21 episodes

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.

This Is Uncomfortable This Is Uncomfortable

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.2 • 32 Ratings

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.

    Flat Earth Theories

    Flat Earth Theories

    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’s like saying that the evidence that Earth is specifically spherical was an example of the way the public is pointed toward one specific point of view. I would still argue that usually the public is guided by general consensus, the accountability of peer review, and basic logic. However, I do respect the idea of wanting to be able to say, “Yes, okay, but what if", and what that thought exercise allows us to question in all parts of our life.

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Hallucinogens

    Hallucinogens

    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!

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Depression in Disguise

    Depression in Disguise

    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.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    MK Ultra

    MK Ultra

    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.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    This is Unquarantine

    This is Unquarantine

    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.

    • 41 min
    Nightmares

    Nightmares

    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 @thisisuncomfortablepodcast!

    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

AmberMcConnon ,

That real real

Such a great and refreshing take on some hard to sit with topics. So glad this exists, what a time to be alive.

Wyatt's Tech Corner ,

Nice but fix the volume

Was a nice podcast but the volume level is way to low had to stop listening to it.

Kdes21 ,

Keep it up

Enjoying it so far but the sound levels need to be fixed. I have you turned all the way up to hear portions of the convo.

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