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This Might Get Uncomfortable

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There are many elements in our lives that affect our well-being and there are many ways that we can explore them. One avenue to optimal self-care is having open, honest conversations about what it means to be well. Navigate love and relationships, purpose and meaning, mental health and wellness, success and failure, and all of those things that make us human with Whitney Lauritsen on This Might Get Uncomfortable. Whitney has over 13 years of professional experience in the health, wellness, and entertainment industries. She guides you through the confusion and the curiosity, the suffering and the unfulfilled potential, and the questions of why we’re here and what we’re doing. Join her each week as she shares her perspectives on wellness and has radically authentic, insightful conversations about life with special guests. This Might Get Uncomfortable, so prepare to dive deep into the rabbit hole. Nothing is off-limits here! Life presents us with challenges every single day. Many of us struggle to make life feel worthwhile, meaningful, and peaceful. We’re confronted in our relationships, careers, faith, and the health of our body, mind, and emotions. We often have questions in our minds that go unanswered, and sometimes, we don’t even want the answers. We just want to have a really unfiltered discussion, let it all out, be truly heard so we can process our emotions. We want to talk about our deepest passions and secret longings, share our unfulfilled dreams and big goals, and inquire into the mysteries of life. If you’re in that place right now, we invite you to join Whitney here on This Might Get Uncomfortable. 

Whitney Lauritsen is a podcast host, social media advisor, and well-being coach. She founded Eco-Vegan Gal in 2008 to share lifestyle practices and product recommendations that improve the quality of body, mind, and planet. Her books include best-seller The Vegan Ketogenic Diet Cookbook and Healthy Organic Vegan on a Budget.

As an advocate for high-performance living and mental health, Whitney launched Wellevatr.

Passionate about business, Whitney advises creative entrepreneurs with digital marketing strategies that amplify their passions. She regularly coaches, consults, and presents on social media trends, influencer partnerships, and content monetization. A six-year stint teaching workshops at the Apple Store advanced her tech knowledge and experience. She has participated in business programs led by Google, Facebook, and Scripps Network. Recognized by her colleagues as a connector, Whitney has run numerous wellness industry events at YouTube Space, during the Natural Products Expo, and on Clubhouse app.

Media appearances include Stossel, HuffPost Live, and The Ultimate Health Podcast. Whitney has contributed to Forks Over Knives, VegNews Magazine, Simple Habit, New Hope Network, iHerb, and Organic Authority. She has spoken at many conferences, summits, and festivals, such as Bonnaroo, Fitness Magazine, VidCon, Podcast Movement, and BlogHer Food. In 2014, she received the Ed Begley Jr. Environmental Activist Award.

Whitney minored in psychology while studying film production at Emerson College. She also took classes at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Boston College. Her short films were broadcast on HBO and part of Steven Spielberg’s reality competition “On the Lot”. Before pivoting her career to content creation, she worked as a mentor at the Cannes Film Festival, managed an acclaimed production office, and assisted Rob Reiner’s family.

On this podcast, Whitney digs into the things that make people tick. The things that people are passionate about. The things that make people uncomfortable. The things that bring them hope, joy, and inspiration. The things that make them feel good in their bodies, minds, and hearts. The things that make life worth living and how to feel fully alive, genuinely happy and engaged every day. It's time to get to the core of who you truly are!

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Episodes

What’s Wrong With Giving Up On Your Dreams And Being Average?

December 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

When the world tells you to keep pushing towards making your dreams come true, giving up can be difficult, most especially if you felt that that very dream does not serve you anymore. How do you know whether to keep going for it? Is it okay to be average and give up on your dreams? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen tackle this uncomfortable dilemma that many of us face. They dive deeper into the systems that make it seem wrong to become average, the capitalistic mentality around it, societa...

Creating Space Within To Re-Examine Our Personal Life And Career

November 30, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 56.6 MB

Life is full of contradictions in how we’re taught to live it by working hard and always striving. Yet, in order to keep ourselves sane and happy, we need to also learn how to step away from those. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen discuss how we can create the space to re-examine our personal life and career, finding that balance between the two and disconnecting from the hustle culture and addiction to productivity and efficiency. Showing vulnerability on the show, Jason ...

Interrupting The Model And Doing It Scared With Colleen Mitchell

November 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

There are moments when we feel the fear of doing something, but we do it anyway. This is called “interrupting the model” and this is the topic that Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take a deep dive on with Inspired Forward life coach, Colleen Mitchell. A lot of us are cowering in fear right now and understandably so. This fear causes us to shrink back and go on survival mode instead of thriving. How do we move past this base instinct and have the courage to experience the fear but not let ...

Thanksgiving At A Time Of COVID, Social Media Pressures, And Finding Joy In Food

November 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

Thanksgiving is coming up. In this day and age of quarantining, when better to talk about food and the comforts it brings than now? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen reveal their plans for Thanksgiving and recommend some great food and finds that you can get even while on lockdown. They share some vegan and plant-based menus and restaurants and, finding joy in food, impart some advice to keep our mental state just as healthy as our physical as we fight through this uncertain time. Plus, Jas...

Reevaluating Travel – What Has Changed Since The Publication Of The Take Charge eBook?

November 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Travel has changed a lot globally since the publication of the Take Charge eBook, the last section of which is dedicated to that very subject. Faced with some pretty radical changes brought about by COVID-19 to the travel industry, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen share their reflections as they reevaluate the eBook’s final chapter. With much of their brand tied to travel, Jason and Whitney had had to make their biggest adjustments in that field since the pandemic hit. What lessons can be ...

Untethering From Whiteness And Honing Creativity with Kate Faust

November 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 88 MB

In this world ruled by the powerful few, white supremacy is probably the hardest ideology to shake off since its roots are deeply embedded in socialism, capitalism, colonialism, and patriarchy. It acts as if a shackle that forbids us to fly, and untethering from whiteness is definitely a great leap in achieving our full creative potential. However, this can be truly challenging because of society's firm grasp on such a concept. Discussing this topic with Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen is...

How To Make Money Sharing Your Knowledge and Passions

November 18, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 52.7 MB

Making money from passion is not some new age guru’s idea of glorifying the starving artist syndrome. More and more people are realizing that instead of constantly chasing that dollar value that they associate with success, they would be better off if they let their passion for something attract that success, however they define it for themselves. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen revisit this topic that they covered in Take Charge Now! – a free eBook that they wrote back in 2019. So much h...

How To Overcome Fear And Believe In Yourself During Times Of Doubt, Stress Or Negativity

November 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MB

For the US, election day felt very different this year, mainly because there was really no indication or clear-cut signs of who was going to win the presidency. People have been holding their breaths no matter who they’re hoping and voting to win. In the end, Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris wins the race. With all the uncertainty and disruption the year 2020 has brought, many are hoping that this leads to a good start for the US in 2021. Not knowing what the next few weeks or m...

Self-Transformation: The Secret To Overcoming Trauma With Christa Gowen

November 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

At some point in your lives, everyone experiences trauma in one way or another, and sometimes, it's passed onto the next generation in the family. With self-transformation, awareness, and wellness, it's possible to end it once and for all. This episode, Christa Gowen, a certified TRE® provider and yoga instructor, talks about her personal experience with trauma and shares how she dealt with it and turned it around for a better life. She gives out transformational techniques and trauma releas...

How To Commit To Personal And Professional Goals

November 11, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 53.2 MB

We all have goals, but not all of us follow through. If we’re honest about it, the path that leads us to them is often without some bumps; and most of the time, these challenges are enough to make us quit. So how do we find the courage and discipline to commit to them? In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen guide us with their insights to learn to stay on course with our personal and professional goals. They talk about the importance of being clear on our aims and centering on o...

How To Achieve Peak Physical Condition That Is Sustainable And Healthy

November 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

For many people, their journey to health and wellness is so inconsistent that it can feel like you’re not achieving any results thus far. It is time to change that and take charge of your health and wellness goals to achieve peak physical condition that is sustainable and healthy. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen guide us with the wisdom from their eBook, Take Charge. They share some of their personal tips, as well as those from other health and wellness thought leaders, o...

How to Be a Good Enough Parent In The Time Of COVID-19 with Danielle Bettmann

November 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

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How To Take Charge Of Your Health And Live A Long, Healthy, Vibrant Life

November 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

People talk a lot about opportunity, vision, passion, or staying motivated, and that the lack of these things get in the way of achieving their aims and goals. We say things like, “If I was more motivated,” or, “If I had more clarity or passion.” However, the biggest obstacles seem to be self-created when we're inconsistent or we feel defeated. These are the moments where you can look at a possible shift and take charge of your life. But what exactly does it mean to take charge? On today’s p...

Understanding Resistance: The Path To Pursuing What We Want

November 02, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 53.4 MB

There are so many things we keep ourselves from doing because we are in a place of resistance and fear. We have these inner monologues that hinder us from pursuing what we want, which often requires doing the unconventional. Timely in how things move in the world right now, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk about understanding resistance and how you can overcome it to unleash your creativity and do what you love to do. They share some of their missed opportunities and the lessons it ta...

Friendly Vegan: An Amicable Way To Spread The Message Of Veganism With Toni Okamoto And Michelle Cehn

October 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

Justifiably or not, vegans have often been accused of being pushy, overly zealous or simply assholes. Vegans may tend to be very passionate about what they stand for, but the phrase “friendly vegan” is hardly an oxymoron. In fact, there is good cause to look at it as something that we all should strive for if we want to effectively spread the message of vegan living. Return guests, Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn share some of their work in this space with Jason Wrobel and Toni Lauritsen. Thr...

2020 Holiday Travel: A Rewards-Risk Assessment

October 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

The end of the year is almost upon us but the pandemic that largely characterized it is far from over. How will the winter holidays of 2020 look like for you? For a lot of us, it’s going to involve some kind of decision-making over whether we should go through the risk of travel and put ourselves and our loved ones in possible danger. Whitney Lauritsen and Jason Wrobel reflect upon this as they lay out their preliminary plans for the upcoming holidays. The pull of tradition is very strong, y...

2020 Elections: Staying Sane Through The Voting Process

October 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

In what seems like a very intense year for everybody, we are now nearly a week away from the November 2020 Elections. The path has been quite controversial, disorienting, and treacherous, to say the least, but it is something that we must all participate in the end. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen help keep you from losing yourself from all of this and dedicate this time to talk about staying sane during the 2020 election and the voting process. They explore the many unco...

Pivoting To A Life Of Higher Calling: Coaching And Philanthropy With Akbar Sheikh

October 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

The great thing about life is how, as long as you’re alive, you will always have a chance to change and become better. Having lived in an identity that was at rock bottom, Akbar Sheikh made a complete shift—turning his life around from being overweight, hanging out with the wrong group of friends, and sleeping in a closet to pursuing a life of higher calling. In this episode, he sits down with host Khaled Elmasri to share with us his journey and how he was suddenly hit by this wave of aware...

Finding Peace And Emotional Balance: Healing Anxiety And Other Mental Health Struggles With Heather Rider

October 23, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 55.8 MB

Anxiety isn’t necessarily a fun topic to talk about, but it’s pertinent to most people’s lives. In this episode, Heather Rider, anxiety expert and The Energy Synergist, joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen to talk about finding peace and emotional balance amidst anxiety and rampant mental health issues. Heather shares her background in dealing with mental health issues and her own experience having high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and impostor syndrome. Heather dives into the hol...

Uncomfortable Nostalgia: How Our Past Impacts Our Career And Life Outlook

October 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Nostalgia can be uncomfortable, but it is worthwhile to sometimes take a walk down the memory lane and reflect on how our past experiences have shaped who we are today. For both Whitney Lauritsen and Jason Wrobel, visiting home evokes a stream of childhood and high school memories – the good and the bad, the uplifting and the humiliating, the comforting and the traumatic. Join them as they share some of these memories and how they have impacted their outlook towards life and career. On anoth...

The Cultural Danger Of Light-Hearted TV Shows And Influencer Marketing

October 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

With how crazy the world is, we sometimes just can’t help but crave anything light-hearted—something that will take our mind away from the things happening right now. One of the things that have been on many people’s mouths lately is the new feel-good Netflix series, Emily in Paris. In this episode, Whitney Lauritsen and Jason Wrobel reflect on the reception of these light-hearted shows, their ripple effect, and to an extent, the cultural danger they pose towards people watching. They talk a...

Unpacking Body Positivity, Intuitive Eating, And Self-Acceptance With KaRonna Lynn

October 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

Before you can influence others, self-acceptance is the first thing you need to accomplish. Liberation guide, KaRonna Lynn, joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen this episode to shed some truth on what it truly means to accept and liberate oneself. She explains the origins and meaning behind body positivity and gives insight into social media influencers within the body acceptance circle. Learn what subliminal messaging is and the possible dangers it poses to your health, both physically ...

How To Tell When You’re Burnt Out

October 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

With a lot of people talking about burnout, it seems like the buzzword for 2020. And yet almost every single year towards the end of the year, we can't wait for the year to get over because it was that bad. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take a closer look at burnout and share the ten signs of this condition and what you can do to combat it. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the This Might Get Uncomfortable community today: wel...

Avoiding The Lure Of Fake Fame, Quick Fixes, And Social Media Lottery

October 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Nowadays, receiving a few emails from random people who seem to want something from you is not unusual. These emails make it sound like there is something in it for you, luring you with offers of quick fixes, fame, and even money from winning in online lotteries when all they really are methods to cheat the system to get you to buy their product, avail of their services, or become a follower or a subscriber. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen investigate the lure of these qu...

Setting Boundaries: Finding Comfort Through The Uncomfortable With Shannon Corn

October 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

Boundaries are one of the tricky parts of a relationship, but setting them for your comfort is necessary. To explain the essence of boundaries, Shannon Corn, a Clinical Therapist at Waterford Counseling and Psychological Services, joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen this episode. She starts off by defining the difference between a boundary and a preference. Listen in as she shares her knowledge on how to deal with boundaries from your social relationships, including online dating, up to...

World Mental Health Day 2020: Getting In Touch With Our Mental State As Adults Navigating An Uncertain Environment

October 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

About 450 million people worldwide live with consistent mental health disorders, which are among the leading causes of ill-health, disability, and mortality worldwide. Dedicating this episode to not only celebrate but educate as well, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen go in-depth about mental health this World Mental Health Day 2020. They talk about the importance of having a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, highlighting how our mental state is just as important as our physical st...

“Podcast Farts” And Other Quirky Search Queries That Brought You Here

October 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Did the search query, “podcast farts” bring you here? Believe it or not, there might be a decent chance that it did. While sifting through search queries in their Google Analytics, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen found out that people are somehow finding their way to their website while typing in the search queries, “podcast farts” and “episode fart”. Whatever it is they were looking for, it shows that you’ll never really know what gets people to your door. What is “dare anxiety”? Can cat...

Behind The Scenes: Identity and the Existential Crises Of Content Creators with Jason Horton

October 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

There are times when content creators are criticized because people don’t know the amount of work that goes on in the background. Writer and Comedian Jason Horton joins in to shed some light on the identity and existential crises content creators go through in their careers. He explains the grind that needs to happen to be successful in a very competitive field. Jason also shares some tips and practices when it comes to distributing your content and why it’s effective to focus on one social ...

The Social Dilemma Documentary: A Closer Look At Social Media And Technology

September 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

An exposé of how technology giants have manipulated the human psychology to influence how we behave, Netflix's new documentary, The Social Dilemma, is raising eyebrows and concerns from many people from all walks of life. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen share their insights on the documentary and how it’s examining the role of social media and technology in our lives, and how much things have changed in the past five to ten years. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, ...

Going On A Cross Country Road Trip & Pandemic Camping? Here’s What To Bring

September 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Getting out of the house and away from home gives you the opportunity to reflect on your life, and what better way to do that than road trips! On today’s podcast, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk about the preparation and planning that goes into a road trip with the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. From food and supplies to cool, innovative gadgets, discover what you need to bring to make your trip much more pleasurable and comfortable.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, rev...

Life Lessons From A 10-Day Cross-Country Journey With Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart

September 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

In many ways, life is like a road trip – a constant transition to somewhere else, sometimes stopping, but always moving forward to the next destination. In this episode Jason Wrobel catches up with Whitney Lauritsen and their mutual friend, Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart, just after Whitney and Mai-ly concluded a life-changing, 10-day, cross-country trip that led them to many realizations. Being in a time of transition in their careers, the trip was a perfect time for them to mull over the direction ...

Macro And Micro Perspectives About Money: From Global Capitalism To Our Personal Relationships With It

September 21, 2020 10:05 - 56 minutes - 53.9 MB

At a time that is considered as one of the most challenging chapters of modern human history, isn’t it fascinating to think that CEO and founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, has become the first human being to cross the $200 billion mark in his personal net worth? Extracting this very uncomfortable conversation, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen guide us into a discussion around money. They take us from a macro to a micro perspective about money, getting into the global conversation about capital...

The Temporal Nature Of Emotion, Suffering Amnesia, Travel Anxiety And Unexpected Experiences

September 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Are you feeling anxious, angry, triggered? Take comfort in the knowledge that all emotions, good or bad, are of temporal nature and they would soon leave us as easily as they came if we learn how to honor their presence. Join Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen in another uncomfortable conversation where they share their thoughts on the temporal nature of emotion, suffering amnesia, what we can learn from Chadwick Boseman’s death, travel anxiety and more topics. They also answer some pretty i...

Raise Awareness About Illness And Stop Being At War With Your Body with Keisha Greaves

September 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

In this episode, Keisha Greaves, joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen as they talk about being at war with your own body when battling a chronic illness as well as striving to raise awareness about the experiences of others also affected. Keisha dives into what she went through as her illness progressed and manifested and how she got through the emotional process of it all. Get to know how she surrendered to the reality of what was happening. Keisha talks briefly about the COVID situatio...

Preparing For A Camping Trip In This Time Of The Pandemic

September 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Just because flying is out of the question at this time doesn’t mean that you can’t still experience the outside world—particularly for this episode, the outdoors. And what else can you do where you remain safe from social contact than camping? In this conversation, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk about their upcoming camping trip, sharing their preparations in terms of tent camping and the Tesla camp model as well as their expectations for the activity. They then reflect on road-tri...

Going Down The Rabbit Hole Of Human Desire

September 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

Do you need what you want or do you just want it? Desire is so much a part of being human that we take its nature for granted. From where does it stem? What is its purpose, if any? Does it ultimately drive us to achieve more or is it ultimately the root of all suffering? Like almost everything else that is deeply rooted in our humanity, these questions are some of the most polarizing of all. As if that’s not hard enough to ponder, what if desire meets head on with uncertainty? What happens w...

Be The Healthiest Version Of Yourself with Jackie Coban

September 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

What does it mean to be the best version of yourself? In this episode, Jackie Coban, Founder of Table For 9 Coaching, joins Whitney and Jason as they talk about becoming the healthiest version of yourself based on your personality by knowing what that means and what it looks like. Jackie shares the details of her goal to help people develop language to describe who they already are and who they want to be. Learn why taking an online personality test might be counterintuitive and work against...

Is Suicide Preventable?: Removing The Stigma Around Mental Health Issues

September 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

As much as the conversation around suicide has been opened significantly in recent years, the public stigma towards persons with suicidal thoughts still persists, especially among celebrities and public figures. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen explore this serious subject matter of suicide. Is it preventable? And will talking about it chase away the thought of committing it? Join Jason and Whitney as they take a deep dive into suicide, depression, suicide ideation, and ot...

How Music Affects The Brain And Body

September 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Does listening to music help you work? One study called The Mozart Effect suggests that listening to Mozart would improve performance. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen discuss how music affects our brains and bodies, diving into The Mozart Effect, sound healing, white noise, and many other phenomena cementing the connection between our mental and physical aspects. They also touch on memories of high school teachers and how their words of affirmation have had a huge impact ...

The Need For Conversations Around Black Women’s Mental Health And Healing With Latrice Sampson Richards

September 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Even with the strides we are making when it comes to diversity, it is still very noticeable how white faces dominate the mainstream wellness industry. More than ever, what we need is for more representation in the wellness space for people from different backgrounds, cultures, gender, or ages to feel that they are understood—and rightly so, as wellness should be for everyone. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen tackle this important topic that needs to be talked about with gu...

How To Eat Bread And Get Away With It

September 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

Don’t you just love bread? We probably all do, but for some of us, eating a lot of this gluten-packed comfort food can give you some serious fart problems. Yes, you read it right; we’re going to talk about farts in this episode. You’re definitely going to enjoy listening as Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk about digestive issues, food sensitivities, gluten-free vegan products and their love for bread. Join them as they go through a mouthwatering array of food products ranging from be ...

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Innocent Cultural Myths And Dealing With Curveballs

August 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

When better to talk about the impacts—the good, the bad, and the ugly—of cultural myths than today in National Frankenstein Day? In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dive deep into the things that are perpetuated in our culture through TV, radio, movies, and even word of mouth that are passed down from generation to generation. Remembering Joseph Campbell’s work on the formula of the hero’s journey, they talk about popular culture references spanning from Frankenstein, Santa C...

Get Your Geek On: How Being A Geek Can Help You Survive with Chris DT Gordon

August 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

When things that you don’t quite understand are happening, what do you do? In this episode, Jason and Whitney are joined by Chris DT Gordon as they talk about being a geek and how that can help you survive any situation. Chris shares his journey on how a seemingly innocuous scratch turned into a life and death situation battling a flesh-eating bacteria. Get a feel for Chris’s experience as he digs deeper into his emotional state through it all and why he felt nothing but gratitude despite ev...

Homing In To The Definition Of Home

August 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

How long have you been living in your place? What factors make you feel like it’s home for you? Do you feel like it’s easy to make a decision to move to another city when the time comes for you to do it? This has weighed upon Jason Wrobel’s mind for some time now. Having lived in Los Angeles for 14 years, he feels scared at what a major move will mean to his lifestyle, community and relationships. On the other hand, previous experiences taught him that moving can be a great learning experien...

How Distance Binds Anxiety

August 24, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 114 MB

In what ways do we use distance to manage anxiety? What are its long-term effects? To what extent is avoidance okay? Is sitting through the discomfort of having conversations we would rather not have worth it? Jason Wrobel and Whitney dive deep into this topic in this episode as they give their honest thoughts and experiences on the various ways we use distance to manage anxiety. This conversation is inspired by the newsletter, 25 Ways We Use Distance to Manage Anxiety, written by a therapis...

Eating Healthily And Thrive With Plant-Based On A Budget With Toni Okamoto

August 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB

The common misconception about healthy eating is that it is, in itself, an expensive undertaking. In a world where we’re all struggling to make ends meet, having to spend more than necessary is the furthest thing anyone wants to do. However, healthy eating as expensive can be far from the truth. In fact, you can stay healthy on a budget and save some money. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk to Toni Okamoto about vegan couponing that helps you with financial security as...

The “How To” And The Perks Of Becoming A Bestselling Author

August 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 82 MB

How does one become a bestselling author and what benefits come with that distinction? If you’re writing for the vegan lifestyle space, it can be very challenging to become a bestseller when you’ve got a niched audience. But with the right strategy coupled with hard work and dedication, it is not impossible. Taking the lessons they learned from their own experiences in writing, publishing and marketing their own books, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dive into the whole process of breakin...

The Art Of Setting Boundaries And Making Less Assumptions

August 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

There is often a paradox towards how we act around boundaries in this day and age. On the one hand, we’re told to set boundaries. On the other, we are challenged to break them. Walking between the fine line between the two, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen discuss boundaries and how we are supposed to act around them. They talk about our people-pleasing ability—the desire to be perfect and not step on anybody’s toes—as well as our tendency to overextend ourselves, saying ‘yes’ to the point...

A Radically Experimental Approach To Romantic Relationships With Jáchym Jerie And Natasha Koo

August 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

Relationships always feel new each time we have them. Especially in romantic relationships, we tend to find ourselves in uncharted waters every time we enter into one, no matter how many we’ve had in the past. This, in itself, shows just how varied the types of relationships are. Helping you navigate this big world of romance, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen invite Jáchym Jerie and Natasha Koo, the founders of YourExceptionalRelationship.com. Together, Jáchym and Natasha take us into thei...

Food For Thought: Are We What We Eat, Mentally?

August 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

“We are what we eat,” so the old adage goes. How well does this wisdom apply to the mental food that we feed our minds with? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen share their thoughts on this in relation to our seemingly universal fascination with death and violence. How does our consumption of violent content affect the way that we think and behave? Should it be any cause of concern? This conversation wrestles with these questions and more. Speaking of food, Jason and Whitney also talk about r...

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