S1 E5: True Blue

Comfortably Depressed

Release Date: 09/08/2020

Description: When we talk about being comfortable, very rarely does depression come to mind. That sounds dark, and lonely, and scary - who would be comfortable in that? But did you know that when it's the only thing you've ever really known, that anything outside of that - especially joy IS uncomfortable. Those who have lived their lives battling depression understand what it means to be comfortably depressed. Join Liza as she shares with us her journey through freedom, the darkest day of her life, and how she found God through the fog of depression. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalms 46:1

Explicit: No

“Comfortably numb”

Release Date: 03/25/2022

Description: More Covid in China 🇨🇳 (approximately 1800 cases)

Explicit: No

Comfortably Uncomfortable

Release Date: 03/21/2022

Description: In my anniversary issue, I called out an idea that I wish to revisit. In Brandon Turner’s real-estate book, I picked up the term ‘comfortable discomfort.’ His hypothesis states, as so many already have, that growth happens outside of one’s ‘comfort zone.’And yes, that piece of sage wisdom did win the No Shit, Sherlock awards last year. Nothing novel about that idea, but Turner breaks the uncomfortable zone into two distinct zones.By drawing three concentric circles, Turner suggests we can operate in one of three areas: comfort, comfortable discomfort, and uncomfortable discomfort. We all know comfort. Doubtless you are wrapped in a blanket of comfort right this moment—and if this column makes you uncomfortable, please contact our customer support, they will not help you.At the outermost circle we find uncomfortable discomfort; this area is fraught with impostor syndrome, failure, and immense anxiety. In a paraphrased example, Turner imagines an investor beginning her real-estate career by renting out a spare bedroom.After 6-months spent as a landlord, she goes from managing one rental to managing 801-rentals; she purchases a skyrise. As the universe pours discomfort into her Big Gulp, she forgets to say ‘when.’ And as a consequence, the project quickly overwhelms her.Even though some elements are familiar, purchasing and managing a skyrise worth of apartments depends on experience earned somewhere between renting out a spare bedroom and the investor’s current, massive undertaking. Doubtless, our investor was driven by big rewards, so she took a big risk.Turner understands that people often find themselves driven by one of two motivators: the rewards at the end of a journey or the fears at its beginning. If we focus too heavily on the rewards, we skip the necessary self-development required to reach our goals with dignity. On the other hand, we also fear failure.And fear prevents us from taking even the smallest steps necessary to reach our goals. If I’m honest with myself, I admit to suffering both flaws. Thankfully, Turner’s perspective reduces my anxiety.Before, I saw most of what lies outside my ‘comfort zone’ as uncomfortable discomfort—that only by feeling great discomfort can I grow in a way that I’m proud of. Yet those large steps are the most frightening; and fear prevents me from seeing the smaller steps I can and must take to get where I want to go. Turner advocates for the small step: reaching for something just beyond our current perceived limitations.By conquering a challenge adjacent to our capabilities, we grow our circle of comfort by 1% and shrink the distance between our comfort zone and the uncomfortable discomfort in which our greatest rewards lie. If our investor repeats this often enough, the big skyrise with 800 units eventually becomes her next small step.In a personal marketing example, content production is deeply rooted in my comfort zone. Content has been there so long that you can see it’s ass-print every time it gets up off the couch. And plopped right next to content is me sharing a piece from this column with one or two colleagues, at most.However, nestled somewhere outside my cozy cottage and likely buried in martian soil is me partnering with a PR firm to promote my column in a major U.S. city. Not only am I far from comfortable allocating funds to such a project, I am certain to fail in attracting and retaining valuable readers through such a campaign.Somewhere between telling two close friends about this post and retaining the services of a top-tier New York public relations firm lies my comfortable discomfort. Which brings me to my next natural thought: what does lie at the border between comfort and comfortable discomfort?I’ve previously stated that my goal with The Mmm...letter’s second year is to grow its audience by no more than 10x—as of March 1st, 2023, you will be an audience of 170, but not significantly greater. To reach that goal, I plan to peak outside, put on some bunny slippers, and take the tiniest hops into the wilderness.I hope you’ll join me.🐇 My first bunny hopFirst, share this column with a friend. If they subscribe, you both earn a coffee, on me. I’ll send each of you a gift card to your favorite coffee shop (I hope it’s the same one, so you know, you can go get a coffee together).To get your caffeine buzz on, after your friend subscribes, have them email me at [email protected]. No limits apply. Offer expires April 30th, 2022. Because of course it does. 😉 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mmmletter.com

Explicit: No

Comfortably Uncomfortable!

Release Date: 02/23/2021

Description: Are you okay with being made comfortable or uncomfortable? I'm sure you probably are saying, what kind of question is that? Let's see when it comes to being comfortably uncomfortable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-martin8/support

Explicit: No

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Release Date: 04/10/2021

Authors: Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Description: Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Explicit: No

Comfortably Single

Release Date: 04/28/2021

Authors: Comfortably Single

Description: Comfortably Single is a podcast about where we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of looking for love in these United States of America with a special focus on the dark skinned black girl experience because it’s the sexual racism & colorism for me 😒. Comfortably Single is brought to you by: hushhushmagazine.com.

Explicit: No

Comfortably Uncomfortable

Release Date: 04/29/2021

Authors: Alex & Sandy

Description: Empowering women to choose courage over comfort by getting comfortably uncomfortable. No topic is TMI, let’s laugh, sweat, cry and grow together. We are two women who strive to be strong both mentally and physically and empower others to do the same. Fitness, health, and wellness experts. Giving it to you straight as we navigate growing our businesses, mom and family life and trying to be happy healthy humans. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comfortablyuncomfortable/support

Explicit: No

Comfortably Dysfunctional

Release Date: 06/02/2021

Authors: Bella Gordon

Description: Get to know me! I’m just a girl who just loves to talk a lot. I’m gonna be sharing stories, spilling tea, talk about pop culture, interview my family and so much more!

Explicit: No

Comfortably Vulnerable

Release Date: 08/15/2021

Authors: qanitahmutsla

Description: An audio-journal in which a potato girl wishes to be comfortably vulnerable with herself and the Void.Delivered in far-from-perfect English as her attempt to challenge herself and maybe improve her speaking somehow.Feedbacks are much appreciated :)

Explicit: No

The Comfort Chair: Lessons from the intimate thoughts of a 20-year old

Release Date: 09/26/2020

Authors: Meraiah Martino

Description: Here to talk about everything and anything sitting comfortably.

Explicit: No

Dia love

Release Date: 09/10/2020

Authors: Chrishandia White

Description: Discussion about troubled relationships.

Explicit: No

Troubled Revelations

Release Date: 04/29/2021

Authors: rara

Description: Hi guys!Welcome to my podcast! Let's relate to each other and share our experiences. In this case, through the film's that we watch.So Stay tuned &most importantly,watch!watch!watch!

Explicit: No

Troubled Times

Release Date: 04/18/2021

Authors: Depressing Thoughts Of A Teenager

Description: This is just my life. I just want to talk and not be interrupted. But also love you besties 💘

Explicit: No

Less Troubled!!!

Release Date: 04/18/2021

Authors: Bret

Description: Hey guys, Bret here. I'm working with other survivors to bring mass awareness and change to this abusive and greedy Industry. Let's do this!!!

Explicit: No

Troubled Sleep

Release Date: 04/14/2021

Authors: XRAY.fm / [email protected]

Description: A fever dream of harsh noise, dark ambient, industrial, power electronics, musique concrete, electroacoustic improvisation, and experimental sound

Explicit: No