Uncomfy: Sticking With Moments That Challenge Us

  Airdate: August 27, 2025 Julie Rose: Is there something you and a member of your family really disagree about, but you wish you could find a way to have that conversation? Caleb Johnson: If the other person had all the same experiences that you did, they'd probably see the world the way that you do. I think it's the, the discrediting of people, or the assumption of bad faith, especially from our loved ones, it just really gets in the way of us having fruitful conversations. 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 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. I'm joined today by Caleb Johns...

Airdate: August 20, 2025 Julie Rose: Would you be comfortable dating — or having your kid date — someone from the other political party? Erik Bork: People in media and politics are incentivized to be polarized and to keep us polarized, but real people in your life are probably a lot more complicated, a lot more nuanced, and probably have a lot more in common. 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 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. 60% of Americans under the age of 30 said in a recent national poll that it's important to date or marry someone who shares your political views. So, th...

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 ...

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 ...

  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...