S2 E1 - Is Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back?
Is Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back? - How Playing It Safe Might Be Keeping You Stuck
This episode is for you if:
You’re craving change but keep finding reasons to stay where you are. You keep telling yourself “now’s not the right time” on repeat. Maybe you feel restless in your routine but too nervous to try something new. You’ve avoided making a decision because the unknown feels too risky, and you’ve started to wonder if staying “comfortable” is actually making you feel worse.
What we cover:
🔹 What “comfort” really means It’s more than cosy jumpers and Netflix. We explore the roles, routines and familiar stories you hold onto — even when they no longer help.
🔹 Why your brain resists change We unpack the science of the amygdala, fear responses, and why your brain sees discomfort as danger — even when it’s not.
🔹 The truth about growth If something feels a bit scary or unfamiliar, it probably means you’re growing. Learn how to spot the difference between real danger and healthy discomfort.
🔹 Real-life stories of staying safe — and then stretching We share honest examples of when we clung to safety and what finally helped us break free.
🔹 Practical tools to stretch beyond your comfort zone Small daily challenges, mindset shifts and the power of having a “stretch buddy” who’ll hold you accountable.
Questions to ask yourself this week:
What’s one comfort you’re clinging to that might be keeping you small?
What would be a tiny but meaningful stretch for you this week?
What could become possible if you stayed in the discomfort just a bit longer?