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- The Five Addictions We Are Not Aware We Have
It is innate in us the need to survive. Dating back in ancient times, we’ve all been wired to resort to doing things that ensure our safety and survival. In this exciting episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take us deep down to our reptilian brains and probe into the five addictions we have that protect our need to survive in this world. They list them down as our desire to being right, to be safe, to be comfortable, to be in control, and to look good. They explain each one while altogether understanding them from their opposite, sharing with us the social and scientific explanations of why we have these addictions. Unearth the reptilian brain that has been dictating how we behave and learn a thing or two on how we can do better in our fight for survival.
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46 min - The Discomfort Of Getting Older
Nobody is ever truly immune to the biological effects of aging. The shame that human society has created around aging has conditioned people to need to hide the way aging affects their physical bodies through increasingly complicated means, but at the end of the day, there’s just no stopping it. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen have a frank discussion about the various ways through which one’s age manifests in the physical body. By doing so, Jason and Whitney create a space that normalizes – even celebrates – the ways aging works on human beings. Though society has been conditioned to feel a deep shame about aging, perhaps it’s time to change that mentality?
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1 hr 10 min - The Discomfort Of Getting Older
Nobody is ever truly immune to the biological effects of aging. The shame that human society has created around aging has conditioned people to need to hide the way aging affects their physical bodies through increasingly complicated means, but at the end of the day, there’s just no stopping it. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen have a frank discussion about the various ways through which one’s age manifests in the physical body. By doing so, Jason and Whitney create a space that normalizes – even celebrates – the ways aging works on human beings. Though society has been conditioned to feel a deep shame about aging, perhaps it’s time to change that mentality?
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1 hr 10 min - The Vegan Keto Journey With Chef Nicole Derseweh
Keto diets are all the rage right now because of their supposed benefits for people who are looking for a way to lose weight. While it is true that this sort of diet can do wonders for some people, there is a multitude of misconceptions that surround what it is and how to go about it. Chef Nicole Derseweh is a vegan chef who’s looking to use her worldwide influence to inspire vegan newbies. Joining Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen, Nicole dives into what a keto diet can do for you, while also exploring its relationship with veganism and the vegan community as a whole. If you’re looking for a change in diet and lifestyle, this may be a good place to start.
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1 hr 17 min - Jason Wrobel’s Ayahuasca Journey Part Two: Finding Healing In Unconditional Love
We tend to lose sight of how little time certain things had been around that we miss on really probing into their misconceptions, misunderstandings, and misuses to really see the benefits. In this part two of Jason Wrobel’s Ayahuasca journey, he and Whitney Lauritsen continue to educate us about the use and benefits of plant medicines and drugs, particularly that of Ayahuasca. They share their own experiences with it, along with their realizations on looking at the fullness of life with a love that heals and that many people overlook in their day-to-day lives. Bringing as well wisdom from another person, Jason and Whitney take out Michael Pollan’s book, How to Change Your Mind, and discuss how it teaches us about the physiological, mental, and spiritual healing properties of psychedelics. If you’re curious about this topic, then don’t miss out on this episode.
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1 hr 20 min - Mental And Emotional Healing Through Psychedelic Plant Medicines
As the conversation about mental health and emotional health is becoming more mainstream, the door to sharing holistic ideas and solutions, alternative healing modalities, and nutritional therapies is also opening up. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take a closer look into psychedelic plant medicines, particularly Ayahuasca, and how they heal us, to teach us, and nourish us. They also share their own personal experiences with Ayahuasca and why it’s important to take it at the right place with the right people. If you are fascinated about plant and their healing properties, you wouldn’t want to miss this show.
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1 hr 6 min - The Heart Of Veganism With Miyoko Schinner
Whether on the internet or in real life, the vegan community can be an intimidating bunch to deal with. But there are genuinely kind vegans out there who just want to help you uncover a reason – any reason – to go vegan. Miyoko Schinner is the award-winning vegan celebrity chef behind Miyoko’s. Starting with her initial foray into vegan cheese up to the present, Miyoko shares with Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen her experience being a vegan and belonging to that larger community. Miyoko’s story is inspiring, empowering, and most of all, delectable, so it’s definitely not one to miss!
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44 min - Top Vegan Products from The Winter Fancy Food Show 2020
The Winter Fancy Food Show is an annual event that brings up-and-coming food brands to the forefront. There’s so much to see at these trade shows, so you’re going to want a guide who can help you navigate through that labyrinth of brands you might not have heard of. Whitney Lauritsen goes solo to discuss the brands that she and Jason Wrobel enjoyed at the Winter Fancy Food Show. New discoveries abound—especially sustainable alternatives and vegan foods. This is a delicious discussion you’re not gonna want to miss!
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1 hr 16 min - Top Vegan Products from The Winter Fancy Food Show 2020
The Winter Fancy Food Show is an annual event that brings up-and-coming food brands to the forefront. There’s so much to see at these trade shows, so you’re going to want a guide who can help you navigate through that labyrinth of brands you might not have heard of. Whitney Lauritsen goes solo to discuss the brands that she and Jason Wrobel enjoyed at the Winter Fancy Food Show. New discoveries abound—especially sustainable alternatives and vegan foods. This is a delicious discussion you’re not gonna want to miss!
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1 hr 16 min - Beyond Meat: Going Public And Beyond
All humans would benefit from eating cleaner, organic, locally grown whole plant foods. Fresh organic greens should be the foundation of pretty much any diet. On today’s show, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen take on the huge IPO that came out, rendering Beyond Meat a public company. They share some insights, as well as their own rants, on the public’s response to this. Beyond Meat is a Los Angeles-based producer of plant-based meat substitutes founded in 2009 by Ethan Brown.
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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!