Life can be awkward and annoying for all of us. Whether you’re gathering the courage to make a doctor’s appointment, telling the server the food isn’t what you ordered or you’re throwing a party but no one is there yet. 

That’s where Minnesota-born comedian Paula Skaggs comes in. 

Her new book, “Tiny Pep Talks,” co-written with Josh Linden, aims to gas us up for all the low-stakes situations in life where we might need a boost. Paula Skaggs joins MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about it.