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Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 055 - I lost my leg on my 27th birthday and was in a very dark place… here’s how I bounced back! w/ Barbie GarciaWelcome to EP 055 of the CVD Podcast!!Birthdays are usually a time to celebrate. For Barbie Garcia, her 27th birthday will be one she never forgets because it changed her life FOREVER.Barbie was on a boat off the coast of Mexico celebrating her birthday with her friends. Sounds pretty amazing, right!? It was... until the accident.Barbie told the captain her and a friend wanted to go for a swim. A few minutes later, she jumped into the water and got sucked under the boat while it was still in ...
2023-10-231h 49
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 054 - What do I do with my hands!? How to unblock yourself and cash in your golden ticket! w/ Cassie HellerWelcome to EP 054 of the CVD Podcast!!Have you ever heard of a professional best friend? Neither had I... until I met Cassie Heller!She's built a brand called My Friend Cassie in which she is a professional best friend and a life and wellness coach helping creators, entrepreneurs, and young professionals reach their HOTTEST potential without burning out or giving up. Wow!"Behind the scenes, I'm just a punny little lady with big dreams and a tall personality."Cassie is beaming full of amazing ...
2023-10-171h 12
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 053 - She survived human trafficking THREE different times! w/ Amanda BlackwoodWelcome to EP 053 of the CVD Podcast!!I know you might be thinking, "how does someone get involved in human trafficking THREE times!? Let alone once! She must have been putting herself in those situations."Now... our brains do this. We jump to conclusions with partial information. And this is wonderful in many circumstances. Other times, we need to push that judgement or conclusion to the side so we can be open to the full story... this is one of those times.Amanda Blackwood is an absolutely ...
2023-10-092h 07
Survivors - Stories of Hope Live On.Fellow podcast host and trauma survivor, Adam Boismier opens up about his suicide attempt and surviving rape.His fear of failure nearly drove him to success in an attempt to commit suicide, only to be faced with an even more devastating realization later in life: Adam had been raped by a woman he had considered a friend. Now he has a beautiful life, a wonderful marriage, a successful career, a motivating podcast, and a host of supportive people who understand, as Adam does, that vulnerability is strength, not weakness.
"Choose your hard."
*BONUS* Check out my appearance on HIS podcast, too!
https://www.comfortviadiscomfort.com/episodes/053
2023-10-0757 min
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 052 - I reinvented myself at age 52 to create a life I am fulfilled with and proud of w/ Lana McAraWelcome to EP 052 of the CVD Podcast!!Many of us think about making drastic changes in our lives or "reinventing ourselves" in our twenties or thirties... but what about at 52!? We may think we'll have everything "figured out" by then, but the truth is that life can change at any moment. Lana McAra is the perfect example of that.Lana is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of more than 40 titles with 1 million books sold (many under the name Rosey Dow). However,...
2023-10-021h 41
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 051 - How I mistook New South Wales for Nova Scotia and met the woman of my dreams w/ Aariz JamaliWelcome to EP 051 of the CVD Podcast!! When I met Aariz in 2014, he was strikingly handsome, extremely confident, and pursuing his passion in media. He was also part of a student organization called Enactus Windsor (this is how we met each other), working to make a positive difference in our community. I never would have guessed that he would describe himself as a child as lonely and shy, and I had no clue that he was once very overweight with little drive to pursue his dreams.Then, in 2018, ...
2023-09-251h 30
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 050 - Through it all, I've been able to find who I am and how I want to show up w/ Tia WolfeWelcome to EP 050 of the CVD Podcast!! (Yes, you read that right! Episode FIFTY already!)Tia Wolfe is a podcaster who specializes in emotional and trauma healing. She is also an energy healer and life coach. Her life experiences also enables her to be a health/fitness coach as well as a relationship counselor. Tia and I could talk for hours about healing, personal development, and hosting mental health podcasts (and we have lol). It's always fascinating to hear all the details that go in...
2023-09-202h 01
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 049 - Be a friend, say something nice to a friend :)"Be a friend, say something nice to a friend, because it could change their life."This is the tagline of The Pat McAfee Show and I feel compelled to echo this message this week.One person I know tried to take their life last week. Another one was seconds away from taking their life one year ago and just shared this on Instagram. I remember what that feeling was like... feeling lost, hopeless, like nothing would change, and that the only option was to take my own life. It's a very scary place ...
2023-09-1920 min
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 048 - Vulnerability allows us to connect on the deepest level and get through our toughest times w/ Andrea AmesWelcome to EP 048 of the CVD Podcast!!Andrea Ames spent 35 years in the corporate world before jumping to entrepreneurship. She was kind of forced out a job when she didn't want to be and had so many questions about whether starting her own business was the right thing to do.Well... it turns out that jump was a huge blessing. Shortly after this transition, Andrea's mother fell ill and Andrea was able to care for her regularly because of the freedom of time that came with owning her own busine...
2023-09-041h 53
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 047 - Letting go of the man I thought I had to be, to become the man I’ve always wanted to be w/ Frankey RenaudWelcome to EP 047 of the CVD Podcast!!Frankey Renaud is a retired CFL player turned transformational leadership coach. Pretty awesome, right!?Well, there's A LOT more to Frankey's story than just that. Frankey spent the first 25 years of his life trying to become the man he thought he had to be: tough, muscular, big beard, football player, hiding behind his armor, never choosing to be vulnerable or emotional (I'm sure many men out there can relate to this).After retiring from the CFL due...
2023-08-281h 42
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 046 - How I turned depression into a coaching business to help and empower others w/ Clara Angelina Diaz-AndersonWelcome to EP 046 of the CVD Podcast!!Clara Angelina Diaz-Anderson is an incredible woman with an amazing mission!Originally from the Dominican Republic, Clara moved to the US with her parents when she was young. She faced culture shock and depression, especially during the winters. She started to take personal development more seriously and was determined to make her winters better by associating them with fun times. Eventually this led her to ask herself, "if I can CHOOSE to create my best ...
2023-08-211h 03
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 045 - I was told I would completely lose my vision... and I'm not letting that stop me w/ Janie DesirWelcome to EP 045 of the CVD Podcast!!At 27, Janie was told she had a rare disease that would take her vision someday...At 30, her eyes rejected the glass contacts she had been wearing for 3 years and was told she was legally blind...With so many questions and so much uncertainty, Janie was devastated... and then she was absolutely determined to figure this out.She attended school for the blind to learn how to live her day-to-day life.And eventually, her son was born and everything changed.&n...
2023-08-091h 24
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 044 - I was knocking on 200 doors a day to make my dreams come true w/ Sean PenhaleWelcome to EP 044 of the CVD Podcast!!When Sean recently told me that he was legitimately living his best life, I was super excited to get him on the podcast to dive into how he's really gotten to this point in his life. I already knew that he had been through a lot, and I was looking forward to learning even more about him and sharing his story with all of you.I strongly believe that sharing stories like this can help us all when it comes to going after our dreams despite the challenges that...
2023-07-312h 11
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 043 - Reigniting your purpose and finding what makes you feel ALIVE w/ Nazli ErsenWelcome to EP 043 of the CVD Podcast!!Nazli (Naz) Ersen is all about finding purpose and fulfillment, and helping others to do the same! She has been very passionate about working with young people and guiding them to stay curious, ask questions, and find who they are really are.Recently, Naz experienced a sudden end to her corporate career - which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She's discovered a new passion for astrology and it's reignited the fire within her to be the best she ca...
2023-07-241h 26
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 042 - How extending my little hand to others helped me embrace who I really am w/ Jacqueline BezaireWelcome to EP 042 of the CVD Podcast!!Jacqueline Bezaire has such an incredible and inspiring story! She was born without fingers on her right hand and refers to that hand as her "little hand." Growing up, she was ashamed of her hand and didn't want to be different, so she never spoke about it and she hid it whenever she could. Later in life, Jacqueline's perspective was forever changed after she met a little girl with a similar limb difference. She started to realize that her little hand was...
2023-07-171h 37
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 041 - An open letter to my friend Ryan and an open challenge to you ❤️Showing somebody appreciation and love (even in the smallest way) can go a long way!I've learned the power of this over the last 6 months and I'm committed to taking ACTION to show people in my life that I care, appreciate, and love them.And I'm challenging you to do the same! 😁 While listening to my open letter to Ryan, think of someone who's made a positive impact in your life, and then tell them what they mean to you immediately after the episode is done. Keep it simple ❤️
2023-07-1009 min
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 040 - I died for 3 minutes... my struggle with drug addiction and how I've turned my life around w/ Curtis DoyleThe Comfort Via Discomfort podcast is 1-year old! To celebrate this milestone and to honor all the guests and supporters of this show, we’re counting down the top 10 episodes from our first year. Here is #1 with Curtis Doyle! ——WOW! This one is intense... and dark, and eye opening, and hopeful, and inspiring, and emotional, and SO MANY other things.In this episode, my friend Curtis Doyle takes us through his experience with drug addiction and recovery. From the first time he tried a...
2023-07-031h 40
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 039 - Mastering discipline and consistency will change everything w/ Hannah SlaterThe Comfort Via Discomfort podcast is 1-year old! To celebrate this milestone and to honor all the guests and supporters of this show, we’re counting down the top 10 episodes from our first year. Here is #2 with Hannah Slater! ——This young woman is super inspiring and it will NOT take you long to see what I'm talking about!Hannah is 19 years old, struggles with ADHD and anxiety, and was bullied as a kid — but none of these have stopped her from pursuing her dream of fighting in the ...
2023-06-261h 20
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 038 - Taking a gap year to try new things changed my life w/ Abdul BisharThe Comfort Via Discomfort podcast is 1-year old! To celebrate this milestone and to honor all the guests and supporters of this show, we’re counting down the top 10 episodes from our first year. Here is #3 with Abdul Bishar!——I met Abdul in Boston in 2018 while we were completing our master’s program at Hult International Business School. It didn’t take long before Abdul’s name was being shared on campus because he was taking and posting some incredible photos! It also quickly beca...
2023-06-191h 19
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 037 - My abuser thought I was weak, but now I'm finding strength I didn't know I had w/ Karly ModoloThe Comfort Via Discomfort podcast is 1-year old! To celebrate this milestone and to honor all the guests and supporters of this show, we’re counting down the top 10 episodes from our first year. Here is #4 with Karly Modolo!——Karly is a wonderful person and a tremendous athlete.Unfortunately, part of her story happens way more often in our society than we care to admit and we rarely talk about it. Karly has been the victim of sexual assault and that's what we talk about during this epis...
2023-06-121h 29
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 036 - How breastfeeding taught me that it's okay not to be perfect w/ Carolina WagnerThe Comfort Via Discomfort podcast is 1-year old! To celebrate this milestone and to honor all the guests and supporters of this show, we’re counting down the top 10 episodes from our first year. Here is #5 with Carolina Wagner! ——Growing up, Carolina Wagner was a friend of my older sister, Amanda, so I knew her through association but didn’t really know much about her.As I got older, I saw Carolina living life as digital nomad — she was traveling the world while working from her la...
2023-06-051h 28
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 035 - From a suicide attempt to Comfort Via Discomfort... how we got here w/ me, Adam BoismierThe Comfort Via Discomfort podcast is 1-year old! To celebrate this milestone and to honor all the guests and supporters of this show, we’re counting down the top 10 episodes from our first year. Here is #6 with me, Adam Boismier!——Yes, I attempted suicide in 2013. Since then, intentionally getting outside of my comfort zone and learning how to be vulnerable have completely changed my mindset and have saved my life. It's now my mission to normalize conversations that we don't have in pub...
2023-05-2940 min
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 034 - You need to prioritize your self care, because no one else will do it for you w/ Liseth VelezThe Comfort Via Discomfort podcast is 1-year old! To celebrate this milestone and to honor all the guests and supporters of this show, we’re counting down the top 10 episodes from our first year. Here is #7 with Liseth Velez!——After serving in the Army and United States Air Force for 8 years, Liseth went into liquor sales and is now Founder and CEO of LJV Development, a general contracting company that serves all of New England.She is also a Board Member of a non-profit organization call...
2023-05-221h 05
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 033 - You can become the superhero in your own story w/ Sierra ParrThe Comfort Via Discomfort podcast is 1-year old! To celebrate this milestone and to honor all the guests and supporters of this show, we’re counting down the top 10 episodes from our first year. Here is #8 with Sierra Parr!——I like to describe Sierra as the queen of authenticity because she is who is she through and through, especially online. In a world full of highlight reels on social media, Sierra makes a huge effort to share moments of her real life and to "make the sour sweet" (ta...
2023-05-151h 25
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 032 - How coming out to my parents changed my life forever w/ KC CordovaThe Comfort Via Discomfort podcast is 1-year old! To celebrate this milestone and to honor all the guests and supporters of this show, we’re counting down the top 10 episodes from our first year. Here is #9 with KC Cordova!——KC is a close friend and one of my favourite people on the planet because of how authentic he really is.He is a performer, an artist, a singer, a marketing professional, and a gay man from the Philippines. He takes so much pride (pun intended) in who he is and is una...
2023-05-081h 10
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 031 - Imagine what's on the other side of your comfort zone w/ Peter KatzThe Comfort Via Discomfort podcast is 1-year old! To celebrate this milestone and to honor all the guests and supporters of this show, we’re counting down the top 10 episodes from our first year. Here is #10 with Peter Katz!——Peter is a traveling singer songwriter, keynote speaker, facilitator, and mentor to many young children in Canada. He's been nominated for Juno Awards (equivalent to Brit Awards or Grammy Awards) and a Canadian Screen Award, and he's been described by many as a "thu...
2023-05-011h 16
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 030 - We cannot see what we cannot be & why we need you to join us in the Mental Health Movement w/ CVD & Talk Shit with PBOOM! Just like that we're already at Episode 030 and celebrating the ONE YEAR anniversary of the Comfort Via Discomfort podcast.Thank YOU for being here! For being you! And for supporting this show! I'm sending you a giant hug and so much love right now (I hope you can feel it!) ❤️The last year has been INCREDIBLE in so many ways and I can't think of a better way to celebrate it than by bringing you this collaboration episode between me and my friend Paula who is the host of Talk Shit with P...
2023-04-242h 42
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 029 - Year two in review: from Boston to Alabama and everything in between - Coffee Date w/ Me & the Mrs.Welcome to EP 029 of the CVD podcast and the second ever Coffee Date podcast between me and my wife, Shelby 💛We celebrated our two year wedding anniversary on April 3, 2023 and recorded this episode a few days later to review our second year of marriage. Spoiler alert... there have been MANY changes!*Note: we released our first EVER coffee date episode last week and that one covers our first year of marriage. If you haven't listened to it yet, feel free to jump to that one to listen to them i...
2023-04-173h 28
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 028 - An open, honest, transparent conversation about our first year of marriage - Coffee Date w/ Me and the Mrs.Welcome to EP 028 of the CVD podcast and the first ever Coffee Date podcast between me and my wife, Shelby 💛Give this episode a listen and DM me or Shelby to let us know what was most helpful or what you want to hear more of. We love to hear from you and want to know how we can best be of service to you ❤️Shelb and I have coffee dates every Friday morning - 6 hours of uninterrupted quality time to check in with each other, talk about our goals and aspirations, bring up anything that's been on...
2023-04-101h 32
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 027 - Understanding why can help us uncover how to move forward w/ Omar HernandezWelcome to EP 027 of the CVD Podcast!!Omar Hernandez is all about community! This man thrives on bringing like-minded people together to make a positive difference and accomplish a common goal.And community is one of the key elements that helped Omar out of one of the toughest times in his life...The pandemic was difficult for so many of us in so many ways.For Omar, he had just spent thousands of dollars and 18 months completing a master's program in Boston and San Francisco, and then:the pan...
2023-04-031h 21
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 026 - How gratitude can completely change your perspective on life w/ Sharon Saraga WaltersWelcome to EP 026 of the CVD Podcast!! Sharon Saraga Walters is one of the most positive people I’ve ever met, and she credits this to her dedication to personal growth work, exercise, and gratitude.She has over 35 years of experience operating her own businesses in health and wellness – she’s been a Certified Massage Therapist for over 30 years and founded Graticise 365 almost 10 years ago. Her passion for exercise and gratitude has led her to author three books:The 28 Day Gratitud...
2023-03-271h 06
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 025 - You are capable of WAY more than you think w/ Heather SweeneyWelcome to EP 025 of the CVD Podcast!!Heather Sweeney spent the majority of her life (the first 30 years) living the way she thought she was supposed to live. Living based on what other people told her she should be doing. The last 10-13 years, she's been creating the life (step by step) that she knows is right for her, and she's never going back.Heather grew up playing the sports and doing the jobs that everybody else in her family did. These were familiar to her and were relatively eas...
2023-03-201h 15
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 024 - I had to allow my father's death to transcend my life, I couldn't let it define me w/ Mike KostantakisWelcome to EP 024 of the CVD Podcast!!Mike is unlike anybody I've ever met. He pushes himself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually in ways I've only really read about.In 2019, unfortunately, Mike's dad passed away. They were very close and his dad's death pushed Mike to reflect often and deeply about his life.Who have I been? Who I am now? Who do I want to become? Mike's dad was a huge inspiration and Mike was determined to carry on his dad's legacy while also building his ...
2023-03-131h 16
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 023 - Taking off the mask, being a high achiever with depression w/ Emmy RousseauWelcome to EP 023 of the CVD Podcast!!Emmy Rousseau is a high achiever that has depression (yes, both can be true). For most of her life, people would look at her and think "she has it all." But behind the scenes, Emmy was drowning. She felt completely misunderstood and unseen, she felt like everything was so difficult, and she felt depressed.But when she told people close to her what she was experiencing, they brushed it off. They gave her a reason (anything they could think of, really)...
2023-03-061h 20
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 022 - But you are wearing women's jeans, right? The journey of being transgender w/ George EvansWelcome to EP 022 of the CVD Podcast!!This conversation with George Evans is unlike ANY conversation I've had before!George is a trans male, meaning he was born female and is now male. He has been living life as George for almost 11 years now and he gave me an all-access pass to what his journey has been like.He said, "Adam, I want you to be that friend with no filter. As I'm telling my story, ask ANY question and make ANY comments that come to your mind. Literally just blurt them out. If you...
2023-02-271h 42
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 021 - My abuser thought I was weak, but now I'm finding strength I didn't know I had w/ Karly ModoloWelcome to EP 021 of the CVD Podcast!Karly Modolo is a wonderful person and a tremendous athlete.Unfortunately, part of her story happens way more often in our society than we care to admit and we rarely talk about it. Karly has been the victim of sexual assault and that's what we talk about during this episode.Our goal is to normalize conversations like this so we can help others who have experienced this and educate those who haven't. We believe that the more we talk about it, the less powe...
2023-02-201h 29
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 020 - How theatre and 100 million people seeing my life helped me become a better person and entrepreneur w/ Jaytesh CalpakkamWelcome to EP 020 of the CVD Podcast!!Jaytesh Calpakkam has a story unlike any I've ever heard before.He is an actor, director, and entrepreneur. He is a CoFounder of The Internet Generation (learn more below) and over 100 million people have seen a web series called Fuck Buddies that Jaytesh acted in and directed - oh and it's based on one of his previous relationships 😲While they were still dating, him and his ex-girlfriend decided to create a show based on their relationship and now over 1...
2023-02-131h 22
Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 019 - Imagine what's on the other side of your discomfort w/ Peter KatzWelcome to EP 019 of the CVD podcast!I can't think of a better way to kick off the 2023 year than with this episode with Peter Katz!Peter is a traveling singer songwriter, keynote speaker, facilitator, and mentor to many young children in Canada. He's been nominated for Juno Awards (equivalent to Brit Awards or Grammy Awards) and a Canadian Screen Award, and he's been described by many as a "thunderbolt for the soul." In this episode, Peter takes us through how everything comes down to o...
2023-01-141h 15
Comfort Via DiscomfortJacked Santa, Spotify Wrapped 2022, and Plans for 2023! 🥳Welcome to this little wrap up session for the Comfort Via Discomfort podcast in 2022!! 🥳 Want to watch on YouTube to see the visuals? Click here!I'm super excited to share some of the behind the scenes for this podcast - thank you Spotify Wrapped! 😁At first, I wasn't going to open my Spotify Wrapped, but then I thought, "what the heck!? I have nothing to lose! This could be fun!" And I'm so happy I did!It's so amazing to see these stats because it shows that the episodes are adding value and...
2022-12-2227 minComfort Via DiscomfortEP 018 - Mastering discipline and consistency will change your life w/ Hannah SlaterWelcome to EP 018 of the CVD podcast with Hannah Slater!This young woman is super inspiring and it will not take you long to see what I'm talking about!Hannah is 19 years old and struggles with ADHD and anxiety and was bullied as a kid, but none of these have stopped her from pursuing her dream of fighting in the UFC.After getting bullied when she was 8 year old, she started self defense classes and hasn't looked back. She's learned many different styles of MMA, so she can be as versatile as ...
2022-08-011h 20Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 017 - The overnight success... that took 3 years w/ Richard MensahWelcome to EP 017 of the CVD podcast with Richard Mensah!With more and more startups being created, when we see them pop up "out of nowhere," many people say, "Wow what an overnight success!" But in reality... that's not the case at all. Richard is a startup founder and a tech entrepreneur that has founded or co-founded multiple companies over the last 8 years. So, you can trust him when he says that this stuff doesn't happen overnight. Being a tech entrepreneur, there is discomfort around ev...
2022-07-291h 19Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 016 - Through the ups and downs of life, I've become my own superhero and it's fucking rad w/ Sierra ParrWelcome to EP 016 of the CVD podcast with Sierra Parr!I like to describe Sierra as the queen of authenticity because she is who is she through and through, especially online. In a world full of highlight reels on social media, Sierra makes a huge effort to share moments of her real life and to "make the sour sweet" (tagline of her Lemon Soul brand 🤙🏼).What does that mean? Yes, she still shares the highlight reels. But if she stays at home and eats a whole bag of chips instead of going to the ...
2022-07-251h 24Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 015 - Sometimes you just have to eat that frog to keep moving w/ Hakeem SubairWelcome to EP 015 of the CVD Podcast with Hakeem Subair! 🙌🏼This guy is a warrior! He is one of the most genuine and hardworking people I know!Hakeem is the CEO and Founder of 1 Million Teachers (1MT), a company that empowers teachers in sub-Saharan Africa to be the best they can be, so they can provide the highest quality education possible to children from Kindergarten to Grade 12.Hakeem says that he and his team members have been through hell and back multiple times trying to address this w...
2022-07-211h 10Comfort Via DiscomfortSometimes it's really difficult to accept where I am... but I MUST accept it if I want to move forward in a healthy way 😇Happy Sunday everybody!Totally unplanned and spontaneous episode today.I've been struggling to accept where I am lately. There I said it! Lol sometimes it's difficult to say that and you just need to blurt it out!I've had a tough time over the last several months building a morning routine and sticking to a morning routine. I've gone through little spurts (even 2-3 months) where I am consistently getting up between 5 and 5:30am, get in a workout (mostly strength building yoga), read 10 p...
2022-07-0315 minComfort Via DiscomfortEP 014 - How competing in a bodybuilding show on a broken foot helped me unleash my champion w/ Sarah AcerboWelcome to EP 014 of the CVD podcast with Sarah Acerbo! 🙌🏼Within a few minutes of meeting Sarah a couple months ago, we were talking about personal development haha and BOOM! Instant friends. There's more to life than working and dying and I absolutely love meeting and connecting with people that are determined to push themselves so they can find out who they really are and what they want out of life.Sarah is a bodybuilder and a fitness & performance coach, and she is all about unleashing...
2022-06-301h 07Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 013 - How coming out to my parents changed my life in different ways w/ KC CordovaWelcome to Episode 013 of the CVD podcast! 🙂KC Cordova is a close friend and one of my favourite people on the planet because of how authentic he really is.He is a performer, an artist, a singer, a marketing professional, and a gay man from the Philippines. He takes so much pride (pun intended) in who he is and is unapologetically himself, but it's taken a lot for him to get to this point.In this episode, KC talks about growing up in the Philippines and how he struggled with the culture, as g...
2022-06-271h 09Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 012 - I died for 3 minutes... my struggle with drug addiction and how I've turned my life around w/ Curtis DoyleWelcome to Episode 012 of the CVD podcast!WOW! This one is intense... and dark, and eye opening, and hopeful, and so many other things. In this episode, my friend Curtis Doyle takes us through his experience with drug addiction and recovery. From the first time he tried a Percocet in 2014 to overdosing on Fentanyl and dying for 3 minutes in 2020, and EVERYTHING in between.Curtis really takes you into the world of what a human being dealing with this disease really faces. From the choices he m...
2022-06-231h 39Comfort Via DiscomfortWhat's with the lobster!? 🦞🧐When talking about Comfort Via Discomfort, many people ask me... "yoo, what's with the lobster!?" 🦞Is it because you live in Boston?Is it because it's your favourite animal?Is it because you love to eat lobster? The third question is my niece's favourite one to ask 😂I chose a lobster as the logo for CVD because of the way lobsters grow. Their little mushy bodies grow and grow and grow until they push so hard against their hard shell that they get extremely uncomfortable.Then, the lobster...
2022-06-2112 minComfort Via DiscomfortEP 011 - You need to prioritize your self care, because no one else will do it for you w/ Liseth VelezWelcome to Episode 011 of the CVD podcast with Liseth Velez.This episode was originally going to be released on Monday, but in the US, that day was Memorial Day. Having served in both the Army and United States Air Force, Liseth is a veteran and after talking about it, we decided that Monday should just be a day to remember and honor those that have fought and fallen for their country.So, here we are, two days later with this incredible episode.After serving for 8 years, Liseth went into liqu...
2022-06-011h 05Comfort Via DiscomfortFrom a suicide attempt to Comfort Via Discomfort... how we got hereYes, I attempted suicide in 2013. Since then, intentionally getting outside of my comfort zone and learning how to be vulnerable have completely changed my mindset and have saved my life. It's now my mission to normalize conversations that we don't have in public and to help others embrace discomfort and vulnerability so they can live their best life.Here's what happened.In 2013, I had no idea how to deal with the daily stresses of life. I didn't talk to anybody about any of the struggles I w...
2022-05-2640 minComfort Via DiscomfortEP 010 - How BIG energy and vulnerability lead to your most fulfilling life w/ HaleyWelcome to Episode 010 of the CVD podcast with Haley Rusan.Haley is dating my younger brother and she is fucking awesome. She is one of the most authentic people I know and she loves to go against the grain.She is a lifestyle and wedding photographer that brings BIG ENERGY to the table. She also really loves and appreciates raw, naked beauty and wants to start shouting boudoir. She’s great at what she does and is always looking for opportunities to learn so she can reach a new level.You can f...
2022-05-231h 16Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 009 - Be a dragonfly! Strive relentlessly for your goals and be agile in your pursuit w/ Iliriana KacanikuWelcome to Episode 009 with Iliriana Kacaniku.She goes by Lilly, so you will hear me call her that during the episode.Lilly is one of my mentors. I got connected with her in 2018 and we talk every 4 months or so to stay caught up, to bounce ideas off one another, and to push each other.During my masters program at Hult Int Business School in 2018, my career advisors told me to identify Hult alumni that worked in an industry or at a company that I was interested in. At the time, Lilly wo...
2022-05-191h 09Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 008 - The man in the arena living the limit w/ Ryan FilaWelcome to Episode 008 of the CVD podcast with Ryan Fila!Ryan is a traveling filmmaker focused on pushing human limits and exploring the internal and external worlds. He's also an inspirational speaker who helps people understand that their response defines who they are, through his non-profit called Motion Impact.I found Ryan on Instagram back in 2020 thanks to one of my high school friends. He shared some cool photos and videos and was one of the few creators I saw online that came across a...
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Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 007 - How divorce taught me to become a strong advocate for myself, for my kids, and for others w/ Deborah Herritt KoumoutsidisWelcome to Episode 007 with Deborah Herritt Koumoutsidis.Deborah is a Registered Massage Therapist in the province of Ontario in Canada and is also the CEO and founder of Pelvic Love Massage Therapy. She hosts a podcast called Tend and Befriend, which features women sharing their beautiful and traumatic experiences of pregnancy, birth, and other health related issues. Deborah has open, honest, and vulnerable conversations with people to help women and their loved ones learn more about th...
2022-05-121h 22Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 006 - The risk of being uncomfortable is worth the reward of growth and finding what you love w/ Awais SaleemWelcome to Episode 006 with Awais Saleem.**Here's a quick reminder that perfection does NOT exist and that doing your best is good enough! Make sure you celebrate the small wins and remember that practice makes improvement (not perfect) ❤️**Awais and I have known each other since 2014 - we went to the University of Windsor together and were even part of the same student club, called Enactus.I always saw Awais as this really happy, friendly, and confident dude who wanted to help people. A...
2022-05-091h 15Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 005 - I'm not unemployed, I'm between jobs w/ Paula DelgadoHey hey! Welcome back to the Comfort Via Discomfort podcast.Thanks for tuning in to Episode 005 with Paula Delgado.Like many people around the world, Paula lost her job during the pandemic. In fact, she had just secured what she thought was her dream job in the hospitality industry.With no clear path forward, Paula had to change her mindset and her daily habits in order to get to a new place. She is now a Happiness & Fulfillment Coach, as well as a motivational speaker, and in this e...
2022-05-051h 09Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 004 - The work teaches you the work w/ Josh KoerpelWelcome to Episode 4 of the CVD Podcast!Today’s guest is Josh Koerpel and he’s all about living a life that is anything but the status quo.For the last 8 years, Josh has been living on a boat and developing software while he travels the world. As of this episode’s release date, he just sold that boat and is finalizing his preparation to do a cross world motorcycle tour... yes, cross WORLD, not just across the US. During our talk, he mentions his Instagram handle is @saltwaterceo but that...
2022-05-021h 20Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 003 - Why self discovery should be your priority w/ Aditi Jajal-NeweyWelcome to Episode 3 of the CVD Podcast!I really haven’t known Aditi for very long. We met at beginning of this year during a communication workshop and quickly connected around the idea of gaining different perspectives. As somebody who went from Musician to Audio Engineer to Go-To-Market Strategist, Aditi is definitely familiar with switching gears and learning about brand new things.In this episode, we talk about how and why self-discovery should be your priority and how standing up f...
2022-04-281h 01Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 002 - Of all my experiences, breastfeeding is what taught me it's okay not to be perfect w/ Carolina WagnerWelcome to Episode 2 of the CVD Podcast!Growing up, Carolina Wagner was a friend of my older sister, Amanda so I knew her through association but didn’t know much about her.As I got older, I saw Carolina living life as digital nomad – she was traveling the world while working from her laptop. I had no idea this was a thing and admired her for pursuing a non-traditional career.In this episode, we talk about that digital nomad life to understand what happens behind the scenes and how she ever e...
2022-04-221h 28Comfort Via DiscomfortEP 001 - Taking a gap year to try new things changed my life w/ Abdul BisharWow! Here we go with the first ever Comfort Via Discomfort podcast episode!I can’t think of a better way to start things off than with my friend Abdul Bishar. We met in 2018 during our masters program and it quickly became clear that Abdul was very self aware and looking to achieve some big goals.He currently works as a Media Manager for Vayner Media and in this episode we break down how he’s gotten to this point. From studying chemical engineering to taking a gap year to a 365-day ...
2022-04-221h 19Comfort Via DiscomfortCVD Trailer - Start Here! 😁Welcome to the Comfort Via Discomfort podcast!In this trailer, I tell you about what you can expect from this podcast and where to find us.Spoiler Alert!We'll be releasing new episodes every Monday and Wednesday. You can find us on all major podcasting platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts, and at comfortviadiscomfort.comBe sure to subscribe so you're notified when new episodes drop and please leave us a rating and review so we know what you think and what you want m...
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