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The Pain of Suicide Loss, and the Power of Naming It – Melissa Bottorff-Arey

Airdate: August 13, 2025 Julie Rose: Hey friends, it's Julie. Just a quick note before we start today. In this conversation with Melissa Bottorff-Arey, we are gonna be talking about suicide, grief, and mental health. And while we approach these topics with care and compassion, we understand they may be difficult for some listeners, so please listen in a way that feels safe for you. And if you or someone you know is struggling, we have linked to support resources in the show notes. All right, let's go. Melissa Bottorff-Arey: People stay at a distance, and they use the reasoning that they just don't know what to say. They don't wanna make you more sad, so they don't show up. We just need people to show up. You need somebody, and it's okay to say, "I don't know what to say. I have no idea how I would feel, but I'm here." Julie Rose: Hey there, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when...
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Why Small Acts of Kindness Matter More Than You Think – Nicole Karlis

Airdate: August 6, 2025 Julie Rose: When is the last time you did a small kindness for somebody else? Nicole Karlis: The other people in my training were like, "Yeah, why not? Like, what's the harm? Like, why don't you do it and see how you feel?" And, it definitely, yeah, I think at times felt weird and uncomfortable, but I remember after just feeling a different type of good. Julie Rose: Hey there, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when they're uncomfortable. And I know you're probably wondering, "Why would anybody choose to be uncomfortable?" But I know from personal experience, and you probably do too, that sometimes a little bit of discomfort has benefits if we can stay open and curious about it. And that is what we're here to explore, so let's get Uncomfy. Julie Rose: I'm joined by Nicole Karlis. She's an award-winning journalist and author, and she's got ...
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Your Doctor Might Be Wrong: What Can You Do? — Dr. Erin Nance

Airdate: July 30, 2025 Julie Rose: Have you ever felt like a doctor just wasn't listening to you? Erin Nance, MD: It's really about the communication and the trust, because I think almost every patient understands that doctors make mistakes, people get complications, there are risks, but they want their doctor to be on their team. Julie Rose: Hey, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when they're uncomfortable. And I know you're probably wondering, "Why would anybody choose to be uncomfortable?" But I know from personal experience, and you probably do too, that sometimes a little discomfort has benefits if we can stay open and curious about it. And that's what we're here to explore, so let's get Uncomfy. Julie Rose: I'm joined by Dr. Erin Nance. She's a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. She's co-host of the Medical Detectives podcast. She's also CEO and founder of ...
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What American Culture Gets Wrong About Grief — Matthew Whoolery

  Airdate: July 23, 2025 Julie Rose: What is the right thing to say to somebody who's grieving? Matthew Whoolery: And I finally just went, "What am I doing? I'm sitting back when this person's suffering," and so I, I went to him and had a conversation with him. I said, "What do you want someone to say?" He said, "I don't care what you say, just come. Be there." Julie Rose: Hey, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when they're uncomfortable. And you're probably wondering, "Why would anybody choose to be uncomfortable?" But I know from personal experience, and you probably do too, that sometimes a little discomfort has benefits if we can stay open and curious about it. And that's what we're here to explore, so let's get Uncomfy. Julie Rose: Why are we so uncomfortable being around people who are sad or suffering? My guest today thinks American cu...
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The Most Uncomfortable Question I Ever Had to Ask – Heidi Yewman

Airdate: July 16, 2025 Julie Rose: What is the most uncomfortable question you have ever asked someone? Heidi Yewman: It felt like I was asking this really personal question, right, like, "Hey, how much money do you make?" Or something that was totally inappropriate, and that's how it felt inside. Julie Rose: Hey there, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when they're uncomfortable. And you're probably wondering, "Why would anyone choose to be uncomfortable?" But I know from personal experience, and you probably do too, that sometimes a little discomfort has benefits if we can stay open and curious about it. And that is what we're here to explore, so let's get Uncomfy. Heidi Yewman is with me. She's an author, a documentarian, and a gun safety advocate. Her upcoming memoir is called "Dumb Girl: A Journey From Childhood Abuse to Gun Control Advocacy." I'm so excit...
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Carrying the Weight: A First Responder’s Journey Through PTSD – Chris Fields

Airdate: July 9, 2025 Julie Rose: Firefighters and other first responders are there for us in our darkest hours. But what happens when the darkness comes for them? Chris Fields: I would tell 21-year-old firefighters, "Look at this 61-year-old firefighter. There is no reason you have to go through what I did," and not just me. There's, there's thousands of us that would say the same thing. "You don't have to struggle. You don't have to wait until the wheels fall off before you reach out." Julie Rose: Hey, it's Julie. Welcome to Uncomfy, a show about sticking with moments that challenge us even when they are uncomfortable. And I know you're probably wondering, "Why would anybody choose to be uncomfortable?" But I know from personal experience, and you probably do too, that sometimes a little discomfort has benefits if we can stay open and curious about it. And that's what we're here to explore, so let's get Uncomfy....
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