An Introvert's Place

Sarah Thiessen

A podcast all about the pros and cons of being an introvert.

Episodes

  1. 03/12/2019

    2. Introverts: Do we hate people?

    Do you feel awkward 90% of the time, and misunderstood by 90% of the world? Do people say you're quiet, but you don't tell them that your thoughts don't know how to shut up? Do you have the wonderful predicament of being anxious and an introvert? We do! In this episode we talk about the many different ways introverts are misunderstood, and why it's okay to accept your own silence and embrace the trembling feeling you get every time you raise your hand in class, talk to a stranger, or ask someone for a pen because you forgot yours.  00:36 – Setting yourself up for awkwardly avoiding talking to others 03:24 – Misconceptions we have run in to 06:53 – Easiest and hardest groups of people to talk to 08:50 – The cascade of anxiety, embarrassment, and faces turning red 12:13 – Best parts of being an introvert 13:45 – Cringing about networking 17:30 – Noticing other quiet people 18:24 – Talking about extroverts 20:45 – Getting super science-y               https://www.quietrev.com/why-introverts-and-extroverts-are-               different-the-science/ 24:45 – Relationship communication struggles 29:12 – Do Introverts dislike people? 31:18 – Paying attention to flowers vs. faces                 https://www.livescience.com/8500-brains-introverts-reveal-prefer.html 34:05 – Being emotionally sensitive and crying  37:55 – Common signs that you are an introvert                https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-you-are-an-introvert-2795427 44:42 – Overthinking date activities and foods  47: 13 – Back to the list of common signs of introversion  48:16 – Difficulty articulating ideas and in-class participation

    51 min

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A podcast all about the pros and cons of being an introvert.