24. Cringe is the price you pay for success? Why cringe culture is holding us back

from From The Diving Board · host Charli Chats

Ocean Vuong recently stated that cringe culture is holding us back from following our dreams - but why is the fear of being cringe so pervasive among young people right now? A chit chat podcast episode unpacking surveillance culture, our obsession with being 'nonchalant' and widespread apathy, and how these factors may influence our fear of judgment. Let's dive in!  work with me: [email protected] Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 29, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

24. Cringe is the price you pay for success? Why cringe culture is holding us back

0:00 25:45

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of From The Diving Board?

This episode is 25 minutes long.

When was this From The Diving Board episode published?

This episode was published on September 29, 2025.

Can I download this From The Diving Board episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!