YOU'RE SO QUIET! How Introverts Can Thrive in a Loud World
**New episodes coming in late summer 2025!**
Do you ever feel like the world just isn’t built for quiet people? If you're an introvert, shy, or socially anxious, this podcast is for you.
Join Jenn Granneman, founder of IntrovertDear.com and longtime advocate for introverts, as she shares simple tips, real stories, and science-backed advice to help you thrive as an introvert in a loud world—without pretending to be someone you're not.
Have a question for Jenn you'd like her to answer on the podcast? Email her at jenn@introvertdear.com with the subject line "PODCAST." Feeling bold? Send a voice memo—it might get played on the show!
Interested in being a guest on the show? Email regina@introvertdear.com with the subject line “GUEST.” Let us know why you're an expert on introversion, shyness, or social anxiety and what valuable insights you’d bring to our listeners.
This podcast won’t try to turn you into an extrovert. But it will help you feel more comfortable, energized, and confident being your true self in any situation.
Episodes
24 episodes
Episode #24: How to Navigate Romantic Relationships as an HSP
Are 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...
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Episode #23: How to Nail the Job Interview as an Introvert
An 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 sto...
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Episode #22: How to Cope with Anxiety as an Introvert
When 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 ...
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Episode #21: Why Introverts Make Great Writers
Quiet, 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 a...
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Episode #20: The Benefits of Being an Introvert
Modern 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 p...
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Episode #19: Yes, Even Introverts Need Friends
Introverts 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 acquain...
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Episode #18: How to Identify Energy Leaks and Get Energized
Energy - 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...
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Episode #17: An INFJ Career Coach Shares the Secrets to Finding Meaningful Work
Finding 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 a...
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Episode #16: How to Establish Life-Giving Boundaries as an Introvert
We 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 ...
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Episode #15: Why Alone Time Is an Absolute Must for Introverts — and How to Get More of It
What 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 overstimulate...
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Episode #14: Maximize Your Creativity as an Introvert
Creativity 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 introv...
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Episode #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...
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Episode #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 than...
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44:48
Episode #11: An Introvert Artist on Creativity, Self-Care, and the Challenges of Making It All Work
Are 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 a...
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44:46
Episode #10: Social Media Marketing for Your Business or Cause — the Introverted Way
Are 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’...
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45:10
Episode #09: How Introverts Can Take the ‘Drain’ Out of Travel — and Enjoy It More
Do 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.
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Episode #08: How to Win Friends & Influence People, Introvert Style
What 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 ...
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Episode #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 u...
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Episode #06: How to Design a Life That Honors Your Introvert Needs
Is 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, perfectio...
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45:50
Episode #05: Why Many Introverts Are Drawn to Writing
What 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!
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Episode #04: What You Need to Know About Your Introvert Personality
Do 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...
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Episode #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...
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54:59
Episode #02: Why You Don't Need to Apologize for Being an Introvert
In 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 m...
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Episode #01: An Introduction to The Introvert, Dear Podcast
Welcome 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...
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