19 episodes

Hosted by Siska Wijaya, an Introvert Coach – this is the podcast for introverts who want to feel inspired to live life on their own introverted terms and do things differently

The Introverts Chat Siska Wijaya

    • Society & Culture

Hosted by Siska Wijaya, an Introvert Coach – this is the podcast for introverts who want to feel inspired to live life on their own introverted terms and do things differently

    Beyond Labels: Embracing Introversion, HSP, and Social Anxiety for Personal Growth

    Beyond Labels: Embracing Introversion, HSP, and Social Anxiety for Personal Growth

    “Why are you so quiet”?



    Let me guess, 



    You get asked this question A LOT.



    Somehow, our society thinks it is no problem to ask this question, but,



    If you flick the switch & ask why someone is so loud,



    Then it is not acceptable.



    Not fair, isn’t it?



    Just because you are more into the quieter side, this does not mean that you are rude or shy.



    Just because you love spending some time in solitude, this does not mean you do not like socializing or you are a sensitive person.



    While these might ring true for some, these are not what introversion is. 



    In Today’s episode, we are going to debunk the most common misconceptions about introverts, and, how to not let these define how your life is going to look like.



    Meet our guest today, Sam Dhu, a psychotherapist and a passionate advocate for being radically kind and compassionate to yourself.



    As a highly sensitive person Sam believes it is possible to be deeply ambitious and successful, AND soft and sensitive at the same time.



    Listen here where we talk about:



    ✅ How to not let these misconceptions define who you are & what you do.

    ✅ The differences between introversion & other personality traits.

    ✅ How honoring your needs is a key to creating your own version of a full, inspired life.



    And lastly but not least, Sam shares with us a tip on how to handle that most annoying question that we often get asked: Why are you so quiet?



    I hope you love this episode as much as I love recording this for you



    Happy listening!



    Connect with Siska


    Website: ⁠siskawijaya.com⁠
    Email: siska@siskawijaya.com
    Instagram: ⁠@ms_siska_wijaya⁠
    Work with me: The Empowered Introvert Coaching series

    Connect with Sam:


    Instagram: @samanthadhu
    Grab your FREE Boundary Setting Scripts here

    • 56 min
    Roaming Quietly: Living a Nomadic Life as an Introvert

    Roaming Quietly: Living a Nomadic Life as an Introvert

    Have you ever wondered what it is like to live as a nomad? 🤔⁠



    Where you don’t have your whole year, your whole month, heck, even your whole week planned out?✍️✍️⁠



    As an introvert it's probably something that feels a little scary and out of your comfort zone…😱😱⁠



    But,⁠



    Does it also sound exciting at the same time?? 😎⁠



    Meet Xin Lei, a 26-year-old Introvert - having grown up in Singapore, moving down to New Zealand for 1 and half year and is now on to her next nomadic adventure in Australia.🪽🪽⁠



    Xin Lei shares with us her experience with living a nomadic life as an introvert - the challenges faced & the newfound sense of adventure & the excitement that comes with living a nomadic life.⁠



    Despite going against the expectations, she chose to follow her heart & discovered for herself that there is another aspect of life outside these expectations once she started living a nomadic life. ⁠



    An adventure. 💃🏻⁠



    Loads of adventures. ⁠



    Instead of just constant stress she has grown to believe it was just a normal part of life that she’d been used to & growing up with.⁠



    🎧 Tune in to this week’s episode where we talked about:



    ✅ How going against what is expected of her & following her heart has led her to living a life filled with adventures



    ✅The fun parts of living a nomadic life plus how to navigate the challenges of living a nomadic life 



    ✅How to prepare for living a nomadic life if you’ve been thinking/seriously considering about it.



    In the first 20 minutes of this episode we talked about our shared mutual experience & struggles growing up as an introvert in this extroverted world which I am sure you are way too familiar with.



    Skip ahead the first 20 mins to jump straight to hear more about her nomadic journey & how she got started.



    I hope you’ll love this episode as much as I love recording this for you.



    Happy Listening! 



    Want More?


    Website: ⁠siskawijaya.com⁠
    Email: siska@siskawijaya.com
    Instagram: ⁠@ms_siska_wijaya⁠
    Work with me: The Empowered Coaching Series

    Connect with Xin Lei:


    Instagram: @thestrayberry 
    Website: unboxin.life 
    Podcast: Unbox Your Life 

    • 49 min
    The Magic of Mindfulness: Your Antidote to Overthinking

    The Magic of Mindfulness: Your Antidote to Overthinking

    Overthinking? 🤔



    You are not alone, my friend.



    We all do, to some degree.



    As a great listener yourself, you observe & reflect at things before you speak.



    While this is undoubtedly the greatest asset you have,



    This could potentially act as a double-edged sword to you,



    Especially when this leads you to overthinking - to the point where it gets you anxious & start affecting your health.



    🎧 Tune in to this week’s episode where I talk about⁠: 

    ✅ How to question the validity of your thoughts

    ✅ Tips to reduce overthinking by practicing mindfulness⁠



    🎧 Happy listening!

    Connect with Siska:


    Website: siskawijaya.com
    Email: siska@siskawijaya.com
    Instagram: @ms_siska_wijaya
    Work with me: 1:1 The Empowered Introvert Coaching Series
    Do the Work: Byron Katie’s The Work

    • 10 min
    Unplugged: A Social Media Self-Care Journey

    Unplugged: A Social Media Self-Care Journey

    Do you have a love & hate relationship with social media...🤔⁠



    And often find yourself scrolling non-stop & getting exhausted afterwards?😰⁠



    What if I told you that there is a way to use & enjoy socials in a way that is not mentally exhausting? ⁠



    Meet Misty Johnson, a Social Media Self-Care coach & the host of The Unplugged Women Podcast,⁠



    Misty has spent over a decade taking intentional breaks from social media, and;⁠



    She is now on a purpose-fuelled mission to empower others on their own unplugging journey. ⁠



    🎧 Tune in to this week’s episode where we talk about⁠



    ✅ Self-care tips when it comes to social media⁠

    ✅ The positive impacts in our lives when we unplug from socials⁠

    ✅ 3 prompts to check in with yourself before opening your socials⁠



    Happy Listening, loves! 🎧



    Connect with Siska


    Website: ⁠siskawijaya.com⁠
    Email: siska@siskawijaya.com
    Instagram: ⁠@ms_siska_wijaya⁠
    Free ebook: ⁠How to say NO & still be a nice person⁠

    Connect with Misty


    Website: ⁠www.mistyjohnson.co⁠

    • 52 min
    Bridging the Gap: An Introvert's Guide to the Extrovert's World

    Bridging the Gap: An Introvert's Guide to the Extrovert's World

    How often do you hear that this world that you live in only favors those who are loud & extroverted? 🤔

    That being born an extrovert is a blessing & that they would have no problems excelling in life? 🤔

    ❓Have you ever been curious how and what life is really like in an extrovert’s world though?

    Is life really all rainbows for them?🌈

    In this episode, I am bringing in my extroverted friend Gen to talk about all things extroverted!

    Think about this as your manual to understanding extroverts📖

    🎯 My aim is for you to have a general understanding of how each personality works & how both different personalities could potentially learn & benefit from each other.

    🎧 Listen here where we discussed about

    ✅ The pros + cons of living life as an extrovert
    ✅ Why introverts & extroverts can benefit from a deeper understanding of each other
    ✅ Why being an extrovert might not be the blessing you think it is

    Happy listening!



    Connect with Siska


    Website: ⁠siskawijaya.com⁠
    Email: siska@siskawijaya.com
    Instagram: ⁠@ms_siska_wijaya⁠
    Free ebook: ⁠How to say NO & still be a nice person⁠



    Connect with Gen:


    Instagram: ⁠@newgensocial https://www.instagram.com/newgensocial/ 
    Services: https://calendly.com/newgensocial 
    1:1 Reels coaching: https://www.newgensocial.com/rapidreelscoaching 

    • 40 min
    2023 in Review: 3 Biggest Lessons I learned This Year

    2023 in Review: 3 Biggest Lessons I learned This Year

    Can you believe it?

    Exactly 3 weeks from now it will be 2024 😱😱

    Jeez where has the year gone, right?

    Are you ready to welcome the new year yet? 😅

    Don’t even get me started on this - time really does fly so freaking fast!

    2023 has been quite a year of growth for me...

    Tons of discomfort, no doubt about that,

    But,

    I’ve also discovered a new passion that I had never known I had previously.

    🎧 Listen here where I share more about:


    How discomforts is simply an opportunity to grow & tap into your potential


    Journal prompts to help you reflect on your year & set your intention for 2024!



    Happy Listening!



    Connect with Siska:

    Website: siskawijaya.com
    Email: siska@siskawijaya.com
    Instagram: @ms_siska_wijaya
    How to say NO & still be a nice person eBook
    Recorded Masterclass: An Introvert’s Guide to Healthy Boundaries: 3 Steps to Take You from Exhaustion to More Joy this Festive Season & All Year Round

    • 10 min

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