Embracing Awkward Podcast/Blog

23/08/2022

📢 Announcement 📢

Good morning all. I have been on an emotional roller coaster for the past few years. A lot of things happening that have felt like they were out of my control. It’s made me sad, anxious, tired and at some points not want to be here. Its exhausting and as an introvert it has made it extremely difficult for me to show up for myself and others. It’s made me apathetic and disconnected.That’s a place I don’t want to be in. So, while I work on this, I’m going to need some time. I’m still going to be creating but without any pressure. Wish you all a happy and love filled day ❤️

20/07/2022

🚨 Announcement 🚨

New episode will be dropping tomorrow instead of today! Episodes will still be dropping Wednesday moving forward but a bit behind this week. Thanks to anyone who listens and talk to you tomorrow! If your the child of an immigrant, make sure to tune in!
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15/07/2022

🎙What is self-awareness???🎙

SAD NEWS. No new episode this week 😪. GOOD NEWS, you can listen to last weeks episode on self awareness by clicking the link in my bio! In this episode I dissect self-awareness and whether it is a blessing 🙏🏾or a curse 👿 Hope you enjoy ❤️

09/06/2022

The Colorism Episode 🎙

Colorism is not only a way to discriminate against those with a darker skin tone. It’s also mental health issue. In this episode I discuss why that’s the case among other things. Hope you enjoy it 😊
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05/05/2022

Check out my latest episode 🎙

Are you a chronic people pleaser? In this episode I discuss what people-pleasing is, signs you are a people pleaser, the long-term effects of people pleasing and my own personal experience living as a people pleaser. Hope you enjoy it!
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12/04/2022

Hey everyone, new episode dropped today! In this episode I speak with my friend Lindsay about our introvert/extrovert dynamic and how that has played a part in our relationship development. Make sure to check it out! Link in bio!
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everyone, new episode dropped today! In this episode I speak with my friend Lindsay about our introvert/extrovert dynamic and how that has played a part in our relationship development. Make sure to check it out! Link in bio!
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17/03/2022

Ep. 28: Why it’s hard to be an “awkward” black girl🎙

In this episode I discuss what it’s like to be an “awkward” black girl. Black woman are often stereotyped as “loud”, “aggressive” and “rude”. As a result, those who don’t fit this stereotype often feel othered or are tokenized and labeled as “model” black folk. In this episode I talk about how that can be harmful and the best way to combat these stereotypes. Hope you enjoy it!

Link in bio!

14/03/2022

✨ Which you are you? ✨

As the awareness surrounding social anxiety continues to grow, I have found that it is often still confused with a lot of similar character traits. So I created this post for a little clarification!

Make sure to check out today’s podcast episode on the same topic! Link in bio!
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08/03/2022

✨ Sneak peak of my convo with Chloë Grande( )✨

Hey folks make sure to check this episode out, you won’t want to miss it! In this two parter Chloë and I discuss her eating disorder recovery journey, shame, social anxiety and mental health spectrums!

Get exclusive access to the full video and conversation on my Patreon! Link in bio! Hope you enjoy it!
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27/02/2022

Check out Friday’s Episode 🎙

In this episode I discuss protecting your energy (mental, emotional, spiritually). Check out the link in my bio for the full episode. Hope your enjoy it!
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18/02/2022

✨ Friday Affirmation ✨

5️⃣ x out loud & 5️⃣ x in your head

Happy Friday everyone!

Those of us who live with social anxiety often look for validation instead of connection. We act in ways we think others around us will approve of, because we are so afraid of disapproval.

However, when your thoughts and actions don't align with your values, it can be mentally and emotionally draining.

Instead you should seek to connect, and find people with interest similar to yours. People who will accept you for who you are. Those who amplify your light, instead of dimming it.
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16/02/2022

✨ Detach from your thoughts ✨

Social Anxiety can be mentally, emotionally and even physically consuming. There are so many times when I plan to do something, but my socially anxious thoughts get the best of me.

I would tell myself that "I wasn't worthy" and "I couldn't do it". Part of the problem was having those thoughts, however the other problem was identifying with those thoughts.

It is very easy to believe that what we think is a reflection of who we are, but they a result of protective and repetitive patterns.

When you find yourself in the middle of a negative thought spiral, stop and take these steps:

1️⃣ Detach: I am having these thoughts, but that does not mean they are accurate or a reflection of who I am.

2️⃣ Reframe: This thought is not helpful, so I am going to reframe it in a way that is.

3️⃣ Release: This thought pattern does not serve me in this moment, so I release it and come back to the present moment.
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14/02/2022

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Whether you are single or boo'ed up I hope your day is filled with joy and love.

Make sure to check out my episode from today on dating and relationships for those with social anxiety. Hope you enjoy it!
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12/02/2022

✨ Heal Haus ✨

Today I want to highlight in Brooklyn, NY.

Mission: combine diverse healing modalities and practitioners under one roof to provide people with an inclusive space focused on holistic health and wellness. We are committed to building a community that is dedicated to changing the stigma attached to healing.

Follow, support, donate and participate!
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11/02/2022

😊 Happiness 😊

All of us want it, but only a few of us are able to attain it. Anxiety often has us caught up in thoughts of the past and thinking about what we want for our future. Thus we forget to be grateful for what we have in THIS moment and draw our happiness from that. There is a blessing in everything, you just have to train your brain to see them more often.
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08/02/2022

✨ Happy Monday All ✨

Part of dealing with Social Anxiety is learning to reframe negative thought patterns and self-beliefs. We often tell ourselves that we are unlikable and unworthy of the things we desire. As a result, we act in ways that reinforce those beliefs. Above I have listed some common negative self-beliefs those with SA often have, and thoughts to help combat them.

05/02/2022

♦️ Shame ♦️

Hey guys! If you haven’t already, make sure to listen to the lates episode of the podcast! In this episode I talk about shame as explained by author Brene Brown and how it relates to social anxiety and mental health in general. Hope you enjoy!

05/02/2022

✨ Gratitude ✨

When you are low, and feel like a victim of your circumstances, remember to practice gratitude. No matter who you are, there is always something to be grateful for.

Those of us with Social Anxiety often feel like victims. We don't understand why we are the way we are. Why can't we just be "normal"? We feel as if we don't belong and often have a hard time practicing gratitude. It feels like the whole world is against us.

However, regardless of what our mind is telling us, we are here for a reason. You are alive, you do belong, and you have a purpose.

05/02/2022

✨ Happy Hump Day ✨

A few fast facts about social anxiety. Affecting more than 1 in 10 people, it is more common than we think. However, it affects every person to varying degrees. Some people are able to function and lead relatively normal lives, while others are completely debilitated. It is important that we continue to talk about SA and share this information so that people can seek the help they need.



Source:
https://www.walshmedicalmedia.com/open-access/fast-facts-about-social-phobia-jop-7-052.pdf

05/02/2022

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31/01/2022

🚨 New Podcast Schedule 🚨

Hey everyone, hope you are enjoying your Monday! I wanted to let any fans of the show know that I will be changing the release schedule. I will now be realeasing the show tri-weekly instead of daily. The reasons being:

1.) Five 12 minute episodes per week is a lot to manage. I also honestly feel like that’s too much information for one week!
2.) The more hours your record and put out, the more money you have to pay in podcast hosting fees. I am almost at my cap and still have two weeks left. The next level up is too many hours, and doesn’t feel worth it.

Hope you guys understand, but you will still be getting three episodes a week! That means the next episode will be out Wednesday 2/4/22!

30/01/2022

✨Happy Sunday All ✨

Self-Care Tip:
Play with your pets 🐶🐱🐹

This is my dog Kenny (yes Kenny). I am aware he is in deep need of a haircut 😂

This is his “why are you always taking pictures of me” look.

28/01/2022

22/01/2022

Don’t forget to take some time out for yourself this weekend. Especially my introverted and socially anxious friends. It’s okay to remove yourself from any plans or even conversation if you feel you need to breathe and reset!

21/01/2022

Happy Friday! Last episode of the week is out! In episode 5, I discuss a common limiting belief that those with social anxiety often experience, “I’m boring”. I discuss why this is actually a false belief and how to combat it!

Click link in bio to listen!

19/01/2022

Hey, everyone.

New podcast episodes and this week's blog are now live! Listen to the first episode here https://www.embracingawkwardd.com/podcast. In this episode, I talk about when I realized I had social anxiety and the steps I have taken to cope with it. Make sure to rate and subscribe!

You can then read the blog post here https://www.embracingawkwardd.com/post/thinking-with-visual-mind-maps. This week I write about the difference between social anxiety and shyness and why that's important to distinguish.

09/01/2022

Hey everyone, this is Embracing Awkward a daily podcast/weekly blog for socially anxious and introverted folk. I will be talking about the various problems we often have to deal with and how to cope, so you can learn to embrace your awkward! Check out the first blog post at https://erasedpodcast.wixsite.com/embracingawkward and the podcast trailer episode which will be dropping this Monday 1/9 @ 10 am!

09/01/2022