Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us

Lisa Valentine Clark—host of The Lisa Show—had the perfect gift for her friend's 40th birthday. But she couldn't have been farther from the truth.

Parker Kane—beatboxer and motivational speaker—was in the midst of a mental health crisis. But then a call from a close friend changed everything. 

As a child in Iran, Shima Baughman—criminal law professor and author—was taught to hate Israel. But then she chose to defend a Hasidic Jew in court.

Richard Craft, host of The Men of the House Podcast, shares how a remark to some of his employees led to a a formal write-up. But how did he respond?

Preston Brightwell and Madeleine Jones (The Dignity Index) tell us about a heated discussion over the use of one word in their project's tagline.

Meisha Lerato shares when she decided to confront a group of rowdy boys at a hotel pool, a decision that challenged her views on race and respect.

Just a few months after the Sandy Hook massacre, Newtown needed to decide what to do with the old school building. Rich Harwood was called in to help.

A decision to attend the Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) as a Liberal tested James Coan and led to a surprising outcome about unity.

After suffering a mental health crisis, Erik DaRosa made the difficult decision to seek help, and finally share everything he’d been keeping inside.

On a late-night flight, Piper Hendricks faced an unexpected political conversation with a seatmate that challenged her to stay open and curious.

After receiving a surprising critique while marketing her new book, Diana McLain Smith was challenged to rethink her approach.

A conversation about gun rights and community violence allowed Jazzalyn Livingston to confront her assumptions and discover unexpected common ground.

A college research project challenged Michaela Birdyshaw to confront some uncomfortable truths that would shape her approach to teaching.

After a heated debate left him questioning his approach, Jefferson Shupe had a surprising encounter at an immigration rally.

At a conference on race, Christine Saxman, a White woman, faced a tough moment when another attendee, who was Black, questioned her intentions.

While contracting with a nonprofit, Carrie Hill made the choice to stop looking away from the difficult reality of child abuse in her community.

After hundreds of cross-political conversations, one persistent partner would test David Kaufman’s resolve.

While planning his new film, things got complicated for Nicholas Ma when his collaborator insisted on an unfamiliar city for their production.

When an articulate critic online challenged his long-held beliefs, Brian Parrish chose to embrace discomfort and seek understanding.