What is discomfort and what does it mean to be open to it? Dr Em — resident psychologist on The Imperfects Podcast — sits down this week to talk about what amazing experiences and emotions lay on the other side of taking risk. � We gained so much from this episode, as we always do with Dr Em, and you can tune in too via the links below. Listen here: https://bit.ly/Dr-Emily-Risk-Taking-Listen Watch here: https://bit.ly/Dr-Emily-Risk-Taking-Youtube | The Resilience Project

Understanding the difference between pain and discomfort is crucial. 💡 People often critique my workout techniques, but I’ve learned a powerful lesson: discomfort fuels growth, while pain leads to long-term damage. With a shot-up arm, I push through limited range of motion and occasional pain. But skipping workouts hurts more. I was told I’d never lift more than 50 pounds with my bad arm; in 2019, I deadlifted 400 pounds. 🏋️‍♂️ It took years, balancing discomfort and avoiding pain. Many fear b