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- Birthdays And The Paradox Of Getting Older
Celebrating birthdays can be a huge pressure, especially for women, because society expects them to look young. Host Whitney Lauritsen talks about her birthday experiences, the paradox of getting older, and her reflections on ageism. When we’re young, we want to grow up as fast as possible because we feel limited based on our age. But now that we’re older, we wish to become young again. It’s a constraining paradox that steals the joy of living. It’s about that time that we find out who we are and what we’re capable of. When we accept our age, wonderful things happen. Tune in!
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57 min - Putting Peace Into Coaching And Team Leadership With Diana Cutaia
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Peace is the opposite of discomfort. So how do leaders apply peace to their coaching and team leadership? Joining Whitney Lauritsen to talk about this is Diana Cutaia. Diana is the president/founder of Coaching Peace, a company focused on using the power of play and connection to empower organizations and teams to create cultures of care, belonging, and peace. She underscores the importance of belongingness versus inclusion when cultivating a welcoming environment for employees and people in general. The two chat about what inclusion looks like in sports and how it impacts relationships and professional careers. Tune in for more insights from their insightful conversation on creating space for people to be who they are and feel like they belong.
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1 hr 18 min - Approaching Web3 With Intention
A lot of the way that we communicate, share our personal lives, and even work professionally is done through the internet. We have been introduced and acclimated to Web3, cryptocurrencies, metaverse, NFTs, and all these things we’re moving into with our online lives. But is this growth an evolution towards a more decentralized world? In this episode, Whitney Lauritsen discusses the importance of self-care in the web3 and web2 space. Listen in as Whitney explores how we can raise awareness and set boundaries for our wellbeing across the virtual realities we live in.
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48 min - Are You Ready To Survive? With Clint Emerson
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Are you ready to survive a crisis? The pandemic and recent disputes between Russia and Ukraine have made many people uneasy. What would you do if catastrophe hit close to your home? In this episode, Whitney Lauritsen sits down with Clint Emerson to chat about becoming self-reliant during a crisis. Clint is a retired Navy SEAL with over twenty years of experience. He boils down his survival knowledge to ten big pieces of a self-reliant lifestyle in his latest book, THE RUGGED LIFE: The Modern Guide to Self-Reliance, on sale May 10th. Clint touches on basic survival tools, growing your own food, managing fear, using a weapon for safety, and choosing to be an asset, not a liability. Don’t miss the incredible life skills that he imparts in this episode.
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1 hr 2 min - Disconnected: The Illusion Of Online Friendships
With the world increasingly moving towards virtual, most of us have developed online connections of some kind. But how real are your online friendships? And are we placing too much value and trust in people we've never seen in person?
Discover why it might be better to disconnect and unfollow from technology. Join Whitney Lauritsen as she shares how stress and the intensity of a global crisis can lead to disconnection and compassion fatigue. Learn more about online dating and some of Whitney's experiences with it. Finally, discover how to step away from social media addiction and rebuild your connection with people.
Life moves so fast. Learn how to slow it down so that you can see everyone clearly. Tune in and take a deep dive with us into human (or animal) companionship today!
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1 hr 2 min - Aiko Smith On Using Mindfulness And Self-Care As An Act Of Resistance
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Mindfulness is all about taking a moment to pay attention to what’s going on with you. But how does looking into yourself impact the world outside? In this episode, mindfulness coach and keynote speaker Aiko Smith joins host Whitney Lauritsen to share that self-care is an act of resistance and mindfulness is a way to navigate oppressive systems. She sheds light on obstacles that marginalized groups experience and how that can become a source of strength. Aiko also highlights how setting boundaries and going against the grain of what’s expected from women is the right step to dismantling the culture of patriarchy. They also discuss diet culture, the impacts of social media, and the challenges of motherhood.
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1 hr 6 min - Coming To My Senses
In this digital age, consuming information has never been easier and faster. With everyone vying for attention and following, creators are forced to produce content based on public consensus. However, embracing this mindset forces you to meet unrealistic expectations and feel insecure all the time. Whitney Lauritsen shares how she came to her senses to stop focusing solely on people-pleasing and trying hard to fit in. She explains how destructive it is for a person to feel unworthy or not good enough just to release well-received content. Whitney also talks about recent projects close to her heart, from managing a community-based platform to jumping into the Web3 space.
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53 min - Finding Fabulous: Embracing Your Seasons Of Brokenness
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How do you find fabulous during your seasons of brokenness? Whitney Lauritsen welcomes Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana, a national speaker and the founder of LupusChick.com Nonprofit. Marisa defines “fabulous” as being utterly in love and confident in who you are at your core. Get to know yourself and be okay with the crappy and wonderful things. Protect and advocate for yourself when you know something is wrong and need immediate health care. You are stronger than you initially thought. If you need help in embracing your seasons of brokenness, tune in!
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1 hr 10 min - Parasomnia: Getting To The Bottom Of My Sleep Disorder And Overcoming It
Parasomnia is a sleep disorder that pertains to unusual behavior or experiences while sleeping that are often disruptive. For today's episode, Whitney Lauritsen shares her personal journey with the condition and how she's getting to the bottom of it. From inconveniences in day-to-day living to the risk of physical injury, the distress that comes with parasomnia is serious. Whitney also narrates her sleep clinic experience as part of her exploration. Plus, tune in as she discusses other treatment options and what tools have helped her sleep better.
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55 min - How Better Sleep Impacts The Quality Of Your Life With James Swanwick
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Have you ever noticed how not getting enough sleep makes you disoriented and cranky? Sleep is critical for efficiency, but it tends to be the first thing we neglect. Learn how to get better sleep as Swanwick co-founder James Swanwick joins Whitney Lauritsen to talk about one of their company’s best innovations. James explains how their blue-light blocking glasses can help improve sleep quality. He speaks about the importance of a good night’s rest and shares tips on making dozing off easy. James also touches on his alcohol-free initiative and gives simple suggestions for reducing alcohol and improving health.
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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!