
45: It's OK to not be OK
How many times have you had this exchange? ”Hi, how are you today?” “Good. How are you?” “I’m well, thank you.” We do this largely inauthentic dance every time we’re out in the world. We ask how someone is doing. They’re


Hosted by Lara Wellman · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 46 episodes
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Lara Wellman and Rowan Jetté Knox are here to unpack all the topics that have us feeling confused, that keep us feeling small or stuck in shame, and that stop us from thriving as our authentic selves. unboxingit.substack.com
Lara Wellman hosts Unboxing It with Lara and Rowan, a society show with 46 episodes published.

How many times have you had this exchange? ”Hi, how are you today?” “Good. How are you?” “I’m well, thank you.” We do this largely inauthentic dance every time we’re out in the world. We ask how someone is doing. They’re

There is a fine line between “I can’t change” and “I don’t want to change”. We talk about that difference, and the times when it might be worth exploring whether or not change is something you actually want to make. If i

Rowan here, and I have a confession: I love Coldplay. In fact, they’re my favourite band. How do you feel about that? The reaction I get when I tell people varies, but I’m often met with negativity. “I can’t stand their

The first Heated Rivalry Episode became our most downloaded podcast episode ever - and we know we left you hanging when we only got through 3 of Lara’s 8 topics in the first episode (she had so many notes!) Lace up those

If you’ve read a lot of social media bios, you’re probably aware of how many labels we use to describe ourselves: “Ashley R. Millennial. Mom. Texan. Democrat. Introvert. Nurse. Crafter. Chronically ill.” Humans like to p

Heated Rivalry is a show that has taken over the world since it came out in November. This show, which was only planned as a Canadian release, took off in a way nobody could have imagined, and has many people (including

If you’ve ever heard someone complain about how lazy this generation is, lament about how there’s no work ethic anymore, or question why people work hard enough to create the life they want, then you will relate hard to

Times are tough and things can feel really bleak. In this episode we dig into how we’re feeling and how we can move forward and look for joy, even when we know so much bad is happening. And some bonus joy - Rowan’s coffe

Once upon a time, the internet seemed like it might finally do what nothing else in human history had been able to achieve: create a level playing field for all of humanity. With countless voices sharing ideas, social me

It’s a new year, and we’re kicking it off by digging in a bit further to who we are. And we both learned some new things about each other in the process! We talked about our newest projects - Rowan’s cafe opens soon, and

What a year. The above was written without an exclamation mark on purpose because that year was 2025. There was a lot of change in the world—much of it, um, not so good—and I think it’s safe to say a lot of us are lookin

Hey everyone, Lara here! As someone who is not trans, I know the feeling of wanting to understand more about the trans experience, but also knowing it can be hard to know where to start, or even what questions to ask! No

Stop me if you’ve heard this one. Your friend arrives home from work and enters a clean, organized house. She takes out fresh ingredients from the fridge and begins to prepare a homecooked meal. She then takes a picture

Oh, do we have a big feelings about this week’s topic. In 2024, Cambridge Dictionary named “manifest” their Word of the Year, and with good reason. The idea of manifesting your dream life has risen from an obscure idea t

“Don’t share how much credit card debt you have.” “Never tell anyone how much you make.” “Don’t tell a soul what you paid for that.” “Never discuss how much you charge per hour.” Most of us were taught never to discuss m

“Politics and religion: the two things we don’t discuss in polite society.” If you’re like us, this has been drilled into your head for a lifetime. And as many family members and friends begin to gather for the holidays,

Inside of us there are two wolves: One of them is trying to dominate the entire pack and the other stopped howling because they think they’re being too loud. Society loves to keep us in check with the idea that we’re eit

Let us be clear: We love boundaries. Used when needed, they’re a healthy part of living a good life. But, as with all good things, the pendulum might have swung too far in that direction. A recent article that caught Row

For some of us, getting older follows a specific pattern that includes marriage, children, career advancement, and retirement. But what if some or all of those things don’t happen? What does aging look like then? This we

Rowan here. I just had top surgery five days ago, so this will be a short post. But it felt like the right time to discuss bravery last week before I underwent this life-changing, gender affirming surgery. (It’s effectiv
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