This Might Get Uncomfortable

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? Jo...

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 touc...

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, Jaso...

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...

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 th...

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...

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....

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...

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 Whitne...

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 mark...

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 s...

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...

“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 conversati...

The halt in the dine out experience during this COVID-19 pandemic has led to many heartbreaks, especially for restaurants who are now forced to close. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dive deep into the situation that has been affecting not only the restaurant owners but also their staff and patrons alike. They share their own insights and feelings about the great effects of the...

When you have been through many struggles and challenges, it can be tough to rise from the ashes. However, one survivor of homelessness, domestic abuse, pregnancy-induced heart failure, and devastating natural disasters tells her story of how she not only survived but also living her best expression. On today’s podcast, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen introduce the resilient Brandy Champeau . B...

There are just so many corners and caves to explore in the research rabbit hole of the internet, especially during this time of quarantine. One of the fascinating places you may even have found yourself in is the world of conspiracy theories. In a world that is becoming more uncertain, what we crave now, more than ever, are answers. Conspiracy theories provide that relief and even that grounding t...

Is there such a thing as a perfect vegan or a perfectly ethical consumer? How far would you go down the rabbit hole in researching the food that you eat for you to deserve the food-specific label you’re putting yourself in? When you start finding out that your coconut comes from monkey labor in Thailand or your wine is laced with fish parts, you might think about questioning your integrity as a ve...

An incredibly uncomfortable topic for many people is sex and sexuality. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen interview video producer, podcaster, and journalist  Natalie Rivera  about sexual identities, bisexuality, the relationship between mental health and sex, dating during quarantine, safe sex during COVID, and many more. Natalie has produced and reported for media out...

Love – that thing we experience every day yet fail to really understand in all its complexity. Just take a look at all the elusive dating behaviors that Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk about in this episode and you’ll see why love and relationships continue to baffle humans and will probably continue to do so for a long time. You may have heard of ghosting, but what about benching, breadcr...

Even in this digital age, celebrating milestones never seem to get old. On the show’s 100th episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take us behind the scenes – tackling the noteworthy issues they’ve encountered since they started production less than eight months ago. From expectations and celebrations, motivation, and the pros and cons of success to podfading, burnout, failure, and social med...

With everything that is currently happening in the world, it can be difficult, and even at times, leaves a bad taste, to be happy. Nevertheless, it is still very important to understand that it is okay to be happy, especially during this time where we need more reasons to be one. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen bring over a guest to share how we can make sense of finding happin...

Have you been ghosted, or are you guilty of ghosting people yourself? If you’ve experienced either or both, this conversation is definitely for you. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dig deep into their knowledge and personal experiences to give their two cents on ghosting, whether in a romantic or non-romantic context. Starting with the seemingly innocuous topic of what the inside of an eggplant...

Don’t you just wish that you could have all day to do whatever you want? However, people, for the most part, feel that they’re short on time, and that can actually lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and less happiness. On today’s podcast, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk about something that we have all experienced at some point in our lives – anxiety. Tune in to this episode as Jason...

Life seldom goes our way, especially now that we’re in Mercury retrograde. Whenever we try to impose our will on it, it quickly shows us how illusory our beliefs of control and certainty are. In these times, it is very appropriate to learn how to pivot our plans, go with the flow, and change things at the moment. These are just some of the things Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk about in th...

It’s National Ice Cream Day, and what better way to get reminded of the joys of summer than now, especially at a time where our spirits seem to be in the dumps with the COVID-19 pandemic going on. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen discuss finding joy during summer, savoring the goodness of ice cream, gatherings, and everything summer stands for that all of us are forgetting these...