Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us

Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us

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Episodes 104
Avg. Duration 18m
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Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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 away, and came out the other side with stronger relationships, clearer beliefs, and increased confidence. And you can do it too! So, if you: • Want to engage with others on important topics but aren’t sure how, OR • Are burned out on social media and wish you could bring the humanity back into discussions online or in real life, Look no further! Whether you're a seasoned seeker of new ideas or just dipping your toes into the uncomfy waters, this podcast is your go-to destination for learning how to improve your communication, disagree more productively, and be a more inspired leader. In such a polarized world, we believe learning how to stick with moments that challenge us, without getting defensive or shutting down, is a direct antidote for division. Are you ready to lean in, listen up, and get uncomfy with us? Let's dive in together! Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments that Challenge Us is hosted by journalist Julie Rose and is a BYUradio production. #reallifestories #communication #polarization #relationshipskills #communicationskills #leadershipskills #leadershiptraining #community #communitybuilding #disagreebetter #buildingbridges #perspectives #worldview #resilience #emotionalresiliance #mentalhealth #training #mindfulness #conflictresolution #growthmindset #empowerment #problemsolving #respect #curiosity #activelistening #collaboration

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S2026E23 How Can You Rebuild a Broken Friendship? – Pete O’Dell

Jun 10, 2026 17m

Would you rekindle a friendship with someone you considered dead to you? In this episode, our guest Pete O’Dell shares the story of reconnecting with a once-inseparable friend after years of silence…

S2026E22 Finding Your Worth After Hitting Rock Bottom – Jane Chen

Jun 03, 2026 19m

What happens when your entire sense of worth is tied to achievement? Jane Chen spent years pushing herself to the limit: working nonstop, chasing impact, and trying to prove she was enough. From…

S2026E21 After a Devastating Accident, He Had to Reinvent Himself - Lt. Edmund Fisher

May 27, 2026 13m

Lieutenant Edmund Fisher spent nearly two decades serving with the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office near New Orleans. Then, during a late-night pursuit, a catastrophic accident changed everything.…

S2026E20 Breaking Cycles of Trauma and Finding Hope – Tiffany Fletcher

May 20, 2026 19m

“There is a way out of darkness, and I know how it works because I've been there…” Tiffany Fletcher shares her story of growing up in a home shaped by severe mental illness, fear, and silence—and…

S2026E19 How Four Simple Words Saved a Life and Started a Movement – Joe Tuia’ana

May 13, 2026 21m

What do you say to someone in crisis? Joe Tuia’ana, founder of the I Love You, Bro project, joins Uncomfy to talk about men’s mental health, connection, and what it means to show up for someone in…

S2026E18 Why New Police Recruits in Portland Have to Walk a Mile with a Teen – Talk a Mile

May 06, 2026 20m

One of the requirements for new police recruits in Portland doesn’t happen in an academy classroom. It happens on a track walking a mile with a high school student. In this episode of Uncomfy, we…

S2026E17 The Moment She Let Her Community Carry Her – Muffy Mendoza

Apr 29, 2026 18m

What happens when the person everyone relies on has nothing left to give? Muffy Mendoza, founder of Brown Mamas, talks about grief, burnout, and the breaking point that changed everything. After…

S2026E16 23 People. Opposing Views on Guns. One Surprising Outcome. – BJ Campbell and Dr. Eric Fleegler

Apr 22, 2026 17m

BJ Campbell, a Second Amendment advocate, and Dr. Eric Fleegler, a physician and researcher focused on preventing gun violence, were part of a year-long experiment—two dozen people with radically…

S2026E15 You’re Not Actually Listening (Here’s How to Change That) - Mónica Guzmán

Apr 15, 2026 16m

Have you ever left a conversation thinking, “They didn’t hear me at all”? Journalist and author Mónica Guzmán shares stories from her own life, from not fully listening to her daughter, to…

S2026E14 The Night No One Showed Up…and Why He Kept Going – Michael Wilker

Apr 08, 2026 16m

What would you do if you planned an event and nobody showed up? Michael Wilker knows exactly how that feels. One night, after years of organizing a monthly meetup, he sat alone at a bar waiting for…

S2026E13 “Perfectly Hidden Depression” and the Power of Transparency – Dr. Margaret Rutherford

Apr 01, 2026 18m

What if the people who seem the most “put together” are actually struggling the most? Clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford unpacks something she calls “Perfectly Hidden Depression” — the…

S2026E12 What Paramedics See That Changes Them Forever – Kevin Hazzard

Mar 25, 2026 21m

When someone calls 911, they’re not just asking for help, they’re handing over everything. Author and former paramedic Kevin Hazzard takes us inside his very first cardiac arrest call: a…

S2026E11 How to Make Someone Feel Heard (Even When You Say No) - Julia Minson

Mar 18, 2026 23m

What if the goal of disagreement isn’t to win but to build a bridge to the next conversation? Harvard Kennedy School professor Julia Minson studies one thing: how to disagree better. In this episode…

S2026E10 How Advocating for My Child Led to My ADHD Diagnosis – Caitlin Kindred

Mar 11, 2026 18m

What do you do when you hear your child’s teacher maybe treating them unfairly — and you hate confrontation? Caitlin Kindred shares the phone call that left her shaking… and forced her into “mama…

S2026E9 Why You Should Skip the Small Talk — Kalina Silverman

Mar 04, 2026 14m

What if one big question could change your life? Kalina Silverman became known around the world for walking up to strangers and skipping the small talk. Instead of “How’s the weather?” she asks…

S2026E8 The Text That Could’ve Torn Them Apart — Anne Marie Denman

Feb 25, 2026 19m

What happens when someone you love doesn’t react the way you do to something that feels viscerally wrong? After the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Anne Marie Denman…

S2026E7 Why Asking Questions Feels So Risky Right Now — Shira Hoffer

Feb 18, 2026 20m

What if the problem isn’t disagreement — it’s how we ask the question? Shira Hoffer was a freshman at Harvard when she asked what she thought was a simple, honest question and got completely shut…

S2026E6 Free Speech, Fear, and Fixing Conversations on Campus – Raj Vinnakota

Feb 11, 2026 17m

What happens when three people with completely different identities and perspectives speak up in the same room, each saying they don’t feel safe? In this episode, Raj Vinnakota shares a powerful…

S2026E5 Why Being Alone Might Be Exactly What You Need (Sometimes) — Robert Coplan

Feb 04, 2026 19m

Why being alone feels so hard—and how solitude can make you healthier, calmer and more connected. Robert Coplan spent months on the road as a solo musician, driving through the southern U.S. with…

S2026E4 Why Cutting People Off Isn’t Always the Answer (According to a Social Worker) — Kelsey Blahnik

Jan 28, 2026 14m

What do you do when your values clash with the people you love most? Licensed clinical social worker and author Kelsey Blahnik joins Uncomfy to challenge the growing “no-contact” trend and offer a…

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