Uncertain Ground

Tracy & Taura
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We start with what we think we know. We get curious about what we believe. We see where the questions lead. Uncertain Ground is a podcast about the ideas, beliefs, experiences, assumptions, and stories that shape how we see the world—and each other. Hosted by Tracy and Taura, we explore the things that make us curious about being human: culture, history, relationships, identity, changing beliefs, generational differences, social norms, and the stories we tell ourselves about how the world works. Some conversations start with a personal experience. Others begin with something from history, culture, or the world around us. We might question something we've always taken for granted, reconsider a belief we've carried for years, or simply wonder why people can see the same thing so differently. We're not here to provide the answer or tell you what to think. We're interested in the questions, the perspectives, and the sometimes uncomfortable space between what we thought we knew and what we're discovering. Because certainty isn't a prerequisite for belonging. Uncertain Ground — where curiosity leads the conversation.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Progress, then what? BLM

    What does progress look like when the pushback is part of the pattern? Progress rarely moves in a straight line. Conversations about racial justice, the #MeToo movement, and the backlash that follows raise difficult questions about what changes, what stays the same, and how we recognize progress when it doesn't look the way we expected. In this Uncertain Ground conversation, we look at the questions surrounding Black Lives Matter and what happens when the pushback becomes part of the story. A quick note from us: This one is a little different. What we intended to publish as an outtake turned out to overlap with much of our original #MeToo conversation. Think of it as a blooper from two people learning their way around new technology—and an unexpected chance to revisit some of these questions. We're learning as we go, and we hope the conversation is worth hearing twice. Thanks for being part of it. Listen. Follow. Share. #UncertainGround #UGPodcast #ConversationsWithFriends #BlackLivesMatter #MeToo

  2. 5d ago

    In the Moment: #MeToo

    What Does Progress Look Like When the Pushback Is Part of the Pattern? Who gets to decide how women should behave—and what happens when they stop playing by the rules? From the expectations that shape a “good girl” to the voices that fueled #MeToo, questions about power, accountability, and whose behavior gets scrutinized are never far apart. #MeToo brought long-ignored stories into the open. But what happens when speaking up challenges the status quo? Why does progress so often meet resistance, and what changes when the momentum fades? #UncertainGround #UGPodcast #MeToo #SocialChange #ConversationsWithFriends A quick note from us: We're learning and growing alongside the technology we're using to bring Uncertain Ground to you. We're working on keeping off-topic tangents to a minimum, so please excuse the occasional editing hiccup as we figure things out. It's a process, and we're staying curious along the way. Thanks for being part of it!

  3. 6d ago

    If You're Not a Good Girl, Does That Make You Bad?

    Who decides what it means to be a “good girl” and who benefits when girls learn not to make trouble? Be nice. Don't make trouble. Put others first. We're praised for these things early in life. But what happens when being good means being agreeable, making ourselves smaller, or learning to want what everyone else wants from us? In this conversation, we examine the expectations we inherit, how they're reinforced, and what happens when the qualities we're praised for become the rules we live by. Who gets to define what's good? And what does it cost us when we spend our lives trying to measure up? A conversation about the expectations that shape us, the people those expectations serve, and what happens when we start questioning the rules we've always known. A quick note from us: We're learning and growing alongside the technology we're using to bring Uncertain Ground to you. We're working on keeping off-topic tangents to a minimum, so please excuse the occasional editing hiccup as we figure things out. It's a process, and we're staying curious along the way. Thanks for being part of it!

  4. Oct 20

    What does it cost us to live in interesting times?

    We explore the uncertainty that comes with living through constant change—and the ways we carry that uncertainty with us. It's a conversation about doomscrolling, the pull of our phones and social media, information overload, and the search for reassurance when the world feels unstable. But uncertainty isn't experienced equally. The chat also turns to the realities of navigating a world where race, housing, safety, and other circumstances can shape how much uncertainty a person has to carry. What is the cost of living in interesting times—and who pays the highest price? Referenced: The phrase “May you live in interesting times” and its often-repeated attribution as an ancient Chinese curse. New conversations every Tuesday. A quick note from us: We're learning and growing alongside the technology we're using to bring Uncertain Ground to you. We're working on keeping off-topic tangents to a minimum, so please excuse the occasional editing hiccup as we figure things out. It's a process, and we're staying curious along the way. Thanks for being part of it!

  5. Oct 13

    All that we inherit

    Some of the stories that shape our lives were never ours to begin with. We picked them up from the people who raised us, the things we witnessed, and the lessons that stayed with us long after childhood. In this conversation, we look at what gets passed down through families, how those stories follow us into adulthood, and what happens when the lives we're living no longer fit the ones we learned to expect. What do we carry forward, and what might we see differently if we took a closer look? New conversations every Tuesday. A quick note from us: We're learning and growing alongside the technology we're using to bring Uncertain Ground to you. We're working on keeping off-topic tangents to a minimum, so please excuse the occasional editing hiccup as we figure things out. It's a process, and we're staying curious along the way. Thanks for being part of it!

  6. Oct 13

    We didn't plan for this life

    A conversation about the plans we make for our lives—and what happens when life has other ideas. From a disappointing TikTok recipe to Sandra Bullock's very different path to motherhood, the conversation moves into career changes, lost milestones, AI disrupting careers, and the uncomfortable space between the life we planned and the life that's actually here. Maybe the plan wasn't wrong. Maybe the life around the plan changed. New conversations every Tuesday. Referenced: Sandra Bullock and her decision to become a mother through adoption later in life. https://people.com/parents/world-exclusive-meet-sandra-bullocks-baby-boy/ https://people.com/sandra-bullock-kids-everything-to-know-11971280 A quick note from us: We're learning and growing alongside the technology we're using to bring Uncertain Ground to you. We're working on keeping off-topic tangents to a minimum, so please excuse the occasional editing hiccup as we figure things out. It's a process, and we're staying curious along the way. Thanks for being part of it!

  7. Oct 6

    When the math isn’t mathing

    In this conversation, Tracy and Taura explore what happens when the expectations we've built around work, success, money, and stability no longer match the reality we're living. We talk about careers, changing expectations about work, and the uneasy space between knowing the old formula doesn't work anymore and not knowing what comes next. What happens when you did everything you were supposed to do—and the math still isn't mathing? New conversations every Tuesday. A quick note from us: We're learning and growing alongside the technology we're using to bring Uncertain Ground to you. We're working on keeping off-topic tangents to a minimum, so please excuse the occasional editing hiccup as we figure things out. It's a process, and we're staying curious along the way. Thanks for being part of it!

  8. Oct 6

    In the Moment: Are we safe with our “Friends”

    What happens when someone we think of as a friend doesn't feel safe anymore? A conversation about trust, friendship, and the uncomfortable realization that someone can be close to us without necessarily being a safe person to us. Sometimes the question isn't whether someone is a “good” or “bad” friend. It's whether the relationship still feels like a place where we can be ourselves. What makes someone feel safe enough to call a friend? New conversations every Tuesday. A quick note from us: We're learning and growing alongside the technology we're using to bring Uncertain Ground to you. We're working on keeping off-topic tangents to a minimum, so please excuse the occasional editing hiccup as we figure things out. It's a process, and we're staying curious along the way. Thanks for being part of it!

  9. Oct 6

    When the story stops making sense?

    In this conversation, Tracy and Taura explore the stories we inherit about relationships, family, work, identity, and what life is supposed to look like. Shannon Vavich's Instagram story sparks a conversation about how quickly the life we thought we understood can change—and what happens when the stories we've been living by no longer fit our reality. Referenced: Shannon Vavich — @TheFlyingKitchen New conversations every Tuesday. A quick note from us: We're learning and growing alongside the technology we're using to bring Uncertain Ground to you. We're working on keeping off-topic tangents to a minimum, so please excuse the occasional editing hiccup as we figure things out. It's a process, and we're staying curious along the way. Thanks for being part of it!

  • 9 Episodes

About

We start with what we think we know. We get curious about what we believe. We see where the questions lead. Uncertain Ground is a podcast about the ideas, beliefs, experiences, assumptions, and stories that shape how we see the world—and each other. Hosted by Tracy and Taura, we explore the things that make us curious about being human: culture, history, relationships, identity, changing beliefs, generational differences, social norms, and the stories we tell ourselves about how the world works. Some conversations start with a personal experience. Others begin with something from history, culture, or the world around us. We might question something we've always taken for granted, reconsider a belief we've carried for years, or simply wonder why people can see the same thing so differently. We're not here to provide the answer or tell you what to think. We're interested in the questions, the perspectives, and the sometimes uncomfortable space between what we thought we knew and what we're discovering. Because certainty isn't a prerequisite for belonging. Uncertain Ground — where curiosity leads the conversation.

Information

  • Creator
    Tracy & Taura
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © T&T
  • Show Website
    Uncertain Ground