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- Play At Your Own Pace
We have to realize that we are not perfect. I'm sure there was a time when Michael Jordan had an off game or when the greatest authors had a subpar book. Not everything that you do has to be game-changing or one of a kind. Sometimes you have to accept the fact that you can make mediocre things. There is no deadline. Just keep at your own pace to find inner peace so that you can create that amazing thing. Join your hosts, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen, in this conversation on how to lose the fear of failure. Learn how to maneuver around stress and anxiety so that you can move at your own pace, not at the pace of others. Listen in to today's episode for a deeper understanding of self-care.
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1 hr 10 min - The Natural Solution: Health Management Using Cannabinoids With Karli Miller-Hornick
Trigger Warning: This episode includes personal stories of severe depression and suicide ideation.
While it may look like a passing health fad, using cannabinoids has actually produced a lot of great results. CBD products have helped people manage body pains and emotional issues without using anti-depressants and other synthetic products. Join our hosts Jason Wrobel & Whitney Lauritsen as they get into a lively discussion about CBD products with the founder and CEO of Head and Heal CBD, Karli Miller-Hornick. Listen in as Karli discusses using CBD products for bodily and mental health, and for your pets, too. We also learn what you need to look for in a CBD product in this brilliant episode.
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1 hr 21 min - Eco-Anxiety: The Impact Of Climate Change On Our Mental Health
Does the idea of impending doom due to climate change cause your anxiety? Well, you’re not alone. New research has shown a rise in climate anxiety and PTSD cases that therapists now call “eco-anxiety.” Hosts Jason Wrobel & Whitney Lauritsen talk in-depth about this phenomenon and discuss how climate change affects mental health. Extreme weather conditions reported from various places around the globe only seem to amplify and validate this to the point, and people need to learn how to cope or else this concern will be detrimental. Learn all about it in this episode.
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57 min - Are We Ever Fully Healed From Our Deepest Traumas?
We should never expect our relationships to fully heal us from our deepest traumas. But we can work on ourselves towards healing. Jason Wrobel talks with Whitney Lauritsen about how he was triggered when he saw an unknown number text to his girlfriend at 3 am. Due to his deepest trauma of abandonment from his father, he was instantly afraid that she might be cheating on him. Join in the conversation as Jason and Whitney process healing, trauma, trust and relationships. Why do humans cheat? Why do we expect relationships to heal us? Tune in!
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55 min - Robert Cheeke: Behind The Scenes With Plant-Based Athlete And Best-Selling Author
What does it take to achieve your life-long dream? What are the requirements to build that clear path towards success? For Robert Cheeke and his burning passion for becoming a best-selling author, it called for gratitude and motivation. He joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen to look back on his journey from being a nobody struggling to make ends meet to rising as the author of a New York Times best-seller. He talks about how dismissing ego, getting out of the comparison trap, and refusing to focus too much on online popularity contributed to his status today. Robert also discusses how he continues to improve himself by sharing his current agenda focused on emphasizing the huge difference between physical aesthetics and health.
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1 hr 20 min - Examining Physical Insecurity And The Temptation Of Plastic Surgery
Different cosmetic and plastic surgeries are available for people, and most acquire them to feel more attractive. When will it be enough for us to feel good about ourselves? Join Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen in this interesting conversation about why people change the way they look to feel accepted by society and how it affects their lives. In a world where we could see people buy new cars, obtain fancy material things, and perfect body shapes, it has become so easy to feel insecure and do drastic measures to live up to the pressure. Jason and Whitney discuss what the temptation of plastic surgery implies to our society—from ageism to the beauty standards that we create. Tune into this episode to not miss out!
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49 min - Exploring Undiagnosed ADHD And Normalizing Neurodiversity
Some medical conditions are detected late in adult life because of the people around us, the environment we are in, and our upbringing. This is why undiagnosed ADHD is a common thing among many professionals, but determining it is easier said than done. Whitney Lauritsen opens up about her many moments of anxieties, shame, and mood swings, which she suspects can be related to ADHD in one way or another. Jason Wrobel discusses getting proper medical help when dealing with ADHD and the dangers of misdiagnosis. Together, they talk about the blurring lines between ADHD and other serious conditions like burnout, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. Jason and Whitney also delve into the role of neurodiversity in today's ever-changing society and why antidepressants must be the last resort when treating mental health problems.
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1 hr 25 min - Truth Is Messy: Why Self-Forgiveness Is The First Step To A Better Life With Michelle Perry
People often think that being unapologetically unpolished is a negative thing. It can be in some aspects, like when you hurt others or yourself because you can't achieve something in life. You need to find the positives of being an unpolished human being. Accept your flaws and learn how to forgive yourself. Because only then can you find inner peace and enjoy life. Join your hosts, Jason Wrobel & Whitney Lauritsen, to have a lovely conversation with empowerment coach Michelle Perry. Michelle is the owner of Successful Diligence LLC and is the best-selling author of The Pebble in My Shoe. Find out why self-forgiveness is the first step in having a better life. Be like Michelle and learn how she accepted the fact that she is unapologetically unpolished and proud of it.
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57 min - The Kings of the Universe: The Human Condition And The Question Of Consciousness
Consciousness. Quantum Physics. Free Will. Control. Dominion. These words are a few of the things that comprise modern human civilization. While humans think we are the crown of creation, there are arguments that the universe itself has its own consciousness. This begs the question: what is our place in the universe? In this episode, hosts Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen sit down and discuss the question of consciousness and how this impacts our lives. They also get into side discussions about free will, quantum physics, speciesism, and more. Tune in for fresh insights!
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38 min - Are We Alone Together? Technology And The Illusion Of Intimacy
How deep are these online connections that value so much? Hosts, Jason Wrobel & Whitney Lauritsen, sit down and exchange their thoughts on the illusion of intimacy in today’s world dominated by interaction on social media. They touch on different quotes and insights from the book Alone Together by Sherry Turkle. They also share fascinating stories about normcore, Furby, Tamagotchis, AI, Chatroulette, online dating and many more. Jason also lets us in on his experience having an Instagram break and what it has done for his mental space.
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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!