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- Understanding The Pros, Cons, Realities, And Misconceptions Of Tiny House Living With Adam Garrett-Clark
Increasing prices in the housing space, and restrictive legislation leave many without good alternatives. Today’s guest, however, has found a great way to get around these issues – tiny house living. Adam Garrett-Clark is the founder of Tiny Logic and is here today to discuss accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, with our host, Whitney Lauritsen. Adam discusses how he got started in the ADU space, the ins and outs of ADUs, and what you need to know before building one. If you’re thinking of building a tiny home or renting one, then this episode is for you.
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1 hr 25 min - Dealing With Toxic Work Environments
One of the most successful and famous tennis players in the entire world, Naomi Osaka, made a surprise announcement to pull out of the French Open at the last minute because of a mental health crisis. Naomi spoke out about how being in a room full of journalists gives her anxiety. Jason Wrobel & Whitney Lauritsen discuss Naomi’s decision, how it can hopefully set a great example for the youth, and the backlash she’s received. Join in the conversation and witness how elements of racism, toxic capitalism and the work environment come into play. There are better ways to accommodate mental health and we’re on it in this episode. Don’t miss out!
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1 hr 3 min - Bo Burnham & The Blurred Line Between Reality & Performance Art
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes a discussion on suicide based on Bo Burnham's statements in his special "Inside." If you need help with suicidal thoughts, visit https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com.
The pandemic has pushed the limits of society, which is evident in how content creators approached creativity. Something that recently piqued the interest of many is Bo Burnham's Netflix comedy special Inside, particularly with how it blurs the line between reality and performance art. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dissect the show full of relatable humor that cleverly hides messages around validation struggles, social issues, YouTuber clichés, and success addiction. The two then look at the comedy special through the lens of mental health, discussing the hidden messages underneath Bo's songs and jokes about existential crisis and the bleakness of life.
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1 hr 10 min - Treating Our Animal Companions Right: Responsible Pet Parenthood With Lindsay Rubin
Since we recorded this podcast back in February, Lindsay started a new chapter and no longer works at V-Dog. We’re happy to share her insight and experience with you, nonetheless!
Animals aren’t simple commodities or items. Our pets have lives and personalities, and part of responsible pet parenthood is looking after our companions and making sure they live a long, full life. Jason Wrobel & Whitney Lauritsen get into a lively conversation with the former Vice President of V-Dog, animal rights advocate Lindsay Rubin. Lindsay talks about V-Dog and the company’s mission to provide healthy, safe and delicious vegan food for dogs. She shares her insights on feeding your dog a vegan diet and she thinks you should consider it. A discussion on the commodification of animals and pets also comes up.
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1 hr 18 min - Post-Pandemic Loneliness: Superficial Friendships & Social Anxiety
Many people are experiencing post-pandemic loneliness and are craving for social interactions. But then there are others who embrace introverism and having social anxiety in dealing with socially starved people because they would much rather be left alone. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dissect loneliness, superficial friendships, and social anxiety. Did you know that loneliness and chronic social isolation can be as damaging to physical health as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day? At the end of the day, we all want friendship and a deep sense of connection to people who are unafraid of being vulnerable and real. If you resonate with these topics, you’re in for a treat. Tune in!
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1 hr 5 min - Human Domestication: Its Pros And Cons For Today’s Humanity
From artificial intelligence to genetically modified foods, cryptocurrency, and self-driving cars, humanity is at a point of burgeoning and exploding movement in different technologies. We live in these giant and concrete jungle landscapes with digital mediums that aim to improve the human condition. While that may extend our lifespans and make access to our basic needs easier, it brings the question of whether we, as humans, are losing touch with our wildness and connection to nature. In today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen explore the concept of human domestication and its pros and cons at this point in time for humanity. They compare the physical and emotional aspects throughout and how they've changed based on our lifestyles, including the role of social media on our mental health, the increasing instances of gun violence, and the stimulation overload of our nervous system due to the dense, stressful, and urbanized environment. They also touch on the dichotomy between the emerging technology to make food more accessible and the growing movement to grow organic food, save seeds, and do food sharing. Join Jason and Whitney as they tackle all these and more in this deep dive into human domestication. Are we ultimately domesticating in a positive direction? Find out why it’s yes and no at the same time.
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1 hr 3 min - Wade Lightheart On The Amazing Fruits Of The Tedious Process Of Incremental Progress
Today, many businesses resort to artificial rewards and a false sense of trust to achieve success as quickly as possible. Despite this, the tedious incremental progress in this realm will always be rewarding and worthwhile. Joining Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen is athlete, bodybuilding champion, and President at BiOptimizers, Wade Lightheart. Wade explains how today's social hierarchy is drowning in many bad marketing practices in pursuit of easy wins, from the rampant false reward systems, digital tribalism, cancel culture, and digital drug dealers. He emphasizes how society must find its way back in upholding the principles of excellence and reclaiming the genuine sense of self-worth – though in the most challenging process.
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1 hr 38 min - How Societal Pressure Puts An Expiration Date To Success And What We Should Do About It
We grew up in a society where we are defined by our age and what we accomplish at a certain time of our life. In this unique era of history, social media amplifies these societal pressures and expectations. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen start a wonderful discussion about the different issues we face around racism, beauty culture, identity, and success. Jason and Whitney express their frustration towards these unrealistic expectations, the people-pleasing culture that makes us lose our sense of identity when we are pressured to be a certain type of person by a certain age. This makes us question if there is an expiration date to success and how it hampers our ability to be our self and enjoy the freedom to do what we want to do. It’s a tough reality to face but we need to work towards overcoming the pressure and not let it define what success is to us no matter what our age is, how we look like and what we do in life.
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1 hr 20 min - The Me You Can’t See: An In-Depth Analysis Of Mental Health Issues
Imagine that you’re at a Lady Gaga concert with all the glitz and glamor. It would never cross your mind that she has depression. You can have everything in life and still not be happy. This is just one of the mental health issues discussed in the new Apple TV documentary, The Me You Can’t See. Join your hosts, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen, as they do a deep dive into how the show tackles very sensitive matters such as trauma, coping, healing, OCD, and suicide. Jason and Whitney also unpack everything - from different stories about Oprah, Prince Harry, and Robin Williams, and the personal trauma they experienced in the past, to how you can gain a sense of well-being again.
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1 hr 9 min - Elevating To The Wealth You Deserve With Natalie Johnson
"I deserve to be rich." These were the words uttered casually by financial guru Natalie Johnson as a statement of fact while speaking to an audience on Clubhouse. It's an uncomfortable and controversial statement, but Natalie has developed it into a mindset at the heart of all her teachings. Through her work as a financial consultant, business coach, and banker, she believed that the biggest obstacle to financial freedom is the mindset. Knowing that millions of people live thinking that wealth is unachievable or something that only a lucky few can attain, Natalie is determined to change people's perspective on money. Join your hosts, Jason Wrobel & Whitney Lauritsen, as they talk with Natalie Johnson about the wealth that you deserve. And, after this session, she's confident that you will walk away believing that you deserve to be rich, too.
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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!