-world connection: how to approach tough conversations without blowing up the bridge you’re trying to build....
