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- My Podcasting Journey: From Film School To Content Creation
Every podcaster has a unique podcasting journey. In this episode, Whitney Lauritsen shares hers by answering questions about her background in film and psychology from Emerson College in Boston. She opens up about how the two programs impacted her journey into podcasting and the lessons she’s carried during that transition. Whitney also shares how being the “teacher’s pet” helps her become a better podcaster. She dives deep into her “why” and how her passion for helping people and being of service bleeds through her work. Listen in as Whitney shares valuable advice on how to make it in the podcasting industry as well as get started.
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1 hr 9 min - Shed The Shoulds And Show Up For Yourself With Tammie Bennett
When you make a mistake, it's important to accept yourself for what you did. Show up for yourself despite all your flaws. Everyone has faults; we are human. That's why it's best not to 'should yourself'. Learn how to shift away from this with Whitney Lauritsen and her guest Tammie Bennett. Tammie is a creative entrepreneur, mindset coach, and host of the Show Up Society Podcast. She takes what she has learned to help people show up for themselves even in the tiniest way. Know what you want. Understand that it's impossible to make everyone happy. Break away from that tribe mentality today.
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58 min - Finding Clarity, Confidence, And Self-Trust
The world of content creation is saturated and potentially toxic if you don't have the right purpose and principles. In this episode, Whitney Lauritsen opens up about her journey of finding clarity, confidence, and self-trust while navigating the industry. She voices her internal struggles and insecurities while socializing with peers and how it impacts her mentally. On the other hand, she shares how she overcame those negative thoughts while staying true to her core and purpose. Listen in for valuable lessons from Whitney as she introspects her growth and development as a content creator and as herself.
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50 min - Writing Your Path In Pencil With Laurel Wilson
In a society of comparison and fitting into a mold, we need more conversation around stepping outside the box to find joy. Laurel Wilson believes in the saying: “write your vision in pen and your path in pencil.” Life throws unexpected curveballs that move us from our original path, but that doesn’t mean we should give up on our goals. In her chat with Whitney Lauritsen, Laurel shares how she’s teaching these values as a parent to her child. Laurel’s world unexpectedly tipped upside down while away in college when she lost her father to suicide with no explanation. Three years later, she lost her brother the same way. She realized that she had a choice in these tragedies: to give in to the grief or to use them as fuel. Listen to their conversation to learn more about how you can also overcome and write the path to your future.
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1 hr 2 min - Shouting Out Loud About Who I Am
“Who am I?” In this introspective episode, Whitney Lauritsen goes on a raw and honest journey as she answers questions as a part of a feature from Shoutout LA. Whitney dives deep and uncovers her personal stories and turning points that lead to her recent discoveries on her identity. She also shares the inspiration behind Beyond Measures and opens up about her renewed definition of success. Tune in to learn more about Whitney and take time to reflect on these questions with her.
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1 hr 5 min - Moving Cycles Of Trauma With David Richman
There is much to be said about connecting with people who are going through trauma. Not only do we help them in the process, we also transform our lives with their stories. Today's guest is passionate about doing this. Whitney Lauritsen sits down with David Richman to talk about how we can form deeper connections with ourselves and those in our lives. David shares his transformational journey from an overweight, sedentary smoker to an endurance athlete who completed nearly 20 Ironmans, many 50+ miles runs, and a solo 5,000-mile bike ride. His latest book, Cycle of Lives, explores 15 people's emotional journeys with cancer and the various traumas in their lives. Their stories are interwoven amongst the narrative of David's solo bike ride to meet the book participants whom he had been interviewing for a few years. Tune in to learn the importance of connecting with others, taking a deep look at yourself, and applying big lessons to your life. Plus, find out the three-step process to make a transformation. Peel away the layers and get to the essence of who you are through this heart-centered conversation.
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1 hr 13 min - The Masks We Wear To Fit In And Feel Understood
There are countless ways women can excel in our society. However, there are just as many ways society hinders women from fitting in and feeling misunderstood. Whitney Lauritsen dives deep into this uncomfortable notion. She shares her learnings from the book Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg. Listen in as Whitney tackles this paradigm-shifting study of neurodivergent women with ADHD, autism, synesthesia, high sensitivity, and sensory processing disorder. Join Whitney as she explores why these traits are often overlooked in women and how society benefits from allowing these unique strengths to flourish.
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55 min - Organizing Without Overwhelm: Simple Decluttering Practices For Well-Being With Krista Lockwood
Decluttering is one of the simplest ways to boost your mental and emotional well-being. In this episode, Krista Lockwood gives simple practices and tips that can positively impact your life. She is the Founder of Motherhood Simplified and host of the podcast with the same name. Krista joins Whitney Lauritsen to share that decluttering doesn’t have to mean embracing a minimalist lifestyle. Instead, it’s about removing what overwhelms and overstimulates to create the life and home you want, no matter what that looks like. Krista explains that our habits are ingrained deep within. It takes being honest with yourself to let go of what isn’t serving you. Join as she shares empowering and encouraging solutions, plus bite-sized quick wins that everyone can do!
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1 hr 5 min - Finding Meaning In Unpleasant Experiences
Meaningful conversations can only take place in a culture of respect and courtesy between people who are capable of seeing their highest ideals in each other. This is a quote that Whitney Lauritsen considers a part of her awakening. With all the unpleasant experiences people around the world are going through today, it can be a challenge to engage in difficult conversations bounded on respect and compassion. Dive into an uncomfortable discussion and join Whitney as she unpacks the damages of societal pressure, minority stereotypes, and COVID-19 discrimination. Take this time to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the little things.
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1 hr 6 min - The Anxiety Sisters' Survival Guide: How You Can Become More Hopeful, Connected, and Happy With Authors Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek
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Awareness for mental health has grown, which helps break stigmas and opens up a lot of discussions. But do people truly grasp the debilitating effects of anxiety? According to today's guests, we have a long way to go when talking about the seriousness of mental health issues. Joining host Whitney Lauritsen today are The Anxiety Sisters Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek. They define anxiety and discuss the importance of bringing awareness to the physical symptoms and the science behind the disorder. The three of them also discuss the controversy surrounding seeing anxiety as a "trend" and people's misconceptions about it. Tune in as they share valuable insights from their book, The Anxiety Sisters' Survival Guide: How You Can Become More Hopeful, Connected, and Happy.
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About This Might Get Uncomfortable
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There are many elements in our lives that affect our well-being and there are many ways that we can explore them. One avenue to optimal self-care is having open, honest conversations about what it…
means to be well. Navigate love and relationships, purpose and meaning, mental health and wellness, success and failure, and all of those things that make us human with Whitney Lauritsen on This Might Get Uncomfortable. Whitney has over 13 years of professional experience in the health, wellness, and entertainment industries. She guides you through the confusion and the curiosity, the suffering and the unfulfilled potential, and the questions of why we’re here and what we’re doing. Join her each week as she shares her perspectives on wellness and has radically authentic, insightful conversations about life with special guests. This Might Get Uncomfortable, so prepare to dive deep into the rabbit hole. Nothing is off-limits here! Life presents us with challenges every single day. Many of us struggle to make life feel worthwhile, meaningful, and peaceful. We’re confronted in our relationships, careers, faith, and the health of our body, mind, and emotions. We often have questions in our minds that go unanswered, and sometimes, we don’t even want the answers. We just want to have a really unfiltered discussion, let it all out, be truly heard so we can process our emotions. We want to talk about our deepest passions and secret longings, share our unfulfilled dreams and big goals, and inquire into the mysteries of life. If you’re in that place right now, we invite you to join Whitney here on This Might Get Uncomfortable.
Whitney Lauritsen is a podcast host, social media advisor, and well-being coach. She founded Eco-Vegan Gal in 2008 to share lifestyle practices and product recommendations that improve the quality of body, mind, and planet. Her books include best-seller The Vegan Ketogenic Diet Cookbook and Healthy Organic Vegan on a Budget.
As an advocate for high-performance living and mental health, Whitney launched Wellevatr.
Passionate about business, Whitney advises creative entrepreneurs with digital marketing strategies that amplify their passions. She regularly coaches, consults, and presents on social media trends, influencer partnerships, and content monetization. A six-year stint teaching workshops at the Apple Store advanced her tech knowledge and experience. She has participated in business programs led by Google, Facebook, and Scripps Network. Recognized by her colleagues as a connector, Whitney has run numerous wellness industry events at YouTube Space, during the Natural Products Expo, and on Clubhouse app.
Media appearances include Stossel, HuffPost Live, and The Ultimate Health Podcast. Whitney has contributed to Forks Over Knives, VegNews Magazine, Simple Habit, New Hope Network, iHerb, and Organic Authority. She has spoken at many conferences, summits, and festivals, such as Bonnaroo, Fitness Magazine, VidCon, Podcast Movement, and BlogHer Food. In 2014, she received the Ed Begley Jr. Environmental Activist Award.
Whitney minored in psychology while studying film production at Emerson College. She also took classes at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Boston College. Her short films were broadcast on HBO and part of Steven Spielberg’s reality competition “On the Lot”. Before pivoting her career to content creation, she worked as a mentor at the Cannes Film Festival, managed an acclaimed production office, and assisted Rob Reiner’s family.
On this podcast, Whitney digs into the things that make people tick. The things that people are passionate about. The things that make people uncomfortable. The things that bring them hope, joy, and inspiration. The things that make them feel good in their bodies, minds, and hearts. The things that make life worth living and how to feel fully alive, genuinely happy and engaged every day. It's time to get to the core of who you truly are!