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- What Working Full-Time Does To Our Health: Is It Really Worth It?
Working full-time gives a person financial stability, but to what extent? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen discuss the issues of overworking, corporate jobs, and capitalism that create a dent in the life of the working-class society. Today, more and more people realize that corporations are taking advantage of them by asking them to put on more hours but are getting paid less than they should be. Capitalism is an ongoing issue for many years, and it has caused more than just people to lose their jobs, but their health as well. A study shows that clocking in more than 55 hours a week can cause serious health issues, but corporations are not doing anything. What could be the future of working full-time in corporate jobs when employee health is not prioritized in big companies?
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1 hr 12 min - Anxiety Muppets + What Keeps Us Up At Night
Do you have a hard time sleeping? Do anxiety muppets keep you up at night? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauristen engage in a wonderful conversation regarding anxiety and other factors that contribute to sleeping problems. Physical and mental exhaustion play an important role in shutting down our brain when it’s time for a good night sleep. When our brain is continuously perceiving different things and we can’t control our emotional processing, it cons us to believe that we should be doing those things and triggers our mind to stay awake when we’re supposed to be sleeping. Jason and Whitney share their own personal anxieties and how they deal with these to fight sleep deprivation.
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1 hr 15 min - Life-Changing Advice On Credit Cards, Celebrity, And Coffee With Owen Beiny
Everyone dreams of traveling and meeting their favorite celebrities. Join Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen as they sit down with former celebrity photographer and points partner Owen Beiny. Owen takes us through his journey in the glamorous world of celebrity as a globe-trotting photographer, sharing his experiences in Hollywood. He also discusses tips and tricks he learned in over 20 years of travel on saving money and using your credit card points efficiently. Finally, Owen gives his take on the power of celebrity and building your brand.
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1 hr 31 min - Society's Long (And Unaddressed) Battle Against Digital Obesity
Technology has become so embedded in our lives that it has a part to play in almost everything we do each day. But this also means we have to deal with tons of data at all times, resulting in digital obesity. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen delve into the dangers of this state, including a huge amount of digital clutter, a constant feeling of not-enoughness, and the fear of missing out. They discuss how to solve data hoarding by explaining the right way to determine which things you should keep and let go. Whitney and Jason also talk about how too much time with data may lead to multiple online identities and oversharing, which give birth to manipulation and inauthenticity if not managed well.
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1 hr 5 min - Is Comfort Bad For You? The Dangers Of Escapism And Overwork
When is comfort bad for you? Of course, comfort is important because it alleviates your distress. But all too often, you fall down the cliff of escapism without you even noticing it! In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen discuss how, when you sink into escapism, the value of comfort is diminished because you lose awareness of yourself experiencing the comfort. Hence, you want more and more of what it is that comforts you. Therein lies the danger because when you have too much of a good thing, your body is going to go the opposite direction. Not only that, but you’ll also discover the danger of going the other way by throwing comfort out of the window and putting yourself on overdrive. How then do you strike the balance of having just enough comfort? Dive in!
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1 hr 6 min - The Do Nothing Revolution: Relief, Happiness, And Overarching Goals With Celeste Headlee
We are not designed to persist. We are designed to have a heartbeat. Celeste Headlee, the author of Do Nothing: How To Break Away From Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, believes that we have to pulse from social interaction and solitude, that we don’t have to be pressured to show up at all times. We are designed to press and then relax. Understanding this can help us a lot in achieving relief, happiness, and our overarching goals in life. It is with great joy that we get to hear more of Celeste’s insights in this conversation with Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen. Join in!
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42 min - I Digitize, Therefore I Am: Negative Impacts Of Technology
The negative impacts of technology may overpower the benefits you gain from it if you don’t stay mindful. In this episode, Jason Wrobel & Whitney Lauritsen dive deep into the harmful effects of using technology you should watch out for. Among a few discussed include the correlation between the overuse of technology and mental health issues. Do you know that technology can interfere with your sleep, decrease your ability for critical analysis, and lessen your attention span? Listen to this episode, and watch out for the pitfalls you may fall into if you’re not aware of the negative impact technology may have on you. It’s not too late to take your life and your health back!
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55 min - Are We Being Manipulated By Discounts And Free Offers?
People love discounts. Who wouldn’t want to get something for free or something that was priced less than it originally should be? But there is a thin line between enjoying these freebies and being manipulated by discounts and free offers. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen discuss the impact of marketing psychology and toxic capitalism, especially to content creators like them, as well as the effects on general consumers. They touch on the subject of bundle sales and online summits, which both of them have taken part of originally as a way to market their services but eventually led them to disappointment. You might have had these very same experiences without knowing it, so tune in to learn more!
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1 hr 26 min - Why You Should Never Be Sorry About Living Life The Way You Want With Sid Garza-Hillman
People have a lot to say about others, how they live, what they do, what makes them happy, etc. There are also people who care so much about what others say and think about them that they don’t realize they’ve lost the ability to live life as they want it to be. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauristen have a great discussion with certified nutritionist, public speaker and author Sid Garza-Hillman on living life around a bubble that society has established upon us. Sid touches on the subject of social media, diet, coffee and other mundane things that we have grown accustomed of. Learn some powerful insights on life as Sid talks through all these things and so much more about living and enjoying life.
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1 hr 38 min - Chasing The Big Break: How Weaponizing Trust Plays A Part In The Road To Success
Many are drawn to the myth of the big break to achieve success in the biggest and quickest way possible. However, such a dream sometimes pushes people to resort to desperate decisions, ultimately weaponizing trust. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen delve into the crazy hustle culture, which many people sadly turn into exploitation, predatory marketing, and manipulation just to achieve their goals. They also discuss why the people behind Ponzi schemes and online scams are not necessarily bad but simply stuck to their cliché script and strategies. Jason and Whitney also share their experiences with MLMs and how they hate being seen not as humans but mere potential dollar signs.
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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!