About this episode

John Tothill presents an episode that celebrates vices and absolves listeners of their sins in a humorous take on self-improvement.

In a world of crossfit and kink-shaming, budgeting and meal prep, John Tothill presents the antidote to self-improvement. In this episode John tackles the workplace - rejecting the nauseating barrage of self-betterment and productivity, in favour of your worst impulses and transgressions. Listen, we all have regrets that make us wince to remember and consider booking a one-way ticket to Nepal. But do you know what the biggest killer in the UK is? That's right: shame. So come on in, darlings. Curl up with a lovely big pint of Negroni and share your naughtiest stories. John is here to celebrate your vices and absolve you of your sins. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Producer: Sasha Bobak Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Co-Writer: Eve Delaney Production Coordintor: Asha Osborne-Grinter A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

People in this episode

Host: John Tothill

Topics covered

• self-improvement
• workplace
• shame
• vices
• regrets
• productivity

Keywords

• self-betterment
• crossfit
• kink-shaming
• Negroni
• workplace
• shame
• regrets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio 4, BBC Studios

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