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  • An Embarrassing Wedding Dance...and an Unexpected Twist – Beverley Elliott

    An Embarrassing Wedding Dance...and an Unexpected Twist – Beverley Elliott
    2026/11/11
    Beverley Elliott (Granny on ABC’s Once Upon a Time) caught the bouquet at her niece’s wedding. The dance that followed was cringey enough to become one of her best stories—with a twist that changed how she saw the whole encounter. Beverley joins host Julie Rose to talk about why sharing our most embarrassing moments can help us let go of shame and feel less alone, and how focusing on one person can make an awkward conversation easier. ABOUT GUEST Beverley Elliott is an actor, singer, storyteller, and acting instructor. She is best known for playing Granny on ABC’s Once Upon a Time and has appeared in more than 100 film and television productions (https://beverleyelliott.com/). Subscribe to Uncomfy for thoughtful conversations about the moments we’d rather avoid and what they can teach us about connection. CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (0:48) Meet Beverley Elliott (1:29) Bouquet Catch Chaos (2:59) The Awkward Dance (5:32) The Twist (6:27) Repairing the Moment (7:18) Why Tell Cringe Stories (11:53) Connecting Without Self Focus (14:33) Once Upon a Time Memories (16:03) Closing Thoughts and Credits #BeverleyElliott #OnceUponATime #Uncomfy #AwkwardMoments #EmbarrassingStories #SocialAnxiety #SelfCompassion #HumanConnection #Storytelling #ActingAdvice
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    18 分
  • BONUS: Why We Choose to Lean into the Discomfort of Making this Podcast.

    BONUS: Why We Choose to Lean into the Discomfort of Making this Podcast.
    2024/10/28
    Meet the teams behind Top of Mind and Uncomfy in this special crossover episode, where we share stories of sticking with a challenging perspective while working on the shows. We are exposed to a lot of nuanced viewpoints as we put podcast episodes together, which gives us the perfect opportunity to practice what we preach: choosing to lean into discomfort instead of lashing out or shying away. We’ve found clarity about our own beliefs, empathy for the people around us, and also developed the skills to tackle tough conversations. Tune in to Top of Mind to practice engaging with important, complicated topics. Check out Uncomfy, too, where we’re sharing stories of people choosing to engage in an uncomfortable moment instead of stepping back. And if you’ve had an “Uncomfy” experience lately, share it with us by emailing uncomfy@byu.edu. Guests: Top of Mind producers - Alayna Beck, Caleb Leach, Vanessa Goodman, and James Hoopes. Uncomfy producers - Samuel Benson and Henrique Prado. Related Links: What Does it Mean to Be White in America?: https://www.byuradio.org/top-of-mind-what-does-it-mean-to-be-white-in-america The Changing Ways We Decide Who Gets into College and Why it Matters: https://www.byuradio.org/top-of-mind-the-changing-way-we-decide-who-gets-into-college-and-why-it-matters Why We’re So Anxious About Retirement in America — And How We Can Fix It: https://www.byuradio.org/top-of-mind-why-were-so-anxious-about-retirement-in-america-and-how-we-can-fix-it What Can We Do About America’s Money in Politics Problem?: https://www.byuradio.org/top-of-mind-what-can-we-do-about-americas-money-in-politics-probl Spending a Day with People Who Think You Hate Them – Jefferson Shupe: https://www.byuradio.org/e14-spending-a-day-with-people-who-think-you-hate-them-jefferson-shupe
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    36 分
  • TRAILER - Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us

    TRAILER - Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us
    2024/06/12
    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! 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! The new podcast launches July 10th with new episodes every Wednesday on your podcast platform of choice. Make sure to follow or subscribe so that you never miss an episode. 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
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    2 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
  • A Stranger Approached Her at a Concert and Changed Her Night – Melissa Kirsch

    A Stranger Approached Her at a Concert and Changed Her Night – Melissa Kirsch
    2026/11/04
    A room full of people can still feel lonely when every face is turned toward a phone. Melissa Kirsch shares how an uncomfortable moment with strangers changed the way she thinks about connection. In this conversation, New York Times writer Melissa Kirsch joins host Julie Rose to explore the loneliness epidemic, social connection, smartphone habits, talking to strangers, and why in-person connection can feel harder than it should. ABOUT GUEST Melissa Kirsch is a writer-at-large for The New York Times, where she writes The Morning and The Good List newsletters (https://www.nytimes.com/by/melissa-kirsch). The Morning newsletter - https://www.nytimes.com/series/us-morning-briefing The Good List newsletter - https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-good-list Subscribe to BYUradio for more conversations about connection, meaning, and navigating life’s uncomfortable moments. CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (1:06) Concert Alone Moment (1:47) Phones and Rejection (3:06) Strangers Start Talking (5:04) Social Contract Gifts (8:16) A Meaningful Life (9:58) Happiness as Practice (10:45) Postcards and Space (12:35) Gratitude and Self Praise (14:26) Wrap Up and Credits (15:27) New Show, “Dispatches from the Divide” #Loneliness #SocialConnection #HumanConnection #MakeFriends #AdultFriendship #TalkToStrangers #DigitalWellbeing #MeaningfulLife #MelissaKirsch
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    16 分
  • He Was Grateful, So Why Was He Still Angry? - Mark Schroeder

    He Was Grateful, So Why Was He Still Angry? - Mark Schroeder
    2026/10/28
    Mark Schroeder’s mother-in-law moved across the country to help care for his new baby. He was grateful...yet still found himself resenting her. In this conversation, Mark shares how he made sense of that tension, what it taught him about gratitude and conflict in close relationships, and how the things that matter most can be interpreted as “noise.” ABOUT GUEST Mark Schroeder is a professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California and founding director of its Conceptual Foundations of Conflict Project. He is the author of “When Things Get Personal” (https://markschroeder.net/). Subscribe to Uncomfy for thoughtful conversations about the awkward and tense moments that can change how we connect. CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (1:17) Mother-in-Law Tensions (4:07) Philosophy Breakthrough (4:48) Signal vs Noise Explained (6:32) Reframing Gratitude (8:30) Is This Real Philosophy (9:17) What Makes a Person (10:45) Agency Good and Bad Guys (12:40) The Balancing Tip (13:30) Wrap Up and Credits (14:21) New Show, “Dispatches from the Divide” #DifficultConversations #ConflictResolution #CommunicationSkills #FamilyConflict #RelationshipAdvice #InterpersonalConflict #EmotionalIntelligence #Uncomfy
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    15 分
  • He Told a Patient They Were Dying and Got This Reply – Dr. Neil Farber

    He Told a Patient They Were Dying and Got This Reply – Dr. Neil Farber
    2026/10/21
    Delivering bad news is one of the hardest parts of being a doctor. Dr. Neil Farber shares a moment with a patient that surprised him and what it taught him about caring for people. In this conversation, Dr. Farber reflects on delivering bad news, the communication skills doctors need, and what patients may be up against when time with a physician is limited. We also talk about physician burnout, administrative burden, patient access, and how the healthcare system shapes the doctor-patient relationship. ABOUT GUEST Dr. Neil Farber is professor emeritus of general internal medicine at the University of California San Diego and author of “Treating a Broken System: A Physician’s Cure for the Healthcare Crisis” (https://neiljfarber.com/). Subscribe to Uncomfy for more conversations about the moments we’d rather avoid and what we can learn by staying with them. CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (0:34) Meet Dr Neil Farber (1:26) First Bad News Lesson (2:33) The Unexpected Response (3:42) SPIKES Protocol Explained (6:15) When You Can’t Fix It (7:13) Terry’s Diagnosis Story (10:46) Fixing a Broken System (12:45) Solutions for Burnout (13:40) What Patients Can Do (14:41) Wrap Up and Credits (15:53) New Show, “Dispatches from the Divide" #PhysicianBurnout #HealthcareSystem #DoctorPatientCommunication #PatientCare #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareCrisis #MedicalCommunication #PriorAuthorization #DoctorPatientRelationship #Uncomfy
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    17 分
  • She Wanted to Leave. Now She Wishes She’d Spoken Up. – Emily Bell McCormick

    She Wanted to Leave. Now She Wishes She’d Spoken Up. – Emily Bell McCormick
    2026/10/14
    One hot flash in a room full of men left Emily Bell McCormick wondering how to escape…and why menopause was still so hard to talk about. Now she’s taking that uncomfortable moment to her state lawmakers, pushing for better menopause care, provider training, and research. In this episode of Uncomfy, Emily shares with host Julie Rose what menopause can look like beyond hot flashes, why menopause symptoms are often misunderstood, and how gaps in women’s health education affect families, workplaces, and relationships. She also shares why menopause should be treated as a public-policy issue and what The Policy Project hopes to change through its Modernizing Menopause Care initiative. Subscribe to Uncomfy for more honest conversations about health, relationships, politics, and the moments we usually avoid. ABOUT GUEST Emily Bell McCormick is the founder and president of The Policy Project, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to advance practical solutions to issues that difficult to discuss, including menopause care (https://www.thepolicyproject.org/menopause). CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (0:37) The Hot Flash (2:18) Owning the Moment (3:08) Pitching Menopause to Lawmakers (4:38) The Legislator Who Asked (6:50) Check out “A Braver Way” (8:18) Getting Women to Speak Up (10:11) Policy Plan for Better Care (11:51) Three Fixes (13:45) Wrap Up and Credits (14:30) New Show “Dispatches from the Divide” #Menopause #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #MenopauseCare #HotFlashes #MidlifeHealth #MenopauseAwareness #HealthcarePolicy #MenopauseResearch #UtahPolitics
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    15 分