Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us

By BYUradio

Real stories from guests who dared to get uncomfortable in a moment that challenged their worldview. In the thick of intense emotions, they chose to stay curious and open, rather than lash out or shy ... more

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Number 1: How Dressing Up Helped One Woman Fight Loneliness – Mollie Kaye
For years, Mollie Kaye dressed in full 1950s style every Tuesday: hats, gloves, heels, and all. She initially worried that people would find her strange or annoying. Instead, her vintage outfits became an invitation to connect. Mollie shares how small compliments and pleasant conversations with strangers helped her fight loneliness, build community, and discover the unexpected power of being seen. ABOUT GUEST Mollie Kaye is a writer, performer, and vintage-fashion enthusiast who became known as the “Tuesday Lady” after dressing in 1950s style every Tuesday to create meaningful connections with strangers (https://www.instagram.com/turned_out_tuesdays/). Check out her TEDx talk - https://youtu.be/mcYPiQGyZbM?si=mvczBkoh-olpMQTb CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (0:37) Meet Mollie Kaye (1:20) Why Tuesdays (3:13) Dread to Delight (5:01) Wear Comment Bait (6:49) Receive Compliments (8:05) From Compliments to Connection (9:33) Loneliness and Looking Up (10:46) Wrap Up
August 26, 202613min
Number 2: He Lost Both Hands. The Hardest Part Wasn’t Learning to Live Without Them. – Scott Martin
What happens when pushing through is no longer enough? Scott Martin survived a life-threatening illness that cost him both hands and parts of his feet, then fought to return to the soccer field. But the emotional recovery took much longer. He joins host Julie Rose to talk about disability, identity, and what it means to stop pretending you’re fine. ABOUT GUEST Scott Martin is an award-winning soccer coach and author of “Play From Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and the Beautiful Game” (https://a.co/d/07XYwtuZ). CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (0:42) Meet Scott Martin (1:05) The Horrifying Encounter (1:55) Sudden Illness Strikes (2:55) Waking Up to Amputation (4:49) Rehab Like an Athlete (6:56) Learning Prosthetic Control (8:40) Faking It and Fear (9:50) Confidence Cracks (11:24) Rock Bottom (12:27) Rebuilding from Scratch (14:37) Return to Coaching and Belonging (16:13) Owning Identity and Purpose (18:03) Conclusion
September 02, 202620min
Number 3: She’s Covered the News for 20 Years. Here’s How Faith Kept Her Hopeful. – Niala Boodhoo
After 20+ years covering the news, journalist Niala Boodhoo has seen how easy it is to become cynical. But she’s choosing a different approach—bringing together two things journalists have traditionally kept separate: faith and the news. In this episode, Niala joins host Julie Rose to talk about why she’s done keeping faith on the sidelines and what it might add to the way we understand the news and each other. ABOUT GUEST Niala Boodhoo is an award-winning journalist and podcast host who has worked with NPR, Axios, Reuters, and the Miami Herald. She is the creator and host of the new podcast “Oh God Now What,” which explores current issues through religious, spiritual, and moral wisdom (https://nialaboodhoo.substack.com/). CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (0:47) Meet Niala Boodhoo (1:13) The Layoff (1:49) Walking the Camino (4:33) News Trauma and Faith (6:30) Reimagining a News Show (8:50) Oh God Now What (11:32) Big Questions Sacred Lens (12:12) Hope Frameworks and Values (13:13) Wrap Up
August 12, 202615min
Number 4: She Spent Decades Hiding This. Then Someone Asked One Question. – Aneela Idnani
What happens when the thing you’ve spent years hiding is suddenly impossible to hide? Aneela Idnani spent decades concealing trichotillomania (compulsive hair-pulling disorder). She joins host Julie Rose to talk about shame, self-compassion, and the unexpected moment that helped her see her struggle differently. ABOUT GUEST Aneela Idnani is the co-founder of HabitAware, maker of the Keen bracelet—a wearable designed to help people notice and interrupt body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs)—and author of the memoir “Aneela, Where Are Your Eyebrows?” More about HabitAware and the Keen bracelet – https://habitaware.com/ Check out the book – https://a.co/d/06VfcVFj CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (1:09) Aneela’s Secret Revealed (3:47) Hiding and Shame (5:01) How Pulling Started (7:35) Life Choices and Anxiety (8:58) Finding the Diagnosis (11:11) Therapy and Turning Point (12:50) A Helpful Invention (15:42) Community and Self Compassion (17:01) Wrap Up
September 16, 202620min
Number 5: Could 5,000 New Yorkers Agree on the Future of Ground Zero? – Carolyn Lukensmeyer
Months after the 9/11 attacks, New Yorkers were deeply divided over what should become of Ground Zero. Carolyn Lukensmeyer brought nearly 5,000 of them into one room to find a way forward. She joins host Julie Rose to share what happened when people with grief, money, and competing visions at stake tried to truly listen to each other. ABOUT GUEST Carolyn Lukensmeyer is the founder of AmericaSpeaks. Her work is featured in the new documentary “9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero,” streaming now. Amazon Prime - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0H967BL44 Apple - https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/911-reclaiming-ground-zero/umc.cmc.4qgdl58od8p41hs5kl42er4g2 Be sure to also check out “The Untold Story of How America Remembers 9/11,” a special two-part series over on the Top of Mind podcast feed. - https://lnkfi.re/TopofMind CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (0:49) Meet Carolyn Lukensmeyer (3:32) Stakes and Stakeholders (5:43) Listening to the City (7:45) Officials Start Over (9:34) How the Setup Worked (13:11) What Changed at Ground Zero (15:52) Future of Democracy Tools (18:05) Conclusion
September 09, 202620min