Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us
BYUradio
Show overview
Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 114 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2026th season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 16 min and 21 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. Published by BYUradio.
From the publisher
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 sure how, OR • Are burned out on social media and wish you could bring the humanity back into discussions online or in real life, Look no further! Whether you're a seasoned seeker of new ideas or just dipping your toes into the uncomfy waters, this podcast is your go-to destination for learning how to improve your communication, disagree more productively, and be a more inspired leader. In such a polarized world, we believe learning how to stick with moments that challenge us, without getting defensive or shutting down, is a direct antidote for division. Are you ready to lean in, listen up, and get uncomfy with us? Let's dive in together! Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments that Challenge Us is hosted by journalist Julie Rose and is a BYUradio production. #reallifestories #communication #polarization #relationshipskills #communicationskills #leadershipskills #leadershiptraining #community #communitybuilding #disagreebetter #buildingbridges #perspectives #worldview #resilience #emotionalresiliance #mentalhealth #training #mindfulness #conflictresolution #growthmindset #empowerment #problemsolving #respect #curiosity #activelistening #collaboration
Latest Episodes
View all 114 episodesHow Do You Face a Future You Didn’t Choose? – Laura Lummer
She’s Covered the News for 20 Years. Here’s How Faith Kept Her Hopeful. – Niala Boodhoo
What an Autism Diagnosis Taught This Father and Son – Harry and Gus Psaros
What Happens When You Lose Something You Can't Replace? – Elizabeth Gruebel
The Secret to Getting More Done (Without Burning Out) – Elizabeth Svoboda
How to Love and Support a First Responder – Erin Nugent
Former First Lady of Iceland on How to Trust Yourself When There's No Rulebook - Eliza Reid
A PhD Student's Honest Confession About ChatGPT – Christian Carmody
I Thought Gen Z Had It Easier. I Was Wrong. - Sean Murphy
"You're Not You Anymore": Facing Alzheimer's Head-On – Dr. Anthony Goodman
How Can You Rebuild a Broken Friendship? – Pete O’Dell
Finding Your Worth After Hitting Rock Bottom – Jane Chen
After a Devastating Accident, He Had to Reinvent Himself - Lt. Edmund Fisher
Breaking Cycles of Trauma and Finding Hope – Tiffany Fletcher
How Four Simple Words Saved a Life and Started a Movement – Joe Tuia’ana
Why New Police Recruits in Portland Have to Walk a Mile with a Teen – Talk a Mile
The Moment She Let Her Community Carry Her – Muffy Mendoza
23 People. Opposing Views on Guns. One Surprising Outcome. – BJ Campbell and Dr. Eric Fleegler
You’re Not Actually Listening (Here’s How to Change That) - Mónica Guzmán
S2026 Ep 14The Night No One Showed Up…and Why He Kept Going – Michael Wilker
What would you do if you planned an event and nobody showed up? Michael Wilker knows exactly how that feels. One night, after years of organizing a monthly meetup, he sat alone at a bar waiting for people that never came. It was awkward, humbling, and it almost made him quit. But he didn’t. Instead, Michael kept showing up, and, over time, that simple decision helped grow a small gathering of six dads into a thriving community of more than 400 men in his neighborhood. ABOUT GUEST Michael Wilker is one of the co-founders of Del Ray Dads, a grassroots community of 400+ men in Alexandria, Virginia. CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (0:48) Nobody Showed Up (3:37) How Del Ray Dads Began (4:50) The Listserv (6:40) Support in Grief (8:54) Bollywood Dance Rehearsals (12:15) Rules That Prevent Drama (13:37) Why It Lasts (15:05) Conclusion