Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassing
TED Radio Hour

Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassing

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 25, 202649 min
  • Interview
  • Relationships & psychology

Forgetting a name, a poorly executed hug, the 7th grade — awkwardness is part of our lives whether we like it or not. But what if we put the embarrassment aside and embraced our awkward selves? Guests include social scientist Ty Tashiro, cartoonist Liana Finck, journalist Melissa Dahl and sex and relationship counselor Erin Chen. Original broadcast date: April 19, 2024. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

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This is the TED Radio Hour. Each week, groundbreaking TED Talks. Our job now is to dream big. Delivered at TED conferences.

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To bring about the future we want to see. Around the world. To understand who we are. From those talks, we bring you speakers and ideas

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