Best Chrissy Recovering Awkwards Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 53: I Hate So Much the Things I Choose to Be 41:38

2+ y ago41:38

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Now Missy's all screwed up and in desperate need for some Awkwards Anonymous. When life is so full of amazing, yet fleeting, moments and events, it's a burden to be so acutely aware that it will be in the past soon enough. Missy and Chrissy discuss the powerful need to protect yourself from feeling vulnerable. But it has its downsides and can stop …

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Episode 52: One Year Anniversary and She's Still So Screwed Up 39:02

2+ y ago39:02

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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Ok, Chrissy's feeling a lot better this week and has dug through some layers to get to the root of what has been making her feel so anxious the last couple months. Sometimes it's hard to ask for help and it starts to be a pretty heavy burden. Missy and Chrissy also talk about their different relationship styles and dig into wh…

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Episode 51: Full on Regression 42:29

2+ y ago42:29

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Wow. Chrissy's got some full-on regression going on this week and she's is in desperate need of a heaping helping of Awkwards Anonymous. Trying to make a little extra cash is super difficult when it depends on an introvert being social, friendly and engaging. Missy and Chrissy have some work to do in the next couple months. Follow us on Instagram @…

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Episode 50: Feeling Guilty for Being Sick 39:49

2+ y ago39:49

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Sickness has swept through Missy and Chrissy's lives this week. In this episode, they unpack some of the irrational guilt that comes along with that. As well as just some fun quarantine thoughts. Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach out! It's not face to face, so you can handle it. Email: awkwardsanonymouspodcast@gmail.com. Music…

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Episode 49: Too Many Bullets 50:13

2+ y ago50:13

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Missy and Chrissy have some lingering business to attend to before signing off. Before they even knew what they would make a podcast about they did a brain dump of 3 pages worth of anecdotes, random thoughts and secret feelings. They covered 98% of those points in the last year but some things just never made sense to bring up. In this episode, the…

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Episode 48: Awkwards Anonymous...Unedited! 53:06

2+ y ago53:06

53:06

In this episode, Missy and Chrissy discuss their weeks and boldly publish their session....unedited. It's actually not as bad as they thought it would be but that might be thanks to a year's worth of practice. The point though is to encourage anyone else thinking about starting a podcast of their own...do it! If they can do it, so can you. And edit…

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Episode 47: Pre-Interaction Jitters 42:46

2+ y ago42:46

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Missy and Chrissy have some interaction-loaded weeks making this a perfect opportunity for some therapy around the completely unnecessary anxiety leading up to even the most trivial events. It doesn't matter how excited they are or how much they love who they're meeting or talking to...it makes them anxious. Delivering a cake or meeting an old frie…

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Episode 46: Mean Girls Get the Nicest Guys 1:02:32

2+ y ago1:02:32

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This extra special episode offers a glimpse into Missy and Chrissy's less shy past and personalities. They have 2 guests join this week to help unpack a confusing dynamic...love, dating and relationships. The fun trips down memory lane leave them reflecting on how lucky they are to have found their soul mates before their confidence completely expi…

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Episode 45: The Book of Poo(h) 52:21

2+ y ago52:21

52:21

Just like a nice healthy poop, this is a good one. There's no one that can't use a little therapy around the inevitable awkwardness that is bowel movements. Missy and Chrissy actually stay on task this week and discuss one of their favorite subjects...pooping. Everyone does it, but for some reason we're still so ashamed. This week...they let it all…

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Episode 44: Wedding Bells! 57:00

3y ago57:00

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Chrissy's tied the knot! In this episode, they talk about their friggin' awkward weeks and then share their idea of the best way to get married (it was Chrissy's idea first, don't let social media tell you anything otherwise). Participating in weddings is a hotbed of discomfort for an awkward and they've recently been through the thick of it so a g…

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Episode 43: Stuck in a Spiral of Sappiness 44:56

3y ago44:56

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Why is it so exhausting to give and receive praise and gratitude? In this episode Missy and Chrissy exchange stories and try to crack this nut. What is the perfect balance between being genuine and being too sappy? How do you navigate away from what they call the "mush hole"? Ever been stuck in a never-ending loop of "no, thank you" "no, you're the…

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Episode 42: David Don't Say Anything 44:13

3y ago44:13

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Missy and Chrissy have their first ever guest co-host! And let's just say...these awkward quirks...they run in the family. And apparently so does an inability to stay focused. For the most part, they try to discuss the topic of parties and the discomfort that accompanies them. Show up early, on time, late, not at all? Games, humor, food...it's all …

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Episode 41: Speaking of Being Awkward... 48:32

3y ago48:32

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Missy and Chrissy follow a "speaking of..." trail in this episode. From those dreaded "they're right behind me aren't they?" moments, to how awkward old people can be, they travel all over the awkward map. Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach out! It's not face to face, so you can handle it. Email: awkwardsanonymouspodcast@gmail.…

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Episode 40: Emotion Words Part 4 36:36

3y ago36:36

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Missy and Chrissy are review the final list of words that express the sneaky, but common, emotions that often go unidentified. Listen once again as they butcher some beautiful words for some intensely relatable emotions they didn't even know had identities of their own. Awkward listeners will certainly relate! Resource: https://thoughtcatalog.com/b…

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Episode 39: XYZ Judge with Me 42:38

3y ago42:38

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Missy and Chrissy dissect the different generations and give their opinions. Which generation is the best? Which generation needs to get woke? Which generation doesn't know how to use woke the right way? This episode is a fun one and a perfect exercise for them to express their thoughts without flinching...well maybe a little flinching but they're …

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Episode 38: Let's See How Long We Can Unnecessary Stretch This Out 43:28

3y ago43:28

43:28

Missy and Chrissy discuss the delicate art of getting off of a call in this episode. The surprising thing is that at least one of them feels like they've actually made progress in this area. This podcast is paying off after all! Need some encouragement that you too can leave a meeting or phone call without debilitating anxiety? If they can do it, t…

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Episode 37: Every Egg is Sacred 33:07

3y ago33:07

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Missy and Chrissy are displaying a classic awkward trait this week...they have lost focus and can't seem to get things back under control. Sometimes your brain goes on strike and there's not much you can do. But hopefully they make up for what they lack in genuine AA content by at least being entertaining. They try to be here for you every week, ev…

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Episode 36: Small Business Woes 29:55

3y ago29:55

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In this episode, Chrissy recounts some painful lessons she's learned this week. Both sisters have small side-hustles they're trying to get off the ground and it seems clear that sometimes the biggest thing standing in their way is themselves. But it's important to recognize these opportunities for growth and that's what they're doing. This week's a…

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Episode 35: Emotion Words Part 3 36:25

3y ago36:25

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Missy and Chrissy are on part 3 reviewing a list of words that express the sneaky, but common, emotions that often go unidentified. Listen once again as they butcher some beautiful words for some intensely relatable emotions they didn't even know had identities of their own. Awkward listeners will certainly relate! Resource: https://thoughtcatalog.…

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Episode 34: It's Not Business, It's Just Personal 43:35

3y ago43:35

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In this episode, Missy is having a major crisis saying "no deal" to local businesses. Why is it so hard? Even when you have no personal relationship, having a certain flavor of awkward means you can't make any decision without walking a mile in someone else's shoes...mentally. Will it hurt their feelings? Will it piss them off? Does it mean they wo…

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Episode 33: How Is It We're Still Alive? 36:51

3y ago36:51

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In this episode Missy and Chrissy go down memory lane sharing some stories that prove just how much of a miracle staying alive can be. If it gets the job done, who cares if you get electrocuted, right? The most awkward part of this episode honestly ends up being their willingness to admit how dumb they are and how naive they have been. Follow us on…

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Episode 32: Kids are Effing Awkward 54:54

3y ago54:54

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In this episode, Missy and Chrissy talk about just a few of probably many, many other awkward stories related to kids and the caring of our future generations. The consensus seems to be that it's really parents that seem to go out of their way to create these awkward situations. It could also be that these girls are just a little overly sensitive..…

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Episode 31: An Exposition of Awkwardness 37:03

3y ago37:03

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Missy and Chrissy went to a wedding expo this week and it was way more interaction than they expected. Serpentining their way through aisles of vendors, an opportunity to be weird at every stop, why is it so hard to just act normal? Why do they freeze when asked the simplest questions? Why does free stuff create such a dilemma? Does anyone else out…

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Episode 30: Emotion Words Part 2 31:09

3y ago31:09

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Missy and Chrissy review the next list of words that express the sneaky, but common, emotions that often go unidentified because they are so fleeting or ingrained in daily life. Part 2 in this series contains an uncanny number of words they've already described so far in the podcast...they just didn't know there was a word for it. Their anxiety-rid…

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Episode 29: Imposter! 52:14

3y ago52:14

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In this episode, Missy and Chrissy talk about the experience of having negative feelings associated with what should be amazing things. Like...how does it make sense that getting a promotion can feel like a bad thing? Why wouldn't you want to meet your idol and shake hands? It's all part of being an awkward and they want to know...are they the only…

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Episode 28: The Anxiety of Speaking Up 51:22

3y ago51:22

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In this episode, eventually Missy and Chrissy get around to talking about those moments when you finally try to take a stand...and fall flat on your face. Or on the other end of the spectrum, fully expecting the world to fall apart...everything goes just fine and your anxiety was in high gear for no reason at all. Why does it always feel like when …

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Episode 27: Wash the Front!! 46:24

3y ago46:24

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Missy and Chrissy follow a "speaking of..." trail in this episode. From those dreaded "they're right behind me aren't they?" moments, to elderly under-boob hygiene, they travel all over the place. Sometimes you gotta just go where the moment leads and it's a beautiful thing. Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach out! It's not face…

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Episode 26: Judging Judging You 45:39

3y ago45:39

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Chrissy is feeling a little sheepish thinking on some past judgements. With age comes the “oh shit, I shouldn’t have been so harsh” moments that we all have to go through. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a way to know all that BEFORE making an ass of yourself? But alas, such is a rite of passage. Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast!…

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Episode 25: Grandma's Last Ride 47:15

3y ago47:15

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It gets all educational in here when Missy and Chrissy do something a little different to celebrate their quarticentennial episode. In this 1st episode of a 4-part series, they'll review a list of words for emotions you never realized had definitions. Resource: https://thoughtcatalog.com/brianna-wiest/2016/02/40-words-for-emotions-youve-felt-but-co…

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Episode 24: Please Don't Watch 1:04:17

3y ago1:04:17

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I always feel like somebody's watching me...and I have no dignity. Missy and Chrissy discuss how much they hate it when anyone watches them do anything. Good at it, bad at it, doesn't matter...don't look! What they wouldn't give to have that kind of confidence....but alas today is not the day. Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach…

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Episode 23: Pupae Everywhere! 45:00

3y ago45:00

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A bit of a mixed bag, Missy and Chrissy begin with some ridiculous anxiety and awkward moments of the week. Chrissy has some super exciting news! And eventually they morph into sharing some likely unpopular opinions that will leave them staring at the ceiling for years to come. Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach out! It's not f…

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Episode 22: If My Grandma Ever Dies... 58:56

3y ago58:56

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Ready to get dark? ...again. In this edgy episode Missy and Chrissy jump right into it and talk about "deadness". Their own deadness. Family deadness. Awkward deadness. Being visited by...deadness? The analogy's going south... Anyway, they also might really be on to a new business venture...though New Orleans might already have a patent. Follow us …

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Episode 21: "A" is for Asshole 50:02

3y ago50:02

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And "AA" is for Awkward Assholes. Missy and Chrissy exchange stories in this episode about how being an awkward can make you seem like an inherent asshole when all you're really trying to do is just live your life. But also, sometimes you're just a straight up jerk...and that's something that can haunt you forever. Does anyone else still stare at t…

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Episode 20: Bitches Be Cringe-y 48:41

3y ago48:41

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In the episode Missy and Chrissy discuss what fickle creatures they are as women, and as awkwars. WE ARE STRONG, SMART, INDEPENDENT WOMEN! BUT...we also want to be catered to and babied. We don't want you to assume we don't know something...but we don't want to be expected to know it. We don't want you to talk to us...but we don't want to be ignore…

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Episode 19: Don't Be a Padge! 44:03

3y ago44:03

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Why is it so exhausting to give and receive praise and gratitude? In this episode Missy and Chrissy exchange stories and try to crack this nut. What is the perfect balance between being genuine and being too sappy? How do you navigate away from what they call the "mush hole"? Ever been stuck in a never-ending loop of "no, thank you" "no, you're the…

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Episode 18: An Ode to Deodorant Cakes 45:37

3+ y ago45:37

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Ya...you read that right. Missy and Chrissy literally spend an entire episode talking about arm pits. Cause why not? Every once in a while you gotta have a meeting for the masses...and who can't relate to having a pair of good ol' fashion pits? Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach out! It's not face to face, so you can handle it.…

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Episode 17: Networking Flashbacks 34:00

3+ y ago34:00

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In this episode Missy and Chrissy begin thinking there's no agenda. But one thing leads to another and they end up experiencing a little networking PTSD. Does the word "networking" set your nerves on edge? Even just talking about it gives them the willies! Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach out! It's not face to face, so you ca…

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Episode 16: Welp...That was Awkward 44:32

3+ y ago44:32

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Missy's had a super weird week. This episode goes a little off the rails and rolls into a beautifully organic cornucopia of awkward anecdotes, texting mishaps, accidental flirtation and sharing just....waaay to much. Send us your awkwedotes (can we get that word to stick?)! We all need a laugh right now and it would really help to share your pain w…

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Episode 15: The Slimy Phoenix 41:19

3+ y ago41:19

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Does a Phoenix come from an egg? Oh well, doesn't matter. In this anchor episode, Chrissy opens up about the perfect storm that was 2020 and how she has emerged a new woman reflecting back on the year. This episode is about strength, perseverance, bravery and change. Listen to yourself...what do you need...what do you want? Jump off the cliff and g…

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Episode 14: Why Is Helping People So Awkward? 59:49

3+ y ago59:49

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Why the f*** is it to hard to be nice?? As an awkward, half the time you're worried about how awkward it will be and the other half, people don't even want it. In this episode, Missy and Chrissy discuss how stupid-scared they are to just carry out the most basic kind deeds. Hearts pounding, hands shaking, pits sweating...just to hand a neighbor a w…

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Episode 13: He's Dead...Thanks for Asking 1:05:15

3+ y ago1:05:15

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Missy and Chrissy get all macabre in this week's episode to talk about...dead things...pets to be more specific. Dead people will have to be its own meeting. There's a lot of ground covered in this episode...not for the faint of heart. What's the "right" way to say a pet has done died? ...Mercy killing ...Pet undertakers. It's a good one. Follow us…

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Episode 12: The Goodbye Mush Hole 49:30

3+ y ago49:30

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Missy and Chrissy talk about the bitter sweet art of the goodbye. Closing a chapter of life and having to say farewell to the people who have been such a large part of you life is difficult...and um...awkward. It's a fine line to avoid getting sucked into the "Goodbye Mush Hole" and once you're in, God help you. But ALSO, being ever the optimists, …

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Episode 11: Interviewing Sucks...and Baskets 56:37

3+ y ago56:37

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Part 2 talking about the miserable process of job hunting...the dreaded interview. Missy and Chrissy share about the worst parts of being questioned and judged for pay. Murphy's Law is always in full force when you're trying to pretend you're a solid, responsible professional. Is there any worse exercise for an awkward than having to talk to strang…

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Episode 10: Why Aren't You Dressed as Shitty as Usual? 44:01

3+ y ago44:01

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As if having to look for a job wasn't bad enough. For an awkward, the suffering is magnified. Chrissy is on the job hunt and feeling all the pains. Updating your resume where you're FORCED to talk about yourself, feeling like you're wearing a sign that says, "I'm looking for a new job!" and realizing too late that LinkedIn is the devil. Follow us o…

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Episode 9: The Crotch Episode 2.0 1:29:14

3+ y ago1:29:14

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Missy and Chrissy take a break from all the seriousness and switch gears to talk about one of the most awkward parts of the human anatomy...the crotch. More specifically...the female variety. And why is Chrissy so mean to her nether regions? While this meeting serves to be a bit of a vent sesh about the annoying things women have to deal with down …

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Episode 8: Take a Stand for Yourself! You're Worth It! 49:24

3+ y ago49:24

49:24

Stop ignoring yourself dammit! Sometimes it needs to be about YOU. Missy and Chrissy are struggling a bit this week and decided to just be honest about it. What about you? Do you need to take a moment to listen to yourself tell yourself what you really need? They're so effed up, but at least they can admit it... in a closet... to each other... and …

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Episode 7: The Votes are In...Politics are Awkward 46:24

3+ y ago46:24

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Politics. Gross. Missy and Chrissy come out of the political closet in this episode discussing how dispassionate they are about the whole thing. There's middle ground. It's not all or nothing. It's not left or right. Right? Being an awkward with the confidence of a 7-legged octopus makes living with today's current events even more awkward and unco…

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Episode 6: Will You Be My Friend? No? ... Ok. 44:06

3+ y ago44:06

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In this episode, Missy and Chrissy talk about how damn hard it is to connect with other people! Why is meeting every new person like dating all over again? It's just a text, hit Send already! The word "friend" has real meaning when you're buddies with an awkward. If you're crazy enough to engage, they'll cling to you and never let go... Follow us o…

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Episode 5: Is That Inappropriate? 40:25

3+ y ago40:25

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In this episode, Missy and Chrissy discuss the rocky road of navigating what may or may not offend people and revel in the pure delight of being inappropriate. Laughing at funerals and offending the general public is all fair game when you don't know how to behave! Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach out! It's not face to face, …

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Trailer 0:30

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Missy and Chrissy give a quick intro to tell you what you can expect when you attend the weekly Awkwards Anonymous meetings. Follow us on Instagram @awkwardsanonymouspodcast! Reach out! It's not face to face, so you can handle it. Email: awkwardsanonymouspodcast@gmail.com. Music "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io.…

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