Introvert Unbound Podcast: Recent Episodes

Wes Colton, Introvert Unbound

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On episode #79 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton talks about the challenge all us introverts have both accepting ourselves the way we are and learning how to engage in a society that doesn’t always “get” us. 

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On episode #78 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton defines and teaches you how to achieve “introvert excellence.”

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On episode #77 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton reveals 6 ways to handle loneliness. 

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On episode #75 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton talks about how difficult it can be for introverts to find their way alone.

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On episode #75 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton makes the case for 2023 being the best time in history for introverts to thrive. 

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On episode #74 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton shares a few tips to help introverts make it through the holidays without crashing their social battery.

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On episode #73 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton shows you how to tell the difference between introversion and shyness (a.k.a. social anxiety). 

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On episode #72 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton reminds us how every introvert is at a different stage in their life’s journey.

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On episode #71 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton shares three things he’s thankful about when it comes to being an introvert and asks you to do the same.

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On episode #70 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton debunks the myth that introverts spending time alone aren’t living life to the fullest.

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On episode #69 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton gets into the differences between coaching and therapy for introverts.

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On episode #68 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton answers the controversial question of whether or not the average woman is more likely to date an introvert or extrovert.

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On episode #67 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton gives his opinion on the best way to engage—or disengage—with conflict as an introvert.

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On episode #66 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton explains the difference between an introvert having a goal and coming up with the strategy—and will—to actually get there.  

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On episode #65 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton teaches introverts how to process jealousy towards extroverts.

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On episode #64 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton shares his strategy for handling loud, chatty extroverts in social situations.

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On episode #63 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton gives his official take on whether or not ambiverts actually exist.  

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On episode #62 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, introvert coach Wes Colton reveals the secret for introverts looking to make the most out of their weekends.

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On episode #61 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes gives his take on whether it’s possible to be an effective dating coach without having found a life partner.

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On episode #60 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes gleans wisdom from Eastern philosophy to expose “three futile strategies” preventing introverts from overcoming obstacles: attacking, indulging, and ignoring.

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On episode #59 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes challenges introverts to find a healthy balance between their time alone and time spent with others.

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On episode #58 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes offers a weird new concept to help introverts better understand our long term journeys of self-discovery.

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On episode #57 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes shares a recent scientific study proving what he’s been saying all along: Introverts who put themselves out there—but not too much—enjoy life more.

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On episode #56 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes frames the introvert’s social and professional journey in terms of “vision,” or ultimate goal, and “mission,” or the steps taken to reach that goal.

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On episode #55 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes ignores loud construction noises while explaining how important it is for introverts to gradually desensitize themselves to socializing. 

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On episode #54 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes reads his humorous new article, “If Online Dating Were Real Life,” explains why he wrote it, and breaks the whole piece down paragraph by paragraph.

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On episode #53 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes has some good news and some bad news.

The good news: Introvert Unbound is about to take a quantum leap with its coaching content. The bad news: Wes is discontinuing one-on-one virtual coaching outside of long-term packages.

But more good news: Wes is giving listeners 1 week to book some of the last, absurdly cheap “à la carte” one-on-one coaching sessions if you email him before August 7 at wes [at] introvertunbound [dot] com.

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On episode #52 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes theorizes about WHY potential dates might flake at the last minute and then ghost you.

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On episode #51 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes shares his recent experiences being “ghosted” by potential dates and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

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On episode #50 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes shares a handy/silly mnemonic device to sum up the best way for introverts like you to overcome obstacles in your social life.

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On episode #49 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes gets excited about his new online course, SELF DEVELOPMENT AND DATING: GAPS & OVERLAPS, three 60-minute sessions on April 11, April 18, and April 25. Only 10 slots, so get your tickets today at Eventbrite. 

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On episode #48 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes outlines the concept of "The Warrior + The Caretaker," the two parts of your personality you must access to attract the right woman.  

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On episode #47 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes gives you a brief summary of every chapter of the new, updated paperback edition of THE INTROVERT MEN'S DATING GUIDE, out now on Amazon!

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On episode #46 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton talks about a few of the many ways in which introverts benefit the world. 

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On episode #45 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton reveals why the podcast went on a year-long hiatus and what exciting things he's got in store for introverts like you in 2022, including: a sneak peak at future episodes, a new online course, and an updated paperback and e-book edition of THE INTROVERT MEN'S DATING GUIDE.

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On episode #44 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton talks with Las Vegas dating coach, Chris Valentino, about how hard it is to find a coach who understands adult psychological development, the importance of radical self-honesty, and how failure is the ONLY true path to advancement.

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On episode #43 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton talks about a recent discovery he's made about why introverts  have a difficult time getting their professional and/or creative projects out to the world.

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On episode #42 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton gives his opinion on who's better at giving dating advice, men or women?

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On episode #41 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton explores the differences and similarities between coaching and therapy.

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On episode #40 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton invites you to the January 15 virtual book launch for The Introvert Men's Dating Guide, explains why he coaches mostly men, and reveals how dating is only the beginning of an introvert's journey of self-discovery. 

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On episode #39 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton reads the foreword and goes through the contents of The Introvert Men's Dating Guide, his brand new, one-of-kind, comprehensive book that will transform your dating life.

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On episode #38 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton explains what he's been up to all these months and announces the upcoming publication of The Introvert Men's Dating Guide.

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On episode #37 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, coach & social integrator Wes Colton goes deep on how pursuing your next stage of development will not only bring more of the right women into your life, but transform your entire worldview.

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On episode #36 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, coach & social integrator Wes Colton questions whether or not an introvert man needs to be conventionally "good looking" to have a fulfilling dating life. 

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On episode #35 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton gives his take on whether the COVID-19 pandemic spells the end of going up to attractive strangers in hopes of a date, aka cold encounters or "cold approach." 

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On episode #34 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton discusses how the pandemic is making many introverts realize how much we actually miss people, and how this insight can carry over into our lives once the outbreak has ended.

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On episode #33 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton and Regina Hopkins, L.P.C. offer some introvert-tested-and-approved advice to extroverts for how to make the most of time stuck at home, now or in the future.

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On episode #32 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes advises introverts to make use of any free time they might have during the COVID-19 pandemic to do the self development work they've been putting off.

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On episode #31 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes considers the controversial question of whether women are more interested in introverted or extroverted men.

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On episode #30 of the (now weekly!) Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes investigates whether it's a good idea or not for introverts to date more than one person at a time.

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On episode #29 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks with Arthur Lieber, author of Political Introverts: How Empathetic Voters Can Help Save American Politics, about how important it is for introverts to engage in politics and the most effective ways to do so.

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On episode #28 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks about how romantic chemistry is more than just "attraction" and how single introverts can benefit from this understanding.

Read the article, "Introverts and Romantic Chemistry" here.

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On episode #27 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks about how to use Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) to uncover and maximize your personal strengths to transform your social, dating, and professional life. 

Read the article, "Leveraging Your Introvert Strengths" here.

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On episode #26 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks about how just the other week he faced his greatest fear and how you can do the same.

Read the article "Facing Your Fears as an Introvert" here.

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On episode #25 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks about how to objectively measure whether your dating life is improving or not.

Read the article, "What's Your Dating Trajectory" here.

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On episode #24 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes shares a real-life anecdote to help put rejection--in dating and life in general--in its proper perspective. 

Read the article, "Why You Shouldn't Take Rejection Seriously" here.

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On episode #23 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks about the four qualities he's noticed in nearly all of his clients who have improved their dating and social lives.

Read the article, "4 Things My Successful Coaching Clients Have in Common" here.

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On episode #22 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes brings back his very first guest, Clint, to explain why he's canceling all his online dating subscriptions.

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On episode #21 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks with data analyst Vik Sanchez about his research on online dating and his shocking conclusion that the goal of these apps isn't to get you dates, but keep you swiping forever.   

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On episode #20 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes details some of the limitations of online dating and explains why meeting people the old-fashioned way might be a better option. 

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On episode #19 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks gets personal and reveals a health concern that's both bringing out the worst in him AND providing him some much-needed life lessons.

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On episode #18 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks with David Richards, a 22-year-old introvert who came out of his introvert shell after dropping out of college to found his own email system provider, Enveloperty.

In this lively discussion, David and Wes talk about:

  • how important it is for introverts to push their comfort zone
  • the similarities and differences between dating and sales
  • how practice makes pretty good (if not perfect) in terms of socializing

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On episode #17 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks with Gabriela Casineanu, professional coach and award-winning author of "Quiet Lessons for the Introvert's Soul" and "Introverts: Leverage Your Strengths for an Effective Job Search."

In this wide-ranging chat, Gabriela shares her wisdom on a variety of topics, including:

  • differences between men and women introverts
  • the introvert's hero journey
  • and whether all introverts should move to Asia

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On episode #16 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes shares his experience of "Solo Manuary," where he swore off dating for the entire month of January.

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On episode #15 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks with Jim Saunders, author of Introvert Shine: Career-Boosting Communication Hacks to Speak Confidently and Build Your Network, about how introverts can succeed in the workplace.

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On episode #14 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes explores how working on your dating life can open the door to deeper levels of personal growth. 

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On episode #13 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes reveals his past anger issues and shares a simple method he uses to stay cool. 

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On episode #12 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes chats with Zachariah Bourne, a personal development coach who specializes in dating and also happens to be an introvert. 

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On episode #11 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton & Regina Hopkins LPC discuss the difference between becoming a more social introvert vs. putting on a fake "extrovert" persona.

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On episode #10 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton talks about the natural advantages introverts have when it comes to dating (for more info, check out the article Five Introvert Dating Advantages).

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On episode #9 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton theorizes about why there's so much bad advice out there for introverts (for more info, read the article, Why Most Advice for Introverts is Dead Wrong).

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On episode #8 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton talks out loud to himself about some of the best (and worst) ways to deal with conflict as an introvert, using real--and ongoing--examples from his own life.

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On episode #7 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton finds out how Jeremiah, a 35 year-old introvert man, is transforming his social life by refusing to stay within his comfort zone. 

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On the 6th installment of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes Colton chats with Regina, a licensed professional counselor who has recently come on board Introvert Unbound as a coach.

Regina talks about how she overcame social anxiety, the empathy she has for introverted guys, and how she can help them improve their social skills and dating life.

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In the fifth episode of the Introvert Unbound Podcast with Wes Colton, we chat with Richard from Introvert Going Out, a charming and inspiring blog about the experiences of an introvert trying to be more social.

We talk about the social and career benefits of chatting up strangers, the concept of building up one's social muscles, and how to avoid using your introversion as a crutch.  

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