I'm Uncomfortable

If you're trying to declutter and simplify your life but haven't found a way that works for you, this might be a try you want to do. Confronting your mess is uncomfortable, especially when you start digging into WHY you hold on to certain things in the first place!  In this episode, we attempt to throw away 120 things in a 15 day period and realize that some things (including broken shards of...

In this episode, author Jessica Smith walks us through why navigating adulthood can be so uncomfortable and gives us practical advice and activities to help us sort through all the questions.  Are you looking to find more clarity? Do you want to get to know yourself better? Are you eager to find your why? Are you ready to own your life? If so, take a BIG ole breath because you’ve come to the...

For some of us, Marie Kondo has nothing on our organizational skills. For most of us, at least one or more areas of our homes are a big YIKES. In this episode, Tanisha talks us through why you definitely need a box (or boxes...), how to get out of paper clutter hell, and why clutter makes us so uncomfortable (hint: it's not about the stuff!)

Remember the time you googled "successful Asian woman" and what you got was "How to Marry an Asian Woman?" Rose does. In this episode, we sit down with   Rose Buado and Jennifer Redondo-Marquez to discuss why it can be uncomfortable for women of color/first-generation Americans to pursue "non-traditional" paths and share stories from their book "In Her Purpose" of women who did just that...

If you're getting sick and tired of your wardrobe but know you really don't need (or shouldn't be buying) more clothes, you might want to join Melissa & Vanessa in the 10x10 Challenge. 10 pieces of clothing over 10 days didn't sound difficult, but it took a lot of creativity to make it work.

If you've wanted to try meditating (or tired and haven't felt successful), join us for a short guided meditation with meditation coach Eden of Eden Harmony Meditation. In this episode, we explore how to manage feeling overwhelmed and burnt out and get answers to questions like "What makes some people uncomfortable with meditation?" and learn what to stop/start doing to manage our stress.

Just because there's a new president doesn't mean you can suddenly forget about politics for the next four years. Want to stay involved but not sure how? Our guest Laura Herrera talks about all the ways you DIDN'T know the government was involved in your life and how you can make sure to stay informed. 

We write letters to our ex-boyfriends and discuss the lessons we learned from being in those relationships. We explore the ways that we've grown since them and the feelings that can come up from writing a letter to an ex. Whether you're currently in a relationship or (un)happily single - listen to find out if this activity is a "10/10 recommend to a friend" or a try we regret doing. 

How many years in a row have you been vowing to exercise more? Eat healthier? Lose weight? Spend less time on social media? In this episode, we discuss why even though New Year's resolutions have been around for about 4,000 years, it probably only took you a few days to forget about yours. We also share how to make resolutions that have a better chance of sticking, and why making resolutions might...

In holidays past (pre-pandemic), we are all too familiar with those awkward encounters with close and distant relatives; which can be challenging in its own right. Fast forward to the 2020 holiday season: we are now dealing with coordinating Zoom holiday meet-ups or grappling with the idea of not seeing loved ones at all.  This version of the holiday season is a new level of uncomfortable, wh...

Welcome to the Season ! Finale of the I'm Uncomfortable Podcast! Vanessa and Melissa take a trip down memory lane, all 7 months ago, when they decided to start the podcast. They discuss the origin story, how they've adapted to podcaster life, what they are looking forward to during the holiday season hiatus, and their hopes for season 2!  Thank you to everyone who has supported the first seas...

Whether it's a rando, a bestie, your family or your S/O, living with other people can be hilarious, confusing, and/or horrifying. In this episode, Melissa and Vanessa react to listener-submitted stories about their roommate experiences and advice about how to co-exist with others. Turns out - just because you love someone, doesn't mean you're going to agree on how to do the dishes. 

Halloween, along with the rest of 2020, has been canceled. But what hasn't been canceled is the 8 days left to vote in the 2020 general election, because the scary alternative future for this country is another four years of DJT. This is why we must vote for the change we want to see. In order to do that, we must also participate in our local and state politics. So what's it going to be: Trump or...

When we were kids we thought a lot of things about adulthood that ended up not being true. Whether it was something your parents told you in their moment of "shoot, how do I answer this kid's question?" or something you saw on TV that portrayed adulthood in a skewed fashion. Well, in this episode, Melissa and Vanessa react to the lies, secrets, and scandals behind #adulting that were kindly submit...

This week on the podcast, Vanessa and Melissa celebrate Indigenous People's Day by welcoming Shaandiin Cedar, a Navajo tribal member, clean-tech and sustainability professional, NativesOutdoors Ambassador, and Project Manager for the Rural Utah Project . Learn alongside our podcast hosts as Shaandiin (pronounced "ShawnDean") talks about honoring her roots through her sustainability work in the cor...

For their 20th episode, Melissa and Vanessa embark on a "Try" that people either love or hate: ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response). According to Wikipedia, "ASMR signifies the subjective experience of 'low-grade' euphoria' characterized by a 'combination of positive feelings and a distinct static-like tingling sensation on the skin.'" What better way to celebrate 20 episodes of I'm Uncomfo...

Personal finance is a life skill that not many, especially if you identify as a BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, Womxn of Color), learn at school or at home. In this episode, Vanessa discusses how she's turning her personal finance literacy journey into her side hustle called: Help Me I'm Poor . Her personal finance blog is a resource for all young people looking educate themselves about money in order t...

In this episode, Melissa shares how her passion for planning and organization has led to the creation of Good Day Events , her side-soon-to-be-main hustle. Tune in as she shares tips on how to approach the logistics of event planning with any budget and skill level. 

What's more uncomfortable than discussing your pelvic region? Probably a lot of things, but this topic is up there on the list! We are joined by Dr. Michael Z. Aquino, PT, DPT, in a discussion about the importance of pelvic floor health, how he is addressing the need for true inclusion in the healthcare industry, and how to be more okay with communicating your pain to your doctor. He specializes i...

Who doesn't love a do-it-yourself tutorial?! In this episode, Vanessa and Melissa mix things up by surprising each other with DIY craft kits. Why is this uncomfortable you ask? Well, Melissa enjoys a good craft and Vanessa would rather just...not. Listen to find out what tangled macrame and yarn webs they weave!

The practice of facial hair grooming/removal has been around for thousands of years. From a very young age, all kinds of products and services associated with the practice are heavily advertised to femme-identifying persons. Getting your eyebrows done becomes as normal as going to the salon to get a hair cut, except you are paying someone to inflict pain upon your face using either wax or thread....

Vanessa and Melissa welcome their first special guest to the podcast: Archel! She's a multi-hyphenate creative, taking the Orange County and Los Angeles food blogging realm by storm, running her own digital creative studio, all while working her day job as a social media content manager for a national restaurant chain. She also just so happens to be a long time friend of Vanesa and Melissa's and i...

The "Self Help" industry has grown significantly in the last few years. Whether you buy into it or not, the "craze" has allowed for a variety of topics, as well as accessible platforms for the consumption of self-help content. Melissa and Vanessa share what spurred them to explore personal development, the topics interest them, and a few recommendations for those interested in delving into the wor...

Episode 12 - It seems that procuring and caring for plants has become a phenomenon sweeping the millennial generation in the last couple of years.  The trend is not a subtle one with a variety of online plant subscription businesses that have popped up in recent years, as well as trendy nurseries located conveniently near hipster coffee shops (or maybe located INSIDE said hipster coffee shop)...

Episode 11 - Did you know that the average person spends 26 years of their life sleeping? Mind-blowing right? This is why Melissa and Vanessa agree that it's a worthwhile to invest in all things required for sleeping: a quality mattress, linens, pillows, etc. But that doesn't necessarily mean spending ridiculous amounts of money either. Join as they discuss their bedding pet peeves, the catalyst t...