Uncomfy: Sticking With Moments That Challenge Us

  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...

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: 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...

Airdate: May 7, 2025  Julie Rose: Sometimes, facing an uncomfortable truth can save a life. Dawn Peabody: And I said, "We can't just sit here in this silence. We just can't sit here in this pain. If we don't share our story, and it happens again in our state, I'm gonna feel like it's my fault." 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 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. This warmer weather that we're having also brings the risk of a tragedy that we all think could not possibly happen to us. And yet, dozens of kids in the United States every year die after b...