Uncomfortable, On Purpose
Uncomfortable, On Purpose is a show exploring marriage, culture, identity, and the realities we don't always know how to articulate. No surface-level takes. No performative conversations. Just intentional dialogue that challenges assumptions and invites growth.
Episodes
What You Didn’t Know About Me | Q&A
This week’s episode is a little different.Instead of diving into a specific topic, I’m letting you get to know me a little better. I asked my husband to come up with a list of questions, and I answered them without knowing what was coming.It feels less like an interview and more like sitting down for coffee with a friend.If you’ve been listening for a while and have wondered who I am outside of th
We’ve Forgotten How Long Things Take | Trusting the Process When Success Feels Slow
What happens when you’ve done everything “right” but success is taking longer than you expected?In this episode of Uncomfortable on Purpose, I’m talking about something I’ve been wrestling with lately: delayed gratification, patience, and learning to trust the process when the results aren’t arriving on your timeline.We live in a world of instant everything—instant communication, instant entertain
The Problem With “I’ll Be Happy When…”
In this episode, we explore a question that many ambitious people quietly wrestle with: Will anything ever feel like enough?From career goals and financial milestones to relationships, content creation, and personal growth, it’s easy to believe that happiness is waiting on the other side of the next achievement. But what happens when you finally get the thing you’ve been working towards and discov
Why We Love To See People Fall
In this episode, we’re unpacking the internet’s fascination with public mistakes, online backlash, and why it often feels easier to criticize than to extend grace.From cancel culture and call-out videos to creator burnout and the rise of curated content, we explore how social media has changed the way we share, connect, and show up online.I also reflect on my own relationship with the internet, ho
A Pause Before the Next Chapter
Season 1 is officially wrapped.Six episodes in, and I’ve learned a lot. About this podcast, about showing up, and about what I want this to become.I’m taking a short break to level things up behind the scenes before returning for Season 2.Better, clearer, and more aligned.
Submission: Cultural, Biblical… or Misused?
Submission.A word that makes some women uncomfortable… and some men very comfortable.In this episode, I unpack a cultural practice that sparked a deeper question in me: How much of what we call “submission” is really about God, and how much of it is just culture, tradition, or even control?We’re getting into:- The uncomfortable tension between cultural expectations and personal conviction - How su
ASK ME ANYTHING, DECK OF CARDS EDITION
In this Ask Me Anything: Deck of Cards Edition, I used random cards as prompts and let the conversation go wherever it wanted. From marriage and PDA to career changes, career pressure, and the fear of disappointing your parents.It’s honest, a little all over the place, and very real. No script, no plan — just me answering whatever comes up.If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or unsure about wh
Girlhood After Marriage: Is Your Husband Your Only Friend?
In this episode I unpack the subtle “promotion” of romantic relationships over all others. Why do we celebrate love… but quietly downgrade friendship?”I was told growing up that my husband should be my best friend… my only friend. And for a while, I believed that. But I don’t think that advice works for everyone, and I want to talk about why. And if you’ve ever felt left behind by a married friend
Having Kids: Love, Fear, or Expectation?
Why do we really have children?In this episode, I unpack the advice many of us grew up hearing; that you should have kids so you won’t be lonely, or that having children will strengthen your marriage.But are those reasons rooted in love… or fear?I reflect on a recent conversation with my parents, question traditional beliefs about motherhood, and explore a perspective that stopped me in my tracks:
The Most Controversial Marriage Advice I Got About In-Laws
My grandmother once told me that the day she got married... five of my grandfather's relatives moved into their home. There is so much I want to unpack from her story. Let's dive into Family, marriage expectations, and generational differences.What would YOU have done had you been in my grandmother's shoes?
I Grew Up With Chaperoned Dating
In this episode, I reflect on growing up in a culture where dating without chaperones wasn't an option. We're talking courtship, structure, boundaries, and how those systems compare to modern dating today.Was it restorative? Protective? Both?As dating culture continues to evolve, it's worth asking: what did we gain, and what did we lose?
