Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
There are so many things we've been told we can't talk about in polite society. The things your mom told you never to ask about: Sex. Money. Poop. Death. The things that make normal people uncomfortable.
But if you're curious about the truth behind our deepest societal taboos, we're your gals. We dig into the history, science, and straight up weird truths behind these off-limits topics and give you the answers you never knew you needed.
Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
(-7) You're Awkward - Here's What to Do About It
Do you do "the cringe" when you think back on embarrassing things you've said or done? We all have awkward moments, but what makes them so cringy, why do they haunt us and what can you do to stop these social missteps from leaving lasting damage? We tackle all this in today's episode.
Sources:
Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome, Ty Tashiro.
The Cringe, Crazy Ex Girlfriend.
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