Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassing
Summary
Host Manoush Zomorodi explores the science and art of embracing social awkwardness, featuring psychologist Tai Tashiro on the traits that define awkward people and how their hyper-focus can lead to extraordinary achievement. Cartoonist Liana Fink shares how her work captures uncomfortable moments and reimagines God as a self-conscious creator to foster a sense of belonging. Journalist Melissa Dahl discusses the benefits of confronting past cringe through her book *Cringewor*, while sex educator Erin Chen argues for normalizing conversations about sexuality to reduce shame. Together, these g…
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