After a few months away, Whitney returns to the mic to talk about burnout, creative vulnerability, and stepping into a new chapter of life and work. From reflecting on the emotional toll of content creation to revealing why she made the surprising leap into full-time employment after 15 years as a freelancer, this episode is packed with raw insights on work, energy, identity, and neurodivergence.



She also shares the behind-the-scenes story of launching (and possibly pausing) a new podcast with friends, her experience traveling to Spain for work, and how she’s reimagining her private community, Beyond Measure [https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/], with renewed purpose. Whether you’re navigating burnout, career transitions, or creative roadblocks, this episode is a reminder that it’s okay to evolve and take your time.



What You'll Hear in This Episode:

 * Why content creation has become more emotionally complex over time
 * Whitney’s thoughts on cancel culture, sensitivity, and being misunderstood online
 * The emotional labor of freelance and client work—and why she finally said yes to a full-time role
 * What it’s really like working remotely at Circle (and how it’s changing her relationship to rest and structure)
 * Launching a new podcast with friends—and why it may not continue
 * Updates on Beyond Measure [https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/] and her vision for mutual support in uncertain times



Whitney's TikTok: https://tiktok.com/whitlauritsen



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A Big Life Shift 15 Years in the Making

After a few months away, Whitney returns to the mic to talk about burnout, creative vulnerability, and stepping into a new chapter of life and work. From reflecting on the emotional toll of content cr

There are many elements in our lives that affect our well-being and there are
many ways that we can explore them. One avenue to optimal self-care is having
open, honest conversations about what it means to be well. Navigate love and
relationships, purpose and meaning, mental health and wellness, success and
failure, and all of those things that make us human with Whitney Lauritsen on
This Might Get Uncomfortable. Whitney has over 13 years of professional
experience in the health, wellness, and entertainment industries. She guides you
through the confusion and the curiosity, the suffering and the unfulfilled
potential, and the questions of why we’re here and what we’re doing. Join her
each week as she shares her perspectives on wellness and has radically
authentic, insightful conversations about life with special guests. This Might
Get Uncomfortable, so prepare to dive deep into the rabbit hole. Nothing is
off-limits here! Life presents us with challenges every single day. Many of us
struggle to make life feel worthwhile, meaningful, and peaceful. We’re
confronted in our relationships, careers, faith, and the health of our body,
mind, and emotions. We often have questions in our minds that go unanswered, and
sometimes, we don’t even want the answers. We just want to have a really
unfiltered discussion, let it all out, be truly heard so we can process our
emotions. We want to talk about our deepest passions and secret longings, share
our unfulfilled dreams and big goals, and inquire into the mysteries of life. If
you’re in that place right now, we invite you to join Whitney here on This Might
Get Uncomfortable. 
Whitney Lauritsen is a podcast host, social media advisor, and well-being coach.
She founded Eco-Vegan Gal [http://ecovegangal.com/] in 2008 to share lifestyle
practices and product recommendations that improve the quality of body, mind,
and planet. Her books include best-seller The Vegan Ketogenic Diet Cookbook
[https://amzn.to/2M28Xas] and Healthy Organic Vegan on a Budget
[https://veganebook.com/].
As an advocate for high-performance living and mental health, Whitney launched
Wellevatr [http://wellevatr.com/].
Passionate about business, Whitney advises creative entrepreneurs with digital
marketing strategies that amplify their passions. She regularly coaches,
consults, and presents on social media trends, influencer partnerships, and
content monetization. A six-year stint teaching workshops at the Apple Store
advanced her tech knowledge and experience. She has participated in business
programs led by Google, Facebook, and Scripps Network. Recognized by her
colleagues as a connector, Whitney has run numerous wellness industry events at
YouTube Space, during the Natural Products Expo, and on Clubhouse app.
Media appearances include Stossel, HuffPost Live, and The Ultimate Health
Podcast. Whitney has contributed to Forks Over Knives, VegNews Magazine, Simple
Habit, New Hope Network, iHerb, and Organic Authority. She has spoken at many
conferences, summits, and festivals, such as Bonnaroo, Fitness Magazine, VidCon,
Podcast Movement, and BlogHer Food. In 2014, she received the Ed Begley Jr.
Environmental Activist Award.
Whitney minored in psychology while studying film production at Emerson College.
She also took classes at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Boston College. Her
short films were broadcast on HBO and part of Steven Spielberg’s reality
competition “On the Lot”. Before pivoting her career to content creation, she
worked as a mentor at the Cannes Film Festival, managed an acclaimed

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