The Curious Introvert

Markus Heidenreich is a global diversity trainer & his perspective on the benefits of diversity is unexpected. Listen as he explains why diversity creates economic, social & stress resilience. He also shares how to enhance your perspective while using social media & some cultural nuances between American & German cultures. Click here to save a spot at my next ZOOM Room Mingle to me...

Dustin Robinson believes that access to effective mental health treatment & mind expansion should be everyone’s right. Hear how this straight-laced attorney & CPA got involved in the psychedelic industry, his first magic mushroom experience & his thoughts on how the legal framework for psychedelics should be different than cannabis. Click here to save a spot at my next ZOOM Room Mingle...

Speaker & Idea Generator, Courtney Ferrell, shares the 4 reasons you feel tired to your soul & 4 ways you can stop the energy leaks! She also shares about her snowman protest, the game she plays with all check-out people at the grocery store & what soap operas & the news have in common. Click here to save a spot at my next ZOOM Room Mingle to meet other listeners & chat with me...

Refuge Coffee is a unique coffee shop operated by unique residents of Clarkston, GA. Clarkston, GA, the most diverse square mile in the United States. Over 60 languages are spoken there & refugees make up over 1/3 of the Clarkston population. In this episode, the coffee company’s first trainee, Leon Shombana, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, shares his experience as an immi...

David Wood may be counterphobic, but he’s convinced that identifying the edge of your fear & inching towards it is the ultimate way to live with no regrets. In this episode, he illustrates his method of overcoming fear without being reckless through his fantastic survival stories. Click here to save a spot at my next ZOOM Room Mingle to meet other listeners & chat with me: https://forms.gl...

These clips from 11 episodes feature the BEST cultural observations from each guest. You’ll hear from natives & travelers from India, Korea, Israel, Nepal, Africa, Guyana, Germany & Taiwan as they share cultural comparisons & lessons they learned from their travels. Click here to save a spot at my next ZOOM Room Mingle to meet other listeners & chat with me: https://forms.gle/rAHyp...

Masha Malka & her family fled from the former Soviet Union when she was 17. As “enemies of the state,” they had to leave everything & weren’t allowed to contact anyone back home. She shares how struggle is a gift, fearlessness is a muscle & how emotion is the underdog of achievement. Click here to save a spot at my next ZOOM Room Mingle to meet other listeners & chat with me: https...

Co-Founder of TheDebrief.org, Tim McMillan, has been following UFO news for the last 5 years using the criminal investigation skills he gained in 20 years as a cop. Hear why spaghetti & Costco are relevant as we talk about the US government’s re-branding of UFOs to UAP, tracking technology, reporting protocol, alien theory & the international conversation around UFOs. Click here to save a...

Comedian Yisrael Campbell shares his journey of acceptance – self,  community & heavenly – through his journey of converting Catholic in Philadelphia to Jewish Israel. You’ll hear his hilarious accounts of the hit & run accident with a Catholic priest that started it all, the difference between Christian & Jewish faiths (not what you might expect) & his beautiful perspective on hum...

Dr. Bruce Greyson hadn’t planned on studying Near Death Experiences (NDE), but an encounter in his residency changed everything. In this episode, he answers the questions: how can science measure NDEs? Can consciousness exist outside the body? What’s the US government’s involvement in astral projection? And how can we have lasting transformation without nearly dying? Click here to save a spot at m...

These clips from 12 episodes feature the BEST mental health hacks, perspectives, and advice from experts. You’ll hear how about guilt-free self-care & boundaries from mental health professionals, learn the difference between depression & sadness, how an adventure journalist shed her fear in order to live, how to recognize cult recruitment & more! Click here to save a spot at my next ZO...

These clips from 7 episodes feature the BEST business inspiration from each guest. You’ll hear an HR manager share how to find your passion at the job you’re already at, a convicted felon turned millionaire describe commitment & a pole fitness dancer on how to listen to your intuition when making choices & more! Click here to save a spot at my next ZOOM Room Mingle to meet other listeners...

The highlight of teenage Tony Dushane’s existence was the short car ride with his crush as they were dropped off to preach door to door. In this episode, he shares the negative impact purity culture within the Jehovah’s Witness community had on his family, the awkward moments he can laugh at (& made a film from) & the advice he would give if he had a teenager. Click here to save a spot at...

In this episode, I share 5 reasons starting over should be a regular practice, not a last resort & 6 questions you can ask yourself to think fresh. Get the takeaways from this episode by texting REAL to 66866 if you’re in the U.S. or by going to https://www.meredithforreal.com/ if you’re outside the US. Click here to save a spot at my next ZOOM Room Mingle: https://forms.gle/rAHypH4NjAr9VuJE9...

Shay Richter of Front Porch Finances gives us an up-close look at what her no spend year looks like (downgrading her cars!?), why she decided to do it & where she got the most criticism from. She also shares budget tips you’ve probably never heard of before! Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/   | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/   | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.you...

Jealousy? STIs? Swinging vs Polyamory? How did they tell their family? Hear the answers you may not have expected from a couple in their 50s, happily married for over 20 years. Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/   | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/   | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal   | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrove...

A couple in their 50s happily married for over 20 years shares the hilarious story of how they accidentally became swingers, how it has improved their marriage & their tips for more open, vulnerable communication with your partner. Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/   | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/   | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  ...

"Americans are obnoxious, but VERY fun!" Nikki Hardwick immigrated to the U.S. when she was 15 years old. Now she’s back in Taiwan, owning & operating an American-themed bar. She shares her pre-conceived idea of America before moving there & what she feels both cultures can learn from each other. Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/   | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforrea...

Why quitting IS an option, how to find a good critic, the handicap of experience & why starting & stopping can lead you to fulfillment. Chris Krimitsos is the author of Start Ugly, a book his friend announced he was completing on Facebook because he was sick of Chris talking about it and not doing it. Chris has lead over 2,000 events for entrepreneurs & creatives & is currently sta...

Tara Blackwell was paralyzed from the chest down in an accident at softball practice in college. In this episode, she shares how her athletic mindset was the foundation to her identity as she transitioned from patient to athlete again after her accident. She also shares how her desire to cultivate a rich quality of life for herself & others inspired her to open an adaptive gym, The 7 Project....

Matt DiMaio is an expert in high performance learning AND he qualifies for his senior citizen discounts. In this episode he shares the 3 causes of forgettery, the 2 steps to a super human memory & how to remember anyone’s name. Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/   | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/   | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal   | ht...

The 325th Security Forces Squadron at Tyndall Airbase in Panama City, FL is the first to implement robotic dogs in patrolling. The Squadron Commander the base, Major Jordan Criss, & the CEO of Ghost Robotics, Jiren Parikh, share how their unusual collaboration came about, the behind the scenes of how the patrol dog was made, weaponization & hacking concerns, use cases, cost effectiveness &...

The owners of YourTek Professionals offer tips on how to exist in the modern world, but also be a little less trackable with increased digital privacy. They cover everything from the physical dangers to virtual aggravations, including permissions of your favorite apps & devices like TikTok, Instagram & Facebook. Host:  www.meredithforreal.com | www.instagram.com/meredithforreal | meredith@...

In part 2 with Emily Chang, she explains how anyone can identify their social legacy BEFORE they have a midlife crisis, her daughter’s advice that helped heal the pain of giving up one of her spare room kids for adoption & how finding an agent for her book was like finding a drug dealer. Host:  www.meredithforreal.com | www.instagram.com/meredithforreal | meredith@meredithforreal.com | www.you...

Emily Chang is a paradox. She was the CMO for Starbucks China, has held executive positions at Apple & is currently the CEO of McCann World Group, China. BUT she also has housed 16 at risk youth in her home. In this episode, she shares how she discovered her social legacy was opening up her spare room, why your heart work shouldn’t be hard work & her magic formula for decision-making. Host...