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Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us

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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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Recent Guests

Jane Chen
Keynote speaker, leadership coach, memoir author
Embrace (co-founder, former)
Episode: Finding Your Worth After Hitting Rock Bottom – Jane Chen
Edmund Fisher
Lieutenant, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (New Orleans area)
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office
Episode: After a Devastating Accident, He Had to Reinvent Himself - Lt. Edmund Fisher
Tiffany Fletcher
Memoirist and trauma survivor
Author of Mother Had a Secret
Episode: Breaking Cycles of Trauma and Finding Hope – Tiffany Fletcher
Joe Tuia'ana
Founder and CEO of the I Love You, Bro project
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Episode: How Four Simple Words Saved a Life and Started a Movement – Joe Tuia’ana
Aaron Schmautz
Sergeant, Portland Police Association president
Portland Police Bureau / Portland Police Association
Episode: Why New Police Recruits in Portland Have to Walk a Mile with a Teen – Talk a Mile
Justin Fogarty
Co-founder, Talk a Mile
Talk a Mile
Episode: Why New Police Recruits in Portland Have to Walk a Mile with a Teen – Talk a Mile
Muffy Mendoza
Founder and CEO of Brown Mamas
Brown Mamas
Episode: The Moment She Let Her Community Carry Her – Muffy Mendoza
BJ Campbell
Gun owner, writer for Recoil Magazine and Open Source Defense
Recoil Magazine; Open Source Defense
Episode: 23 People. Opposing Views on Guns. One Surprising Outcome. – BJ Campbell and Dr. Eric Fleegler
Eric Fleegler
Pediatric emergency physician at Massachusetts General Hospital; researcher on gun violence prevention
Massachusetts General Hospital
Episode: 23 People. Opposing Views on Guns. One Surprising Outcome. – BJ Campbell and Dr. Eric Fleegler

Host

Julie Rose
Host of the show, BYU Radio.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 37 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 Statesa year 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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Listeners appreciate the emphasis on listening and relationship-building.
The show helps reduce polarization by modeling respectful dialogue.
Thoughtful, practical lessons for staying curious in heated moments.
Short, punchy episodes with real-world takeaways.

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After a Devastating Accident, He Had to Reinvent Himself - Lt. Edmund Fisher
Q: What was the process like for thinking outside the box and filling gaps after the accident?
I started by recognizing the gaps in the Sheriff's Office, such as a lack of a formal drone program, and jumped in to fill them; it became a pathway to rebuild purpose and leadership in a renewed career.
After a Devastating Accident, He Had to Reinvent Himself - Lt. Edmund Fisher
Q: So you were just talking about having spent a lot of time thinking why. Where were you in that moment when you had to start really wondering, like, what's my purpose here?
I was forced to confront a new reality where many of my previous duties were no longer possible; I began exploring what I could contribute, like drone operations, and leaned into creating new roles that aligned with my skills and the needs of the department.
Why New Police Recruits in Portland Have to Walk a Mile with a Teen – Talk a Mile
Q: Why walking as the method, and how are conversations structured?
Walking is rooted in the organizer's background in running; it fosters bilateral brain engagement and interpersonal synchrony, with four laps each having prompts arranged to ease into introductions, then deeper questions about purpose, and finally future-oriented topics.
Why New Police Recruits in Portland Have to Walk a Mile with a Teen – Talk a Mile
Q: Tell me about your first Talk a Mile walk.
The first walk paired two high school girls with an officer and another officer; despite initial nervousness, the pairs began fast, but conversation grew as they walked and began to diverge from the card prompts, ending with meaningful, sustained dialogue.
The Moment She Let Her Community Carry Her – Muffy Mendoza
Q: What simple advice would you give someone craving community right now?
Reach out with an open hand and ask for help; the support you need is often just a conversation or a small gesture away.

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Real stories from guests who choose curiosity and openness in charged moments, sharing how staying engaged through discomfort can strengthen relationships, leadership, and beliefs. Episodes center on resilience, constructive dialogue, trauma healing, and practical tools for better listening, disagreement, and collaboration in polarized environments. Noteworthy is the show's consistent focus on civil discourse, actionable communication skills, and community impact, often featuring first-person accounts from healthcare, public safety, nonprofit leadership, and education professionals. The format leans into short, focused conversations that offer tangible takeaways for listeners seeking to improve conversations, reduce conflict, and lead with ... more

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