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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 14 MIN

Letting Others Be Uncomfortable

from Rebel Buddhist · host Ana Verzone, LLC

This week we’ll discuss how it’s ok to make other people and ourselves uncomfortable…even if it makes you want to puke ;) We’ll dive into why discomfort can be a good thing and how to tell if it’s actually harming you. We’ll also talk about the myth of “feel good healing,” and why we need discomfort to grow!You will learn:// Why discomfort doesn’t equal unsafe… and what it ACTUALLY means instead// When and where trigger/content warnings can be helpful// The myth of “feel good” healing// The difference between “growing” and “harming” discomfortResources:// Episode 199: What is Liminality? The Space Between Transitions// Episode 211: Navigating Our Edges// Episode 246: Choosing to Stay During Challenging Times// Episode 251: Discomfort vs Danger - Safe ENOUGH Spaces// If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.// Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can’t wait to see you there!// Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here  or on Spotify by clicking here.

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This week we’ll discuss how it’s ok to make other people and ourselves uncomfortable…even if it makes you want to puke ;) We’ll dive into why discomfort can be a good thing and how to tell if it’s actually harming you. We’ll also talk about the myth of “feel good healing,” and why we need discomfort to grow! You will learn: // Why discomfort doesn’t equal unsafe… and what it ACTUALLY means instead // When and where trigger/content warnings can be helpful // The myth of “feel good” healing // The difference between “growing” and “harming” discomfort Resources: // Episode 199: What is Liminality? The Space Between Transitions // Episode 211: Navigating Our Edges // Episode 246: Choosing to Stay During Challenging Times // Episode 251: Discomfort vs Danger - Safe ENOUGH Spaces // If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics. // Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can’t wait to see you there! // Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here  or on Spotify by clicking here.

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