48. Love Thy Villain
Matthew Syed shares the story of three very different women who all shook off the label of 'nice', asking what can happen when we indulge in our so-called 'inner villain'.
Three different women, who lead three very different lives, but all became villains...or did they?
In this episode of Sideways, Matthew Syed explores what happens when we indulge in the darker, supposedly more "villainous" parts of ourselves. He looks at the TikTok trend for embracing your so-called villain era and what might happen when we shake off expectations and niceties.
With comedian Chelsea Birkby, musician Mala Waldron, Amanda Lovett who became part of the hit TV show Traitors, Dr Margrethe Brun Vaage, and author and executive coach Rachel Simmons.
Presenter: Matthew Syed
Producer: Leigh Meyer
Series Editor: Katherine Godfrey
Sound design and mix: Rob Speight
Theme tune by Ioana Selaru.
A Novel production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Is it time to embrace your inner villain?
Do you think you're too nice and could it be holding you back? Matthew Syed investigates.
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- Wed 26 Jul 2023 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 31 Jul 2023 00:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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