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In this episode Jess and Phil talk about big life changes. Jess talks about her recent big life change, as well as another big change (when she moved to a new city). Phil talks about starting a big new job. Also revealed: one of the two loves Temptation Island. Before listening, can you guess who? Want to support the podcast? Drop a tip in the virtual tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-int...

Jess and Phil are back to the podcast again after 7 months. In this episode we catch up with them and find out what they've been up to (spoiler: Jess had a baby and Phil did a show). Want to support the podcast? Drop a tip in the virtual tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-introverts-guide-to

Co-host Jess is still on maternity leave, but this week, Phil gives you a special episode from his theatre podcast, Stageworthy : a roundtable discussion with introverted actors. A lot of people think that actors are all extraverts, but as Jess and Phil have mentioned before, this just isn't true. On this episode actor and playwright, Stephen Near; actor & Singer-Songwriter Carolyn Fe; writer,...

In this episode, Jess and Phil explore awkwardness and what to do when you experience that awkward feeling. Also, Jess will be taking some maternity time, so IG2 will be going on hiatus for a short while. We'll see you back here soon! Links in this episode: https://socialpronow.com/blog/socially-awkward/

In this episode, Jess and Phil answer a question from a listener, who is worried that not wanting to reconnect with a friend from high school makes them a bad person, which leads them to talk about the importance of boundaries, revisit the friend list on social media, and much more.

In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about being (perhaps a little) overly sensitive. Phil admits to not having watched The Office, and Jess considers whether they can still be friends because of that. Links in this episode: https://introvertdear.com/news/hsp-things-realize/

In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about overthinking. They share times they have found themselves stuck in a thought loop, and how to break out of it. Links in episode: https://medium.com/@nishtha04/being-an-introvert-and-an-overthinker-at-the-same-time-c7d5c997a992

In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about new beginnings, and how to handle them, from the first day of a new job, to impending parenthood, and try to find some helpful solutions to dealing with those first days and new beginnings.

In this episode Jess and Phil talk about making friends as an introvert (or even just as an adult), and how difficult that can be. Links In this Episode https://nandoodles.medium.com/the-extrovert-s-guide-to-making-friends-everywhere-you-go-4d07cbbe9dd3 https://observer.com/2015/07/an-introverts-guide-to-eating-and-drinking-out/

We've all heard it before: introverts are "antisocial". But what does that mean exactly? In this episode, Jess and Phil dive into this question, and whether social anxiety is necessarily a part of being an introvert, or something else entirely. And what do people mean exactly, whey they say we are antisocial? Links in this episode: https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/introvert-vs-s...

In this episode, as things begin to open up, and holiday gatherings are starting to happen, Jess and Phil talk about how to deal with the return to gatherings. Note: This episode was recorded before the current increases in cases of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. We decided to release this episode, for those who may still find themselves at gatherings this holiday season.

In this episode, Jess and Phil get a little heated as they respond to an article in Inc Magazine entitled T_here Are No Such Things as Introversion or Extroversion_. They have a lot of thoughts. Links in this episode: https://www.inc.com/joshua-spodek/there-are-no-such-things-as-introversion-or-extroversion.html

In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about procrastination and admit to their worst habits where putting things off is concerned. They also offer some helpful tips for combatting procrastination, including when you might want to just give in to it. Links in this episode: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201204/the-paradox-procrastination https://www.psychologyjunkie.com/2...

On this episode, Jess and Phil return after their hiatus, and catch you up on a) why the hiatus was necessary - and trust us, its amazing, exciting news - and b) what they have been up to. Also in this episode: how our perceptions of what makes a "crowd" has completely changed, as well as our notebook addictions, and more!

In this episode, Jess and Phil discuss returning to the office after a year and a half of working from home and provide some helpful tips on how to deal with that return. Links in this episode: https://www.truity.com/blog/back-work-survey-introverts-women-and-non-management-employees-may-dread-going-back-office

In this episode, Jess and Phil are joined by author Meghan Rogers to talk about creativity and the introvert. Meghan Rogers is a writer and an introvert living in the Philadelphia area. She’s the author of the young adult spy series, The Raven Files and the blogger behind createyourownreality.co where she blogs about a handful of topics including introvert life. When she’s not writing, she is most...

In this episode, Jess and Phil discuss the pitfalls of being a perfectionist and suggest ways that an introverted perfectionist can loosen up and let a little imperfection in. Links in this episode: https://personalitygrowth.com/how-much-of-a-perfectionist-each-personality-type-is/

In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about the expectations that people have about what an introvert is capable of and defying those expectations. Links in this episode: https://hbr.org/2021/01/can-introverts-thrive-in-extroverted-careers

In the last 15 months, we've all found ourselves on more video meetings than ever before, and for a lot of introverts, these are more difficult to deal with than in-person meetings. In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about why these are more taxing, and what tips and tricks you can use to get through them. Links in this episode: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/zoom-fatigue-may-...

In response to an email from a listener, Jess and Phil talk about dealing with the guilt that sometimes comes from deciding to miss out on an event, whether work or otherwise. Links in this episode: https://createyourownreality.co/how-to-deal-with-introvert-guilt/

In this episode, Jess and Phil discuss dealing with "clingy" relationships; those friends that demand more time you can give, or the romantic relationship that anxious or upset if they can't be with you all the time. Articles referenced in this episode: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/am-i-clingy-what-to-do/ https://www.brides.com/how-not-to-be-clingy-4176696 https://www.wikihow.com/Gentl...

In this episode Jess and Phil talk about social media fasting, when to go on a fast, when not to, and how to have a more healthy relationship with social media.

In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about things that are just wonderful for an introvert to hear. Those things that make the introvert just...melt. Things like "I have to cancel our plans" or "the party is cancelled", as well as some thing that just aren't.

In this episode, Jess and Phil discuss the importance of Routines, and how they can be very helpful for the introvert. Also: Phil learns a "horrifying" secret about Jess. Links in this episode: https://nesslabs.com/habits-routines-rituals

This week, Jess and Phil look at the Myers-Briggs test: Its origins, its uses, and it sometimes problematic aspects. Links in this episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19048975/ ) https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/c-g-jungs-theory.htm https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.the_myers-briggs_company.76632dd8acd83e7d95d18ab62c140624.html https://www...