This Might Get Uncomfortable

After the seemingly endless and challenging year, that is 2020; the new year is now here. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen present their predictions for 2021 and what they see in their own paths ahead. They talk about the digital complications this year may pose, particularly in addressing screen fatigue and prolonging attention spans. They also talk about the dangers of getting validation from...

Social media has literally changed the social landscape of being human in this day and age. From heralding individuality and authenticity, many have now been proclaiming themselves as social media experts trained to market every chance they get. As obvious as it may sound, finding humans “navigating life” has become a rarity. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen invite two amazing p...

The COVID-19 pandemic saw the rise of the tradwife concept, which basically refers to women who spend most of their time doing the traditional duties of a wife, from taking care of plants to cooking food. Due to the lockdown, many wives document their everyday life and share them on social media. Whitney Lauristen challenges this relatively new concept that brings back the old, discussing how it c...

Going through emails can be a task, particularly if you’re someone who has signed up for too many things or just one who leaves messages piled up. Even with our online stuff, many of us tend to need a bit of decluttering. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk about this kind of overwhelm we face with our online activities and daily lives, most especially in this isolated and pan...

Whether we all live and grow up with other people’s expectations and, by extension, their judgments. But instead of letting those “shoulds” define us, shouldn’t we just be living the life that we truly want for ourselves? It is a lot easier said than done, but it is not impossible if you have the intention and the willingness to do the work. Joining Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen to unpack thi...

Moving is one of the most exciting yet tedious things to do, especially when picking a place to settle into. And with Jason Wrobel finally planning to move, he tries relocation astrology to understand better where his energy directs him. He discusses the places he is considering and feels the most attuned to, what he loves about each one, and what astrocartography has to say about his choices. Mea...

There’s a fine balance in business between creating and providing something that is valuable for other people and feeling fulfilled as a creator and entrepreneur. Sometimes, we struggle with staying true to ourselves and tapping our intuition while not trying to look as much for external validation. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen tap into this in today’s episode as they take us into their The...

Spirituality and politics are two distinct forces that drive our consciousness, but they are more connected than we actually think. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen explore this topic with meditation teacher and author Ben Decker , focusing on his latest book Modern Spirituality . Together, they discuss the impact of our individual spirituality on the collective efforts of society and how it sha...

We are always designed to desire to get what we want, but does our list ever end? Can we actually find contentment once we achieve our goals? When can we say that the finish line is at hand? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen discuss the possibility of humankind's never-ending list of wants that directly shape our society. They go deep on our collective nature to fight a common enemy and stand for...

We’re now down to the last month of the year, but for This Might Get Uncomfortable podcast, we’re greeting a new beginning. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen celebrate the show’s one year anniversary, marking the 160th episode! They reflect on how they are going so far, how success metrics can either bring us joy or torture us, and how growth happens when we do not give up and just continue. With...

So many things seem to be out of our control, especially this 2020, but our health shouldn’t be one of them. In this episode, none other than the Food Babe herself, Vani Hari , enjoins us to reevaluate our relationship with food and wellness and take positive action to achieve a healthy, happy life. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen also talk to Vani about what has been happening in her life sinc...

We have been told all our lives to strive to become better, but what exactly is “better”? Is it something definite, measurable and attainable? We have been brought up to think of it as a goal, as an end point that we need to somehow achieve to be of any worth. And when we feel like we’re failing to do so, that’s when shame comes in big time. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen tackle this uncomfort...

The Holidays are here. That means we are officially in the season of gift-giving. But given our current COVID-19 situation where many people are struggling financially, how can we, as entrepreneurs, walk that fine line of marketing while keeping in mind what we are facing today? In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen tackle this question as they examine the ethics of marketing tactics...

The huge role of social media in today's digital world is undeniable. Nevertheless, it can adversely affect our online identity if we allow it to control us instead of the other way around. This may fuel our ego, push us to the brink of depression, make us addicted to going viral, and give us a false sense of presentation. Corbett Barr  of The Fizzle Show   discusses how to avoid falling...

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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...

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'...

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 to...

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 hop...

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...

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...

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 . The...