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Casually Awkward explores interpersonal & societal habits, and challenges ideas of normalcy, giving voice to the awkward and uncomfortable. Join Chrysta & Luis as they explore how being ‘normal’ isn’t so normal after all.

Chrysta Storm, Luis Alvarez


    • Feb 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    13. Awkwardly Following the Crowd

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 47:00


    Join the family in our awkward but casual cult..we mean...movement. We will teach you the ways of groupthink, cancel culture, and tribal thinking. Follow us on Instagram @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

    12. Awkwardly Gifting a Basket of Soap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 53:49


    This holiday season, Chrysta and Luis introduce their 2019 holiday gift guide filled with pagan rituals, rampant consumerism, and lowered expectations. Explore alternative traditions, gifting love languages and relish in the miracle of bad gifts.

    11. Awkwardly Freakin' & Geekin' (with Katie Asare)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 50:00


    Cliques, bullies, unsupportive adults, unstable home-life, and changing bodies make being a teenager dramatically awkward. Chrysta and Luis are joined by Katie Asare (@teach_myheartout) to reflect on their experiences of growing-up, fitting-in, and freaking-out in high school. Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

    10. Awkwardly Sweating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 40:30


    Summer is upon us and that means Luis is cranky and uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Chrysta proposes travel as a cure for summertime blues. Listen as they commiserate on the follies of summer and explore the origins of the beach vacation. Will you join Chrysta at a summer event or hang with Luis by the fan? Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

    9. Awkwardly Swiping Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 64:00


    How do you know if you vibe with someone based on a picture, or the first date? Luis and Chrysta rehash their experience with meeting online. They touch on expectations, dealbreakers, and how they focus on being individuals beyond the relationship. The final reflection focuses on what maintaining a relationship might look like. Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

    8. Day One: On the Job

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 40:00


    First impressions are tough, especially at work. Chrysta is starting a new job and needs some advice for her first day. Luis shares the power of not giving a fuck. With a final reflection on the challenges of impact vs. intent.   Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod   Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com

    7. 420(20) The Storm is Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 45:00


    Chill out and relax. Enjoy the ride as Luis and Chrysta celebrated the ‘highest’ of holidays by delving into U.S. drug policy and institutional racism. Perhaps there would be less awkward partisanship if we just sat across the table from each other and passed a joint. Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

    6. Negative Self-Talk (with Ellen Monteith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 56:55


    Is your pessimistic inner voice bringing you down? We all have an inner voice that tries to guide us but they can also hinder us. In this episode, we are joined by Ellen Monteith of the Let’s Get Mystical podcast to break down how to combat our biggest critic, ourselves. Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

    5. Showing Emotion in Public

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 52:15


    Let's talk about feelings. Chrysta & Luis explore navigating emotions at work and crying in public. Discover why having strong feelings isn't necessarily a bad thing! Laugh, cry, or write us a strongly worded email! Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

    4. Meeting New People

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 52:55


    Seattle is a difficult place to make friends. Chrysta & Luis explore what has helped them overcome the obstacles of meeting new people like managing expectations, dealing with social anxiety, and embracing their awkwardness. *Additional sound effects by Daniel Simion are licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

    3. Getting in Cars with Strangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 40:37


    Chrysta & Luis order an uber pool and delve into the awkward, scary and sometimes enlightening experiences of ride-sharing. Buckle up and rate us 5 stars, please! Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

    2. Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 27:30


    Chrysta & Luis explore the origins of the most loved and feared romantic holiday. They share their personal experiences and dissect the high expectations we put on each other when it comes to Valentine's Day. Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

    1. Public and Personal Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 28:35


    In the inaugural episode, Chrysta & Luis discuss personal boundaries in public spaces. You'll hear about some interesting adventures on the bus! Join them as they hash out the pros and cons of your personal bubble. Follow us on, Twitter: @awkwardisok Instagram: @casuallyawkwardpod Email us: casuallyawkwardpod@gmail.com Check out our feeds at casuallyawkward.com

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