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The 5 Year Plan...a lot can change in five years. Or nothing can change. It's mostly up to you. The idea of creating one can be daunting, and the idea of not having one can leave you feeling behind or unprepared. How do you balance both? At what point are you "done"? When do you rest and enjoy the self improvement and how do you know it's even time? Don't worry. We've been on both ends of that feelings spectrum and with the future five years ahead of us, there's a lot to unpack...here's how to be okay with it.

How many times do you pick up your phone during the day? Where is it when you sleep? Is your phone the first thing you reach for when you wake up? The answers to some of these surprised us (in good ways and not...) If you're like us you might be surprised to find you need (according to the quiz) a complete digital detox...here's how to find out, and how you can unplug in ways that feel easy and make you feel amazing. Follow us on instagram  ⁨@imuncomfortable.podcast⁩

What do you say when you're not okay after someone apologizes, and how much time is too much time before giving someone space means you aren't friends? There's nothing worse than feeling like you don't know where you stand after you or the other person apologizes, and we dish on all the times we've both given and accepted apologizes and how it changed things (both for the better...and...not) Follow us on instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast

Hyperindependent? Same. We’re unpacking how struggling to ask for help is tied to trust and control and what it really means to let people in without losing yourself in the process. For many of us, it’s often less about strength and more about survival. We explore the reasons it’s so hard to let people show up for us, and what it might take to let someone else step up for a change. Follow us on instagram  ⁨@imuncomfortable.podcast⁩

Anxiety’s here — might as well make her useful! We’re talking about how to actually listen to the racing thoughts and spirals instead of avoiding them (which, spoiler alert, makes the anxiety worse). From overthinking to overachieving, tune in for honest confessions and a few “wait… that’s actually me” moments. Because maybe thriving isn’t about being calm — it’s about learning from the chaos. Follow us on instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast

Are you the planner? The one who follows up with people? The one who cares how the party turns out? The one who is emotionally exhausted from feeling like nobody cares as much as they do? This may be for you. It's easy to take it personally when a friend is visiting your area...and doesn't visit you. Or when you send out a venmo request and they don't reply for 10 days. The truth is, often times, it's not even about you. We get into how to let go of the urge to control and sometimes the need for validation that comes with "caring too much". Follow us on instagram  ⁨@imuncomfortable.podcast⁩

If someone warned you about the person you're dating, how seriously would you take it? And if you found out a friend's partner was cheating on them or generally being slimy...would you say anything? We share stories from listeners who have gone through exactly that and recall our favorite Jersey Shore plot line #lettergate because in this situation, is it worth it to open your mouth (or write that text)? Follow us on instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast

There's a sense of grief that comes with realizing that someone doesn't belong in your life, or that you don't belong in theirs. If you've ever felt uncomfortable going back to your hometown, maybe even like you're in a weirdly small invisible box, you're not alone. Feeling like you've outgrown a relationship or a place or even a role in your life feels like...loss. At the very least, it's deeply uncomfortable. We get into what or whom we've outgrown and how we've dealt with it! Follow us on instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast

Casual hookups aren't for everyone. Dating isn't for everyone. But now do you know what you're even ok with? We've had some deeply uncomfortable times where we weren't even sure rock bottom was the bottom. That discomfort can lead to the most amazing change. But, how do you let it? We get into how to sit in the discomfort and even better, how to embrace it. There are tough conversations that you need to have, some of them with yourself! Here's why it'll completely change your life.

There's a reason pose reels and tiktoks exist - a lot of us don't know what to do with our hands. Even more uncomfortable? Shooting a campaign for Ulta or taking off (most of) your clothes for a boudoir shoot. Getting in front of the camera isn't easy for a lot of us. The reality is, nobody is scrutinizing your pics as hard as you are, but it's still uncomfortable even though a lot of our lives are pictures on the internet. We get into what our experiences were like and how we've dealt with the discomfort that happens when we're immediately in front of a lens. Follow us on Instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast

We're consciously choosing chaos this season - why would both of us return to jobs and industries that previously burnt us out or stressed us out? Listen to learn how we went into our job search consciously with boundaries and priorities. We talk about pay expectations, the myth about work life balance, and how to go in with clear expectations about your time and how you're treated. Follow us on instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast !

Dealing with toxic parents is one of the most uncomfortable and complicated things ever. You love them, but… the manipulation, guilt trips, boundary stomping, and emotional rollercoasters may be a level of unhealthy that's turning your relationship toxic. Maybe they guilt-trip you - even for small things like buying yourself a sweet treat. Maybe they can’t respect your boundaries - like calling you too late. Maybe you leave every convo feeling like the problem even when you’re just trying to protect your peace. Sound familiar? Inspired by an article from PsychCentral, we’re sharing 10 thoughtful, therapist-backed ways to deal with toxic parent behavior—without spiraling or second-guessing yourself. In this episode, we unpack: how to recognize if the level of gaslighting or guilt tripping is actually unhealthy, what healthy boundaries look and sound like, and how to break the cycle by focusing on the only thing you can actually control...YOU. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @imuncomfortable.podcast Join our Facebook Group or subscribe to our YouTube to get episodes a day early!

Still dodging being a teen mom at 33...but are we changing our minds? Having kids is a big choice and as we get older the pressure to have children can be overwhelming. We debate the societal pressures around having kids, how the relationship you're in (or aren't in) can affect you wanting them, if you really need a partner to do it, and why some men have no answer about why they even want kids. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @imuncomfortable.podcast Join our Facebook Group or subscribe to our YouTube to get episodes a day early!

Saying NO doesn't mean you don't have the guts to do something or that you're insecure. Saying NO may actually be the most courageous thing you do. In this episode we get into how to handle scary decisions around job transitions and leaving opportunities that don't serve you. If you want to design a life you love, you need to understand what brings you joy...and what doesn't. More money to do more of the sh*t you hate may not be the best trade off. Saying no to a promotion or leaving a soul sucking job is crazy uncomfortable, but it's okay to prioritize happiness over societal expectations. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @imuncomfortable.podcastJoin our Facebook Group or subscribe to our YouTube to get episodes a day early!

If you find yourself choosing the wrong partner over and over again, this may be a sign. We get into why manifesting isn't what you think it is (and the science behind it), how to recognize the signs of healthy relationships, and explore if opposing attachment styles can actually work. Awarded relationship coach since 2014, Viky has been working to help people stop attracting the wrong partner and rewire themselves for secure and available love. Everyone deserves real love and authentic relationships, and understanding our brain and subconscious might just be the key. Find Viky at @the.love.resolution Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @imuncomfortable.podcastJoin our Facebook Group or subscribe to our YouTube to get episodes a day early!