Uncomfy: Sticking With Moments That Challenge Us

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...

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 ...