Get Uncomfortable

Shae McMaster
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Shae from Enlightened Athlete shares all of his  favorite mindset, workout, and nutrition strategies, practices to develop mental toughness, grit, and physical fitness so you can look at challenges in life as opportunities. Through conversations and interviews with people who overcame obstacles in life they break down how to welcome adversity into your life and use it to your advantage. You'll be ready and willing to build a community that pushes you to get uncomfortable everyday!

  1. 16H AGO

    5 Things Making My Life Better Right Now (Health, Mindset, Purpose & Productivity)

    Send a text In this episode, I share five things he’s been using, loving, and learning lately, across health, creativity, mindset, personal growth, homesteading, and purpose. This is a practical, honest, and unscripted look into what’s helping him stay grounded, productive, resilient, and aligned during a chaotic transition into nursing school, parenthood, and building new systems. From a life-changing rest technique, to a mindset shift that stopped burnout, to spiritual themes showing up in daily life, to lessons from raising chickens, to the importance of having a clear personal mission, this episode is packed with insights listeners can apply immediately. ⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN1. The Health Tool That’s Saving His Energy Right Now How Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR / Yoga Nidra) boosts recovery, resets the nervous system, and replaces naps for better focus and creativity. 2. The App That’s Rewiring His Productivity & Creativity How The Operator Standard and its AI-based prompts revealed a major mindset issue: being too attached to outcomes and how detaching brought clarity and momentum. 3. A Spiritual Theme That Keeps Showing Up The practice of surrendering control, trusting God, letting go of anxious overthinking, and learning to respond to life instead of trying to force outcomes. 4. What Raising Chickens Taught Him About Stress, Presence & Simplicity A grounding hobby that forces him outside, into nature, and out of overstimulation plus what winter chicken-keeping is teaching him about patience, care, and rhythm. 5. Purpose, Direction & Why His Life Changed the Moment He Committed How finding a clear mission in the medical field restored momentum, confidence, and a deeper sense of meaning, along with a powerful story about carrying a rock down a mountain and hearing the “move your feet” message that set everything in motion. Support the show 👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable. Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching! Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.com Find Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

    20 min

  2. FEB 24

    The Law of Motion: How Momentum (or Stagnation) Shapes Your Entire Life

    Send a text In this episode, Shae breaks down one of the most powerful truths about human behavior, discipline, and progress — Newton’s First Law of Motion — and shows how it directly governs the results you get in your life. “An object at rest stays at rest… an object in motion stays in motion…” You already know this law. What you may not realize is that it perfectly describes why you feel stuck, why momentum feels impossible, and why getting started is often the hardest part.Shae shares personal stories, examples, and the psychology behind resistance, showing how comfort, stagnation, and hesitation keep you at rest, while small consistent actions create unstoppable momentum in every area of your life. You'll learn: How “external forces” , wake-up calls, discomfort, truth, structure, create changeWhy routine comfort traps you in a version of yourself you’ve outgrownHow the Stronger Than Stress program functions as a momentum-building systemWhy clarity + direction beat motivation every single timeHow the Hero's Journey appears in your life in real timeWhy you must associate pain with staying the same, and pleasure with growthThis episode is a call to adventure; a push to step out of stagnation and into motion, where your life changes. ⭐ KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Inertia affects humans the same way it affects objects. If you're not moving, nothing changes. If you are moving, change accelerates. 2. Momentum is built through action, not motivation. Waiting to “feel ready” is the exact thing keeping you stuck. 3. External forces create transformation. Discomfort, truth, coaching, structure, and intentional challenge push you into motion. 4. Consistency builds confidence. Every small action compounds, making discipline and identity easier over time. 5. Pain is a teacher. Staying the same eventually becomes more painful than changing. 6. The Hero’s Journey starts with answering the call. Growth happens the moment you step into the unknown, not before it. ⭐ THE CHALLENGE (24-Hour Rule)Do one thing you’ve been avoiding in the next 24 hours: Have the conversationTrain when you don’t want toSit in silence instead of scrollingWake up earlierSay the truthDo the internal work instead of hiding behind productivityOne action = momentum. Support the show 👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable. Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching! Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.com Find Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

    13 min

  3. FEB 17

    The Truth About Creativity: Ideas, God, Play, & Humanity with Christian McMaster

    Send a text In this powerful and honest conversation, Shae sits down with his brother Christian, a highly skilled visual storyteller, filmmaker, musician, and creator to explore what creativity truly is, where his ideas come from, and how ordinary people can tap into their own creative potential. Christian breaks down his philosophy on creativity as a state of play, not a system; why detaching from outcomes is essential; and how developing confidence, sometimes even blind confidence, is the spark that gets a creative life moving. The two discuss the spiritual nature of art, the role of God in inspiration, and why overthinking kills more dreams than failure ever will. They dive into: How creativity evolves from childhood playfulnessWhy you must “start before you're ready” even if your early work is badDeveloping your own style through volume, practice & patienceWhy some ideas feel like they come from somewhere outside yourselfThe danger of tying creativity to money, validation, or going viralBreaking out of anxiety, overanalysis & being “in your head”How creativity applies not just to art but to business, problem-solving & life directionA powerful story about loss, perspective, God’s timing, and realizing what actually makes you “rich”This episode is filled with wisdom on identity, purpose, art, masculinity, spirituality, and personal evolution. Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or someone feeling stuck, this conversation will wake something up in you. Support the show 👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable. Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching! Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.com Find Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

    48 min

  4. FEB 10

    Enter the Arena of YOUR Life: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

    Send a text The January Hero Arc series closes with a powerful message inspired by Teddy Roosevelt’s iconic “Man in the Arena” quote. This is the episode for anyone who’s tired of watching life pass by, tired of waiting for “the perfect moment,” and ready to finally step into the arena of their own life. Shae walks through the difference between: people who observepeople who criticizeand people who actually liveand makes the case that 2026 is the year you stop sitting in the stands and start taking meaningful action toward the life you actually want. Through personal stories, philosophy, psychology, and the tools from Episodes 1–8, this episode is your final push to become the person your future demands. ⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE1. The Power of the “Man in the Arena” Mindset Why stepping into the arena matters more than perfection, approval, or comfort and why the critic never counts. 2. Fear of Judgment & Failure is Natural; Do It Anyway Shae talks openly about his own struggles and fears.  And why the only thing worse than failing is living with regret. 3. The Two Hard Lives Building a life you’re proud of is hard.Living a life you regret is way harder. You choose your hard.8. The Final Challenge As soon as the episode ends, take one meaningful action you’ve been avoiding: Make the callClean your carMessage the clientSign upStart the thingAction is the separator. Support the show 👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable. Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching! Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.com Find Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

    22 min

  5. FEB 3

    The Hero Arc Series: 8. Presence Is A Superpower: A One-Minute Practice to Reset Your State

    Send a text In Episode 8 of The Hero Arc Series, Shae teaches one of the most practical and transformative skills in the entire arc: daily presence. Most people live on autopilot; reactive, distracted, emotionally unstable, waiting for someone else to tell them what to do. Presence breaks that cycle. This episode gives you a simple, one-minute practice that shifts you from unconscious reactivity to intentional action. Shae walks you through a complete presence protocol you can use any time during the day to: Slow your heart rateRegulate your nervous systemMake better decisionsStay grounded in your identity and purposeOverride emotional impulsesShow up intentionally for the people who matterThis is a small practice with massive returns. ⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN1. Why most adults are living like children in adult bodies Running patterns, avoiding responsibility, and hoping someone else will save them. 2. Presence = power When you're present, you stop reacting and start choosing. 3. Calm is a physiological skill You can train your nervous system to stay stable under stress — it’s not just a personality trait. 4. Strengthening your prefrontal cortex Every time you return your attention to the moment, you literally build the circuits for emotional regulation and impulse control. 5. Tim Ferriss’ fear-setting principle Suffering is often imagined. Reality is usually a “2 or 3 out of 10,” not a “10.” 6. The complete Presence Practice A daily protocol you can run in 60–90 seconds: STEP 1: The Physiological Sigh A fast way to relax the body and clear the mind. STEP 2: Body Scan Tune into tension, intuition, and your body's signals. STEP 3: Name It, Blame It, Tame It (from Paul Chek) Identify the emotional pattern, acknowledge it, and release its control. STEP 4: Set Your Direction Not goals: state. Decide how you want to show up for the next hour, conversation, workout, or moment. ⭐ CHALLENGE OF THE WEEKFor the next 7 days, run the presence practice once per day. It takes one minute. The goal: practice intention, not perfection. BreatheScanName it, blame it, tame itChoose your stateSmall reps build massive emotional strength. Support the show 👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable. Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching! Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.com Find Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

    13 min

  6. JAN 27

    The Hero Arc Series: 7. Build Your Code; Crafting a Personal Bushido for Modern Life

    Send a text In this episode of The Hero Arc Series, Shae guides you through one of the most powerful ideas in the entire arc: building your personal code, your operating system, the way the samurai built their Bushido. Most people drift through life like an empty can blowing down the street; reactive, overwhelmed, and shaped by forces they don’t even notice. Today, you learn how to take your power back. Shae breaks down: Why you must consciously choose your values or the world will choose them for youHow modern algorithms and media deliberately program your emotional responsesHow to design your own ethical framework: your personal BushidoHow living by a code strengthens the anterior cingulate cortex (your “override” mechanism during hard effort)How to course-correct instantly when you act out of alignmentShae’s own values map created in a performance coaching sessionThe seven virtues of Bushido and how to adapt each into modern lifeHow the Saiyans (DBZ) illustrate resilience, adaptation, and growth under stressWhy struggle, setbacks, and discomfort are feedback, not failureThis episode is about identity, discipline, honor, integrity, and turning yourself into a person who can handle anything. ⭐ KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Without a personal code, you become programmable Algorithms, advertising, politics, and culture shape you if you don’t shape yourself. Awareness = sovereignty. 2. A code builds predictable behavior under chaos Your values become the filter you run actions through. “What would the best version of me do here?” 3. Your brain has a built-in override system Strengthening your anterior cingulate cortex helps you override fear, hesitation, and self-doubt. 4. Bushido offers a blueprint: Rectitude / Integrity — Chooses right action even under pressureCourage — Acts with fear, not without itBenevolence — Strength used in service of othersRespect — Discipline toward self & environmentHonesty — Radical truth with self and othersHonor — Loyalty to your own principlesLoyalty — Commitment to mission and people5. Saiyan philosophy = stress + adaptation = growth ⭐ THE CHALLENGE OF THE WEEKOver the next 3–7 days, spend 10 minutes per day writing: What values already guide your life?What values should guide your life to reach your potential?What behaviors or habits are holding you back?By the end of the we Support the show 👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable. Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching! Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.com Find Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

    28 min

  7. JAN 20

    The Hero Arc Series: 6. Discipline Made Simple: The Power List & Gratitude

    Send a text In this episode of Get Uncomfortable, Shae teaches two tools that will radically change your ability to execute: The Power List and a simple, research-backed gratitude practice that rewires your brain for resilience, presence, and confidence. Most people obsess over 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year goals… but they don’t even know what they need to get done tomorrow. Today’s episode is about bringing your focus back to the 24-hour game, the only game that actually matters. If you're struggling with discipline, consistency, or direction, this is the episode you need. 📌 What You’ll Learn1. Why Execution Fails Without Direction If you don’t know exactly where you're going each day, you can’t win the day. Big goals don’t happen by accident, they require structure and daily intention. 2. The Power List (Andy Frisella) A simple system of five critical tasks that move you directly toward your goals. Not chores. Not busywork. Actual needle-moving tasks. You’ll learn: How to choose critical tasksHow to grade your wins and lossesWhat it means to “win the day” and build unstoppable momentum3. Reducing Limbic Friction Simple ways to make taking action easier: Set your workout gear out the night beforePrep your workspaceRemove one layer of friction to increase follow-through4. Categories for Your Daily Tasks Use these buckets to build a balanced life: Personal developmentBusiness / careerHealth & fitnessFamily & relationships5. The Neuroscience of Gratitude A gratitude practice is not fluff, it’s physiology. Shae explains how gratitude: Activates the prefrontal cortexReduces amygdala-driven fear and stressImproves sleepIncreases dopamine and serotoninEnhances emotional regulationBoosts resilienceImproves cardiovascular health6. How to Practice Gratitude Properly It’s not just writing words. It’s: Visualizing what you’re grateful forFeeling it in your bodyLetting that feeling expandSending out loving-kindness energy to othersPracticing this even 2–3 times per week changes your emotional baseline. 🔥 Episode ChallengeFor tomorrow: Create your Power List (five critical tasks).Execute all five, no excuses.Write down three things you’re grateful for and actually feel them.Repeat.  Stack wins.  Become the kind of person who fo Support the show 👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable. Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching! Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.com Find Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

    10 min

  8. JAN 13

    The Hero Arc Series: 5. Physical Excellence Is Mental Excellence - Build the Body That Builds Your Life

    Send a text In this fifth installment of the January Hero Arc, Shae breaks down one of the most important principles for becoming the hero of your own life: the body and mind are inseparable  and training your body is one of the fastest ways to rewire your brain for discipline, confidence, and momentum. This episode goes deep into the science and the application of physical mastery. If you want to understand why training makes you mentally stronger and how to build a training week that actually supports your goals this one is essential. 🔥 Key Topics Covered • Limbic Friction & the Science of Discipline What limbic friction is and why it makes you want to quitHow repeated reps teach your brain to override avoidance• The Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) The brain region responsible for discipline & effortHow it activates during hard physical effortWhy pushing through discomfort literally rewires your brainShae’s personal story running 400m repeats and overriding the “bitch voice”• Foundations of Proper Physical Training What your training MUST include if you want long-term performance, energy, and injury prevention: Flexibility & MobilityEnergizing Exercises (Paul Chek’s Zone Exercises)Real Core Training (McGill Big 3, Locke 5)The 7 Primal Movement Patterns• A Suggested Week of Training • The Hidden Consequences of Avoidance Avoiding physical challenge bleeds into every part of life: Lower confidencePoor stress toleranceMore illness and fragilityMissed opportunitiesReduced respect and perceived capabilityThe Challenge: SET THE STANDARD For the next 7 days: Commit to 3 training sessions not for calories or metrics but for the mental win.  This is how you build momentum and become someone who follows through. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Dr. Andrew Huberman: Limbic Friction (podcast search)Dr. Stuart McGill: McGill Big 3Dr. Andrew Locke: The Locke 5Paul Chek: Zone Exercises (You can Google each for guided protocols and videos.)Thorne Supplement Dispensary For the same foundational supplements I personally use and recommend, visit our Enlightened Athlete Thorne Dispensary  Purchasing through this link supports the show, my family, and the mission of helping more people set a higher standa Support the show 👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable. Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching! Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.com Find Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

    28 min
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Shae from Enlightened Athlete shares all of his  favorite mindset, workout, and nutrition strategies, practices to develop mental toughness, grit, and physical fitness so you can look at challenges in life as opportunities. Through conversations and interviews with people who overcame obstacles in life they break down how to welcome adversity into your life and use it to your advantage. You'll be ready and willing to build a community that pushes you to get uncomfortable everyday!

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  • Creator
    Shae McMaster
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Get Uncomfortable
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