Stories are shared on the common struggles we have as introverts, as well as some helpful advice by myself and the guests to deal with some of these issues. It’s a warm welcoming community made for introverts to learn more about their introverted self. You can subscribe on iTunes by clicking the podcast icon!
In today's podcast, I speak with Lucille Rayner. She shares her work as a Certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. She speaks to the benefit of this work in general and specifically for how more introverted/highly sensitive can benefit from this way to heal. To learn more about Lucille and her work she can be found at:…
In today's episode, I share some key struggles that show up in introverted/extroverted relationships. This information can help you make sense of why sometimes things go off track with the extroverted people in your life and some tips on how it can improve.
In today's episode, I speak with Carly Power, a therapist who offers counseling to people who have lost a loved one through death. Her area of expertise is supporting highly sensitive people in the grieving process. She shares her own story as a highly sensitive person and how she handled the passing away of her…
In today's podcast, I speak with fellow Podcaster, Andy Mort about why fitting in is not the goal. He shares his insights from the perspective of being highly sensitive, introverted man, who has a deep understanding of the strengths and struggles that come with living in our extroverted world. Take a listen, he has such…
In today's podcast, I share the real reason why Introverts feel bad about being quiet.
In today's podcast, I speak with Christine about the experience of losing her mom. She identifies the stresses of the healthcare and legal system that she needed to learn to navigate while she grieved the passing of her mom. She shares some useful tips on how she found some time to herself during this difficult transition.…
In today's podcast, I speak with author Megan Devine, about grief and introversion. Megan holds such a beautiful tender way of seeing grief. She's an expert in her area and has so much valuable insight to offer. If you have lost someone in the past or recently, I'm sure you will find so much reassurance, and…
In today's podcast, I share my experience of losing my mom to cancer 30 years ago. I share the struggles that arose for me due to being introverted and how I relied on a few important people to help me through this. I wrap up by sharing some of the issues and some of the…
In today's episode, I discuss why self-care is necessary and barriers that get in the way of actually doing what feels best for us as introverts.
In today's podcast, I speak with Sanjeev Kumar, Mindfulness Practitioner & Author. He offers his wisdom on the important role that meditation plays in helping reduce negative feelings such as anger. As introverts, we tend to ruminate when we're upset with someone or ourselves. Meditation can be a powerful tool to help reduce this and…
Listen in as I talk with Sonja Gosteli and her love for Qigong. She describes beautifully how this activity can work well for more introverted people. To learn more about Sonja and her work, she can be found at www.healingfitness.ca and www.infinitepossibilitiesintl.com P.S. I love the calmness of her voice, it soothes my introvert soul.
In today's podcast, I speak with Jordan Grose, an introverted, sensitive man. He shares that earlier in life, he avoided emotions and how eventually it came out in anger. He talks about his process of accepting all his feelings and how this has been a positive change. He also adds how the practice and teaching…
In the last episode of 2018, I share some ways that can be helpful to deal with difficult people at Christmas time. I hope that it's helpful. In January, I will be talking about self-care for introverts. I would love to hear what you do that works well for you, or the areas where you…
In this episode, I share my thoughts and insights into why people pleasing can be difficult for some introverts, and how Christmas can create challenges for those of us that are like this. The episode ends with a few useful tips to help with this.
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the experience of home not feeling like home. For some of us, we weren't understood or accepted in our quietness by our family. I discuss why this is a difficult experience and a few ways to take care of yourself, especially at Christmas time.
In today's podcast, I talk with Rick Von Linsowe, the creator of The Original Introverts Unite on FB. He shares the benefits he and the members receive from being a member of this group, as well as some struggles that are specific to introverted men. At the end of the interview, he shares some simple steps to…
In today's episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Beth Buelow, The Introvert Entrepreneur. Beth shares the experience of growing up 'normal', meaning no trauma of any nature that she had to overcome. She shares how, at times, it presented its own challenges. Take a listen to hear how Beth has succeeded in our extroverted…
In this episode, I discuss the common belief that being introverted stops us from doing things we wish we could do. I discuss why this happens for us and also challenge this idea. What I have learned for myself is to say that I need to do it differently because I'm introverted, instead of I…
In this episode, I talk with Phil Hawksworth about growing up as an introvert. He shares how he struggled at times with being introverted and how he then made changes to his life. I love how he followed what was best for him and created a life that fit him. To connect with Phil: https://www.facebook.com/CoachPhilHawksworth/ …
In today's episode, I talk with Juliet McLean about her experience as a sensitive introvert. She speaks of her strong intuitive nature and how she uses this to guide her.
In this podcast, I share thoughts on the idea that being alone means failure. I offer some ways to deal with this negative thoughts to be able to move past this so you can enjoy time on your own the way that feels best for you.
In this podcast, Eric Fisher, an Addiction Counselor at Edgewood Health Network, talks about his process of discovering he was an introvert and how he went from being exhausted from trying to be extroverted to claiming his introversion and building a life that better suits his quiet, empathic nature. Near the end of the interview,…
In this podcast, I share an open letter I wrote to the extroverts out there who don't understand the impact of the question, "Why are you so quiet". The purpose is to provide some education to the extroverts as well as a suggestion for us to reflect on how we feel about being introverted.
Dave Byrnes is an expert in the world of introverts and networking. He offers great insight into how introverts get stuck and limit themselves by believing they can't have success due to being introverted. Listen in as Dave shares tips on how to use your introverted strengths to your advantage. To connect with Dave he…
James Pendle, The Introvert Dad, shares what life looks like as an introverted parent. I appreciate his willingness to be open in a few areas he struggles in; in his personal relationships with his kids and partner. He is also names how he has overcome some obstacles in his work. Listen in to see what life…
In this episode, I discuss what triggers are (big emotions) and some suggestions to deal with them. I share a recent example of when I was triggered and how I managed my way through this.
In this episode, I share a personal story about struggles with friendships in high school. I discuss why what we believe about ourselves and others impacts the quality of our relationships. Take a listen in!
In this episode, I discuss what is normal for friendships for those of us that more introverted and sensitive. Take a listen and let me know what you think.
Listen in as Dana and I discuss life as an introverted teacher, mother, and wife. She shares new behavior that she is trying out- explaining to others as social gatherings that she is introverted so sometimes it's hard to be really present. She also discusses some ways she transitions from work to home and what she…
In this episode, I share a personal experience of avoiding conflict to avoid the discomfort of addressing the issue. I also offer what I plan to do differently so I reduce my avoidant behavior!
In this interview, Lucas shares how he has been able to overcome "invisible walls" to succeed in a profession (financial advisor) that is not seen as a wise career choice for the more introverted. He shares why his introverted nature has actually helped him to do well and how he has not let barriers stop…
In this episode, I talk about the two things you need to do that will make a positive impact on your life- educate yourself on introversion and connect with others that are more introverted. Take a listen in and tell me what you think.
Nicola Rankin talks to me about how it was life-changing when she discovered she was introverted. She describes ways she tried to be extroverted and how hard and unsatisfying it was to try to live like this. She now is living a life that fits best for her, including vacationing on her own. To connect…
Listen in as Tom shares how he has merged his love for food and art into an engaging way to connect with others, calling this: Feed the masses. He also shares how he manages social anxiety. To learn more about Tom, you can check out his website: http://tombrowncreates.com/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombrowncreates/. Make sure you check out Finders…
Listen in as I talk about different experiences of feeling invisible and a few ways to manage this.
Come listen in on my conversation with Chelsie Anderson, where she talks about her work and how she this work suits her introverted nature.
This podcast explores the dilemma of whether or not it feels okay to spend time on your own.
This podcast explores how we don't tell others how we are feeling so we don't upset them. It discusses the dilemma of not wanting to hurt others feelings so we keep things inside.
Welcome to Quiet Pathways. This is a podcast for those of us that are more introverted. It is a place that offers insight into what it really means to be an introvert.
As introverts we frequently avoid conflict. We actually really dislike it. Identify your avoidant pattern when it comes to conflict…
As introverts we frequently avoid conflict. We actually really dislike it. Identify your avoidant pattern when it comes to conflict…