EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 8 MIN
why are we so obsessed about (not) being cringe
from Please Don't Tell Me The Truth · host Dalma Daniela
Send us a textWe’ve all held ourselves back because we didn’t want to look “cringe.” But what if cringe culture isn’t about us at all — what if it’s society’s way of controlling expression and keeping us small?In this pilot episode, I share my own stories of being called “cringe” and how those moments shaped me as an artist, creator, and immigrant who built a life against the odds. From Colombian X Factor to Los Angeles, this is a raw reminder that every breakthrough looked cringe to someone at the beginning. And that’s the truth we don’t always want to hear.If you’ve ever felt embarrassed before you even hit post, this one’s for you.Support the showHit follow, comment, and review this podcast. I would love to read your thoughts.Let's connect on socials:https://www.instagram.com/dalmadanielaahttps://www.tiktok.com/@dalmadanielaaahttps://www.facebook.com/dalmallinasconde/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12559836/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalma-d-angelus-5851b549/
What this episode covers
Send us a textWe’ve all held ourselves back because we didn’t want to look “cringe.” But what if cringe culture isn’t about us at all — what if it’s society’s way of controlling expression and keeping us small?In this pilot episode, I share my own stories of being called “cringe” and how those moments shaped me as an artist, creator, and immigrant who built a life against the odds. From Colombian X Factor to Los Angeles, this is a raw reminder that every breakthrough looked cringe to someone at the beginning. And that’s the truth we don’t always want to hear.If you’ve ever felt embarrassed before you even hit post, this one’s for you.Support the showHit follow, comment, and review this podcast. I would love to read your thoughts.Let's connect on socials:https://www.instagram.com/dalmadanielaahttps://www.tiktok.com/@dalmadanielaaahttps://www.facebook.com/dalmallinasconde/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12559836/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalma-d-angelus-5851b549/
NOW PLAYING
why are we so obsessed about (not) being cringe
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m