This Might Get Uncomfortable

There is no denying that many things and events that came up this year have brought along with them a confluence of factors that affect people’s physical health and mental and emotional wellness. On today’s podcast, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen explore a fascinating topic – the social determinants of health or SDOH – which is about how nonmedical factors such as race, nationality, and povert...

It’s exciting to see how much things have changed in the plant-based food movement. The offerings have evolved from the very basic to now having places where you can find advanced and specialty vegan foods all over the country and the world. On today’s show,  Max Goldberg  joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen to talk about organic living and how it has evolved into what it is today....

We live in a society that glorifies ambition too much that we even created the term’ hustle culture’ to mask the toxic capitalistic, corporate-driven mentality that has become deleterious, demeaning, and devoid of humanity. As a result, we have become so accustomed to working day and night, leaving us more exhausted and burned-out than empowered—as what the capitalist advertisement wants us to bel...

Imagine you had an extra hour in the day, how would you spend that time? With the COVID-19 crisis, the world is in a completely different spot than it ever has. For people staying at home and working from home, they are finding enough time on their hands than they know what to do with. We would be having an entirely different experience without the pandemic threat looming, but as it is, it’s provi...

When it comes to business, entrepreneurship, and creativity, there’s this underlying pressure to be extroverted in order to be rewarded. One entrepreneur who’s doing well in the business world, however, is marketing strategist and introverted entrepreneur Monica Schrock . Monica is an introverted copywriter focused on making the world a better place by writing. She joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney L...

Personal transformation is no easy matter, especially when you are experiencing a crisis that challenges the very concepts of time, productivity, and certainty. How do you maintain the energy to move forward in these trying times? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen share some of the ways they deal with all the boredom, lethargy, and negativity that comes with this crisis. From reading books and do...

Launched in November 2005, Google Analytics offers you the tools you need to better understand your customers. What’s fascinating about it is you can see what people search for and you can see whether or not you show up as an impression versus a click. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take a look at some topics and search queries that have led people to their website and podcast...

As social media keeps growing, this world of social media influencers is expanding and becoming a legitimate career path for many people, mainly because a lot of people are communicating digitally through this period of quarantine. One such person who uses his influence to reach others through the social media platform, TikTok, is  Jason Green , the host of the Relationships and Relationshits...

With the current pandemic due to COVID-19 going on, a lot of things are either put on hold or cancelled. If that isn’t stressful enough, we’ve all been advised to stay put and socially distance ourselves as much as possible. This adds to the discomfort that often leads to anxiety, depression, the feeling of overwhelm, and, not the least, caution fatigue. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney L...

So much is happening all over the world that it is so easy to become physically and emotionally drained these days. Yet, in times like these, we should have more reasons to push through anyway. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen push through the uncomfortable and speak about a necessary issue that is long-overdue and needs to be addressed: racial injustice. With the Black Lives Ma...

We are brought up in a competitive world where nobody wants to be in second place. The gold medal mentality is so steeped in us that we put all of our cards in to achieve whatever it is that will make us a champion in whatever we do. But what happens once you’ve achieved your goal? What happens when you can’t do your gold medal thing anymore? How does it impact your struggle to build your identity...

No father is perfect, but all fathers undeniably play a significant role in shaping us into who we are. As Father’s Day approaches, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen share their memories of their fathers – the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable. They relate how each of their fathers gave them gifts that uniquely set the stage for them to do what they do best now. As you listen to this episode,...

Something that is a big part of well-being is our relationships. The question is, how can we truly get to know someone and build a nourishing relationship? On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dive in a little bit deeper into the meaning of ideal relationships. Discussing the elements of a strong relationship, they tackle how one can prepare for a relationship and share some mindful...

With so many different beliefs about beauty, so many people freak out and get self-conscious about aging, especially women, because they’re subjugated to pressures and expectations. In the end, it’s really all about finding what works for you and feels best for you and letting go of the desire to follow the rules and fit in. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen talk to Sunny Subrama...

In the past few days, thousands of protesters took to the streets to support Black Lives Matter, the social movement against violence and systemic racism towards black people. The tragedy of George Floyd was the fuel that added to the already burning fire, mobilizing people to risk their lives in the middle of the pandemic and speak about the blatant injustices towards black people by the very ins...

There are different ways to express ourselves through our words, choices, or actions freely. One of the biggest platform to do that, especially with the current pandemic where we’re limited to go out in public, is through social media. Today, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take a look at public behavior and our judgments and ignorance about them, especially pertaining to being mindful about wh...

The importance of our own indoor space has become more felt in this time of isolation and social distancing. As we are thrust into our homes, we are all slowly coming to realize and take notice of the things we have been taking advantage of. Our rooms mirror how we are feeling, and if it is just as chaotic as the world outside, then it will only create more stress in this already uncertain time. J...

Humans, as we are, we crave certainty. So with the deluge of information bombarding us every waking moment, further compounded by many people passionately claiming they have the “truth” and making us question what is real, the very solid grounds we stand on gets shaken. The very thought of uncertainty makes many of us feel uncomfortable. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen confront this very pressi...

There is a lot of old conditioning around the concept of masculinity. We have this very deeply embedded belief system that centers around aggression, pride, stoicism, sexuality, and competitiveness – among other things – as masculine traits, and suggests that men should not show any emotion or vulnerability. With June being men’s health month, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take a closer look...

When a person, especially a famous figure, tries to move away from the one thing they’re known for, it can often be a crisis not just for themselves, but for the people around them and those who follow them. But you must not shy away from reinventing yourself – the way you perceive yourself and, in turn, how others perceive you. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen chat with Ruby Roth , an artist an...

We live in a globalized, multicultural society where there is a real possibility for something you say to hurt or offend someone of a different ethnicity or culture. Content-creators in all platforms are no strangers to being accused of cultural appropriation or being offensive or discriminatory towards people of other cultures. In a lot of cases, it is not even intentional but merely reflects a l...

With National Wine Day just around the corner, it’s time to discuss a timeworn yet ever-timely subject – indulging in vices. Where does one draw the line between enjoyment and addiction, and how do you avoid getting to that point in the first place? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dive into the different aspects of indulging in vices, whether it’s alcohol or junk food. Are you still finding a w...

Small solutions can generate mighty results. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen chat with Paul Jarvis , a writer, designer, and author of Company of One , a book that explores why bigger is not always better in business. Exploring Paul’s minimalistic website, they discuss the impact of being simple and doing things in the most relaxing manner without grinding ourselves into the gr...

When we think about becoming a millionaire, we tend to start listing down the things we want to have and the things we want to do. It is as if being a millionaire is a ticket to being free, seeing no limitations to getting everything we ever wanted. May 20th is the National Be a Millionaire Day. In this episode, fittingly, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take us into a raw conversation about mo...

Can what you eat affect your mental health? If so, up to what extent? In this unique episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen turn to answer an inquiry about the relationship of our diet to our mental health. Digging deeper, they talk about the claims that pose the vegan diet as having adverse effects on our mental well-being compared to eating meat. They shed light on the different context tha...