Uncomfy: Sticking With Moments That Challenge Us

  Airdate: January 21, 2026 Julie Rose: How do you stay connected to your faith in turbulent times? Father Francis Gargani: I have, the joy of living with a wonderful religious community right now. I love praying with them. We pray regularly, and, I've been so blessed. 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 get it, nobody likes to be Uncomfy, but I have learned from experience, and maybe you have too, that sometimes a little bit of 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. Today, I'm joined by Father Francis Gargani. He took his vows as a Roman Catholic male religious at the age of 19. He became a priest at 25, began his pastoral ministry the next year. Now, today, Father Gargani is 79 years old, and he's still serving as a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. He...

  Airdate: September 10, 2025 Julie Rose: What would you say to someone who caused you significant harm? Amanda Carrasco: One thing for victims is that a lot of them have questions that they need answered. You know, "Why did this happen? Why did you choose me?" I didn't have those questions, but what I did have was a need to tell him how I felt. I wanted him to feel some of my pain. 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 maybe you do too, that sometimes a little discomfort has benefits if we can stay open and curious about it. So, that's what we're here to explore. Let's get Uncomfy. I'm joined today by Amanda Carrasco. She is a restorative justice facilitator and advocate, and she has just released a new mem...