This Is Uncomfortable

Apr 08 2023 21 ep. 61 mins 605

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Some conversations are hard to have. Some questions are awkward to ask. Most of the topics that make us uncomfortable also address factors of our lives together that we really need to talk about. This will be uncomfortable. Settle in.

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Episode 19: Flat Earth Theories

Apr 08 2023 77 mins

This episode was originally recorded March 2022. Note from Danna: Shortly after recording, I continued to read about flat earth theories and stumbled upon an explanation in a forum that conceded that while the Earth may not be flat, the emergence of flat earth theories and their growing popularity had more to do with the ability to think “outside the sphere” if you will. It�

Episode 18: Hallucinogens

Jul 05 2021 83 mins

This episode we talk about hallucinogenic drugs, mostly acid, mushrooms, DMT, and mescalin. We discuss the history and uses throughout cultures, and if you stick around through the second half you’ll hear about our personal experiences with hallucinogenics too. Thanks for listening!

Episode 17: Depression in Disguise

Oct 09 2020 74 mins

We’ve talked about depression before, but we wanted to take a deep dive into that other ways depression shows itself, and share our own coping mechanisms for when it does.

Episode 16: MK Ultra

Aug 23 2020 68 mins

We’re still here! Still recording in isolation, still missing the world, you, and a time where anything made sense. Sit down with us to talk about MK Ultra, human empathy, and therapy.

Episode 15: This is Unquarantine

May 15 2020 41 mins

Checking in with you for the first time since Shelter in Place flipped every normal on its head, your favorite uncomfortable friends get cozy with mental health in times of coronavirus, how we’ve been coping, and what we expect.

Episode 14: Nightmares

Feb 16 2020 63 mins

Listen in on a conversation about common nightmare themes, disorders, and resolution tools. We get uncomfortable with our own nightmares, and stories from listeners! Thank you for listening, and as always, you can contact us with your own nightmares, uncomfortable stories, or pictures of your cute pets. Listen on Apple, Spotify, and Stitcher, and follow us on Instagram at @thisisun

Episode 13: Aliens

Jan 28 2020 64 mins

Join us for a review of some select alien theories, alien types, and theories about our place in the universe. You know, regular things. Settle in, make yourself uncomfortable with us.

Episode 12: Issa Cult

Jan 08 2020 59 mins

In this episode we explore the commnunity around cults in churches. With a lot of firsthand experience on deck, there’s a lot of poignant sharing and discomfort. Thank you to Julia Valdez and her blog! PLEASE reach out to us about any questions, comments, or personal stories that you have to share. We at TIU truly wantt to provide a space where we can all get uncomfortable- not j

Bonus Episode: Would You Rather (Round 1)

Nov 27 2019 27 mins

It’s exactly what you think it is! We’re brewing up interviews and content to make you extra uncomfortable, and to warm you up for what’s coming, we’re playing Would You Rather? and yucking each other out. Thank you for listening, look out for new episodes every other Wednesday! DM us your own responses on Instagram at ThisisuncomfortablePodcast!

Episode 11: Depression and Anxiety

Nov 13 2019 69 mins

CW: Depression, suicide, anxiety triggers. This week we talk about our experiences with depression and anxiety. We discuss the different ways it manifests in our own lives, healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms, and therapy. With therapy we try to remember our first sessions and what it’s like now, along with touching on access to mental health and what healthy coping mechanis