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.

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* Read or listen to my book Could It Be Better? An unorthodox approach to experiencing more joy and connection in relationships

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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.

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.

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.

* 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 cher@cheranderton.com

* 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.

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.

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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 cher@cheranderton.com

* 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.

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 cher@cheranderton.com

* 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.

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 cher@cheranderton.com

* 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.

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

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 cher@cheranderton.com

* 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.

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!

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 cher@cheranderton.com

* 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.