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Real stories from guests who dared to get uncomfortable in a moment that challenged their worldview. In the thick of intense emotions, they chose to stay curious and open, rather than lash out or shy away, and came out the other side with stronger relationships, clearer beliefs, and increased confidence. And you can do it too! So, if you: • Want to engage with others on important topics but aren’t... more

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As the country reflects on 25 years since 9/11, we’re revisiting this conversation about the lasting trauma first responders can carry long after an emergency is over. Chris Fields spent 31 years with the Oklahoma City Fire Department. In 1995, he re... more

What happens when the thing you’ve spent years hiding is suddenly impossible to hide? Aneela Idnani spent decades concealing trichotillomania (compulsive hair-pulling disorder). She joins host Julie Rose to talk about shame, self-compassion, and the ... more

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Months after the 9/11 attacks, New Yorkers were deeply divided over what should become of Ground Zero. Carolyn Lukensmeyer brought nearly 5,000 of them into one room to find a way forward. She joins host Julie Rose to share what happened when people ... more

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What happens when pushing through is no longer enough? Scott Martin survived a life-threatening illness that cost him both hands and parts of his feet, then fought to return to the soccer field. But the emotional recovery took much longer. He joins h... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Fields
Retired Oklahoma City firefighter, peer team member for the Oklahoma First Responders Wellness Division
Oklahoma First Responders Wellness Division; Trauma Behind the Badge; Survive First
Episode: What First Responders Carry: Chris Fields’ Journey Through PTSD (REPLAY)
Aneela Idnani
Co-founder of HabitAware and author of Aneela, Where Are Your Eyebrows?
HabitAware
Episode: She Spent Decades Hiding This. Then Someone Asked One Question. – Aneela Idnani
Carolyn Lukensmeyer
Founder of AmericaSpeaks, led the Ground Zero public process
AmericaSpeaks
Episode: Could 5,000 New Yorkers Agree on the Future of Ground Zero? – Carolyn Lukensmeyer
Scott Martin
Award-winning soccer coach, educator, and disability advocate
Play From Your Heart (memoir)
Episode: He Lost Both Hands. The Hardest Part Wasn’t Learning to Live Without Them. – Scott Martin
Mollie Kaye
Artist/performer who dressed in 1950s vintage outfits
Independent
Episode: How Dressing Up Helped One Woman Fight Loneliness – Mollie Kaye
Laura Lummer
Founder of Better Than Before Breast Cancer; certified life, health, and nutrition coach
Better Than Before Breast Cancer
Episode: How Do You Face a Future You Didn’t Choose? – Laura Lummer
Naila Boodhoo
Award-winning journalist and podcast host
NPR, Axios, Reuters, The Miami Herald; upcoming show Oh God, Now What
Episode: She’s Covered the News for 20 Years. Here’s How Faith Kept Her Hopeful. – Niala Boodhoo
Harry Psaros
Author of From Struggle to Strength, A Father's Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity
Author; Father of Gus
Episode: What an Autism Diagnosis Taught This Father and Son – Harry and Gus Psaros
Gus Psaros
Gus, diagnosed with autism, college student and future PT assistant
Student; Son of Harry Psaros
Episode: What an Autism Diagnosis Taught This Father and Son – Harry and Gus Psaros

Host

Julie Rose
Host of the show and lead interviewer; long-running BYU Radio journalist.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Everyone needs to sit in the Uncomfy chair.

    This show is so needed in an ever increasingly divided world. If we don’t learn or re-learn how to learn about, and from each other and get uncomfortable with that process, America could see some really dark days ahead. Thank you Julie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrianKeithParrish
    United States2 years ago
  • 👏🏻👏🏻

    I absolutely love this podcast as I have found myself searching for help in sitting in my uncomfortable seasons and moments. I love how short the episodes are, my only critique is I want more than one episode a week 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shesgotthis
    United States2 years ago
  • The hard work of love

    I have learned a lot from this podcast. Leaning in to discomfort and getting curious are skills that come in very useful these days! When I can tell someone isn’t going to listen to me, I go into “listen mode” and truly try to understand and rephrase their thoughts. This turns down my temperature and increases the likelihood that they will be willing to hear my point of view. This is how to build Zion, and I believe that if we build it, He will come.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessy Rose
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this show!

    I think it’s so important to learn how to disagree more effectively, and I’ve loved the skills I’ve picked up from listening. The stories are great too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    k$$$$!
    United States2 years ago

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Episodes are concise and practical, with clear takeaways.
Audience notes the conversations foster curiosity and reduce polarization.
Many listeners value the real, human stories behind tough topics.
Listeners praise the show's focus on actionable coping skills for disagreements.

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What First Responders Carry: Chris Fields’ Journey Through PTSD (REPLAY)
Q: What resources or programs are currently available to first responders in Oklahoma, and how can people access them?
The Oklahoma First Responders Wellness Division provides peer-led support, counseling, sleep therapy, and holistic health resources; listeners can connect through Trauma Behind the Badge and Survive First for additional resources.
What First Responders Carry: Chris Fields’ Journey Through PTSD (REPLAY)
Q: What moment finally pushed you to seek help outside the brotherhood?
A combination of rock bottom experiences, including personal distress and a turning point after a low period at home, led him to reach out, seek treatment, and acknowledge the need for professional help.
What First Responders Carry: Chris Fields’ Journey Through PTSD (REPLAY)
Q: When did you realize there was more to firefighting than the camaraderie and heroism, and that mental health would be a factor?
Early in his career he began noticing the gap between the public perception of firefighters as heroes and the internal emotional toll, especially after intense calls like the bombing, which gradually revealed that mental health would be a critical issue.
Could 5,000 New Yorkers Agree on the Future of Ground Zero? – Carolyn Lukensmeyer
Q: What was the initial challenge in engaging the public about Ground Zero's future?
The challenge was assembling a demographically representative group, managing huge stakeholder interests, and transforming traditional hearings into a format where 5,000 people could meaningfully contribute and be heard.
She Spent Decades Hiding This. Then Someone Asked One Question. – Aneela Idnani
Q: Did therapy really help, and how did it influence what happened next with HabitAware?
Therapy showed the potential for healing and allowed Aneela to see the possibility of building a solution with her husband, which evolved into HabitAware.

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Real stories from guests who commit to staying curious in moments that challenge their worldview. Episodes center on navigating discomfort, constructive disagreement, resilience, and leadership under pressure. Guests span healthcare, journalism, education, trauma recovery, advocacy, and personal growth, offering practical strategies for honest self-reflection, boundary setting, and empathic communication. The show stands out for its actionable takeaways, concise episodes, and a consistent emphasis on reducing polarization through listening, curiosity, and mindful dialogue.

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1. Chris Fields
2. Aneela Idnani
3. Carolyn Lukensmeyer
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5. Mollie Kaye
6. Laura Lummer
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