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This Might Get Uncomfortable

This Might Get Uncomfortable

Whitney Lauritsen

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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!

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This Might Get Uncomfortable - Well-Being Beyond Measure: An Introduction to the Free Program
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01/06/24 • 35 min

Join Whitney in her inaugural recording of Well-Being Beyond Measure, a free program. She navigates through the concept of well-being, questioning traditional ideas about figuring everything out. She emphasizes the ongoing process of emotional wellness and the value of community in personal growth. This introductory session is a journey of self-discovery, embracing the messiness of life, and exploring diverse wellness topics through interactive sessions.

Get free access and join live sessions of Well-Being Beyond Measure (and the Beyond Measure community) here: https://podcast.wellevatr.com/beyond-measure

Previous episode about Well-Being Beyond Measure: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-being-in-uncertain-times/id1491549122?i=1000640418412

How to keep house while drowning book: https://bookshop.org/a/17878/9781668002841

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This Might Get Uncomfortable - Well-Being Beyond Measure: Cultivating Awareness [Session 1]
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01/17/24 • 30 min

The first session of the Well-being Beyond Measure series focused on self-awareness. Whitey delves deep into the realms of self-care and personal growth, emphasizing the uniqueness of individual experiences. Through a blend of reflective exercises, breathwork, and community insights, listeners are encouraged to explore their own paths towards wellness. Join us as we navigate the nuances of nurturing our mental, emotional, and physical health, in pursuit of a life that is truly beyond measure in its fulfillment and joy.

00:39 The Importance of Community in Wellbeing

02:52 Building a Foundation of Self-Care Through Awareness

04:21 The Importance of Individual Experience in Wellness Advice

05:06 The Concept of Worthiness

05:48 The Role of Discomfort in Personal Growth

06:45 The Lifelong Journey of Wellness

17:12 The Power of Breathwork in Enhancing Wellness

23:29 Journaling for Clarity and Focus

Get free access and join live sessions of Well-Being Beyond Measure (and the Beyond Measure community) here: https://podcast.wellevatr.com/beyond-measure

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The fifth session of the Well-Being Beyond Measure series delves into the importance of self-compassion. Whitney offers an honest account of her struggles with perfectionism, self-loathing, stress, and career transition. She discusses the critical nature of self-acknowledgement and positive self-perception, sharing psychological studies that validate the benefits of gratitude. Whitney suggests that the cultivation of self-compassion is an inner job through practices like yoga, positive self-talk, trying new things, and expressing gratitude. She encourages listeners to treat self-love, understanding, and acceptance as proactive roles in their lives.

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01:35 Exploring the Topic of Self Compassion

02:08 Personal Experiences with Discomfort

04:21 The Impact of New Work and Identity Questions

11:42 The Struggle with Self Loathing and the Need for Self Compassion

16:30 The Power of Gratitude and Self Esteem

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We are all striving for happiness; so much so that it seems society puts this pressure on us to find and embody it. We are bombarded with these images of what a happy life looks like that makes us ask: are we failing at happiness? Well, what if we tell you that we can get past that and go beyond happiness? In today’s episode, Whitney Lauritsen interviews Dr. Jennifer Guttman who, with her book, Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction, shares mindset shifts and tools for a satisfied life. Embark on a satisfaction revolution as we dive into the nuanced realm of contentment versus happiness. Explore the intricacies of dopamine, sustainable satisfaction, and identifying what lies within your control.

Dr. Gutman takes us into a world of beneficial conversations, dissecting what's absent in social media, and discovering the middle path between extremes. She helps us break free from addictive patterns, provides recommendations for achieving social media balance, and explores the contrasting realms of anxiety and calm. Uncover the satisfying allure of certain dopamine hits and the benefits of experiences that have a defined end. We then journey into the realms of self-image, confidence, and the pitfalls of people-pleasing and combatting that.

Also, we explore the dynamics of ambition, the delicate balance between comfort zones and discomfort, and the secrets to sleep satisfaction through sleep hygiene tips and natural remedies like melatonin. Finally, gain insights into balancing social media in both personal and professional spheres. Join us on this holistic exploration of satisfaction, offering practical tips and transformative perspectives for a more fulfilled life.

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This Might Get Uncomfortable - Is Slow Living the New Luxury? The Struggle of Being Always On Time
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11/14/23 • 48 min

Whitney Lauritsen delves into our complex relationship with time and the pressures of modern society. From societal norms that push us to hustle to the beauty of slowing down, Whitney shares personal stories of her struggles to be present. She talks about how books like "In Praise of Slowness" have influenced her perspectives. Explore how technology can be both a blessing and a curse. Whether you're yearning for a slower pace of life or seeking a balanced approach, this episode is your guide to rethinking how you manage and value your time.

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We live in a world of threats and triggers. This causes our brains to go haywire, setting off our amygdala in that fight-or-flight response. We then become stressed and anxious, which affects other areas of our lives. How do we retrain our brain to reduce this anxiety? In today’s episode, Whitney Lauritsen is joined by Ashok Gupta of the Gupta Program to discuss how we can navigate through the stressors in life. Ashok dives deep into the brain with Neuroplasticity Brain Retraining and how we can treat illness through neuroplasticity. He also locates the amygdala as it relates to what it does to our unconscious fears and responses. He answers why we have a chronic overload of insomnia and sleep issues, how devices impact our emotions and distract us from processing, and how anxiety, depression, and insomnia correlate with social media. In this world that is in a constant state of stress and busyness, more than ever, we need to learn how to calm down our nervous system. Ashok shows us the value of holistic, integrated medicine. He guides us to move from resistance to meditation, recommending spending time in nature as a number one solution. He talks about the gap of insecurity that exists in our society and how to discern what is soul-enhancing and soul-crushing. Plus, Ashok talks about long COVID immune responses, using Game of Thrones to explain our immune system. Let us cleanse our minds of mental dirt and live according to human nature in terms of human connection. Join this jam-packed episode to train your brain to do that and come back to balance.

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“The real problem of humanity is the following: we have paleolithic emotions; medieval institutions; and god-like technology." ~ E. O. Wilson

Society treats anxiety like a tumor. We have been trying to cut it out, burn it, and act like it's something that needs conquering. Yet even with this, so many people still suffer from anxiety no matter how hard they try to run away. Maybe it is time to change how we deal with anxiety and instead treat it as a friend. This episode's guest, Dr. Kathleen Smith, greatly believes in this. Bringing with her the wisdom from her book, Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down, Kathleen joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen to talk about how we can reframe our relationship with mental health issues so as not to be so hard on yourself when we can't make the necessary change. They dive deep into the ways anxiety and our need for approval affect our ability to function and how we can approach these things from a perspective that is so much kinder. Perfect in this time of great anxiety caused by the pandemic, Kathleen's insights, tips, and advice offer some light into facing our collective struggles while reminding us to be thoughtful of ourselves as much as we are to others.

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This Might Get Uncomfortable - Community Is The Key To 2022; Here’s Why

Community Is The Key To 2022; Here’s Why

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12/27/21 • 64 min

The end of the year is almost upon us, and a new year means change. With so many things in flux, what impact can a community have on 2022? Whitney Lauritsen takes a look, as she deep dives into what our immediate future will be like. It’s time to be future-focused as Whitney discusses resolutions, influencers, mental health and why our sense of community will be vital this coming year. Tune in for more inspiring words as Whitney delves into things that just might get you uncomfortable.

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This Might Get Uncomfortable - Inner Critic vs. Inner Resilience: a personal reflection
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04/22/24 • 38 min

Whitney shares her personal journey of struggling with consistency, grappling with perfectionism, and dealing with critical self-judgment. She opens up about the challenges of content creation, feeling burnt out, and the struggle to balance self-care with professional responsibilities. This includes feelings of vulnerability, fear of judgment, and the importance of self-forgiveness. Whitney reflects on her therapy experiences, the struggle with maintaining hope amidst challenges, and the desire for connection through shared vulnerabilities. Despite doubts and an inner critic, she's committed to continue sharing and creating content while navigating personal and professional challenges.

01:24 The Paralysis of Perfectionism and Self-Judgment

02:52 The Unfinished Episode: A Tale of Time Anxiety

06:40 Navigating Burnout and the Quest for Consistency

12:29 The Power of Vulnerability and Seeking Hope

28:07 Embracing Imperfection and the Journey Ahead

31:30 Looking Forward: Dreams, Plans, and Community Engagement

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This Might Get Uncomfortable - What my new therapists say about my sleepwalking and chronic pain
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04/03/24 • 36 min

Whitney shares some personal updates and insights, covering topics from health and sleep challenges to ambitions and self-exploration. She discusses the ongoing battle with tiredness and the journey of understanding the brain. Whitney mentions neurodivergence and the importance of forming one’s own opinions about health. She shares insights into an addictive pattern with social media, particularly TikTok and YouTube Shorts, and the connection to seeking dopamine hits. Additionally, Whitney talks about a renewed interest in hiking, the dream of climbing Mount Everest, and the continuous pursuit of feeling 'good enough.' Other updates include a deep dive into sleepwalking and dreams, physical therapy for long-standing leg pain, and plans for camping and visiting national parks.

02:07 The Social Media Spiral: From TikTok to YouTube Shorts

04:45 Setting Sights on Mount Everest: Dreams and Realities

08:26 The Journey Beyond Success: Insights from Jim Carrey

12:01 Navigating Daily Life: Energy, Tasks, and Personal Goals

15:39 The Anxiety of Planning and the Power of Last-Minute Motivation

19:35 Decoding Dreams and Sleepwalking Mysteries

23:08 Embarking on a Physical Therapy Journey

28:35 The Quest to Visit All National Parks

34:23 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Podcasting Vulnerabilities

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How many episodes does This Might Get Uncomfortable have?

This Might Get Uncomfortable currently has 547 episodes available.

What topics does This Might Get Uncomfortable cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Mental Health and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on This Might Get Uncomfortable?

The episode title 'Macro And Micro Perspectives About Money: From Global Capitalism To Our Personal Relationships With It' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on This Might Get Uncomfortable?

The average episode length on This Might Get Uncomfortable is 66 minutes.

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Episodes of This Might Get Uncomfortable are typically released every 3 days.

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The first episode of This Might Get Uncomfortable was released on Dec 13, 2019.

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