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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 49 MIN

Stop Trying to Solve Your Life (Start Discovering It) | Dr. Kelsey Miles

from Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney · host Anne Bonney

Have you ever worked your butt off to build the life you thought you wanted...only to get there and think,  "...Wait. Is this it?"Dr. Kelsey Miles (https://www.drkelseymiles.com)  knows that feeling firsthand.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/K83AKk4gm7kAfter earning a PhD in chemistry, she walked away from the career she'd spent years building to become a touring blues musician. Today, she's somehow both and she's discovered that science and creativity aren't opposites at all.In this fascinating conversation, we explore why so many of us treat life like a problem to solve instead of an experiment to run, how curiosity beats certainty, and why the scientific method might be one of the best tools for navigating change, uncertainty, and personal growth.If you've ever felt stuck, questioned your path, or wondered whether you're becoming the person you actually want to be, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 Dancing in the Discomfort Zone03:10 From Chemistry to Music: A Journey of Self-Discovery05:48 The Power of Music in Healing08:57 Finding Common Ground Through Music11:54 The Intersection of Science and Art15:04 Embracing Change and New Opportunities23:10 Redefining Success and Personal Discovery30:09 Embracing Change and Continuous Growth37:04 Navigating Discomfort and Life's Challenges44:59 The Science of Experimentation in LifeWant more from Dr Kelsey?https://www.drkelseymiles.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/iamkelseymileshttps://www.youtube.com/@iamkelseymileshttps://www.instagram.com/iamkelseymileshttps://www.facebook.com/iamkelseymilesMusic: kelseymiles.com Dr. Kelsey Miles invites audiences to stop treating life like a problem to solve and start approaching it as something to discover. Through live science and live music, she shows people how to read the signal, cut through the noise, and make decisions that feel more aligned with who they are becoming. She is the 2026 Professor of the Year at Avila University in Kansas City.Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.

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Have you ever worked your butt off to build the life you thought you wanted...only to get there and think, "...Wait. Is this it?" Dr. Kelsey Miles (https://www.drkelseymiles.com) knows that feeling firsthand. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/K83AKk4gm7k After earning a PhD in chemistry, she walked away from the career she'd spent years building to become a touring blues musician. Today, she's somehow both and she's discovered that science and creativity aren't oppos...

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