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From the stress of merging stuff (goodbye, perfectly organized spices!) to the awkward realities of sharing space and habits, we unpack all the small things that can make moving in both exciting and terrifying. How do you maintain your independence while blending lives? Is it really worth it to compromise on your favorite spatula? And how do you navigate the chaos of it all? Tune in for honest laughs, relatable struggles, and a little bit of advice on making the cohabitation leapâwithout losing yourself (or your skincare shelf).Find us on Instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast DM us with any episode ideas or guest recommendations!
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Betting on yourself and taking a risk (especially on an idea that's been sitting with you forever) is scary! But it's necessary. We sit down with Linda, founder of The Ugly Bao, to dive into the journey of self-confidence, resilience, and the art of unapologetically choosing yourself. After securing a high paying job after earning a million degrees, Linda shares her story of stepping into a family business (with a unique vision) and discusses how she embraced what some might call "cockiness" to stay true to her vision and goals. We explore the uncomfortable yet empowering decision to go full in on her dream and the guts it takes to stick up for your business choices (and have to set up a tent and mini kitchen).
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The men have entered the chat! In part 2 of the friendship breakup series, we get to hear from and about the men. From accidental tate-stans to boycotting abusers and dealing with friends whose partners control where they can and can't go - tune in for more listener submissions!Watch Pt. 1 if you missed out!Find us on Instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast DM us with any episode ideas or guest recommendations!
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We all know breakups can suck, but what about when your best friend becomes a stranger, you're outcast from the friend group, or you feel like someone is just using you? We asked listeners to share their real, raw stories of friendship breakups and were overwhelmed with how many of you responded! Some ended unexpectedly, painfully, and sometimes even without closure. From silent fades to explosive fallouts, these stories remind us just how complex and impactful friendships can be.
STAY TUNED FOR PART 2!
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"When I picture my future, I don't see you as part of it."
If you've ever found yourself not eating, feeling like a zombie going to work, or struggling to do anything after a breakup, you're not alone. After her relationship unexpectedly (to her) ended, Jessica found herself spiraling into a pattern of neglecting her physical and mental wellbeing. Struggling with substances and food, Jessica finally decided something needed to change. After a diagnosis confirming her fears, she stepped fully into the discomfort of confronting things about herself she'd been avoiding and sitting in the discomfort of working through them. We get into all the details about the "messy middle" of life post breakup and how she found herself, four years later, engaged to the very man who said those words. We're thrilled to have Jessica Smith back on the show to discuss her second book, "Thank You for Dumping Me" (available on Amazon)! Find her at @hellojessnessFind us on Instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast DM us with any episode ideas or guest recommendations!
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"There comes a point where you have to make a decision â stay in my career...or try this new thing?" Entrepreneurship can be a risky and terrifying thing. We sit down with Louisa, the founder of Mestiza Filipina, to hear the incredible story of how she left behind a successful career as a scientist to pursue her passion for bringing a modern and approachable twist to Filipino fashion. Louisa shares her experience running a business with her family and opens up about her bold career shift and journey to preserve Filipino heritage through modern design. Tune in to discover how she swapped lab coats for couture and is now making waves in the global fashion scene! Mestiza Filipina is a Filipino-Australian family-owned Philippine fashion boutique based in Brisbane, Australia whose garments and accessories are handmade by artisans in the Philippines and obtained through fair trade. Follow Mestiza Filipina on Instagram @mestizafilipina and visit their website at mestizafilipina.comFind us on Instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast DM us with any episode ideas or comments!
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Trusted by Balenciaga, Toyota and Marriot â Kyle Lam took us on a sound healing journey. If you struggle to meditate without feeling like youâre forcing yourself to sit still and âempty your mindâ, get ready to immerse yourself in a whole new way to zen our. Weâre talking SOUND BATHS with the incredible sound healer Kyle Lam who breaks down what sound healing is (spoiler: youâve probably already experienced it through your favorite music), how it connects to your heart, and why it helps you navigate lifeâs chaos.
We also dig into how sound waves affect your brain (yes, science is involved), why people keep coming back for that deeper, vibey experience, and why itâs WAY more than just playing music on Spotify.
Kyle gets real about how sound baths create a safe space to let out your emotions and why showing up consistently can take your mindfulness practice to a whole new level.
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Your vagina deserves better. In this episode we sit down with Valeria Emanuel, co-founder of Rif Care and Season 1 star of Side Hustlers, to chat all things period and entrepreneurship. We get an inside look at Rif Care's tampons and period underwear and the importance of natural materials over synthetic ones for comfort and breathability.
Valeria shares the experience that brought her to founding Rif Care and the often sexist environment she has faced as a female entrepreneur with a child. We chat about her appearance on Roku's Season 1 of Side Hustlers (so amazing to watch!) and she shares her advice about starting your own company.
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Rif Care is a 100% BIPOC women owned company that makes safe non-hormone disrupting period care out of hemp fiber. Every purchase helps their mission of lowering our carbon footprint and donating products to women who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence.
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Whether it's organizing a group project at 32 or speaking up to boomer women at work - we dig into the uncomfortable habit of over-functioning and feeling like you're always taking the lead. We explore why women, especially, are conditioned to minimize themselves and constantly question their actions.
Join us as we hear personal stories, discuss sibling dynamics, and unpack the idea of being the "fixer." We ask the big question: Is it really about being 'too much,' or is it about being helpful and necessary? We even bring in a male perspective to see if this experience is universal! Tune in to find out if youâre truly 'too much,' or just right.
Don't forget to answer our poll: Do you relate to feeling like you're constantly over-functioning for others? Let us know!
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A few drinks post breakup, a discussion about self-worth, and the revelation of "alpha male" texting techniques led Vanessa and Melissa down the rabbit hole of alpha male influencers. Marketed as self-improvement (which we love) these influencers often lose the plot and warp into misogyny and toxic ideologies.
When did men start believing that society is stacked against them? We trace the roots of the red pill movement and the alarming echo chambers many men find themselves in when they try to seek out support and growth.
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Ever felt like when it's good it's really good, and when it's bad it's awful? Maybe one moment your partner is lovey-dovey, and the next, theyâre cold and distant. Maybe you feel like you're the only one holding the relationship together. These are just some of the warning signs that you may be in a toxic relationship.
We share our experiences of having been in them ourselves and the emotional exhaustion that comes with constantly putting the other person first trying to make things work.
With the help of a short video from TikTok user @awakeningwithbrian we discuss the types of people who find themselves in this dynamic and why people find themselves in these painful relationships in the first place â and how to get out of them.
Are you ready to recognize when it's time to let go?
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Laying in bed with her boyfriend, content and happy, Vanessa suddenly thought: "Enjoy it while it lasts!" then: "WTF?" Ever find yourself waiting for something bad to happen, or thinking about what could go wrong, just when you're at your happiest? That's foreboding joyâa defense mechanism where we brace ourselves for bad news or disappointment when things are going well (a term popularized by Dr. BrenĂ© Brown).
"Remember when you were happy once, and then it turned bad? It can happen again." It's this fear that can sometimes make joy feel so terrifying, even though our brain is just trying to protect us.
We discuss how foreboding joy shows up in our relationships and share ways we've learned to combat this fear of losing control.
Reference Article: https://psychcentral.com/health/when-joy-feels-scary-resilience-building-practices
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Is it imposter syndrome, or are you actually not qualified? In this episode we try finding a new job - reading job descriptions, writing 500 different resumes, getting to stage 4 in the interview process only to get that dreaded "Thank you for your time...". We share practical tips on finding your confidence, making the application process more efficient, and questions you can ask during the interview to help you stand out!
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It might SOUND gross, but having a "rot" day may just be exactly what you need! "Rot day" seems to have originated as a concept on TikTok, where users share content related to self-care, relaxation, and indulgence. It's essentially a designated day to take a break from the usual responsibilities and activities to focus on prioritizing your well-being and recharge your batteries. We go over a few basic components to help you create the PERFECT rot day and share our own indulgences from a Popeye's meal to yummy smoothies.
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If you've ever had a friend disappear after getting into a relationship (or if you've been that friend...) you know balancing your friendships and your relationship can be challenging! Who do you prioritize when date night lands on the same night your friends want to hang? How do you manage your expectations of your friend's time if they're in a new relationship, or if they get married? In this episode we respond to TikTok user Kaj Mahal's list of "How to have friends while being in a relationship".
We discuss the idea that one person cannot fulfill all your needs, the importance of retaining your own personality when in a relationship, and important boundaries that need to be set â like maybe not sharing every single thing about your significant other to your whole friend group. Of course, we also dish on our own personal experiences being both the friend in the relationship and the single friend.
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Sometimes doing something new or scary can feel impossible - what will people think? What if I fail? We get stuck on the "right" way to do something or the "right" choice to make that we actually end up feeling stuck (and doing nothing at all). We get into the clingy "what-ifs", how to face the actual worst case scenario, and ways to take small actions (that may lead to surprising outcomes!)
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It sometimes feels like college was just yesterday. Other days you realize it isn't as close as it once was. Millennials specifically have faced a lot of L's (losses) in comparison to our parents - from being told our coffee or avocado toast habits are the reason we can't buy a house to college costing 100x more to putting off having kids/getting married because "in this economy!?" When we came across TikTok user @imsadalex 's response to @aimeecarty 's "2 Days Into College" video, we actually cried. We discuss the things we thought we wanted or would have achieved by a certain age, what's important to us now, and get into why the Daily's "It Sucks to be 33" thinks we're experiencing these passing "milestones".
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Armed with Chat GPT, the color picker tool, and our time of birth - we pit the Color Matching trend against the Venus Sign trend to see which worked best for helping us determine our personal style. You may have seen these trends and wondered if you should pay for the Astra subscription or $300 to get color matched yourself. Don't worry - we got you with this try. Tune in to find out which prompts to plug into Chat GPT to figure out which "season" of colors looks best on you and what styles of clothing, accessories, and makeip is best for your astrological Venus sign.
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We think of voice as a product, an end result, but how often have you thought about what it feels like as it's leaving your body? Have you been in talk therapy repeating the same patterns of ideas? Carrie and Ellen join us in this episode to talk about sound as play, the neuroscience of sound, and share how somatic work allows us to come back to our bodies in a way that can be deeply healing.
SmashUp Somatics compassionately and playfully explores the felt sense of the body in connection with emotions, with a focus on the voice, gentle movement and body awareness. Tune in for some uncomfortable sounds and a lot of laughs.
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We've got some juicy listener submissions in this episode - and some crazy stories of our own! Weddings can be beautiful, wonderful, crazy, stressful, horrific times. We get into why weddings (especially being in them) can be such an uncomfortable and stressful time. From bridesmaids fighting in the Vegas club line to bachelorette activities going way over budget, we share our own "first time" experiences being in weddings and how to proactively be more comfortable and set boundaries once you say "yes" to being part of someone's special day.
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