Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a little too, because life is serious enough. We need a little cha cha, and a little ha ha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Unfreeze Your People! A Self-Awareness Shift That Reduces Stress Fast
The holidays are here… which means joy, cookies, twinkle lights, and—let’s be honest—a whole lot of humans who can push our buttons. In this solo episode, Anne breaks down a powerful emotional-intelligence concept she calls “freezing people.” It’s the unconscious habit of locking someone into one moment, one mistake, or one harmful comment… and then carrying that version of them forever.
Using real-life stories, a little tough love, and her signature playful honesty, Anne explores how freezing people hurts us more than them, ramps up holiday stress, and blocks us from healthier communication and relationships. She shares a simple mindset shift that helps you see others as full, evolving humans—so you can walk into family gatherings (or LinkedIn encounters!) with more EQ, less dread, and a more grounded sense of self-awareness.
Whether it’s a colleague who once shut you down, a family member who offended you five years ago, or the cousin with that one unfortunate moment—we all freeze people. But we can unfreeze them… and unfreeze ourselves in the process.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why your brain “freezes” people—and how emotional intelligence helps you thaw the story
- How freezing impacts your stress, relationships, and ability to communicate
- A perspective-shift you can use before walking into holiday gatherings
- How to see people through multiple lenses (their child, their partner, their best friend… even their dog!)
- A simple EQ practice to create more ease, compassion, and resilience this season
Perfect for you if…
…you want a calmer holiday, stronger relationships, or a little emotional-intelligence tune-up before Aunt Mildred brings up that thing again.
Take a breath. Unfreeze a story. And dance through these holidays with just a little more grace and a whole lot less dread.