Aparna Nancherla @Aparnapkin is a comedian, writer, and actor (Mythic Quest, Crashing) and today she joins Paul to discuss her new book Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Imposter Syndrome. She talks about her impulse for negative self-talk, how she keeps going anyway, and how she learned the value of speaking up about what she actually needs in a relation ... Show More
Jul 24
#810 Cults, Shootings & PTSD - Best Of - Matthew Walden
Originally aired as our 148th episode, this Best Of replay is a riveting one. Although the writer/producer grew up in Hawaii, his childhood was far from paradise; enduring a cornucopia of PTSD, leaving him wondering what is real and what isn’t. He also shares his obsession with c ... Show More
2h 4m
Aug 2023
Why your brain is an unreliable narrator (w/ Aparna Nancherla)
Impostor syndrome is one of many therapy-speak words that have gone mainstream in the past few years — but what is it, really? Aparna Nancherla knows all about it. Aparna is a comedian and the author of Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome. Despite her success a ... Show More
35m 58s
May 2021
How to handle the ups and downs of social media (with Aparna Nancherla)
After scrolling through your social media feeds, how do you feel? Empowered and connected -- anxious, or exhausted? When stand up, actor, and writer Aparna Nancherla was just starting out, her jokes on Twitter got her recognition in a way that traditional comedy clubs probably co ... Show More
33m 10s
Jan 2024
Michelle Keegan: Imposter Syndrome, boundaries, and puzzles
<p>Imposter syndrome is likely to affect all of us at some point in our life; Michelle Keegan still feels it every time she finishes an acting job.</p><p> </p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Michelle talks about her disciplined work ethic, as well as how she’s learnt to cope we ... Show More
41m 45s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p><a href="https://aparnacomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aparna Nancherla</a> is a writer, stand-up comedian, ... Show More