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Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and ParentingShould You Be With an Introvert or an Extrovert by Jenn Granneman of Introvert Dear on Love Compatibility and Personality DynamicsDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2771: Jenn Granneman explores how introverts can find harmony in relationships, whether with a fellow introvert or an extrovert, by understanding their own emotional needs and communication styles. Drawing on insights from Sophia Dembling’s Introverts in Love, she highlights how different temperaments can complement or challenge each other, showing that mutual respect, communication, and compromise matter more than personality labels. Read along with the original article(s) here: ht...
2025-10-2107 min
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and ParentingShould You Be With an Introvert or an Extrovert by Jenn Granneman of Introvert Dear on Love Compatibility and Personality DynamicsDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 2771:
Jenn Granneman explores how introverts can find harmony in relationships, whether with a fellow introvert or an extrovert, by understanding their own emotional needs and communication styles. Drawing on insights from Sophia Dembling’s Introverts in Love, she highlights how different temperaments can complement or challenge each other, showing that mutual respect, communication, and compromise matter more than personality labels.
Read along with the original article(s) here: ht...
2025-10-2109 min
Something You Should KnowThe Hidden Power of Sensitive People & The Intriguing Story of Recorded Sound - SYSK ChoiceIt might seem odd, but a lot of dogs get stolen in the United States. Like most other things, it’s all about money. This episode begins with an explanation and a warning about your pet. https://petkeen.com/dognapping-dog-theft-statistics/
Being sensitive is a good thing. Being told you are TOO sensitive is more of an insult. It is perceived as a weakness, as if there is something wrong and the way to fix it is to toughen up. That isn’t going to work according to Jenn Granneman. Yes, being sensitive can be difficult at times but...
2025-08-0250 min
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement3598: If You Don't Like Your Life, You Can Change It by Jenn Granneman of Introvert Dear on Growth MindsetDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3598: Jenn Granneman offers a powerful call to action for introverts ready to step into a fuller version of themselves. By embracing solitude, emotional honesty, and small but bold steps, she illustrates how meaningful change is possible without compromising one’s quiet nature. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-change-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Change doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic to be life-changing." "You don’t have to become...
2025-05-1509 min
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-ImprovementIf You Don't Like Your Life, You Can Change It by Jenn Granneman of Introvert Dear on Growth MindsetDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3598:
Jenn Granneman offers a powerful call to action for introverts ready to step into a fuller version of themselves. By embracing solitude, emotional honesty, and small but bold steps, she illustrates how meaningful change is possible without compromising one’s quiet nature.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-change-your-life/
Quotes to ponder:
"Change doesn’t have to be loud...
2025-05-1511 min
Good Life ProjectHow Sensitive is “too” Sensitive? And How Can It Become a Superpower? | Jenn GrannemanFeel overwhelmed by the world's intensity? Bestselling author Jenn Granneman (Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World) reveals how to transform your sensitivity from a perceived weakness into a profound strength.Discover the five superpowers of highly sensitive people and how to thrive by embracing - not suppressing - your ability to feel the world's richness so vividly.You can find Jenn at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Elaine Ar...
2025-04-0757 min
Self-Growth Nerds182. 10 Ways to Prevent Overstimulation as a Sensitive PersonSensitive people can get overstimulated more easily than most, due to triggers such as a loud and crowded place or too much demand for your attention. In this episode, I share 10 ways to avoid or manage a dysregulated nervous system from the book “Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World” by Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo. Tune in for actionable strategies you can start using to feel calmer and less stressed every day.
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2024-08-0532 min
Season of StuckYour Sensitivity is Your SuperpowerIn this episode of Season of Stuck, host Deanna deBara sits down with Jenn Granneman, co-author of "Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too Much World," and founder of Introvert, Dear, the internet’s largest community for introverts. During their conversation, Jenn and Deanna discuss the experiences of highly sensitive people (HSPs) and how sensitivity can lead to feelings of being stuck. Jen highlights sensitivity as a superpower, offering gifts like creativity, empathy, and sensory intelligence. She also speaks on how shifting the way we relate to sensitivity—and viewing it as the...
2024-07-2341 min
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... IntroversionDo introverts/extroverts have different brains? Are you born introverted? Is introversion neurologically harmful? The definition of introversion has been blurred in the social media age. We all know introverts are more likely to enjoy alone time, and may find social settings more challenging, but what's less clear is: why? And is introversion the same as social anxiety? In this episode, we discuss: • How common introverted traits can be observed in the brain • The nature vs. nurture debate of whether introversion is genetic, learned, or both • The multi-decade study which po...
2024-06-1936 min
Healing Business118. The sensitive boost effect with Jenn GrannemanShare your thoughts with us (click here)Meet Jenn Granneman, founder of IntrovertDear, the biggest online community for introverts, and co-founder of HighlySensitiveRefuge.com. She's also the author of two acclaimed books: "The Secret Lives of Introverts," celebrating the quiet ones, and "Sensitive," an Amazon Best Book of the Year.Jen shares how understanding her sensitivity transformed her life and offers practical advice for navigating challenges. They explore the benefits of community and how sensitives can thrive in supportive environments.Why Listen?- Discover the strengths of sensitivity and how to...
2024-03-2718 min
100% Healing20. Jenn's Story: Sensitivity Is A Super PowerHello, Friend -- welcome to the 100% Healing Podcast. Join us on the journey of forgetting to remembering who we truly are within the gift of chronic illness.
Have you ever wondered what it means to be “Highly Sensitive”? Believe it or not, this isn’t an insult but a SUPER-Power.
“Sensitive” (Amazon Best Book of the Year) by Jenn Granneman is a Game-Changer! Jenn has been featured in the NY Times, BBC, Washington Post (the list goes on and on!).
Join our conversation where we unpack
what it means to be Sensit...
2024-03-1957 min
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting9 Reasons to Date a Fellow Introvert by Julia Lange with Introvert Dear on Dating Tips For Shy and Quiet PeopleJulia Lange with Introvert, Dear shares 9 reasons to date a fellow introvert Episode 1972: 9 Reasons to Date a Fellow Introvert by Julia Lange with Introvert Dear on Dating Tips For Shy and Quiet People Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert's world.
2023-11-2210 minOptimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting9 Reasons to Date a Fellow Introvert by Julia Lange with Introvert Dear on Dating Tips For Shy and Quiet PeopleJulia Lange with Introvert, Dear shares 9 reasons to date a fellow introvertEpisode 1972: 9 Reasons to Date a Fellow Introvert by Julia Lange with Introvert Dear on Dating Tips For Shy and Quiet PeopleJenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert's world.
2023-11-2212 min
Learn with Dr. EmilyMotherhood Unstressed: The Hidden Power of Highly Sensitive People, with Jenn GrannemanToday we're sharing an episode from an awesome parenting podcast called Motherhood Unstressed with Liz Carlisle. This conversation with author Jenn Granneman on working with highly sensitive people and what superpowers they possess is fantastic, so I know you'll enjoy it.----You’re too sensitive. You’re overreacting. Grow a thicker skin. You take everything so personally.We hear these comments all too often. There’s no denying sensitivity is surrounded by stigma. We discourage it in our children, judge it in our peers, and ultimately weaponize it in our relati...
2023-11-0825 minOptimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting[Part 2] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive RefugeLisa Petsinis with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 10 things to know about being in a relationship with an HSP. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1947: [Part 2] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive RefugeCo-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It’s okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have.They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSP...
2023-10-3109 minOptimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting[Part 2] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive RefugeLisa Petsinis with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 10 things to know about being in a relationship with an HSP. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1947: [Part 2] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive Refuge Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It’s okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have. They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSP...
2023-10-3107 minOptimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting[Part 1] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive RefugeLisa Petsinis with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 10 things to know about being in a relationship with an HSP. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1946: [Part 1] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive RefugeCo-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It’s okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have.They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSP...
2023-10-3010 minOptimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting[Part 1] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive RefugeLisa Petsinis with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 10 things to know about being in a relationship with an HSP. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1946: [Part 1] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive Refuge Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It’s okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have. They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSP...
2023-10-3008 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 200: The sensitivity special with Jenn GrannemanHave you ever been told, or thought you need to toughen up? Or that you're a weakling for feeling more hurt than others at the hands of events in your surroundings? Or wondered if you're strange for feeling more joy than other people seem to when times are good? It's likely you're a highly sensitive person.For the 200th episode of The Creative Condition Podcast, I'm joined by sensitivity and introvert expert Jenn Granneman, co-author (with Andre Sólo) of 'Sensitive: the Power of a Thoughtful Mind in an Overwhelming World to discuss sensitivity in depth.We live at a t...
2023-10-171h 07
The Profitable WriterAuthor Jenn Granneman on the Hidden Power of Highly Sensitive PeopleOne of the most common themes I come across when talking to writers is the frustration of being a creative, sensitive person… but wanting to build a successful business and doing all the things that requires. In some ways, that’s the eternal question for creative people: how do you balance art and commerce? That’s a huge question we can’t answer in one episode, but I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation with someone who can absolutely point us in the right direction. Jenn Granneman is the co-author, along with her co-wri...
2023-10-0539 min
Little Bit of LifeUnlocking Your Superpower: Introverts Let's Unite! (With Amazon Featured Author & Guest)Introverts are highly sensitive people, just with a different way of doing things! (As we've so often been told). I sit with author and blogger Jenn Granneman, to discuss all things introverts! From dating, to raising children, you're stronger than you think you are! Receiving Amazon's "Best Books of 2023" for "Sensitive", she teaches us all about calming overstimulation, ignoring emotions (they're the message from our mind to our bodies), first dates/conversations, and helping introverts and highly sensitive people in the journey of life!
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2023-10-0333 min
Squiggly Careers#366 Ask the expert: SensitivityThis week, Helen talks to author Jenn Granneman about Sensitivity and the benefit sensitive people bring to businesses. Together they discuss what it means to be sensitive, how you can spot it and how you can support it in organisations. You can find out more about Jenn's book "Sensitive; The Power of a Thoughtful Mind in an Overwhelming World' here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/444843/sensitive-by-solo-jenn-granneman-and-andre/9780241525760More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:1. Download our Squiggly Careers PodBook: https://rb.gy/orb0n52. Sign up for PodMail, a weekly summary of...
2023-09-2630 minSomething You Should KnowGood News If You Are a Sensitive Person & The Fascinating History of Recorded SoundAn amazing number of dogs get stolen every year. And it’s all about the money. This episode begins with a look at this growing crime and why you should keep a close eye on your pet. https://petkeen.com/dognapping-dog-theft-statistics/When people are told they are too sensitive, it is usually not a compliment. Being sensitive is often looked at as a weakness – a character flaw. What sensitive people need to do is toughen up. Well, not so fast, says Jenn Granneman. While being sensitive can have challenges, that sensitivity is also a super power. Listen as s...
2023-08-0348 min
Creative Mind AudioInterview excerpt: Jenn Granneman of "Introvert, Dear"This audio is an excerpt from a much longer episode of The HSP Podcast. Gracie King, a Positive Psychology Wellness Coach, talks with Jenn Granneman, the founder of "Introvert, Dear," and co-author of 'Sensitive -The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World.'From Show Notes on the original episode page:Topics covered included:* How Jenn, as an introverted HSP, balances demanding entrepreneurship with meeting her own sensitive needs* Why Jenn feels passionate about educating the public about high sensitivity and...
2023-06-2313 min
The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast with Julie BjellandInterview with Jenn Granneman, co-author of 'Sensitive', hosted by Gracie KingGracie King talks with Jenn Granneman about all things 'Sensitive' -The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World - and the important messages and insights it gives into the lives of highly sensitive people.
Topics covered included:
how Jenn, as an introverted HSP, balances demanding entrepreneurship with meeting her own sensitive needs
why Jenn feels passionate about educating the public about high sensitivity and advocating for HSPs and everyone to embrace the gifts of sensitivity
what HSPs should carefully consider before deciding whether to have children
how HSP parents can...
2023-06-1639 min
Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Sensitivity is a SuperpowerThis week Skye and Amanda read Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World and talk about authors, Granneman and Solo’s goal to destigmatize the way that society tends to see and respond to highly sensitive people.The two discuss the true definition of sensitive, share a check list of examples of what being sensitive may look like, discuss the 3 types of sensitive and the 5 gifts that come with being a sensitive person. They also talk about the concept of overstimulation and how it often shows up in highly se...
2023-06-011h 28
Hush LoudlyHushLoudly: Jenn Granneman, co-author of Sensitive, The Secret Lives of Introverts and the founder of Introvert, Dear
HushLoudly’s Jeri Bingham speaks with Jenn Granneman, co-author of Sensitive, The Secret Lives of Introverts and the founder of Introvert, Dear, the world’s largest community for introverts. Are you considered a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or maybe you aren’t sure? Learn more about this segment of the population, their possible relationship to introverts, and how, as an HSP, you can learn to manage others’ energies while protecting your own. Understand how being an HSP is a gift, and how to manage potential challenges and obstacles. Learn more about Jenn and her books here.
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2023-05-2300 min
The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style357: The Gift of Being HSP, author Jenn Granneman talks about her New Book Sensitive Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is a fairly new identifier to describe anyone who is highly responsive to their environment. This high responsiveness can appear in a variety of ways and different arenas of our lives - physically, emotionally, in relationships, simply going about our days and interacting with the world around us. In 1996, American clinical research psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron wrote her seminal book The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive in a World That Overwhelms You, and it was in this book that term...
2023-05-1752 min
Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWJenn Granneman talks about her new book, SENSITIVESend us a textIn this episode, Esther Kane interviews Jenn Granneman, founder of the world’s largest online community for introverts, IntrovertDear.com, and the co-founder of HighlySensitiveRefuge.com. We discuss her new book, SENSITIVE which she co-wrote with Andre Solo.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 HSP Series Intro2:13 Introduction of Jenn Granneman3:10 Jenn's personal experience of being a highly sensitive person 7:58 How she manages being in the public eye as an introvert and HSP10:00 The evolution in writing about introversion and now sensitivity 16:06 Differences between intro...
2023-04-0544 min
WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk PodcastHSP: The Hidden Power Of Being A Highly Sensitive Person with Jenn GrannemanEveryone has a sensitive side, but nearly one in three people have the genes to be more sensitive than others, both physically and emotionally. They tend to be big hearted, creative, and wired to go deep. Yet society tells them to hide the very sensitivity that makes them this way. Today's guest is Jenn Granneman, author of the new book SENSITIVE: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World. In this episode, we will talk about: What it actually means to be a sensitive person and a highly sensitive person
2023-04-0454 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 235: The Hidden Power of High SensitivityJenn Granneman, author of Sensitive, chats with us about recognizing and connecting with our highly sensitive teens. We cover how to help sensitive teens better manage feelings of overwhelm and the right way to nudge them beyond their comfort zone.Full show notesWhen a teen slams a door after not getting their way, or bursts into tears at a throwaway comment, parents might feel like every interaction with their teen ends in hysterics. Other times parents might worry their sensitive teen will have trouble making friends or being in groups because they are easily...
2023-04-0225 min
HSP: Owning Our Sensitivity with Bonnie SnyderSensitive is a Dirty Word: No Powder Puffs AllowedThis episode discusses how sensitive and sensitivity have been associated with being inferior, being a powder puff or not being tough enough. How do we know that isn't true? Listen to ideas to empower yourself. Bonnie also shares important nuggets from the newly released book Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World.Book Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast Too Much World written by Jenn Granneman and Andre Solo Facebook Group Highly Sensitive Refuge created by the author of Sensitive J...
2023-03-2940 min
The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for IntrovertsEp 114 - The Gifts of Introverts and Highly Sensitive People with Jenn GrannemanIn this episode of "The Quiet and Strong Podcast," David visits with Jenn Granneman, founder of Introvert Dear and co-founder of Sensitive Refuge, to discuss the gifts of introversion and sensitivity and how these gifts can benefit us in various areas of life.We discuss her latest book, “Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World.” Of course, we also discuss her first book “The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World.” I highly recommend both books! Being an Introvert or being Sensitive is something to be cherished and embraced...
2023-03-2740 min
The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for IntrovertsEp 114 - The Gifts of Introverts and Highly Sensitive People with Jenn GrannemanIn this episode of "The Quiet and Strong Podcast," David visits with Jenn Granneman, founder of Introvert Dear and co-founder of Sensitive Refuge, to discuss the gifts of introversion and sensitivity and how these gifts can benefit us in various areas of life.We discuss her latest book, “Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World.” Of course, we also discuss her first book “The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World.” I highly recommend both books! Being an Introvert or being Sensitive is something to be cherished and embraced...
2023-03-2740 min
I'd Rather Be ReadingJenn Granneman on the Power of SensitivitySensitive people often get a bad rap, especially sensitive men. But today I talk to an author who says sensitivity is a superpower, and that sensitive people are filled with gifts that bring so much to the world. Plus, we reveal the legendary rock star that self-identifies as a sensitive person -- and who it is might surprise you.
Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too Much World by Jenn Granneman and Andre Solo
2023-03-1928 min
How To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Talk to Kids about Being Sensitive in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World with Jenn GrannemanThis podcast will focus on how we can support our highly sensitive children in a world that is often loud, fast and overwhelming for them. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Jenn Granneman of Introvert, Dear.
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2023-03-0740 minHow To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Talk to Kids about Being Sensitive in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World with Jenn GrannemanHow to Talk to Kids about Being Sensitive in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World
This podcast will focus on how we can support our highly sensitive children in a world that is often loud, fast and overwhelming for them. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Jenn Granneman of Introvert, Dear.
Guest Expert: Jenn Granneman
Do you have a sensitive child? Or, perhaps you are the sensitive one having been told your whole life, “you’re too sensitive!” “shake it off!” or “you’ve got to toughen up!” Well, no more. Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 people are...
2023-03-0740 min
Talking to Teens TeasersEp 235: The Hidden Power of High SensitivityWhen a teen slams a door after not getting their way, or bursts into tears at a throwaway comment, parents might feel like every interaction with their teen ends in hysterics. Other times parents might worry their sensitive teen will have trouble making friends or being in groups because they are easily overwhelmed. But sensitivity, shyness, and introversion are not flaws. It can be difficult for parents to see their teen struggling with sensitivity. They may feel frustrated or helpless, not knowing how to help their child. It can also be difficult for them t...
2023-03-0505 min
Happy Space Podcast with Clare KumarA Fresh Look at Sensitivity with Andre SóloFrom hiding out at recess in a storm sewer pipe to co-authoring a book about the trait that drove him there, tune in as Andre Sólo shares his experience as a highly sensitive child through to who he is today, a man proud of his sensitive gifts. In their book, Andre, and his co-author Jenn Granneman, explore the continuum of sensitive experience as well as different types of sensitivity. I inquire as to why they shine a spotlight on empathy and Andre’s answer surprises me. We explore the idea of accommodations, what they call the “Boost Effect”, and ult...
2023-02-2745 min
Motherhood UnstressedAuthor Jenn Granneman ON: The Hidden Power of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) in Our Loud, Fast, and Too-Much WorldYou're too sensitive. You're overreacting. Grow a thicker skin. You take everything so personally. We hear these comments all too often. There's no denying sensitivity is surrounded by stigma. We discourage it in our children, judge it in our peers, and ultimately weaponize it in our relationships with colleagues and family members. While it's not widely understood by the public, sensitivity is an essential human trait. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 people are highly sensitive individuals, and without them, we would not have the theory of evolution, the Declaration of Independence, or Netflix. Jenn Granneman and...
2023-02-1325 min
Optimal Health Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYInstructions on Loving a Highly Sensitive Person by Jenn GrannemanJenn Granneman of Highly Sensitive Refuge shares instructions on loving a highly sensitive person.Episode 2039: Instructions on Loving a Highly Sensitive Person by Jenn GrannemanCo-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have.They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of the world, and feel understood. Our founders a...
2023-02-1211 min
Optimal Parenting DailyAs an Introverted Mom, I Often Have to Tell My Guilt to Shut Up by Kristi PahrKristi Pahr with Introvert Dear talks about having to tell her guilt to shut up as an introverted momEpisode 188: As an Introverted Mom, I Often Have to Tell My Guilt to Shut Up by Kristi PahrJenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in...
2023-01-0710 minOptimal Parenting DailyWhat I Wish My Extroverted Parents Knew About Raising an Introvert by Tyler JacobsonTyler Jacobson with Introvert, Dear reflects on what he wishes his extroverted parents knew about raising an introvertEpisode 179: What I Wish My Extroverted Parents Knew About Raising an Introvert by Tyler JacobsonJenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert's world.
2022-12-2910 minOptimal Parenting Daily4 Mistakes Extroverted Parents Make With Their Introverted Kids by Jana RooheartJana Rooheart with Introvert, Dear offers 4 mistakes that extroverted parents make with their introverted kids.Episode 142: 4 Mistakes Extroverted Parents Make With Their Introverted Kids by Jana RooheartJenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert's world.In true introvert form, she...
2022-11-2210 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWEsther Kane Reviews "The Introvert Entrepreneur" and "Secret Lives of Introverts"Send us a textBook #1: The Introvert Entrepreneur by Beth L. BuelowBook #2: Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World by Jenn GrannemanWhere to find these books:The Introvert Entrepreneur by Beth L. Buelowhttps://www.amazon.ca/Introvert-Entrepreneur-Amplify-Strengths-Success/dp/0399174834Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World by Jenn Grannemanhttps://www.amazon.ca/Secret-Lives-Introverts-Inside-Hidden/dp/1510721029FREE resources:To read a whole lot of articles I've written on Highly Sensitive People (and Introverts), click on this page:https://www...
2022-11-0913 minOptimal Parenting DailyParenting a Sensitive Child Ain’t Easy. Here’s How to Do It Right by Alana CarvalhoAlana Carvalho with Highly Sensitive Refuge helps us overcome the challenge of parenting a highly sensitive child.Episode 127: Parenting a Sensitive Child Ain’t Easy. Here’s How to Do It Right by Alana CarvalhoCo-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have.They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the h...
2022-11-0711 minOptimal Parenting DailyI'm Scared My Kid Will Get ‘Introvert Shamed' by Jaclyn DesforgesJaclyn Desforges with Introvert, Dear talks about the fear of raising an introverted child that may get shamed or bullied.Episode 124: I'm Scared My Kid Will Get ‘Introvert Shamed' by Jaclyn DesforgesJenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert's world.In...
2022-11-0410 minOptimal Parenting Daily12 Signs Your Child Is a Highly Sensitive Extrovert by Kelly EdenKelly Eden with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 12 signs that your child is a highly sensitive extrovert.Episode 118: 12 Signs Your Child Is a Highly Sensitive Extrovert by Kelly EdenCo-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have.They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of the world, and feel u...
2022-10-2911 minOptimal Parenting Daily7 Things Your Highly Sensitive Child Needs to Hear by Melissa Noel RenziMelissa Noel Renzi with Introvert, Dear shares 7 things your highly sensitive child needs to hear.Episode 115: 7 Things Your Highly Sensitive Child Needs to Hear by Melissa Noel RenziJenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert's world.In true introvert form...
2022-10-2611 minOptimal Parenting Daily4 Steps to Help Your Highly Sensitive Child With Separation Anxiety by Kelly EdenKelly Eden with Highly Sensitive Refuge offers four steps to help your highly sensitive child with separation anxiety.Episode 100: 4 Steps to Help Your Highly Sensitive Child With Separation Anxiety by Kelly EdenCo-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have.They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of t...
2022-10-1111 min
Mz Matchedsocks ConversationsWhat is an extroverted Introvert?What is an extroverted Introvert? How does it define me? The answer is I identify as an extroverted Introvert.
I was exploring a different take on extrovert/ introvert.
Excerpts from the article:
"If You Relate to These 10 Signs, You’re Probably an ‘Extroverted’ Introvert"
By Jenn Granneman October 5, 2018
found on introvertdear.com/news/extroverted-introvert-signs/
NOT A SPONSORED Episode added a POLL because I'm nosey but shy, lol
Although I wish........
2022-09-1215 minOptimal Parenting DailyHow HSP Parents Can Get Alone Time Without Feeling Lousy About It by Marina BrinkMarina Brink with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares how HSP parents can get alone time without feeling lousy about it.Episode 037: How HSP Parents Can Get Alone Time Without Feeling Lousy About It by Marina BrinkCo-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have.They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from t...
2022-08-0911 minOptimal Parenting DailyIs Your Child Highly Sensitive? by Kelly Eden with Highly Sensitive RefugeKelly Eden with Highly Sensitive Refuge asks if your child highly sensitive.Episode 020: Is Your Child Highly Sensitive? by Kelly Eden with Highly Sensitive Refuge on Parenting & Raising ChildrenCo-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have.They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of the world, and f...
2022-07-2310 min
Vamp Jenn's CornerCelebrating World Introvert Day & Being an IntrovertWorld Introvert Day is January 2nd! What is an introvert? In this episode I discuss introversion and my experience being an introvert, from the challenges to the positives. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/01/02/being-an-introvert-me-myself-and-the-i-word/
Links to content discussed and/or mentioned:
16Personalities.com (free personality test)
How Quarantine Is Affecting This Introverted Goth Blogger (Vamp Jenn's Corner blog post)
The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extroverted World by Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D.
Introvert, Dear blog
IntrovertDay.org
2022-01-0220 min
I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth WestEp #5 "All Bets Are On Me"This episode I'm speaking about how I'm at a 'crossroads' business wise and how I'm putting 'all bets on me'. The gambling term. I'm not a gambler but I heard this term years ago at a Spark and Hustle Conference from one of the Speakers and I loved it! It's difficult because when you're starting a new business venture (and especially with being an introvert and additionally a highly sensitive person), our energy can get used up pretty quickly and we can get drained. My whole life I'd always get 'drained' from "day jobs" and in turn that has...
2021-09-2126 min
I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth WestEp #4 My Social Media Visibility Story So Far (Being an Introvert and a Highly Sensitive Person)Hello...thanks for listening!
This episode I'm speaking about how my visibility on social media has been 'slowly but surely'. For a lot of introverts and highly sensitives it doesn't come 'naturally' for us to be the "center of attention" and we're more 'doers' than 'talkers' in general. I personally don't have any regrets as I went at the pace that has and is working for me. I suggest this for every entrepreneur and business owner. Take bite sized steps as a friend of mine said and you'll get there if you just keep going in that...
2021-08-3135 minI'm Speaking...with Elizabeth WestEp #4 My Social Media Visibility Story So Far (Being an Introvert and a Highly Sensitive Person)Hello...thanks for listening!
This episode I'm speaking about how my visibility on social media has been 'slowly but surely'. For a lot of introverts and highly sensitives it doesn't come 'naturally' for us to be the "center of attention" and we're more 'doers' than 'talkers' in general. I personally don't have any regrets as I went at the pace that has and is working for me. I suggest this for every entrepreneur and business owner. Take bite sized steps as a friend of mine said and you'll get there if you just keep going in that...
2021-08-3134 minI'm Speaking...with Elizabeth WestEp #3 As Highly Sensitives Our Energy is Paramount and We Have to Protect ItHello...thanks for listening!
In this episode I'm speaking about how you have to protect your energy especially as a highly sensitive person in addition to being an introvert! And how when you don't it will slow down every aspect of your life. I'm sharing what happened to me recently when my energy was depleted! We have got to take care of ourselves as highly sensitives.
If you've found value in this episode, please rate on your Podcast platform of choice and follow! Thanks in advance!
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2021-08-2427 minI'm Speaking...with Elizabeth WestEp #2 Connecting..The..Dots Throughout My Life on Being an Introvert and an HSPHello...thanks for listening!
One of my clients named me...she called me a 'MindShift Mentor'. So my title is currently a 'MindShift Mentor for Introverts, Highly Sensitive People and Empaths'. :) My absolute joy is to mentor, motivate and encourage others to ..
One: be self-aware (because without self-awareness "you don't know what you don't know") and
Two: with this self-awareness to then break this stigma of what being an introvert really is (it's just how we recharge that's it!) as well as a highly sensitive person (in a nutshell, we have a lot...
2021-08-1859 min
I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth WestEp #1 Introduction, Introversion, Self-Care, Quotes - It's Official I'm a Podcaster! My First Episode!Hello...thanks for listening!
Ep #1 Introduction, Introversion, Self-Care, Quotes - It's Official I'm a Podcaster! My First Episode!
I'm getting used to this whole 'podcast' process... :) This is an 'intro' episode for me. I also talk about being an Introvert and Introversion, I speak a little about self-care and I have some quotes in there that I like as well.
A little 'preview' of my personality and a taste of what's to come... ;-)
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One of my clients named me...she called me a 'MindShift Mentor'. So my t...
2021-07-1920 min
Beautiful BaggageThe “Introvert Hangover” | Episode 54Do you get worn out by long stretches of socializing, back-to-back meetings, or traveling with groups? You might be prone to something known as the "introvert hangover". Learn more about this phenomenon (and how to avoid it) in this episode!
Further readingAs I mention in the podcast, I recently was introduced to the "introvert hangover' concept through the work of Jenn Granneman, the founder of https://introvertdear.com/ (IntrovertDear.com) and the author of http://amzn.to/2kBaFTH (The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World). If you'd like to learn more, I highly...
2021-04-1207 min
Fix Your ChitAlone TimeDude! Get some solitude. It does a body (and mind) good. Why Do Introverts Love Being Alone? Here's The Science - Jenn Granneman 7 Science-Backed Reasons You Should Spend More Time Alone - Amy Morin
2021-04-0938 minBeautiful BaggageTold You're Too Quiet? Take it with a Grain of Salt | Episode 41One of the most fascinating things about us quiet people? We've usually got a lot going on underneath our demure facade.
Others may not see it right away. Some may never see it.
No worries.
Trust that your hidden treasures — your talents, interests, life experiences, etc. — are there to serve the right people, at the right time.
And know that, in the meantime, those hidden treasures are always enriching you. Keep cultivating them. They are your superpower.
Further explorationIn this episode, I describe the amazing underground wonderland of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, located just outside Krakow, Poland. I highly reco...
2020-10-2607 min
Silent Strength with Invisible WarriorsEpisode 33: Introverts and Business with Janice Chaka“Introverts live in two worlds: We visit the world of people, but solitude and the inner world will always be our home.” ― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World
What is an introvert and how do they handle being in business? According to the American Management Association
Extroverts: Talk first; think later
Introverts: Think first; talk later
Extroverts: Seek out other people
Introverts: Prefer going solo
Extroverts: Tend to be “babbling brooks;” people often tune them out
Introverts: Don’t speak up too often; people tend to tune...
2019-10-0356 min
The Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #24: How to Navigate Romantic Relationships as an HSPAre you an introvert who’s also a highly sensitive person? There’s a good chance you are, because 70 percent of HSPs are also introverts. If you’re a highly sensitive introvert, you know how challenging that can be, and most likely, one of your biggest challenges is love and relationships. In today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of being an HSP in a romantic relationship with a non-HSP. We’ll hear from a couple who’s doing just that — Jenn and her partner Andre, founders of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a new community just for HSPs...
2019-03-2638 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #23: How to Nail the Job Interview as an IntrovertAn interview can feel like small talk on steroids for introverts. Only the stakes are raised as you need to put your best foot forward because a job you want is on the line. The thought is enough to give you sweaty palms and a queasy stomach. What’s an introvert to do? Today, we’re talking with Amanda Glover about how to nail the job interview. As a journalist at heart, Amanda combines her love for writing and business to help introverts create compelling resumes and interv...
2019-02-2638 min
The Anxiety Coaches PodcastThe Highly Sensitive Person and AnxietyIn today's episode, Gina discusses a topic that has come up in the ACP group coaching membership program recently, the idea of the highly sensitive person. Gina goes through a long list of signs that you may indeed be a highly sensitive person (very common among anxiety sufferers), and offers some suggestions for soothing yourself and improving your overall experience.Link to the Highly Sensitive Refuge and the 21 signs of an HSPhttps://highlysensitiverefuge.com/Link to Elaine Aron's book The Highly Sensitive Person https://amzn.to/2GLL9X0To learn m...
2019-02-1728 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #22: How to Cope with Anxiety as an IntrovertWhen many people hear the word introvert, they picture a nail-biter, cowering in his or her bedroom, refusing to interact with the rest of the world. Frankly, this definition of introvert misses the mark by a long shot. But it is true that introverts sometimes feel nervous around certain people and for a variety of other reasons. While introvert and anxiety don’t necessarily go together, when they do, it’s helpful to know why and to have some strategies for coping with the challenges that come your way. Links Mentioned:Book: Kind...
2019-02-1243 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #21: Why Introverts Make Great WritersQuiet, thoughtful, focused, insightful - these are a few words that describe a writer. And they’re words that also capture many introverts quite well. It’s no surprise, then, that a lot of writers are introverts. If you’ve ever thought about writing professionally or writing on the side, we encourage you to join us for today's conversation as we explore Why Introverts Make Great Writers. The Introvert, Dear StoreLooking for awesome introvert gear? Check out the new Introvert, Dear store and find fun...
2019-01-2943 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #20: The Benefits of Being an IntrovertModern society celebrates the strengths and virtues of extroversion. It’s no surprise: Extroverts are masters of tooting their own horn. While the outward-focus extroverts bring to life is helpful at many times and in many ways, the one-sided praise only tells half the story. Too many people still need to discover the wonderful benefits of introversion. A quiet, inward focus is just as important and valuable as its counterpart. On today’s show, we’ll try to level the playing field and shed more light on why introversion is just as valuable and advantageous as extr...
2019-01-1540 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #19: Yes, Even Introverts Need FriendsIntroverts need good friends and strong relationships, just like extroverts do, but they go about socializing a little differently. Usually they require just a few deep connections - instead of a rolodex of acquaintances - and it doesn’t take as much to fill their social quota. For introverts to be at their best, they need authentic, close relationships. So on today’s show, we’ll be exploring ways to take care of our friendships as introverts. And joining us to lend her expertise is author SophIa Dembling. SophIa...
2019-01-0143 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #18: How to Identify Energy Leaks and Get EnergizedEnergy - none of us has an unlimited supply, and we introverts need to be particularly mindful of how we spend ours. Mismanagement can quickly result in stress, frustration, overwhelm, lapses in productivity, and the like. That we identify energy leaks in our life and prioritize wellbeing is essential. Today, Michelle Kerr of Wellbeing Weekly is going to explain how we can improve in both of these areas. Michelle is a qualified counsellor, successful entrepreneur, and wellness junkie. She is the...
2018-12-1842 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #17: An INFJ Career Coach Shares the Secrets to Finding Meaningful WorkFinding a job that can hold your interest, capture your imagination, and inspire you is, to say the least, difficult for many introverts, but it’s especially challenging for intuitive introverts. The Myers-Briggs personality type known as the INFJ is no exception. Choosing just one of your many interests — as well as something that will pay the bills -- is anything but easy. And often, the work that intrigues you most lacks security, is hard to come by, or requires years of study. So what’s an INFJ to do? If you’re an INFJ — or a simila...
2018-12-0445 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #16: How to Establish Life-Giving Boundaries as an IntrovertWe all need boundaries that keep the bad out of our lives and let the good in, but maintaining them is difficult for many introverts. It takes a lot energy and resolve to stand up to the demands of an often extroverted culture and do it on a daily basis. That’s why it’s critical to learn to say “No” and say it effectively, as well as stand up for yourself. Today, we’re fortunate to get to talk to Amy E. Smith about these important matters. Amy is a certified confidence coach, speaker, and persona...
2018-11-2041 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #15: Why Alone Time Is an Absolute Must for Introverts — and How to Get More of ItWhat makes an introvert an introvert? A number of factors make us who we are, but one of the most important is that we need quiet time to recharge. Robbed of alone time, we grow tired and frustrated and feel overstimulated. We may even start to think we’re broken or subpar people when we don’t have the quiet we need to exercise our greatest strengths. So how do we ensure we get the alone time we need in a world that expects us to be “out-and-about” and “putting ourselves out there”...
2018-11-0637 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #14: Maximize Your Creativity as an IntrovertCreativity provides an outlet for many introverts and a means of authentic self-expression. Some of the most creative people in the world are quiet types like you and me. Just how you express your creativity depends on the kind of introvert you are.And yes, while some introverts are more creative than others, I believe there’s a part of each and every one of us that comes alive when we’re making something original, inventive, or beautiful. On that note, we enter into a conversation with introverted creative Andy Mort.Andy...
2018-10-2355 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #13: Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?Have you ever felt like the term “introvert” didn’t fully describe you? Are there aspects of your personality that don't fall under the “introversion” umbrella? Today we’re talking about what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). Introverts and HSPs share many common characteristics, but there are some important differences — which might help explain some of the things you experience.Our guest today is Andre Sólo. Andre is an author, philosopher and, at times, an adventurer. His most recent book is Lúnasa Days, a tale of magical reali...
2018-10-0942 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #12: Introvert Self-Care: Take Care of Yourself (without Feeling Bad About It)In our hundred-mile-an-hour world, it’s easy to feel burned out. From the moment we wake up, we’re flooded with notifications, beeps, and updates. We have more information at our fingertips than any past generation could’ve imagined thanks to the internet, social media, and other technological advances. And there’re are more decisions for us to make more quickly than ever before. On top of it all, culture tells us that our success, identity, and value is wrapped up in what we accomplish and achieve, so we’re driven to do, do, do.
It’s again...
2018-09-2544 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #11: An Introvert Artist on Creativity, Self-Care, and the Challenges of Making It All WorkAre you an introvert who’s always been drawn to the visual arts? Maybe you’ve even dreamed of working as an artist but wondered whether or not you could make ends meet and how to get started. On today’s show, we're talking to introvert artist Debbie Tung about what life as full-time cartoonist is like. We’ll chat about inspiration, habits and practices, opportunities and challenges, expectations, and more.
Deborah “Debbie” Tung is a cartoonist and illustrator from Birmingham, England. Her comics are based on simple (and sometimes awkward) everyday life moments and...
2018-09-1144 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #10: Social Media Marketing for Your Business or Cause — the Introverted WayAre you an introvert business owner, freelancer, or creative who loves working for yourself but can’t stand promoting your work? It just feels inauthentic and as if you're selling out or shouting at people through a megaphone. Maybe you’ve even been thinking about working for yourself, but you can’t get over the “I’m going to have to market” hump. Today, we’re going to talk with Thea Orozco about how you can put yourself out there in a way that works for your business and for you.
Thea Orozco is a mindset a...
2018-08-2845 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #09: How Introverts Can Take the ‘Drain’ Out of Travel — and Enjoy It MoreDo you love exploring new places and experiencing new cultures but hate the anxiety and exhaustion that seem inevitable? Today, we’re going to explore why many introverts are drawn to travel and how you can do it with less drain.
Melissa Renzi joins us on the show. She is a Licensed Social Worker and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher based in Chicago. She uses her social work and yoga skills to help introverts and highly sensitive people transform deep-seated anxiety and cultivate more self-compassion.
Having lived in Guatemala, Ecuador, Mexico, and India, Me...
2018-08-1440 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #08: How to Win Friends & Influence People, Introvert StyleWhat do you do when you can’t stand small talk, talking to strangers, and meeting new people but you want to have more confidence in social situations? Listen to the story of an introvert who challenged himself to interact with complete strangers and learned that anyone can improve his or her social skills.
Andre Sólo joins us on today’s show. He’s an author, philosopher, and, at times, an adventurer. His most recent book is Lúnasa Days, a tale of magical realism set in the depths of the Great Recessio...
2018-07-3156 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #07: Why Introverts Are Attracted to Entrepreneurship (and How to Get Started)Ever thought about starting a business or working for yourself? Tune into this episode to learn why introverts are attracted to entrepreneurship, how to get started, and much, much more!
Elizabeth Potts Weinstein joins us for this conversation. She’s a small business law attorney at EPW Small Business Law PC, where she helps fellow small business owners find ease and simplicity in the legal requirements of owning a small business. She's been an online entrepreneur for over fourteen years, founding various projects such as Live Your Truth and The Wealth Spa. A si...
2018-07-1743 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #06: How to Design a Life That Honors Your Introvert NeedsIs it possible to design a life that suits your introversion? Tune in to learn about big and little changes you can make that’ll improve your life in the hear-and-now, as well as in the future. We talk about quiet time, career, perfectionism, and more with Michaela Chung of Introvert Spring in this episode.
Michaela is the author of The Irresistible Introvert as well as her new book, The Year of The Introvert. She’s best known for her popular website, IntrovertSpring.com. Prolific in sharing her expertise and...
2018-07-0345 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #05: Why Many Introverts Are Drawn to WritingWhat attracts introverts to writing? Join us as we explore why many introverts are natural writers, what gifts help them excel with pad and pen (or a computer), common obstacles they face, ways to go pro, and a whole lot more!
In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Lauren Sapala. Lauren is an experienced writing coach, and she’s also the author of Firefly Magic: Heart Powered Marketing for Highly Sensitive Writers, a guide to help any HSP, INFJ, INFP, or introvert writer move past resistance to selling and marketing their wo...
2018-06-1950 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #04: What You Need to Know About Your Introvert PersonalityDo you know what your introvert personality type is? In this episode of the Introvert, Dear Podcast, we explore the introvert Myers-Briggs personality types with personality expert, Susan Storm. If you've ever wondered why knowing your personality is helpful, what the differences between the personality types are, or what the best way to figure out your own type is, check out this show. Even if you already consider yourself a typology expert, there’s something for you in this episode.
Susan Storm is the creator of PsychologyJunkie.com. She’s also the author of t...
2018-06-0539 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #03: What You Need to Know About Introvert Romantic Relationships What do you as an introvert need to know about romantic relationships? How can you meet new people to date when online dating isn’t working? What are three crucial things all introverts need in a relationship? Why are relationships good for introverts, and how can they help you grow?Tune in to this episode of The Introvert, Dear Podcast as we interview Brenda Knowles, learn the answers to these questions, and discuss much more!
2018-05-2254 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #02: Why You Don't Need to Apologize for Being an IntrovertIn this show, Laurie Helgoe, author of Introvert Power, joins us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her important book. We discuss why you as an introvert don't need to apologize for being who you are, common mistakes people make about introverts and their identities, how to design a quiet place for recharging, and more.
2018-05-0838 minThe Introvert, Dear PodcastEpisode #01: An Introduction to The Introvert, Dear PodcastWelcome fellow introvert! In this inaugural episode, you'll hear what this show is all about, why we're starting it, and what you can expect from future episodes. You'll also learn a little about the hosts, Jenn Granneman and Bo Miller, and how you can suggest topics and guests.
2018-04-2216 min
Vibrant Happy Women86: The Secret Lives of Introverts (Jenn Granneman)Jen Granneman is changing lives and making it easier for other introverts to embrace their introversion and understand how to thrive, not just survive. Learn how introverts can dive deep within their relationships and their interests.
2017-10-3029 min
Get Your Daily Dose of Laughter With Our Side-Splitting Free Audiobook | Self Development, Motivation & InspirationThe Secret Lives of Introverts by Jenn Granneman | AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Secret Lives of IntrovertsAuthor: Jenn GrannemanNarrator: Susie BerneisFormat: UnabridgedLength: 7 hrs and 51 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 10-24-17Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLCGenres: Self Development, Motivation & InspirationSummary:Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can't seem to access? Have you ever been told you're too quiet...
2017-10-247h 51
Inspired Conversations with Linda JoyThe Secret Life of IntrovertsAired Tuesday, 3 October 2017, 2:00 PM ET The Secret Life of Introverts Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can’t seem to access? Have you ever been told you’re too “quiet,” “shy,” “boring,” or “awkward”? Are your habits and comfort zones questioned by a society that doesn’t seem to get the real you? If so, you might be an introvert. About the Guest: Jenn Granneman Jenn Granneman is the founder of IntrovertDe...
2017-10-0456 minInspired Conversations with Linda JoyThe Secret Life of IntrovertsAired Tuesday, 3 October 2017, 2:00 PM ET The Secret Life of Introverts Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can’t seem to access? Have you ever been told you’re too “quiet,” “shy,” “boring,” or “awkward”? Are your habits and comfort zones questioned by a society that doesn’t seem to get the real you? If so, you might be an introvert. About the Guest: Jenn Granneman Jenn Granneman is the founder of IntrovertDe...
2017-10-0356 min
Afford AnythingThe Secret Lives of Introverts - with Jenn Granneman#93: Do you enjoy spending time alone? Does your inner monologue chatter constantly? When you were a student, did you sometimes stay quiet even when you knew the correct answer? Do you avoid confrontation? Does small talk bore you? Have people told you that you're "too intense" or that you "get deep quickly?" Do you live inside your head? Do people see you as a good listener? Do you rarely interrupt others? Are you better at writing thoughts than speaking them? Are you good at focusing for long...
2017-09-0448 minThe Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style171: The Secret Lives of Introverts: My Interview with Jenn Granneman~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #171 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio Introverts are finding their voice, and one author and blogger who is helping to make this possible is Jenn Granneman. With her new book which was just released on August 1st, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World and her internationally enjoyed blog Introvert, Dear, she shares the science, conversations with multiple introverts as well the insights gained from sitting down with researchers in the study of the brain to share the secrets of introverts. Having her on the podcast was a trea...
2017-08-2141 min
The Matt Townsend ShowEnd of Work, How to Speak, Outgoing IntrovertThe End of Work: Rise and Fall of the Job (16:02)
Ray Williams is the President of Ray Williams Associates, a firm based in Vancouver, providing executive coaching and professional speaking services. Jobs as we know them are ending. According to research conducted by C.B. Frey and M.A. Osborne in 2013 at Oxford University machines may replace 47% of active workers in the future. Of 1,896 prominent scientists, analysts, and engineers questioned in a recent Pew survey on the future of jobs, 48% of them said the AI revolution will be a permanent job killer on a vast scale. In his article, The E...
2017-06-122h 26
HSP SOSHSP SOS #28 - Maintaining FriendsMaking and maintaining meaningful friendships is something that many HSPs worry about. Do we have enough friends? Why do people like us initially, but then get turned off by our intensity? In this episode, Michelle and The Captain tackle tough questions like these, as well as discuss how introversion, ADD, anxiety, depression, and perception can factor into the complexity of highly sensitive friendships. If you have ever struggled as an HSP with making and keeping friends, then you won't want to miss HSP SOS #28! ---- Resources Articles by Michelle Lynn "I Will Rain on Your Parade" http://h...
2017-04-1653 minThe Matt Townsend ShowRanking College Athletes, Metabolism, Outgoing IntrovertRanking College Athletes (18:18)
Zach Knowlton recent BYU graduate in Statistics. In the world of sport’s predictions, there is no, “sure thing.” Brackets are busted and bets are lost, all in the name of upsets. But what if you had a way of knowing how well a player is going to perform throughout the season? Joining us today in the studio, is Zach Knowlton. Zach and his team at BYU developed a statistical model, rating athlete performance as a way to better guide coaches weekly decisions. Zach shares more about his statistical master-play and just how important the numbers off the fi...
2016-05-052h 20