This Is Uncomfortable

Episode 19: 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.

Episode 18: Hallucinogens

We originally wrote and recorded this episode last September, and almost lost it to the time warp that was 2020. It was well researched and cited at the time, but honestly I closed that browser window months ago, and therefore don’t have the notes I promised mid-episode. If you have any particular questions or concerns about our sources please reach out for more information. This episode we talk about hallucinogenic drugs, mostly acid, mushrooms, DMT, and mescaline. 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!

Episode 17: 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.

Episode 16: 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.

Episode 15: 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.