This Might Get Uncomfortable

What are your dreams and ambitions, and why aren't you going after them? The biggest roadblock between you and your destiny is fear. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen  break down the reasons why people are afraid to take that first step. It could be the fear of not getting instant results, the fear of failure, or the fear of getting out of their comfort zone. If you're exper...

Just because your food choices work for you doesn’t mean you’re entitled to use your lifestyle as a club to bash anyone who doesn’t live by it. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to achieving a better relationship with food. It is a highly personalized journey that varies with each person’s physical, mental and emotional needs. It’s when people get too hung up with the physical s...

To discover any room for improvement, gathering customer feedback is the most effective first step. But most of the time, you will get negative comments more than favorable ones, which calls for a proper approach when you handle criticism. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen sit down with sales advisor and speaker  Charlene DeCesare  to talk about the best ways to connect with your critic...

We have reached a point in our time where social media has penetrated almost every nook and cranny of our lives. And while many of us adults have lived those days where the online world is almost non-existent, not the same can be said for children now who are born at the peak of it. Diving deep into this topic, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen discuss the horrors and long-term impact of social m...

In a world full of criticisms, judgment, and discrimination, people often feel insecurities and contentment, and it all boils down to hating yourself. As everyone continues to sexualize women, degrade self-worth, and besmirch beauty standards, loving yourself is slowly becoming extinct. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen's discussion goes deep into disregarding the standards imposed on us by socie...

The world we live in today is so focused on success, materialism, and personal disputes that there is almost no space to breathe and actually grow. Luckily for success coach Christine Roberts , her experience living in an RV gave her a brand new perspective in life that changed her as a person. Sitting down with Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen, she narrates how she attained healing from her chi...

One of the biggest contradictions we have now in this day and age is social media. While it has opened up ways for us to connect, it has also managed to heighten the need for outside validation, giving birth to more and more people putting a façade online and faking it. One of the recent documentaries that explore this social dilemma is HBO’s Fake Famous . In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney...

There is something to be said about platonic relationships that often outweigh romantic relationships. In our evolving world, more and more are starting to value friendships in partnerships more than the trappings of sex and romance. In this episode, Jason Wroble and Whitney Lauritsen dive deep into these non-traditional relationships, finding their inspiration from an article in The Atlantic titl...

In our busy and noisy world, many people forget how to look within and become agents of inspiration and change. By expressing from the heart, even the things we consider impossible can finally become possible. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen sit down with Ibrahim Sharkas  to discover how letting out all the emotions and thoughts deep within the heart is key in achieving peace and unity in...

Elon Musk is more than just a businessman; he is also an ambitious man with a limitless desire to contribute to the survival of human consciousness. After Whitney Lauritsen attended an online event through the Clubhouse app, where Elon appeared with Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, she became curious about the man's uber futuristic plans. Together with Jason Wrobel, they discuss how an influential figure...

In today's age of data and information, our ideas of success are measured mainly by numbers, from social media followers, bank account status, and current weight. And since these numbers are truly powerful despite their fluctuating nature, they can control our thoughts and push us to have this addiction to validation. Jason Wrobel shares his recent panic attacks caused by discontentment with his c...

Mindfulness suffers when we get too busy filling up bank accounts, managing a business, or taking care of loved ones. If you’re not unplugging yourself from your hectic and loaded world, you will eventually get out of touch with everything. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk with Tara Stiles  to discuss how taking a step back, going for some rest, and slowing down a bit is an effective s...

Is it really possible to be motivated by something other than money, material objects or any other tangible outcome? Is there such a thing as sustainable motivation? It’s almost a cliché to say that we need to be motivated by the process of creation instead of the outcomes of that process, but it’s also almost too hard to extricate ourselves from the material aspects of success. Jason Wrobel and W...

Understanding willpower is one of the things we sometimes take for granted, so much so that it is considered as if a supernatural force. If left unchecked, it can affect addictive tendencies, lead to a judgmental attitude, and make the body unhealthy. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dissect how willpower plays a role in our lives, discussing how a simple change in habits, becoming self-aware wi...

We love to think that society has moved significantly forward in terms of gender diversity and inclusion, but there is still so much to work on for us and future generations. From “gender reveals” to gendered clothing to the historically unfortunate way the English language uses pronouns, a lot of aspects of contemporary culture are still rooted in binary assumptions. In response to popular demand...

Is it really possible to be honest about your opinions and without being judgmental? Could it be possible that we are inherently judgmental? When you think about it, being totally non-judgmental about things is impossible unless we live in a homogenous society, which we don’t. That is why sometimes it can be triggering to hear someone call you out for being judgmental when as far as you are concer...

All of us have dreams. What separates those who achieved them and those who don’t is their ability to believe in themselves, to reach forward. Yet, even before starting the journey towards our goals, so many stop themselves through self-sabotage. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dive deep into one of the biggest culprits that keep people from living the life they want. They break down the reason...

“Adulting be like…” You can almost think of an unlimited number of possible phrases to add to this phrase, ranging from the mildly amusing to the terribly depressing. But if you’re a young adult, you would (for better or for worse) be very conscious of how difficult and interesting it is to emerge from the cocoon in these uncertain times. This is what creative entrepreneur and mindset coach Katina...

Humanity has achieved so much by doing things differently every now and then, and doing more things differently is what’s going to ensure its survival moving forward. It’s paradoxical that while this might seem like a no-brainer, many humans do, on the other hand, feel absolutely uncomfortable with things being done differently from what they expected. It’s as if every time an innovation comes to...

Have you ever felt like being pushed to ride the train on something and yet be pulled inward out of fear of failing? In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen share their experience of being stuck in this uncomfortable space between the fear of missing out and uncertainty when it comes to investing money. At a certain point in your life, you will encounter this challenge. On the one hand...

Mental health is one of the most significant areas of our system, but our awareness and knowledge about it is usually lacking. That's why a majority of us tolerate burnout, toxic masculinity, and disasterbating, making it hard to get out of the box of these alarming limiters. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dissect these sensitive topics with therapist Nick Bognar . Together, they discuss why t...

The best way to live life is often through radical experimentation, expanding ourselves by trying out new experiences. As life experimentalists, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen are doing it in real-time. In this episode, they share the new social media platform that they are joining called Clubhouse, where they chat with people live, collaborate, and brainstorm through audio. They talk about te...

What’s the point of drinking if you don’t get drunk? It’s a common question among many people who have not yet come to terms with the different reasons why some people opt not to consume alcohol. This prompted Whitney Lauritsen to post a series of mocktail videos to spread awareness on inclusivity when it comes to our drinking culture. The shame is real when it comes to alcohol consumption, and wh...

A rhetoric that gets passed around in the self-help or the wellness community is that everyone can be great. We see messages from people at the top of their respective games or industries saying that if you just put your mind and heart to something, you can do anything. But what does greatness mean, and why are we even supposed to chase it? In this episode, physician, life coach, podcaster, and bu...

Rejection and regret are two emotions that are difficult to handle and even more difficult to forget. And sometimes, all it takes to wash away these feelings is to look within ourselves, release our full potential, and get rid of the mindset of resistance. Whitney Lauristen reflects on the rejections she experienced and how she handled them, particularly with the schools she was not admitted to. M...