Casually Awkward

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 License http://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

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

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

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