Up Close And Uncomfortable Podcast

Up Close And Uncomfortable Podcast

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Up Close And Uncomfortable Podcast episodes

  • Ep 3. I Am Not The Exception

    Content Warning: Themes of racism and cultural insensitivity

    Maggie and Cori discuss their personal growth as they've unpacked exceptionalism. It is easy for them to think of themselves as separate from "those white folks over there", but turns out, all people with white privilege have learning and unlearning to do. The hosts now know they're not some of the "good ones". 

    54 min
  • Ep. 1 It's Black & White: Interracial Marriage, Light-Bulb Moments, & Going Forward
    Content Warning: Anti-Black and Latine Racism; Racial Slurs Used In Personal Narrative; 
    Season 2 kicks off with an uncomfortable reckoning. Cori and Maggie make a new start by revealing that they have been hiding that they're both in interracial marriages. Once believing they could avoid critique and prejudice by being secretive, they found this goes against their goal of showing up in the world as their full, authentic selves. They also explore what is at the root of their choices to hide and uncover these personal facts.
    33 min
  • Ep. 9 Making Folks Uncomfortable: Our Mission & Vision

    CW: Racism and Whyt Supremacy

    A reminder to themselves and you, the listeners, of what this podcast is all about. Maggie and Cori had very specific goals when it came to starting a passion project. They have reassessed their mission, vision, and values and want to always be transparent about the process. Their vision is more complex and perhaps more vulnerable than they initially presented.

    36 min
  • Ep. 8 Joy Is Essential: Nature Fan-Girling, Creatures, & Kids

    When so many folks do not carve out joy in their busy lives, hosts Cori and Maggie thought they would reflect on things that bring them joy. They veer off track a little as they reminisce about things that were perhaps more joyful in theory? As usual, laughs ensue and the focus of joy in the present returns, in this upbeat episode.

    44 min
  • Ep 7: Angel Numbers, Ancestors, and Affirmations, Oh My!
    Episode lucky number 7 brings a funny and soulful discussion between Cori and Maggie about their spiritual journeys, past and present. Upon discovering "angel numbers" from a dear friend, Maggie started to experience a shift in her life. Coincidently (or not), this brought her and Cori closer together, even after 25+ years of friendship. They've included an interactive segment in this episode that they hope will create a shift for listeners too!
    42 min
  • Ep. 6: The Real Me Just Says "No" (and so does Lady, the Shih-Tzu)
    Hosts, Cori & Maggie, disclose that despite being years into their self-improvement journeys, being their authentic selves with others doesn't come easy. The friends can relate that hard (inner) works pays off though because the more they stay true to themselves, the easier it is to say "no" to the things that they don't want to spend their time and energy on. Maggie's dog Lady also joins the conversation. She's never afraid to be her authentic self.
    19 min
  • Ep. 5: We're DONE! People-Pleasing For What?

    The hosts discuss life-long struggles with people-pleasing. Maggie realized that the more she trusts herself and her feelings, the easier it is to stop putting other's feelings before her own. De-programming, boundaries, angels, and saying what you mean are among the layers in this insightful discussion. Take notes on this one. 

    23 min

About Up Close And Uncomfortable Podcast

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A podcast centered on having uncomfortable conversations in order to grow. Longtime friends and advocates for sweaty dancing to loud music, Cori and Maggie, navigate healing the past, creating…