Ep. 70: Coming Home to Ourselves with Kat Conrad
Release Date: 02/15/2026
Ep. 70: Coming Home to Ourselves with Kat Conrad
Make Discomfort Your B*tch
What if self-awareness isn’t something we think our way into - but something we feel our way back to? In this episode, I sit down with Kat Conrad, a leadership consultant and incredible human, for a deep and practical conversation about what it really means to develop self-awareness. Together, we explore how reconnecting with our bodies opens access to the wisdom, grounding, and connection we so often try to find through overthinking or overdoing. Kat shares powerful tools and insights to help us slow down, tune in, and trust the messages our bodies are sending—so we can move through...
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Ep. 69: Staying With the Stretch of Becoming With Venus O'Hara
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What if the discomfort we avoid is actually the doorway to the life that’s trying to emerge? In this episode, I sit down with Venus O’Hara—sexual wellness educator, author, podcaster, and creative force—to explore what it really means to allow ourselves to be transformed by life. We talk about the unease that comes with shedding old identities, leaving familiar structures, and choosing pleasure, presence, and aliveness over control. From navigating reinvention as a solopreneur to trusting the body as a source of wisdom, this conversation invites a deeper relationship with...
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Ep. 68: Uncomfortable Truths and Radical Humanity with Corey Leak
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This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Corey Leak, host of The Existential Podcast, and this one goes deep. We talk about everything — from his journey through a cancer diagnosis, to the realities of working in DEI in today’s world, to his powerful story of faith deconstruction and how it shapes the way he moves through discomfort. It’s one of those conversations that doesn’t tie things up neatly — it opens them. We explore identity, growth, courage, and what it really means to stay human when life tests you. It’s raw, rich, and full of the kind of insights that stay...
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Ep. 67: The Power of Naming the Uncomfortable with Maria Brewer
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What happens when you’re the only one in the room — the only woman, the only Latina, the youngest voice at the table? In this episode, I sit down with Maria Brewer, former U.S. Ambassador and longtime State Department leader, for a deeply human conversation about what it means to navigate spaces where you don’t always see yourself reflected. We talk about the power of naming the uncomfortable, how to reality-check your experiences when things feel unclear or isolating, and the importance of bringing what’s subconscious into awareness so you can coach yourself through challenging...
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Ep. 66: Listening for Your Own Wisdom in Grief with Sundari Malcolm
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A TIME SENSITIVE NOTE FROM SUNDARI: A Healing Doula Academy Winter Scholarship In honor of Anandi Malcolm, A Healing Doula Academy is offering one Full and one Partial Scholarship for its Winter Cohort. Founded by her daughter, Grief & Death Doula and Author Sundari Malcolm, this spiritually rooted training prepares Grief and Death Doulas to hold space through ancient ritual, modern grief care, and soul-centered guidance. Recipients will receive lifetime access to the Academy’s online, and self-paced, certification program and a personal mentorship session with...
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Ep. 65: Ruin, Rise and Return with Sarah Carter & Corinne Shark
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NOTE: IF YOU'RE IN THE PHOENIX AREA, SARAH AND CORINNE WILL BE SIGNING COPIES OF THEIR BOOK AT CHANGING HANDS (PHX LOCATION) BOOKSTORE ON NOVEMBER 21ST! What if the moments that break us open are the same ones that reveal our deepest creative power? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Carter and Corinne Shark, authors of The Skies Are Full of Us and hosts of the Spiritual Pyros podcast, for a luminous conversation about the arc of life we all travel — ruin, rise, and return. We talk about the courage it takes to tell our stories honestly, how their own creative process became a...
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Ep. 64: Stay Uncomfortable With EJ Jamele: The Real Edge of Growth
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In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant and dynamic EJ Jamele — CEO of crowdMGMT, producer, brand architect, and talent manager to some of the most sought-after artists in the beauty and entertainment industries. Our conversation goes far beyond brand strategy and success stories. EJ and I explore how discomfort can be one of our greatest teachers — especially when it comes to learning how to learn, growing our social awareness, and navigating a diverse world in values-based ways. EJ’s insight into leadership, collaboration, and creative excellence is both inspiring and grounding....
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Ep. 63: Welcome to Season Four! Big Changes Ahead...
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A solo episode to introduce the next season of the podcast! ABOUT ME: I'm a mental health therapist, speaker, author and educator who helps organizations bridge the gap between knowing and doing the things that foster well-being, resilience and success. With expertise in school counseling, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional intelligence (SEI), I help teams address the root causes of issues such as burnout, communication breakdowns, and resistance to change—rather than just treating surface-level symptoms. My engaging, evidence-based approach equips audiences with the...
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Ep. 62: When Grief Becomes a Guide: Finding Wisdom, Resilience, and Resolution with Ursula Taylor
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What if grief isn’t just something to overcome, but a guide toward deeper wisdom and wholeness? In this episode, I sit down with Ursula Taylor - former litigation attorney turned holistic conflict resolution expert - to explore how grief, when approached with awareness, can transform both healing and leadership. Together, we discuss the power of emotional intelligence, embodied awareness, and the ways unresolved pain shows up in our personal and professional lives. Ursula shares how listening to the body’s signals - rather than relying solely on strategy - can foster resilience, unlock...
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Ep. 61: Turning a Diagnosis Into Direction with Brandon Marshall
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In this episode of Make Discomfort Your Btch*, I talk with Brandon Marshall about the moment everything shifted - when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as an adult. Brandon shares how that unexpected and life-altering diagnosis became a catalyst for radical self-responsibility, deeper self-awareness, and a renewed sense of purpose in both life and business. We explore how learning to live with a chronic illness forced him to stop outsourcing his well-being and start taking ownership of his mindset, habits, and choices. From this deeply personal journey came the values that now shape his...
info_outlineWhat if self-awareness isn’t something we think our way into - but something we feel our way back to?
In this episode, I sit down with Kat Conrad, a leadership consultant and incredible human, for a deep and practical conversation about what it really means to develop self-awareness. Together, we explore how reconnecting with our bodies opens access to the wisdom, grounding, and connection we so often try to find through overthinking or overdoing.
Kat shares powerful tools and insights to help us slow down, tune in, and trust the messages our bodies are sending—so we can move through the world with more presence, agency, and compassion.
If you’ve been craving a more integrated, sustainable way to lead, live, and relate, this conversation is your invitation to come home to yourself.
MORE ABOUT KAT:
MORE ABOUT ME:
I'm a mental health therapist, speaker, author and educator who helps organizations bridge the gap between knowing and doing the things that foster well-being, resilience and success. With expertise in school counseling, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional intelligence (SEI), I help teams address the root causes of issues such as burnout, communication breakdowns, and resistance to change—rather than just treating surface-level symptoms. My engaging, evidence-based approach equips audiences with the skills to navigate discomfort, build trust and create healthier, more adaptive workplaces.
I'm also a "Resolutionist" with Empowered Workplace Dispute Resolution, where I leverage my trauma-informed expertise to guide difficult conversations with compassion and clarity. I create safe spaces for resolving conflicts, turning challenges into growth opportunities. Whether working with frontline workers, organizational teams or educational leaders, I help people feel seen, heard and valued—transforming disputes into deeper understanding.
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