This week on Honestly, Dear Listener, we deep dive into first and secondhand embarrassment, why we’re really embarrassed for other people, and how we can be kinder to ourselves when we feel like our self-concept is shattered. We share how we all feel the nagging voice of self-doubt which leads to the all-too-familiar rendezvous with Imposter Syndrome. We share insights on creating safe havens for ourselves where it’s okay to take risks and mistakes are joyful learning moments instead of fodder for shame.

But first, Emily puts her voice teacher hat on as she shows Carrie a quick and useful tip for when you’re voice feels sick and phlegmy. And we even discuss a documentary in which Mary Tyler Moore picks herself up after huge embarrassment and goes on to do even bigger and better things.