This Might Get Uncomfortable

Both censorship and misinformation can feel like threats to public health and democracy. Last month, members of the broader scientific community issued an open letter to Spotify. The community asked them to take down Joe Rogan Experience episodes that spread what they believe to be misinformation about COVID-19. Whitney Lauritsen discusses the controversies around Joe Rogan's podcast and the rippl...

This episode is sponsored by Zencastr . Visit zencastr.com/pricing to try it out for free. And when you're ready to up level, enter the code " wellevatr " to receive 30% off your first 3 months of the Pro plan! Shame is the feeling that you’re not enough. It is what holds us back from being where we most want to be. Whitney Lauritsen’s guest in this episode helps us overcome this hurdle by de...

"I, for one, am so happy to be a human being, not a statue" ~ Alok   Criticism is part and parcel of life as a content creator. When we show up for others, when we invite a back and forth, we also open the door for criticism. Yet, a lot of people do not seem to understand the difference between valid criticism and trolling. How do we criticize the way a human being should? Whitney Lauritsen t...

Trigger alert: this contains references to sexual assault and childhood trauma. This episode is sponsored by Zencastr . Visit zencastr.com/pricing to try it out for free. And when you're ready to up level, enter the code " wellevatr " to receive 30% off your first 3 months of the Pro plan!   "Piece by piece, I picked up the parts of me I'd lost along the way of life, restored parts of my...

Navigating neurodivergence requires sensitivity. Our brains work differently from each other, and we have to respect our uniqueness. Whitney Lauritsen discusses how you shouldn’t shy away from things that make you different. Accept and embrace who you are and be confident when you say, “Hey, I'm different.” Don’t allow societal pressure to force you into doing things you don’t want to do. When we...

This episode is sponsored by Zencastr . Visit zencastr.com/pricing to try it out for free. And when you're ready to up level, enter the code " wellevatr " to receive 30% off your first 3 months of the Pro plan! Neurodivergence in adulthood is an increasingly common phenomenon that many struggle with. Once misdiagnosed, especially in women, neurodivergence doesn’t mean one is defective. It mer...

When you feel uncomfortable, you have to tune in and decide whether this discomfort is important? Host Whitney Lauritsen sits down with us to discuss why we should acknowledge what doesn’t feel good. You need to listen to your gut feeling to save yourself from dangerous situations. Do what feels in alignment with your values. You don’t have to conform to societal pressures to be accepted or valida...

This episode is sponsored by Zencastr . Visit zencastr.com/pricing to try it out for free. And when you're ready to uplevel, enter the code " wellevatr " to receive 30% off your first 3 months of the Pro plan! Many people travel to get away from the humdrum of life and relieve stress. For some, however, travel can be so stressful that they would stay in their comfort zone and avoid the travel...

How do you talk with people you care about who have opposite opinions from you about social or political issues? The point is not to win debates, but to have civil discourse while caring for each other after the conversation. Do your best to steer the conversation to the middle ground, or at least their assumptions. When you feel stressed, aggravated, or anxious, don’t engage in a conversation jus...

Trigger warning : this episode contains some explicit language as well as a brief reference to sexual assault.  This episode is sponsored by Zencastr . Visit zencastr.com/pricing to try it out for free. And when you're ready to uplevel, enter the code " wellevatr " to receive 30% off your first 3 months of the Pro plan! Not all yoga instructors or fitness teachers look like Barbie dolls....

At some point in our lives, we strive for equality in the world, but it isn't very easy. It might sound simple to tell ourselves to be nice to one another and treat everyone with the same respect. Unfortunately, that’s not how our world goes. Racism, prejudice, gender inequality, and other issues are present every day. We may not admit it or not, but we treat someone differently based on how they...

This episode is sponsored by Zencastr . Visit zencastr.com/pricing to try it out for free. And when you're ready to uplevel, enter the code " wellevatr " to receive 30% off your first 3 months of the Pro plan! There are a lot of misconceptions around adoption. What actually makes family, family? We have been conditioned to believe that blood relations and genetics are the only things that ens...

"I won't tell you to have a good day. Instead, I advise you to simply have a day. Stay alive, feed yourself well, wear comfortable clothes, and don't give up on yourself just yet. It'll get better. Until then, have a day." ~ unknown *   The most wonderful time of the year has passed, and it's that time of year where the blues kick in. Post-holiday depression is a real thing. 64% of peopl...

The recent years have welcomed one health-conscious generation, but it has also opened up different discussions regarding different lifestyles. In this episode, Whitney Lauritsen sits down with  Liz MacDowell , cookbook author of  Plant-Forward Keto , to address these diet judgments and ingredient shame. Liz is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and avid food lover specializing in vegan an...

The end of the year is almost upon us, and a new year means change. With so many things in flux, what impact can a community have on 2022? Whitney Lauritsen takes a look, as she deep dives into what our immediate future will be like. It’s time to be future-focused as Whitney discusses resolutions, influencers, mental health and why our sense of community will be vital this coming year. Tune in for...

Better eyes = happier you! Your vision is important, but what if you're not being told the whole truth about your eyes? Today, Whitney Lauritsen talks to the founder of  Endmyopia ,  Jake Steiner , about the truth about the eye industry. Shortsightedness (myopia) is a 100 billion dollar a year business. The treatment (glasses) literally cause more of the condition, which is sold at 5000%...

There are shifts in our lives we would like to take but are afraid of what will happen. Change sounds scary, and it’s easier to live our lives with the familiar. But what if change is needed for us to be better persons? In this episode, Whitney Lauritsen announces that Jason Wrobel isn’t co-hosting with her anymore. She discusses this shift in her life and the podcast and reflects on how we can em...

Our soul is the foundation of who we are. But, why do we often make ourselves an afterthought and instead seek validation outside of us? In this episode,  Najwa Zebian  discusses her lates t book,  Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul , and unravels years of learning about herself to find and build her place in this world—a home within. Najwa is a Lebanese-Canadian...

Christmas is almost here, and more than the chill in the air and the mesmerizing lights is the rush of holiday shopping. Indulging in this season of giving is indeed fulfilling, but that also comes with a challenge when it comes to your finances. Whitney Lauritsen is here to discuss how to eliminate anxiety when doing your holiday shopping spree, helping you save money in the middle of endless pro...

According to  Deanna Bryant , love is a choice, and thus, so is marriage and staying married. But how do we keep choosing love as we get into the latter stages of marriage? In this episode, she joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen to dig deep into the challenges faced by couples in mid-life and beyond. Deanna is the host of  Revive Your Midlife Marriage Podcast  and a Relationsh...

Do you ever start to feel lonely or depressed once the holidays start to seep in—while the sun goes down earlier and you are home with your family with all the holiday food? That is a recipe for a major depressive disorder called Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. Join your hosts Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen as they talk about holiday depression and how to cure it. Find out how the lack of...

What does a post-capitalist world look like, and how do we get there? These are the questions that Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen mull over with  Anuradha Kowtha . Anuradha is a catalyst, educator, Business Liberation Strategist, and the founder of  The Kowtha Constellation . The three go on a deep dive on harm reduction strategies that could slowly liberate society from the shackles...

You often hear that education is your only key to success. Your parents would encourage you to finish college because higher education is the only path that you should take. But, what if you’re wrong? In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen share their experiences and actual realizations about their college degrees and the specific schools they graduated from. Attending college for mos...

A lot of us want to become better allies for LGBTQ+ community. But how do we achieve that, especially in the workplace? Today’s guest is Heidi Duss , Founder/Gender Equity, LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Belonging Advisor at Culturescape Consulting , helping leaders get diversity, equity, and inclusion right and foster more inclusive workplaces. Heidi joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen to break down...

As human beings, we don't want the feeling of being ashamed, canceled, or simply failing. But why does seeing these happen to others instead of ourselves bring most people pleasure and joy? Join hosts Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen in this episode as they dive deep into justice and people's misfortune. It was depicted that as we are now in the Digital Age, current trending technologies can emp...