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  • She Lost Her Voice. Then She Found Herself. – Greta Morgan

    She Lost Her Voice. Then She Found Herself. – Greta Morgan
    2025/05/28
    What happens when the thing you’ve built your life around suddenly disappears? Greta Morgan, acclaimed singer-songwriter (The Hush Sound, Springtime Carnivore) and former touring member of Vampire Weekend, faced that terrifying question when she lost her singing voice due to Spasmodic Dysphonia, a rare neurological condition she suspects was triggered by long COVID. In this deeply personal episode of Uncomfy, Greta opens up about the shock of losing her vocal range, the identity crisis that followed, and the surprising way she found healing—not through medicine, but through solitude, storytelling, and a transformative silent retreat in Zion National Park. The Lost Voice by Greta Morgan is available now - https://m.cmpgn.page/QGMSs0 More from Greta - https://linktr.ee/gretamorgan Has discomfort ever helped you grow or change? Email us at uncomfy@byu.edu or find us on social media. We’d love to hear from you. Subscribe for more conversations that challenge and change us. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Embracing Discomfort 00:44 Meet Greta Morgan 01:20 The Lost Voice: A Life-Altering Diagnosis 06:44 Coping with Silence: A Journey to Zion 12:22 Rediscovering Creativity: Writing and Healing 14:51 Redefining Voice: Embracing Imperfection 20:08 Conclusion: Finding New Voices
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    22 分
  • BONUS – How to Make the Most of Those Uncomfy Holiday Moments.

    BONUS – How to Make the Most of Those Uncomfy Holiday Moments.
    2024/12/25
    In this special bonus drop, four of our 2024 Uncomfy guests give some advice on how to stick with the discomfort that can come around the holidays. From potentially uncomfortable encounters with relatives to dealing with mental health struggles, we hope this advice helps you to get Uncomfy during this festive season. Featured Guests: Vanessa Otero (Ad Fontes Media), Erik DaRosa (From Survivor to Thriver), David French (The New York Times), and Rich Harwood (The Harwood Institute) Related Links: Vanessa Otero’s Uncomfy episode – https://youtu.be/ms7b-aDHMjk Erik DaRosa’s Uncomfy episode – https://youtu.be/aBTyU2UZeU0 David French’s Uncomfy episode – https://youtu.be/wD7V1_-0w2w Rich Harwood’s Uncomfy episode – https://youtu.be/jCpJ1e2Uwj4 Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheUncomfyPod/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uncomfy.podcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncomfypodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Uncomfy.Podcast Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/uncomfypodcast.bsky.social Threads - https://www.threads.net/@uncomfy.podcast X - https://x.com/TheUncomfyPod
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    11 分
  • The Hidden Heroes of Arlington and What We Miss on Memorial Day – Gary Zelinski

    The Hidden Heroes of Arlington and What We Miss on Memorial Day – Gary Zelinski
    2025/05/21
    On this special Memorial Day episode of Uncomfy, host Julie Rose sits down with retired U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer Gary Zelinski, author of “A Walk Among Heroes: Searching for America’s Better Angels,” to discover the hidden stories buried at Arlington National Cemetery. From boxing legend Joe Louis to Audie Murphy’s unsung wife, Pamela Opal Lee, Zelinski shares the deeply personal journeys that led him to uncover the silent heroes of our nation’s military past—and why he believes the families of service members deserve our honor just as much as the fallen themselves. What does Memorial Day mean to you? Who are the heroes in your family? Tell us in the comments or email us at uncomfy@byu.edu. Get Gary's book, “A Walk Among Heroes: Searching for America’s Better Angels” - https://garyzelinski.com/books/ Check out Julie’s other podcast, Top of Mind with Julie Rose - https://lnkfi.re/TopofMind Subscribe/follow for more conversations that challenge, inspire, and invite us to grow. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Memorial Day and Arlington National Cemetery 01:13 Intro to Gary Zelinski: A Walk Among Heroes 01:28 Gary's Personal Connection to Arlington 03:56 Joe Louis: A Hero Beyond the Ring 06:51 The Story of Pamela Opal Lee 09:32 Honoring Military Families 11:11 Reflections on Memorial Day 14:44 Conclusion
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    16 分
  • I Forgave My Absent Father. Here’s Why. — Justin Jones-Fosu

    I Forgave My Absent Father. Here’s Why. — Justin Jones-Fosu
    2025/05/14
    Why would someone willingly step into an uncomfortable conversation, especially with someone who’s hurt them deeply? In this episode of Uncomfy, author and meaningful work researcher Justin Jones-Fosu shares the moving story of confronting his absentee father—not to accuse, but to understand. What followed changed his identity, his peace of mind, and even his connection to his heritage. Justin’s book, I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World — https://workmeaningful.com/books/ Justin’s company, Work. Meaningful. — https://workmeaningful.com/ Have you stepped outside your circle of comfort lately? Tell us about it — uncomfy@byu.edu Subscribe for more thoughtful, real conversations that push boundaries and invite growth. Episode transcript - https://uncomfypodcastbyu.blogspot.com/2025/05/i-forgave-my-absent-father-heres-why.html CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:45 The Impact of Avoidance 01:33 A Personal Story: Confronting My Father 03:59 The Concept of 'Taking the Exit' 05:24 The Journey to Understanding and Forgiveness 11:45 The Circles of Grace Challenge 15:06 Conclusion and Call to Action
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    17 分
  • A Parent’s Worst Nightmare, and Why She Speaks Out – Dawn Peabody (Kids and Car Safety)

    A Parent’s Worst Nightmare, and Why She Speaks Out – Dawn Peabody (Kids and Car Safety)
    2025/05/07
    Sometimes the hardest stories are the ones we need to hear most. In this episode of Uncomfy, Dawn Peabody shares the unimaginable loss of her 2-year-old daughter, Maya, who died after being accidentally left in a hot car. Dawn opens up about how she and her husband faced the tragedy, how faith and forgiveness helped them survive, and why she now speaks out in hopes of saving lives. Dawn reminds us that even the most loving, attentive parents can fall victim to distraction—and that we all have a role to play in preventing similar heartbreak. Learn more about car safety advocacy: https://www.kidsandcars.org Share your own Uncomfy moments with us: uncomfy@byu.edu Julie’s other podcast, Top of Mind with Julie Rose: https://lnkfi.re/TopofMind Episode transcript: https://uncomfypodcastbyu.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-parents-worst-nightmare-and-why-she.html Uncomfy is a BYUradio podcast hosted by journalist Julie Rose.
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    11 分
  • Dancing in Discomfort: Lessons from a Refugee Advocate – Amy Dott Harmer

    Dancing in Discomfort: Lessons from a Refugee Advocate – Amy Dott Harmer
    2025/04/30
    What would you do if you had to start over in a new country, far from everything familiar? Amy Dott Harmer has spent a decade answering that question—not for herself, but for thousands of refugees in Utah. As Executive Director of Utah Refugee Connection, Amy shares what it's like to truly show up for people who have lost everything, and how dancing awkwardly in a circle of refugee women taught her one of her most important lessons about empathy, connection, and courage. In this episode of Uncomfy, host Julie Rose joins Amy Dott as she reflects on the joy and heartbreak of her work, the persistent misunderstandings around refugee, immigrant, and asylum status, and how, more and more, her efforts to serve and advocate have started to feel political in ways they didn’t before. Subscribe for more thought-provoking stories that challenge, inspire, and get a little Uncomfy. Learn more or get involved with Utah Refugee Connection: https://serverefugees.org Share your own “uncomfy” story at uncomfy@byu.edu Check out Julie’s other podcast, Top of Mind with Julie Rose: https://lnkfi.re/TopofMind Episode transcript: https://uncomfypodcastbyu.blogspot.com/2025/04/dancing-in-discomfort-lessons-from.html CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Meet Amy Dott Harmer: A Decade with Refugees 01:13 Dancing Out of the Comfort Zone 03:38 Building Connections and Understanding 05:21 The Role of Utah Refugee Connection 08:18 Challenges in a Politicized Climate 13:19 Personal Reflections and Broader Impact 15:52 Conclusion and Call to Action
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    18 分