This Is Awkward

Lyanne Nicholl & Kristy Macleod

Ever feel like you put your foot in your mouth more often than a contortionist? Or worse, say nothing at all when confronted with tricky subjects? Fear not, ‘This Is Awkward – How to have difficult conversations’ is a brand-new podcast, dedicated to tackling life’s most awkward conversations. Led by hosts author Lyanne Nicholl and Kristy MacLeod, each episode focuses on a stand-alone topic and features a special guest who is on hand to offer their unique professional insight and experience. Subjects range from how to broach an embarrassing problem with your GP, how to navigate awkward conversations in the workplace, through to speaking to your partner about money, or tackling taboo subjects such as miscarriage and infertility, plus much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 14/05/2024

    How to talk about money

    As far as difficult subjects go, money is pretty high on the list for most people. Luckily, this week we have not one, but TWO brilliant experts in their field to help guide us through this conversational minefield. At the top of the show, we are joined by #1 best selling author, podcaster and financial expert, Peter Komolafe. Peter gives some incredible advice on topics such as asking for money, as well as how to ask for it back. Plus, he shares some of his own personal experiences of how to handle things if you don't get your money back, as well as how to better recognise and manage your own spending habits. For anyone interested in finding out more from Peter, he hosts a 6-week book club where he takes people through all the practical aspects of his latest book. More details can be found here: https://peterkomolafe.com/the-money-basics-book-club Secondly, we hear brilliant insights from Joe Huston, Managing Director of GiveDirectly. Joe leads teams across 12 countries to deliver over one hundred and fifty million dollars a year to some of the poorest people in the world, so he certainly knows a thing or two about how to talk money. He shares his top tips for how to ask for money in the charitable sector, and his approach may surprise you! For more information, visit: givedirectly.orghttps://www.instagram.com/givedirectly/https://twitter.com/givedirectlyhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/givedirectly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21m
  2. Festive Special

    05/12/2023 · BONUS

    Festive Special

    This Is Awkward – Festive special    The weather is on the turn, the big brands have busted out their blockbuster style ads and festive tunes are playing in the shops. It can only mean one thing…yes Christmas is here.  According to song, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”. But is it though?  From tricky family dynamics, to present buying etiquette to dietary requirements, the most wonderful time of the year can also be absolutely fraught with awkwardness.  Luckily, in this episode, Kristy and Lyanne chat to the award-winning Clinical Psychologist and writer Dr Emma Svanberg, (also known online as the Mumologist), who is on hand to help us all navigate this festive minefield.  Our top 10 awkward festive conversations include:  Is Santa real? Making chit chat with people you don’t normally spend time with Navigating having your parenting on show Being a guest in someone else’s house & following other people’s rules / traditions How to be sensitive to people who don’t celebrate Christmas Dietary requirements Saying no (but embracing your community)Christmas loneliness Mental load Money   If you’d like any further information about Dr Emma Svanberg, visit her webpage: Home - Dr Emma Svanberg    Or find her on Instagram @mumologist    She also has an excellent book, ‘Parenting for humans’ – available now - https://ebury.lnk.to/ParentingForHumans Emma signposts to Nova Reid in the episode - https://www.novareid.com/ Book: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-good-ally-nova-reid/2348881?ean=9780008439484   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

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Ever feel like you put your foot in your mouth more often than a contortionist? Or worse, say nothing at all when confronted with tricky subjects? Fear not, ‘This Is Awkward – How to have difficult conversations’ is a brand-new podcast, dedicated to tackling life’s most awkward conversations. Led by hosts author Lyanne Nicholl and Kristy MacLeod, each episode focuses on a stand-alone topic and features a special guest who is on hand to offer their unique professional insight and experience. Subjects range from how to broach an embarrassing problem with your GP, how to navigate awkward conversations in the workplace, through to speaking to your partner about money, or tackling taboo subjects such as miscarriage and infertility, plus much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.