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- Examining The Ethics Of Marketing Tactics: On Scarcity, Capitalism, And The Want For More
The Holidays are here. That means we are officially in the season of gift-giving. But given our current COVID-19 situation where many people are struggling financially, how can we, as entrepreneurs, walk that fine line of marketing while keeping in mind what we are facing today? In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen tackle this question as they examine the ethics of marketing tactics. Are we encouraging people to buy out of a place of scarcity? In what ways does marketing make us overextend ourselves? What does it say about capitalism? They answer these and more as they share with us some of their own experiences and what they have observed these days and the previous Black Friday sale.
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1 hr 20 min - How To Reinvent Your Online Identity With Corbett Barr
The huge role of social media in today's digital world is undeniable. Nevertheless, it can adversely affect our online identity if we allow it to control us instead of the other way around. This may fuel our ego, push us to the brink of depression, make us addicted to going viral, and give us a false sense of presentation. Corbett Barr of The Fizzle Show discusses how to avoid falling to the firm grasp of the online community by sharing his decision to delete all of his social media. Together with Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen, he explains why aiming to get viral posts is not enough to become successful, why we should not be skeptical of minimalism, and how we can take care of the real, authentic identity we have outside of our screens.
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1 hr 36 min - What’s Wrong With Giving Up On Your Dreams And Being Average?
When the world tells you to keep pushing towards making your dreams come true, giving up can be difficult, most especially if you felt that that very dream does not serve you anymore. How do you know whether to keep going for it? Is it okay to be average and give up on your dreams? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen tackle this uncomfortable dilemma that many of us face. They dive deeper into the systems that make it seem wrong to become average, the capitalistic mentality around it, societal conditioning, and the subconscious belief systems. Through it all, Jason and Whitney remind you that it is okay to be where you currently are now, even if that means giving up on your dreams. As Terry Crews once said, “Sometimes your greatest dreams must be destroyed to make way for something better.”
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1 hr 14 min - What’s Wrong With Giving Up On Your Dreams And Being Average?
When the world tells you to keep pushing towards making your dreams come true, giving up can be difficult, most especially if you felt that that very dream does not serve you anymore. How do you know whether to keep going for it? Is it okay to be average and give up on your dreams? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen tackle this uncomfortable dilemma that many of us face. They dive deeper into the systems that make it seem wrong to become average, the capitalistic mentality around it, societal conditioning, and the subconscious belief systems. Through it all, Jason and Whitney remind you that it is okay to be where you currently are now, even if that means giving up on your dreams. As Terry Crews once said, “Sometimes your greatest dreams must be destroyed to make way for something better.”
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1 hr 14 min - Creating Space Within To Re-Examine Our Personal Life And Career
Life is full of contradictions in how we’re taught to live it by working hard and always striving. Yet, in order to keep ourselves sane and happy, we need to also learn how to step away from those. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen discuss how we can create the space to re-examine our personal life and career, finding that balance between the two and disconnecting from the hustle culture and addiction to productivity and efficiency. Showing vulnerability on the show, Jason openly and honestly talks about how things are no longer bringing him as much joy. He taps into that line many of us are tip-toeing in between working to live and living to work, where we re-engage the things that used to bring us joy and fulfillment. Join Jason and Whitney as they remind us how it’s okay to take a break sometimes.
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1 hr - Interrupting The Model And Doing It Scared With Colleen Mitchell
There are moments when we feel the fear of doing something, but we do it anyway. This is called “interrupting the model” and this is the topic that Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take a deep dive on with Inspired Forward life coach, Colleen Mitchell. A lot of us are cowering in fear right now and understandably so. This fear causes us to shrink back and go on survival mode instead of thriving. How do we move past this base instinct and have the courage to experience the fear but not let it get in the way of achieving what we want? This is where interrupting the model enters the scene and it applies to everything from business to health and fitness goals. Listen in to this conversation for some amazing insights on this as well as on food decisions and weight loss.
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1 hr 14 min - Interrupting The Model And Doing It Scared With Colleen Mitchell
There are moments when we feel the fear of doing something, but we do it anyway. This is called “interrupting the model” and this is the topic that Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take a deep dive on with Inspired Forward life coach, Colleen Mitchell. A lot of us are cowering in fear right now and understandably so. This fear causes us to shrink back and go on survival mode instead of thriving. How do we move past this base instinct and have the courage to experience the fear but not let it get in the way of achieving what we want? This is where interrupting the model enters the scene and it applies to everything from business to health and fitness goals. Listen in to this conversation for some amazing insights on this as well as on food decisions and weight loss.
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1 hr 14 min - Thanksgiving At A Time Of COVID, Social Media Pressures, And Finding Joy In Food
Thanksgiving is coming up. In this day and age of quarantining, when better to talk about food and the comforts it brings than now? Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen reveal their plans for Thanksgiving and recommend some great food and finds that you can get even while on lockdown. They share some vegan and plant-based menus and restaurants and, finding joy in food, impart some advice to keep our mental state just as healthy as our physical as we fight through this uncertain time. Plus, Jason and Whitney discuss the influencer world and how social media conditions people to use vanity metrics as a sign of worth, digging deep into the pressures that surround us.
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1 hr 34 min - Reevaluating Travel – What Has Changed Since The Publication Of The Take Charge eBook?
Travel has changed a lot globally since the publication of the Take Charge eBook, the last section of which is dedicated to that very subject. Faced with some pretty radical changes brought about by COVID-19 to the travel industry, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen share their reflections as they reevaluate the eBook’s final chapter. With much of their brand tied to travel, Jason and Whitney had had to make their biggest adjustments in that field since the pandemic hit. What lessons can be taken from this pivotal experience? What does the future hold for travel? Now that the holiday season is coming, you may have similar questions on your mind as well. Listen in to get their honest opinions on the matter.
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1 hr 14 min - Untethering From Whiteness And Honing Creativity with Kate Faust
In this world ruled by the powerful few, white supremacy is probably the hardest ideology to shake off since its roots are deeply embedded in socialism, capitalism, colonialism, and patriarchy. It acts as if a shackle that forbids us to fly, and untethering from whiteness is definitely a great leap in achieving our full creative potential. However, this can be truly challenging because of society's firm grasp on such a concept. Discussing this topic with Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen is singer and intuitive medium Kate Faust. Together, they unravel the secrets of embracing the multi-dimensional side of ourselves by looking back on the most challenging part of Kate's life. They also discuss why taking a break cannot have a single design applicable to everyone, the familiar things they cling to the most, and why people who dabble in the arts can still be considered essential workers.
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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!