We all have aversions to different things. Maybe you hate mushrooms or refuse to put on a damp bathing suit. In today’s hilariously gross episode, we discuss things that make us gag. Let us know if you relate!

Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/things-that-make-us-gag. 

If it makes you feel better, there have been some pretty awkward moments in history that messed things up for, well, everyone. In today’s episode, we discuss them! From building the leaning tower of Pisa (that wasn’t supposed to lean), to the Cat Purge, and a very awkward misprint in the bible, these hilarious stories have lessons we can learn from even today.

Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/awkward-moments-in-history.

History is full of awkward moments that can make you feel better about yourself. In this episode, we dive into some of the most awkward battles ever fought. It’s a hilarious look on history, war, and large groups of people coming together to cause some pretty serious repercussions that even impact us today!

Here’s the transcription for the episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/awkward-battles-of-history.

We know the distinction behind being an introvert or an extrovert has been important in psychology… but is there a biological link to your personality? It turns out, there is! Introverts brains are wired to need less dopamine, react less to seeing a human, and overall needing less stimulation. In today’s episode, we discuss it, with some personal examples and of course going off on some tangents.

Here’s the links and transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/biology-of-your-personality.

How can you figure out what your personality type is? Why, take a personality test of course! What are you general behavioural patterns? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Likes and dislikes? In today’s episode, Courtney and Emily take two famous personality tests in psychology and share their results.

You can find where to take the tests and the transcription of this episode here: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/personality-test-results. 

There are 8 billion people in the world - does every single one of them really have a unique personality? Or are there patterns of behaviour and traits we see across different individuals? A lot of great minds have put their creativity and Type A selves into the task of defining what personality is and how to determine an individual’s make up. In this episode, we go over it, from Freud deciding if you have an oral fixation, to Carl Jung classifying people in eight groups, and what psychologists use now: the Big 5 Personality Factors.

Here’s the transcription and links for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/science-behind-personality.

Where the hell have we been, loca?! In this episode, we are coming back to our Twilight rewatching series with the second movie on the roster… New Moon. This is the one where Bella is emo and a terrible friend and daughter, making everyone around her feel awful because her boyfriend dumped her. We give the lowdown on everything that happens, so feel free to ruminate with us.

Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/rewatching-new-moon.

Did you know… research shows that introverts have a longer attention span and better concentration compared to extroverts? In today’s episode, we discuss our concentration habits and some tips to become better at it if it’s not your strong suit.

Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/how-to-improve-concentration.

Women have been told for centuries to be the perfect embodiment of a female - quiet, polite, submissive, etc. Basically, seen but not heard. And it’s interesting to consider how this leads to some issues in awkwardness for women today, such as being too afraid to be rude to men or too timid to be a powerhouse at work. Today we discuss this and share some stories.

Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/womens-issues-in-awkwardness. 

Us introverts are a simple folk. Give us a book, a blanket, and a cat and we're good to go. Okay, it's a little bit deeper than that. We need 12 things. In today's episode, we discuss 12 things introverts need in life to be happy. Do you relate? Are we missing anything? Let us know! This episode is based off this list: https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-happy-need/.

Here's the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/12-things-introverts-need-to-be-happy.