#569: Embracing The Cringe: The Cultural Movement Thats All About Owning The Most Awkward Parts Of Yourself

Published: May 9, 2023, 4:31 p.m.

Sharing something you used to find embarrassing is now the norm -- here\u2019s how it can benefit you in business\nThere\u2019s an image that\u2019s been circulating the internet that shows a picture of a cow with the caption \u201cI am cringe but I am free.\u201d Have you seen it?\nWhile at first glance this appears to be your silly run-of-the-mill internet meme, its message is actually much deeper than that -- and I\u2019ll be honest, I\u2019m here for it.\nThis meme is all about embracing the things about yourself that make you want to cringe, all of the experiences you\u2019ve been too embarrassed to share, and all of those little quirks and idiosyncrasies that have traditionally been looked at as \u2018uncool.\u2019\nYes, sweet friend. There\u2019s been a huge cultural shift towards letting go of what other people think of you and learning to love those weird parts of yourself that you\u2019ve been taught to shun by society.\xa0\nI can tell you from experience that there\u2019s a huge sense of relief and freedom that comes from letting go of caring about what others think, especially when you\u2019re the face of your business like I am.\xa0\nIn this episode, I explore this idea of living alongside the cringe -- what it means, and the many ways that it can help you thrive in life, and in business.\xa0\nSo if you\u2019ve ever been afraid to show up as yourself and do what makes you happy, then this episode is for you, sweet friend. Happy listening!\xa0\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\n"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \u201cWrite a Review.\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\nAlso, if you haven\u2019t done so already, follow the podcast. I\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\u2019re not following, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll miss out. Follow now!