Am I Authentic? A Discussion w/ Norwegian Expert Victoria Kratel

Our Season Finale: Knight in Nervous Armour

Welcome to Beyond Comfort's SEASON FINALE: Knight in Nervous Armour. In this special episode, Michelle and Elle head to Medieval Times in Toronto to put their social anxiety to the ultimate test. Running late, overwhelmed by the loud atmosphere, and anxious about eating with their hands, they navigate jousts, falcons, and awkward interviews with knights. Despite moments of overstimulation and discomfort, they find joy in the spectacle, bond with friends, and reflect on how the experience pushed their comfort zones. They close the episode grateful for the growth they've made this season and invite listeners to follow them and share their own "Beyond Comfort" moments while teasing what's next for season two.

Who The F*** Are We?

Beyond Comfort hosts, Michelle and Elle, know each other quite well, but in this episode, they want you to get to know them and their anxiety a little bit better. After nine weeks of Beyond Comfort, the girls reflect on their podcast journey, sharing what they’ve learned about anxiety, anticipation, and pushing past comfort zones. Highlights include a proud interview with Loud Luxury, the chaotic first episode at a comedy club, and a playful game with guest Dance McGee  called “How Well Do You Know Your Friend’s Anxiety?” Through stories of doorbell panic, public speaking fears, and social coping strategies, they show how forcing themselves to show up often turned dread into fun. Listeners are invited to connect on Instagram, try the game with friends, and tune in for the season finale and more in season two.

Am I Authentic? A Discussion w/ Norwegian Expert Victoria Kratel

For the past two episodes, hosts Michelle and Elle have been delving into the complex realities of how women feel about and interact with their social media identity. In today's episode, they take it a step further and get a new perspective in their interview with PhD candidate Victoria Kratel. The women discuss digital disconnection, the tension between curated social media identities and the real self, and why young women seek balance online and offline. The episode explores research findings, practical detox tactics (like off-times and unfollowing), context collapse, and a simple challenge to reclaim control over your digital presence.

Post, Panic, Repeat

Ever think about putting your group chat messages on your Instagram story? Well, in this episode, hosts Michelle and Elle do just that. The girls team up with friends to test their comfort zones by posting eight spontaneous Instagram stories in one day, revealing the tension between curated personas and everyday reality. The episode explores how social anxiety, public perception, and generational norms shape online identity, shares personal reactions to the challenge, and encourages listeners to try authentic posting and reflect on their relationship with social media.

Is That Really Me?

Hosts Michelle and Elle explore the disconnect between our social media personas and our real selves, discussing how curation, anxiety, comparison, and mood shape the way we view our own images. They share interviews with young women about their online identities and how posts can feel like an altered version of life.   Join in on the conversation and consider how you interact with and feel about your social media identity.