Chris and I realized that we’ve gotten too comfortable, and it was making us mentally and physically soft. We’re working on getting our edge back and doing our best to dive right into the discomfort. We break down how we’re living out the message of Micheal Easter’s book The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self, and c ... Show More
Jul 16
The Storytelling Formula That Sells for You
Have you ever felt awkward trying to sell, like the moment you mention your offer people instantly tune out? In this Quickie, I'm sharing one of the biggest communication shifts I've learned after years of speaking on stages, hosting over 1,600 podcast episodes, and watching the ... Show More
13m 28s
Jul 15
Confidence, Leadership & Belonging | The Lessons Every Woman Needs with Noel Roberts Coley
Do you ever feel like you've been making yourself smaller just to fit in? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and Diamonds All-Stars founder Noel Roberts Coley to talk about the confidence, resilience, and self-worth every woman deserves. We dive into how embracing your ... Show More
59m 17s
Dec 2022
86: Comfort is Killing Us: The Comfort Crisis
Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! In this episode we discuss The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter, and how our modern lifestyle and pursuit of ease might be making us miserable, stressed, and anxious. We cover a wide range of topics including: The connection betw ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2021
American Dreams - Final Episode with this format
While we often seek discomfort, sometimes, it finds us. Our internal discomforts over the course of our careers have shaped who we are and how we deal with situations at hand. On today’s episode, we bring on our close friend, Eric Tabach. Eric, like many of us, has gone through h ... Show More
23m 40s
Dec 2024
IN-DEPTH: The Comfort Crisis (w/ Michael Easter)
In this episode of IN-DEPTH, Cal welcomes the bestselling author Michael Easter to talk about the importance of embracing discomfort in the quest to cultivate a deep life. Drawing from Michael’s two books, THE COMFORT CRISIS and SCARCITY BRAIN, as well as Michael’s personal journ ... Show More
1h 21m
May 2021
Overcoming the Comfort Crisis
Our world has never been more convenient and comfortable. With just a few taps of our fingers, we can order food to our door, access endless entertainment options, and keep our climate at a steady 72 degrees. We don't have to put in much effort, much less face any risk or challen ... Show More
58m 52s
Sep 2025
602: How to Go From Burnout to Balance with Chris Ducker
If you've ever felt burned out, stretched too thin, or guilty for even thinking about taking time off—you're not alone. I've been there too. That's why today's conversation with my good friend Chris Ducker hit so hard. Chris is a wildly successful entrepreneur, best-selling autho ... Show More
37m 24s
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