The Quiet Warrior Podcast with Serena Low

For the perfectionist, overthinker, and overachiever, nothing less than 100% will do. But unrealistic goals and impossibly high standards can end up discouraging us from persisting long enough to see progress. So why not make it easy on yourself? Aim to be 1% better today than you were yesterday. Listen in to envision what 1% better could look like for you, and find out how I’m using the 1% idea i...

If it’s been 10-15 years since your last pregnancy and you’ve started noticing some changes in your body and your moods, this is the episode you don’t want to miss! I’ve been on the perimenopause journey since 2022 and this is the information I wish I’d known earlier. Join me as I interview Amita Sharma, co-founder of global women’s wellness platform NourishDoc , and learn about: How women’s bodie...

If you know someone who acts as if it’s always someone else’s fault when things don’t go their way, who believes that others are responsible for their happiness and wellbeing, that they deserve special treatment because they are better than others, listen on, because our guest today is a coach who specializes in narcissistic abuse and the bestselling author of If Only I’d Known! How to Outsmart Na...

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Quiet Warrior Podcast.  As we come out of the holiday season and get back into the rhythm of normal life, how do you want 2024 to be different from last year? What would make this a meaningful, fulfilling, prosperous, healthy, inspiring year? Can you find 15 minutes to sit quietly, look back on the past 12 months, and very honestly notice the blessings and the learning...

As parents, we want the best for our children, but how do we know when our expectations are reasonable, or if we are projecting inherited patterns and beliefs from our own upbringing, including our childhood trauma? I have played guide, observer, counsellor and mentor to my children over the years, and there are many times I have got it wrong: When I reacted to childish outbursts with anger and ju...

What’s one of the most common catchphrases of people who are stuck? “I need more clarity!” If I have more clarity, I will know what the next step is. I will know what to do, and I will know how to go about doing it. That’s what I thought and did for decades. Until I realized I’d got the order wrong. Clarity comes after you take action. It is only when we move towards our goal in faith, in trust, n...

Two ideas that have inspired Nancy: Have fun losing face There’s no shame showing my work if I’m doing a great job Nancy’s journey to being more outspoken Career progression is seldom linear Why is it that when put on the spot, the words don’t come? Introverts are deep thinkers and take extra time to process and prepare our responses Fear of being judged, fear of criticism - “Mental S.O.S.”  Self-...

My guest for this episode was Natalia Walker, founder of Inner Creative. Here’s what I learned from our conversation: The truth: Every one of us is creative (not just children)! How to put less pressure on ourselves by changing our expectations of what being creative looks like. Natalia’s Creativity Mantra: “I’m open and willing to make mistakes. It doesn’t have to be perfect. I just have to show...

If you’ve ever felt defeated by the blank page while trying to be creative, this episode is for you. Why is it so much harder for us as adults to be creative and playful compared to our children? When was the last time you felt truly relaxed, free, and unconscious of the need to get it right? When did you forget how to be playful and to have fun? Tune in for my tips on how to release the need for...

Do people tell you that you’re boring? Before being too quick to assume they are right (or wrong!), let’s use this as an opportunity to reflect. Does someone saying I’m boring make me boring? What does it mean to be boring? What makes someone interesting? Is it about getting out of the house more, having hobbies, doing fun and interesting things, meeting new people, learning a new skill? The key t...

Feedback is a word that can trigger the overthinker in us, whether we’re the one giving the feedback, or the one receiving it. Being asked to give feedback can feel like one more cognitive task to add to an already lengthy to-do list. But what if you could ask yourself a different question? Instead of “What’s in it for me?”, try putting yourself in the shoes of the person asking for the feedback,...

If you’re an introvert and/or highly sensitive person (HSP) and also a facilitator, trainer, or educator who works with groups, you may find yourself completely drained at the end of a day of delivering workshops and talking to people. How do you manage your energy reserves so you can bring your best when you’re at work? Here’s what I’ve learned: You are differently wired and there is nothing wron...

Becoming a Quiet Warrior is a lifelong endeavour. One does not become brave overnight, but one challenge, one setback, one yes (or no) at a time. Here are some ways I am cultivating the traits of courage, openness, strength, and agility. LESSON 1:  Tend to my own inner landscape first, so I can be the best parent to my children. LESSON 2:  Cherish my friends. LESSON 3:  Create new connections, one...

Is it possible to make small talk, meet new people, and network - as an introvert? Yes!  You mean I don’t have to be extroverted? No! Episode highlights: Learn to do it your way, by honouring your values, energy and personality. When you start from the premise that there is nothing wrong with you and that you are simply wired differently, it becomes easier to do those things without depleting your...

In this episode, Monica Kalra , International Divorce and Relationship Confidence Coach, shares her experiences growing up in the Indian culture, the intersection between culture, gender, and being a migrant, and the ongoing challenge of navigating traditional vs modern social norms. Monica’s advice on how to avoid victim mentality when a relationship breaks down: Be accountable for the part we pl...

If you're looking for ways to increase your happiness, I encourage you to listen to this episode.  Fiona Redding, founder of The Happiness Hunter and host of The Happiness Hunter Podcast, shares some valuable insights that can help you create a happier life for yourself.  What is happiness Happiness is "the feeling of being content and fulfilled". Happiness is not something that hap...

If the events of the last 3 years have affected you negatively, you're not alone.  You're no longer the same person you were before 2020, and neither are your friends and loved ones.  Perhaps it's time to ask yourself:  Do I want to socialize the same way I used to?  Is my old social circle still right for me? Is it time to make new friends?  Instead of feeling pressured to “get on...

Key points covered: An insight into how DISC profiling came about What DISC profiling is and isn’t How best to use DISC profiling, and what not to use it for The light and shadow of the D, I, S and C How DISC helps you maximize your strengths and shore up your weaknesses as a business owner or when working as part of a team Resources: https://discinsights.com/disc-history https://www.myersbriggs.o...

In this episode, Menopause Energy Mentor Miyako Hazama shares how everyone, especially the introverted, can access the power of real breath and correct breathing to relieve and release tension, prepare ourselves energetically so we can step up when presenting and speaking, and emotionally self-regulate when facing out-of-the-comfort-zone situations. Things we talked about: How Miyako made the tran...

Episode 24: The Shame of Being Shy, Sensitive, Socially Anxious or Introverted What is shame? What’s the difference between shame and guilt? How does shame affect the shy, sensitive, socially anxious or introverted individual as a child, at school, at work, and in business? What are some of the cultural or gender norms that contribute to one’s feelings of shame? Three ways to move past shame to re...

An introvert, an empath, and a highly sensitive person walk into a roomful of strangers. How would each react to: Making small talk with new people? The level of background noise, the lighting, the layout, the aesthetics? The conversations taking place simultaneously across different groups? This week, we explore: The traits of an empath and how to know if you’re most likely one The intersection b...

In this episode, I share the key lessons I'm learning from Anita Moorjani's powerful book for empaths, Sensitive Is The New Strong .  This episode is particularly relevant if you are an empath, and going through a journey of healing and recovery from a health crisis.  Ask yourself these four questions to manage your response to illness in a more empowered way:  1. What can I say no to? ...

In this episode, Serena and Dominique Oyston discuss:  Why more introverts need to speak up and share their stories, their intuitive gifts, and their voices Negative beliefs and traumas that hold introverts back from growing What archetypes are and how they help us in our personal growth journey How the warrior archetype helps introverts access courage and take inspired action How to develop the s...

In this episode, Serena discusses: Why introverts struggle to make friends as adults.  What introverts are looking for in friendship and community.  How the pandemic has affected the introvert's socializing skills and willingness to connect.  How social norms and the fear of judgment hold introverts back.  The one small thing you can start doing today to make it easier to reach out and connec...

To be seen or not to be seen - that is the question. A business owner who is also an introvert needs a different kind of strategy when establishing and maintaining an online presence. You want followers and clients and a business that actually makes money - but not at the expense of your privacy, safety, and mental health. Let’s talk about some ways to achieve this with some help from your Quiet W...