Hard to believe, but we’re celebrating 10 seasons, and five years, of  “This Is Uncomfortable”! In this special episode, we’re... more

Last spring, Jay Benedith and Ben Williams matched on a dating app and quickly hit it off. But just a... more

This week, we’re sharing an episode of another podcast we think you’ll love. “Notes From America With Kai Wright” is... more

What does it mean to make a living from death? From a young age, Joél Simone Maldonado was fascinated by... more

In the early 90s, Mike Perry found himself in a tough spot. He was living a carefree life when he... more

While sorting through her father’s belongings after his death, Amanda Petteruti came across a collection of locked toolboxes. What she... more

This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes and reconnecting with old friends for an update. Rebecca Danigelis never planned... more

Nikki Massie never had a reason to question her salary. After more than a decade with the same company, she’d... more

As we reflect on 10 seasons of “This Is Uncomfortable,” Reema shares a snippet of a conversation with the show’s... more

Sisters Brittany Walsh and Nicole O’Neil have always been close. But when Nicole started experiencing mysterious health problems, her turn... more

For our season premiere, we’re sharing a conversation with one of our favorite writers, Hanif Abdurraqib. He joins Reema for... more

“This Is Uncomfortable” returns for its 10th season (you read that right: 10th!) with brand-new episodes about life and how... more

When we last heard from Hana Albaioumy, she was grappling with an agonizing decision. She wanted to escape Israel’s ongoing... more

Do you listen carefully to our credits every week? Then you might’ve heard of our “silent contributor,” Jasmine Romero, who... more

Hey y’all! We’re working on a new season coming at you this August, but over the summer we’re trying something... more

Doris Tyler has energy well beyond her 80 years. Even after retiring from her career as a music teacher, she... more

Lorena has been a garment worker in Los Angeles for over twenty years, going to work each day in a... more

What’s behind our desire to reinvent ourselves through fashion? Is it even possible to shop sustainably? This week on the... more

Lindsey Niehay dreamed of being a doctor since she was a teenager. But when she graduated from medical school and... more

A while back, we asked you to share your money struggles, and we heard from many of you! In today’s... more

Nicole and Rachel were deeply in love when they had their first serious fight about money. It seemed easily resolvable,... more

Growing up, Haein Shim was taught that if she wanted to succeed, she needed to change her appearance. Shim was... more

This week, we’re sharing an episode from another podcast we think you’ll love. “Classy” is a new show from Pineapple... more

Four years later, host Reema Khrais checks in with one of our favorite couples, Mandy and Zach. In our first... more

At what point do you walk away from your dreams? Kashy gave himself a deadline: if he didn’t become a... more

We wanted to share a particularly uncomfy episode from Marketplace’s “Financially Inclined,” a financial literacy podcast for teens. Being a first-generation... more

Overnight, Hana’s life became unrecognizable. She used to enjoy quiet mornings in her lovingly decorated apartment in Gaza, but since... more

In our new season premiere, Reema sits down with her father to reflect on how recent global headlines have been... more

“This Is Uncomfortable” returns for its ninth season Feb. 1, with brand-new episodes about life and how money messes with... more

Hey, Reema here. I just wanted to thank you all for listening to “This Is Uncomfortable” this year. We shared... more

What would you be willing to live with for free rent? No heat, mice in the walls, a toilet in... more

In the cutthroat world of professional classical music, Eric Abramovitz was headed toward a shining career. Until something — or... more

We have a special treat for you today! We’re sharing an episode of the new podcast from APM Studios and... more

You’re heartbroken. You just got out of a relationship, and now you have to figure out who you are and... more

This is Uncomfortable wants your help: What question would you ask a financial therapist?    How can I stop feeling guilty about... more

When Susan was a teenager, she set out to find answers about her birth parents. As an adoptee, she longed... more

Who can you trust with your money? Your parents? Your spouse? Or do you really need to keep control every... more

When reality dating fans tune into their favorite shows like “The Bachelor,” they expect to see dramatic rejections, hateable villains—all... more

What do you do when you find money? What if we’re talking about a lot of money? “This Is Uncomfortable”... more

When Kate Beaton graduated college, she had exactly one goal: get rid of her student debt as fast as possible.... more

We follow up with a listener and former guest who wrote to us about her struggle with class anxiety during... more

Matt knew from a young age that he was kinky and submissive, but he never understood the appeal of financial... more

For years, Quinn held onto a terrible secret. It took a huge toll not just on their mental health, but... more

When Ashleigh was a freshman in college, she saw a flier: earn up to $10,000 by selling your eggs. She... more

“This Is Uncomfortable” is back for its eighth season on May 18. This season, we’re exploring how secrets shape our... more

Fed up with her husband not doing his part around the house, Jalie Gil decided to go on strike and... more

Marriage is all about beginnings, but staying married can often depend on how well two people adapt to change. The... more

How far would you go to right a wrong? When Kari meets a nice man on a dating site, it... more

How much generosity is too much? Would you pay for your friend’s lunch every week? Or risk falling behind on... more

When Joe Hanson got the call to start a varsity esports team at the local community college, he didn’t know... more

Halloween is almost here, which means it’s time for some Money Horror stories! When Abigail Keel got a call saying she... more

What do dried apple slices, bear spray and divorce debt have to do with the Jan. 6 insurrection? You’ll find... more

Tasha met Stewart soon after she finished high school and was working as a dance instructor in Las Vegas. He... more

“This Is Uncomfortable,” our podcast all about life and how money messes with it, returns for our seventh season on... more

Carrie Mansmith and her wife, Natalia, both know they want to be moms. They fantasize about raising a baby together,... more

This episode originally aired in May 2021. When Lindsey Galbraith’s marriage ended over financial infidelity, she swore she would never... more

Six years in, Sana and Adnan Akhand loved being married to each other. But sharing everything — their apartment in... more

Adam had worked his way up to manager at a branch of a global bank, only to see his responsibilities... more

This episode originally aired May 2021. Mira Celper had always wanted to be best friends with her mom, but their... more

Growing up, Chris was bullied. He was always the heaviest kid in the class, and his peers relentlessly made fun... more