194. Is It Okay to Be an Introvert?

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What makes someone an introvert vs. an extrovert and why is it different to what you may have been told? In today's episode, we break down the psychology between these two personality types that seem to categorise and divide society by looking back at when the theory was first cr ... Show More

<p>Why knowing your tendency can improve your life.</p> <p>Susan Cain is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers <em>Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking</em>, and <em>Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole</em>. Her Kindred Letters ... Show More

What makes you, you? Psychologists like to talk about our traits, or defined characteristics that make us who we are. But Brian Little is more interested in moments when we transcend those traits -- sometimes because our culture demands it of us, and sometimes because we demand i ... Show More

Are you an extrovert? Are you an introvert? Or are you somewhere in between? Today, Chalene shares scientific research behind the differences between extroverts and introverts. She'll also dispel some of the myths and misconceptions so you can better understand your friends, your ... Show More

<p>This Isn't Therapy... it's the long-time-coming conversation about personality differences and mental health! In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about The Big Five personality types - Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (recently re-term ... Show More

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In her book Quiet, author Susan Cain shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She also talks to Asian-American students who feel al ... Show More

<p style="font-weight: 400;">Whether you prefer a full social calendar and refuse to say no to going out with friends or would rather a day spent with yourself and the things you like doing, this episode explores the habits and inner thoughts of a self-described introvert and ext ... Show More

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celeb ... Show More