What happens when vulnerability becomes your superpower?

Dave and James 'Hehe' Sharples welcome Lauren Cross, award-winning "vulnerability warrior" and blogger, for a conversation that spans mental health, authenticity, and why not everyone will like you, even if you're a peach...

From her win at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards to sharing her journey through anxiety, solo parenting, and food addiction, Lauren proves that being open about struggles creates the psychological safety others need.

What they discuss:

🏆 The best celebration ever witnessed at the awards

💪 Why vulnerability isn't weakness

📝 Blogging through dark times and finding community

🎭 How authenticity beats perfection every time

✨ Lauren's word of the year conceptFrom

Michael Jackson appreciation to the Tom List (yes, it's a thing), this episode weaves between deep vulnerability and joyful tangents.

As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️

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