I'm Uncomfortable

How many times do you pick up your phone during the day? Where is it when you sleep? Is your phone the first thing you reach for when you wake up? The answers to some of these surprised us (in good ways and not...) If you're like us you might be surprised to find you need (according to the quiz) a complete digital detox...here's how to find out, and how you can unplug in ways that feel easy and make you feel amazing.Follow us on instagram ⁨@imuncomfortable.podcast⁩

Hyperindependent? Same. We’re unpacking how struggling to ask for help is tied to trust and control and what it really means to let people in without losing yourself in the process.For many of us, it’s often less about strength and more about survival. We explore the reasons it’s so hard to let people show up for us, and what it might take to let someone else step up for a change.Follow us on instagram ⁨@imuncomfortable.podcast⁩

Are you the planner? The one who follows up with people? The one who cares how the party turns out? The one who is emotionally exhausted from feeling like nobody cares as much as they do? This may be for you. It's easy to take it personally when a friend is visiting your area...and doesn't visit you. Or when you send out a venmo request and they don't reply for 10 days. The truth is, often times, it's not even about you. We get into how to let go of the urge to control and sometimes the need for validation that comes with "caring too much". Follow us on instagram ⁨@imuncomfortable.podcast⁩

There's a sense of grief that comes with realizing that someone doesn't belong in your life, or that you don't belong in theirs. If you've ever felt uncomfortable going back to your hometown, maybe even like you're in a weirdly small invisible box, you're not alone. Feeling like you've outgrown a relationship or a place or even a role in your life feels like...loss. At the very least, it's deeply uncomfortable. We get into what or whom we've outgrown and how we've dealt with it!Follow us on instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast

There's a reason pose reels and tiktoks exist - a lot of us don't know what to do with our hands. Even more uncomfortable? Shooting a campaign for Ulta or taking off (most of) your clothes for a boudoir shoot. Getting in front of the camera isn't easy for a lot of us. The reality is, nobody is scrutinizing your pics as hard as you are, but it's still uncomfortable even though a lot of our lives are pictures on the internet. We get into what our experiences were like and how we've dealt with the discomfort that happens when we're immediately in front of a lens. Follow us on Instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast

Dealing with toxic parents is one of the most uncomfortable and complicated things ever. You love them, but… the manipulation, guilt trips, boundary stomping, and emotional rollercoasters may be a level of unhealthy that's turning your relationship toxic. Maybe they guilt-trip you - even for small things like buying yourself a sweet treat. Maybe they can’t respect your boundaries - like calling you too late. Maybe you leave every convo feeling like the problem even when you’re just trying to protect your peace. Sound familiar?Inspired by an article from PsychCentral, we’re sharing 10 thoughtful, therapist-backed ways to deal with toxic parent behavior—without spiraling or second-guessing yourself.In this episode, we unpack: how to recognize if the level of gaslighting or guilt tripping is actually unhealthy, what healthy boundaries look and sound like, and how to break the cycle by focusing on the only thing you can actually control...YOU.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @imuncomfortable.podcastJoin our Facebook Group or subscribe to our YouTube to get episodes a day early!

Saying NO doesn't mean you don't have the guts to do something or that you're insecure. Saying NO may actually be the most courageous thing you do. In this episode we get into how to handle scary decisions around job transitions and leaving opportunities that don't serve you. If you want to design a life you love, you need to understand what brings you joy...and what doesn't. More money to do more of the sh*t you hate may not be the best trade off. Saying no to a promotion or leaving a soul sucking job is crazy uncomfortable, but it's okay to prioritize happiness over societal expectations. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @imuncomfortable.podcastJoin our Facebook Group or subscribe to our YouTube to get episodes a day early!

Don't settle for less than who you authentically are...even though there may not be a word for it. Angela Lin joins us to share the importance of language in communication and the barriers that end up with our personalities "lost in translation". Inspired by the struggles she faced to communicate uncomfortable topics to her parents such as mental health or passion for career, Angela created Real You Mandarin to help people express themselves beyond the "basic" levels of Mandarin. Angela shares her experiences in a dual language household and the impact it has had on her identity and her own exploration of "But Where Are You Really From?".DISCOUNT CODE FOR REAL YOU MANDARIN: UNCOMFORTABLE10Find Angela on social media at @realyoumandarin and @whereareyoufrompodFollow us on Instagram and TikTok at @imuncomfortable.podcastJoin our Facebook Group or subscribe to our YouTube to get episodes a day early!

Daddy who? In this episode it's all about that mother relationship. Sibling order and gender dynamics may affect how you function in your family and we share how to navigate those family "obligations". As always, we focus on the challenges of setting boundaries and how we've done it over the years. We share our growth, mistakes, and experiences, all in a better effort to understand our moms (and ourselves). After all, our moms are just girls.If you want to try out The 3 Letter Project, head to our instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast for the full promptsFollow us on Instagram and TikTok at @imuncomfortable.podcastJoin our Facebook Group or subscribe to our YouTube to get episodes a day early!

Ever feel like you're handling everything—from remembering upcoming events to restocking toilet paper—while your partner coasts through life blissfully unbothered? This week we're exposing the truth about invisible labor with self proclaimed recovering man child Zach Watson, an expert on the emotional, mental, and logistical work that no one talks about.Zach breaks down why so many of us end up carrying the mental load, how to recognize when it's happening, and—most importantly—how to finally bring it up BEFORE you explode (and without starting World War III). If you've ever thought, "Why am I the only one who notices this stuff?"—this episode is for you.Tune in for game-changing strategies to balance the load and stop feeling resentful AF! #InvisibleLabor #MentalLoad #RelationshipTalkFollow us on Instagram and TikTok at @imuncomfortable.podcastJoin our Facebook Group or subscribe to our YouTube to get episodes a day early!

Regardless of if you wish them well or nothing but flat tires and misfortune, running into an ex can be uncomfortable and awkward AF. In this episode we get into the hilariously cringey reality of encountering past flames in the wild. From awkward wedding run-ins (please don't be related) to full-on avoidance tactics (including a strategic street crossing), we break down why these moments feel so uncomfortable and how to handle them with minimal emotional damage. Share your own stories and follow us on IG and TikTok @imuncomfortable.podcast

If you want a soft life, entrepreneurship may not be for you. In this episode we sit down with Valeria Emanuel, co-founder of Rif Care and Season 1 star of Side Hustlers, to chat all things period and entrepreneurship. Valeria shares the experience that brought her to founding Rif Care and the often sexist environment she has faced as a female entrepreneur with a child. We chat about her appearance on Roku's Season 1 of Side Hustlers (so amazing to watch!) and she shares her advice about starting your own company. We get an inside look at Rif Care's tampons and period underwear and the importance of natural materials over synthetic ones for comfort and breathability. -- Rif Care is a 100% BIPOC women owned company that makes safe non-hormone disrupting period care out of hemp fiber. Every purchase helps their mission of lowering our carbon footprint and donating products to women who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence. Find us on Instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast DM us with any episode ideas or comments!