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Hacking Your AWKWARD: The Psychology of Being a Little WEIRD
Season 1 Episode 83
Ever forget someone's name the instant they say it? Or get caught in that awkward hallway dance where you both juke the same way twice? Congratulations, you're not broken—you've just experienced a "social glitch."
Welcome to the official owner's manual for your beautifully weird human brain. In this episode, we're exposing the hilarious and universal human quirks that make socializing a minefield. We’ll decode the psychology behind the "awkward silent spiral," why you suffer from "eye contact overload," and the reason you spend hours overanalyzing text messages. This isn't about your personality; it's about your programming. We're revealing how your brain's ancient, oversensitive social code creates these cringeworthy moments of cognitive overload.
This is your official permission slip to stop blaming yourself for being awkward.
Stay until the very end, as we reveal the one simple mental trick to escape the "autopilot response" and stop saying "you too!" when the waiter tells you to enjoy your meal.
Ready to finally understand your own social code and embrace the glitch? Subscribe, share with your most beautifully awkward friend, and let's celebrate our shared humanity.
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