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There are many elements in our lives that affect our well-being and there are many ways that we can explore them. One avenue to optimal self-care is having open, honest conversations about what it means to be well. Navigate love and relationships, purpose and meaning, mental health and wellness, success and failure, and all of those things that make us human with Whitney Lauritsen on This Might Get Uncomfortable. Whitney has over 13 years of professional experience in the health, wellness, a ...
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Inspiration for how to live a more authentic, meaningful, joyful life through modern masculinity and love. Topics focus on: - what it means to be a man; - sex, intimacy, and relationships; - handling anger and ego; - creating boundaries and safe space; - any issues related to modern masculinity. With Chris Whitcoe and Christopher Correia. Content: Mature Audience Suggested
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BEETxBEET Apparel & Awareness brings you a podcast series dedicated to educating the public about important topics surrounding food and the environment. We talk to some of the best in the industry offering their tips and knowledge to help inspire you in saving the planet one vegan at a time. Topics include: vegan myth busting, veganism, GMOs, fashion, sustainability, wellness, spirituality and more.
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Whitney shares her positive experience taking a personal defense class with IMPACT in Los Angeles. She talks about the structure and organization of the classes, the diversity of the instructors and participants, and the physical and emotional challenges of the class. She also discusses the importance of learning to trust and act on instincts, whic…
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Sex work is still branded as a taboo topic, perpetuating the stigma against those in the industry. With the growth of OnlyFans, we are seeing more and more people getting into this line of work. This then begs the question, what does this platform do to the sex industry and the communities within it? Giving us a view inside the world of OnlyFans is…
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Whitney reflects on the challenges of accepting the end of something, whether it's a personal or professional relationship. She emphasizes the importance of taking time to process complex emotions, thoughts, reactions, and feelings, and how it helps her get more in touch with herself. In this episode, Whitney is processing the abrupt end of new cli…
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Are you curious about committed partnerships and how to make them work for the long run? Why is it so hard to love someone sometimes? Self-proclaimed "recovered hot heads" Linda Bloom and Charlie Bloom emphasize, communication and collaboration are key to creating a fulfilling and meaningful relationship. In today's episode, Linda and Charlie dive …
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This episode dives into the topic of road rage. Whitney shares a recent experience in Los Angeles that left her feeling scared and traumatized. She recounts the incident and reflects on the power of words and how different people can have varying reactions to hearing stories like hers. Whitney also discusses the nuances of honking and when it is ap…
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We live in a world of threats and triggers. This causes our brains to go haywire, setting off our amygdala in that fight-or-flight response. We then become stressed and anxious, which affects other areas of our lives. How do we retrain our brain to reduce this anxiety? In today’s episode, Whitney Lauritsen is joined by Ashok Gupta of the Gupta Prog…
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Whitney discusses the TV show "Alone" on the History Channel, a show that follows 10 individuals as they survive alone in the wilderness for as long as possible using limited survival equipment. Whitney shares her fascination with the show and the contestants' skills in survival, as well as her own curiosity about pushing herself to their limits. S…
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Creating safe and inclusive environments goes beyond eliminating obstacles; it requires building a world where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. Maya Ford, a strategic marketing and mass communications veteran of 20 years, discusses intentionally creating safe spaces and promoting inclusivity in this episode. She talks about the i…
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Despite inconclusive results from an MRI, sleep study, and 15-minute EEG, Whitney is determined to figure out the cause of her sleepwalking. So, she tried an ambulatory EEG, which she was wearing during the recording of the episode. She expresses her hope that the lengthy, video electroencephalogram will provide answers and bring clarity to her sit…
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The silent killer can no longer hide in the shadows. Wearable tech and the power of medical-grade data can now give us the tools to fight back against hypertension and take charge of our health. In this episode, Dr. Jay Shah, chief medical officer of Aktiia Global, delves into the world of hypertension, wearable tech, and digital health. Blood pres…
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Whitney shares her on-going struggles with mental health and the challenges of managing it. She also discusses her experience with social media addiction and how she has been off most platforms for the past four months. The episode was recorded live in the Beyond Measure private community, and Whitney emphasizes the importance of community and supp…
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Practicing sleep hygiene, finding the right sleep habits, and investing in the right products can transform your sleep quality and ultimately, your well-being. In this episode, Jill Zwarensteyn dives into a deep discussion about sleep hygiene, a term used to describe daily habits that support good sleep health. She discusses how sleep impacts our c…
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Whitney discusses her experience exploring the Channel Islands as her 44th National Park visit. She provides information about the park's location, recreational opportunities, and unique features, including its diverse plant and animal species and cultural resources. Whitney shares in detail her experience visiting Santa Cruz Island, including kaya…
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A balanced diet is part of a healthy lifestyle, and so is a balanced information diet. Are you feeling weighed down by the constant flood of information, clickbait headlines, and social media advertising? Whitney Lauritsen and guest Alex Fink explore the importance of a balanced "information diet" for your mental health, drawing parallels with food…
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Whitney shares her experience trying out jiu-jitsu for the first time. She talks about her interest in self-defense and new types of movement, and how she embraced the obstacles instead of putting pressure on herself to change. Whitney reflects on her childhood perception that martial arts were for boys and wonders how many women feel encouraged to…
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Close your eyes and imagine what your 80-year-old self would be like if you continue to live how you do now. Do you like what you see? In this episode, Jen Vertanen explores a powerful exercise that invites you to find joy and fulfillment in every moment of your life and to tap into the wisdom of your 80-year-old self. She guides you on a journey t…
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Whitney discusses her experience with sleep issues, medication, and self-care on hard days. She shares her struggles with anxiety and the challenges of finding the right medication to manage it. She also discusses natural remedies and the importance of self-awareness and being able to decide when to persevere or change direction. Whitney offers sel…
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Are you feeling stuck in unhealthy thought patterns? Have you forgotten what's important in life? It's time to reset and shift the way you see the world and yourself. In this episode, Dr. Sam Zand, Co-founder of Better U, delves into a nervous system reset and practical strategies on how to deal with stress and trauma. He explores the transformativ…
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Whitney shares her recent trip to Florida, where she spent time with her mother and sister. She starts off discussing her anxiety around planning the trip and her experience flying with JetBlue and using TSA Cares. The episode explores the fear of flying, accommodations for disabilities like neurodivergence, and special diet eating options while tr…
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Trigger warning: this episode contains a brief mention of suicide ideation. A good night's sleep is the best free skin care routine you can give yourself. And, since you already spend one-third of your life sleeping, why not improve the overall experience? In this episode, Whitney Lauritsen speaks with Melissa Schwartz about the AllNightPillow, whi…
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Join Whitney in this empowering episode as she shares her journey of self-discovery and learning to advocate for her needs. Through therapy, Whitney came to realize the importance of acknowledging and valuing her own needs. She also discusses the challenges of asking for accommodations, particularly for those who have experienced rejection in the p…
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Does rejection mean that you're not worth it? When you don't win, does that make you a loser? In this world full of chaos and things that don’t work out, sometimes we have to “embrace the suck”. We have to develop resilience and move forward with greater strength and purpose. For today’s episode, Dr. Neeta Bhushan delves into the concept of "embrac…
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Whitney shares her recent decision to return to the vegan keto diet. She also explores her personal experience with disordered eating, the various types of discrimination related to bodies, and the importance of accepting and loving oneself and others regardless of their appearance. She provides resources for those who want to learn more about intu…
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Movement can be therapeutic. With that, dancing can contribute a lot to our health and wellness through giving us passion and aliveness in our bodies. It is a form of self-expression contributing to our emotional intelligence. In addition, movement can also help in processing and getting over trauma. How? Erica Hornthal, licensed clinical counselor…
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In this episode, Whitney tackles the common struggle of focus, suggested by a live viewer named Peter. She shares insights from "Stolen Focus" (https://bookshop.org/a/17878/9780593138519) and recommends two other books, "What Works" (https://bookshop.org/a/17878/9781119906070) and "Four Thousand Weeks" (https://bookshop.org/a/17878/9780374159122), …
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We live in a world that constantly measures our worth by external measurements. Add to that the pressure from social media to advertise our identity, we can easily fall trap into performing and projecting what we want others to see and, at the same time, feeling less than what we truly are. In this episode, Laura Black joins Whitney Lauritsen to he…
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In this podcast episode, Whitney explores the concept of the "monkey mind," which refers to the constant stream of thoughts that can be overwhelming and distracting. She shares various strategies for managing it and encourages listeners to find what works best for them as individuals. Whitney provides additional perspectives on the topic by referen…
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By sharing our personal stories and confronting our past traumas, we unlock the power of creativity and pave the path to love. In this episode, award-winning artist, graphic designer, author and public speaker Timothy Goodman dives deep into the connection between trauma, creativity, and love. Timothy believes that sharing personal stories is a for…
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Mental health is still a taboo topic in the workplace. It's high time to shift our mindset to what we can systematically do to provide a healthier environment in the workplace. Today, Laura Putnam joins us to discuss how we can take a meaningful, connection approach to well-being at the workplace. Laura explains the importance of wellness and how t…
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Are you struggling to reach your goals? Do you want to understand yourself – who you are and what you really want – a little better? Asking powerful questions may overwhelm you and make you uncomfortable, but they might also be your key to unlocking your potential and achieving success! In this episode, Linda Bonnar shares the impact of asking your…
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A special announcement from Whitney about a new podcast feature and weekly format. Tune into the live episodes, broadcasting live on Beyond Measure every Monday at 3pm Pacific time: https://podcast.wellevatr.com/beyond-measure Find episode show notes, resources, and transcripts at wellevatr.com Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Her…
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Social media is booming in this generation. However, there now exists an unfortunate trend of authenticity – where people are forced to keep producing content that impresses the audience even to a point of burnout. For times like these, how can a creator find the middle ground between being okay and being firm in who they are? In this episode, well…
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Every human being has their own unique smell – both literally and figuratively. This is Whitney Lauritsen’s takeaway from her recent visit to her psychologist, which inspired her to be transparent for this episode. She opens up on everything she wants to do and achieve this 2023 as she delves into the smell she gives off that either attracts or rep…
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Personal growth may sound so fulfilling and such a great path to follow. However, there is a side to it that not many people realize or want to admit. From discomfort around taking responsibility to the victim mindset, there are “ugly” aspects of getting to empowerment. In this episode, Cassandra Powell shares the personal responsibility we have to…
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Social media has us wrapped around the quick dopamine hits and pleasure rushes that, before we know it, we become addicted. Just a single scroll could lead to hours on the platform, affecting our day-to-day lives. Before we fall deep into this rabbit hole of digital pleasure rushes and forget living altogether, let us start taking a step back today…
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Cleaning up our space has a significant impact in our lives. In today’s episode, Whitney discusses the different therapeutic benefits of decluttering with Tracy McCubbin, CEO of dClutterfly. Tracy and Whitney dive deep into how people work through the clutter as a means to bring positivity to other areas of life. The two also tackle the stories we …
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“My only resolution this year is to create interesting things from the slowest pace possible” ~ Heather Havrilesky. Everyone’s too busy, and everything is just too fast. This year, it is time to pace down and create your own stories of the time, age, and success. Whitney Lauritsen shows the value of slowing down to find connection and joy and why i…
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Nature has the ability to heal itself. Camping is one of the best ways to recharge your batteries and reconnect with the environment. Whitney Lauritsen discusses how to carefully explore outdoor spaces, find campsites, and the transformative aspects of outdoor activities with Rolland Tizuela. They also address the drawbacks of recreation by delving…
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Social media has undoubtedly contributed to a culture of constantly needing to prove oneself, making it so easy for us to lose ourselves in the process of seeking that external validation. Do you struggle to focus? Has your attention been stolen for profit? Are you feeling conflicted about social media and its impact on mental health? Don’t miss ou…
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Do you have the desire to be more comfortable with yourself? Are you willing to start deliberately living your authentic life? In this episode, join go behind the scenes of Katie Krimitsos’ journey as a podcaster and find out what gives her a leg up in the industry. Katie is the Creator of the Women's Meditation Network. Katie chats with Whitney La…
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Join the Love Yourself First Conference and get 20% off your ticket: https://podcast.wellevatr.com/loveyourself As humans, we are continuously evolving. And in the process, we can’t ignore the many things that influence us into the person we are becoming. But that doesn’t mean we are helpless in that transformation. In fact, we have the power to de…
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What does it really take to understand people, build relationships beyond allies, and welcome diversity through the lens of emotional intelligence? In this episode, Josh Hotsenpiller joins Whitney Lauritsen to share how he got enlightened with the power of grace when he became uncomfortable in his role as CEO. He talks about getting a deeper unders…
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Join the Love Yourself First Conference and get 20% off your ticket: https://podcast.wellevatr.com/loveyourself The end of the year is upon us, and this time, Whitney Lauritsen opens up about her personal thoughts on the topic by discussing some thought-provoking media. She shares quotes from a Tiktok containing commentary on how capitalism is bad …
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It's the month of Christmas and love is in the air. If you’re navigating the holidays as a single person, now is the time to create new dating experiences and meet new people. Andif you've just been through a rough relationship, it's time to look back and reflect. Relationships are complicated, and they can cause some serious emotional trauma depen…
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Join the Love Yourself First Conference and get 20% off your ticket: https://podcast.wellevatr.com/loveyourself Almost everyone in the world is on social media. For all its serotonin boost and connectivity, it can also, at times, be draining. We see all this content online, and it has become challenging to find which ones are true, which ones to be…
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If you are suffering from chronic diseases, taking Vitamin E or Annatto Tocotrienol may be a good answer to that. It was discovered by Dr. Barrie Tan, and what he found was just amazing. Join Whitney Lauritsen as she talks to this brilliant man about Vitamin E's benefits for skin and brain health. Dr. Barrie's goal is to help people with chronic co…
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Join the Love Yourself First Conference and get 20% off your ticket: https://podcast.wellevatr.com/loveyourself Do you feel a sense of failure when your home gets messy and you don't have the energy to clean? Do you feel like a better person when your space is tidy? In this episode, Whitney examines shame, stigma, and judgment around care tasks. Sh…
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Do you feel like you don't have access to what you dream about? That even with that desire and knowing what you want to be, you still don’t know where to go and start? Whitney Lauritsen invites over a guest who can help us clear these questions out. She sits down with Heidi Hazen, a Certified Master Hypnotist NGH, Self-Hypnosis Teacher, Reiki 1 & 2…
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