Introverts Talk Too: Recent Episodes
Kiersten Hawkins
Introverts who like conversation. Kiersten, your host, made this podcast for anyone who falls in this oxymoronic category. As a young, introverted, adulting individual, Kiersten speaks from her perspective about navigating through her experiences. Being introverted or even a bit socially anxious makes it harder to share your opinions and realizations about certain topics. This solo podcast creates a comfortable space to share these ideas!
Finding enjoyable activities to do when you are alone might be difficult. Especially when it looks like so many people around you have people to do things with. Here is a short list of solo activities to do that a super comfortable to do alone! Pt.1!
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It's been quite a while since I've touched this podcast because I was trying to figure out if I was going to continue it, change it, or delete it all together. I love this podcast. I love the name and the concept and I am glad I decided to keep it! Here's what's to come for the Introverts Talk Too podcast!
I've found myself in situations where there were so many activities that I wanted to try but didn't have anyone to do them with. So I never did them. Today, I talk about pushing away anxieties about doing things by yourself and pushing yourself to experience the things you want to do.
Lately, I've been pushing myself to speak up when I have something to say or ask an extra question that I really want the answer to. I don't want to let social angst prevent me from doing those things. Today I'm talking about where I've been practicing this in my own life.
Hello people! So, I recently took a trip to Dallas and was so caught off guard by how FRIENDLY everyone was! It almost felt like my introversion faded away. It has me questioning whether or not I'm really an introvert or if it's just where I'm currently living. Is that something you ever question?
Today I'm talking about my unintentional social media break and why I felt like I could not bring myself to participate in social media these last few weeks.
Hello! Today I'm talking about how and why I spent my birthday alone. I also talk about the difference between being alone and being lonely.
Welcome or welcome back! Today, I'm talking about being the bigger person and standing up for yourself.
Hello! I know there are a lot of people who want to get started on social media. Social media is, especially now, a really intimidating space to jump into. Today I'm talking about how I am getting over my social media fears as an introverted person.
Hello! Today, I'm talking about being intentionally positive and how it's shifted my perspective on a few different things.
If you're an introvert you may have felt the feeling of guilt because you canceled a plan or didn't respond to a text. Today, I talk about introvert guilt, strengthening my social battery, and becoming too comfortable with my own company.
Today I'm talking about some recent social changes in my life. From getting comfortable recording videos in public to starting a new job. I am trying to gain confidence in many areas.
I'm realizing that in the career field that I want to go into, I'm going to have to advocate for myself. A lot! As an introvert, sometimes I struggle with putting myself out there. In this episode, I talk about my realizations on this topic!
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Today I'm talking about facing my social fears. I share some stories of recent events that made me want to talk about this. Feeling awkward at the gym, post office anxiety, and more things like this.
Hey! Accepting your 'weird' is extremely important. Period. Doing it sooner than later is super helpful. Today, I talk about my journey of accepting my qualities that I never felt fit in. (also, to be clear, I'm not driving while recording this.)
You ever feel like something that is usually second nature to you, starts to become difficult? Or, that you are having an experience that is supposed to be enjoyable but deep down, it's not? I feel like I've been dealing with imposter syndrome lately. So today, I talk about the different things that have led me to believe that this is what I'm dealing with.
Today, I am talking about my thoughts on social media. It's scary. The power of it, what it could do to your mental health, etc. I talk about what made me start to consider this. Let's unpack it!
Hello! Let's have a casual chat about talking. What happened to conversation? I don't know if I'm the only one but I feel like social interaction is getting so strange lately. Let's unpack it.
So, I originally had another topic planned to talk about. But after several tries recording and editing it, I decided to maybe save it for another time. So instead, I decided to talk about my REAL intentions for my podcast.
Hello! It's a new year. I'm the same introvert. And I was so ready to podcast again. Recently, my spring semester started at college and it was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Here's what happened.
Okay, so I haven't always been so introverted. Let's take a little journey on the growth of my introversion. How did I go from super social to super socially anxious in a matter of a couple of years?
Today I'm talking about the pros and cons of being introverted. I'm also deciding whether or not being an introvert is a good or bad thing based on my experiences.
Does anybody know how to set boundaries with people who are close to you? I'm trying to figure that out. Sometimes people don't understand your goals or visions and might project their opinions on you. Whether they are wanted or unwanted. Positive or negative. Either way, I feel like there should be some boundaries set. Let's figure it out!
I know a lot of introverts work retail. Here are some of the experiences that I've had working with customers who sometimes don't consider your feelings. It's difficult and really socially draining sometimes... but you've got to do what you've got to do.
Spending time alone for an extended amount of time can be really difficult on your mental health. Not having many people to talk to, hang out with, or even just be around. As an introvert, I dealt with this while living at college. Here's how I learned how to enjoy my solitude in a HEALTHY way.
If you're an introvert or socially anxious, you know the difficulty that comes with standing up for yourself. Not on a monumental scale. But for everyday things. Today, I talk a bit about the experiences I've had where I wished I stood up for myself more, especially during my college experience.
Today I'm talking about college. People tend to push the idea on you that you're supposed to have this fantastic college experience. But sometimes it feels pretty mediocre. Let's talk about it. I'm sharing some of my experiences with you on this episode. Hope you enjoy it.
Welcome to the first official ITT Podcast Episode. Today I talk about my realization of how awkward I am. It's not a bad thing! Just a new discovery of mine. I share a couple of recent events that happened that led to this discovery. Come listen!
Welcome to Introverts Talk Too! I'm your host, Kiersten! So from one introvert to another, I hope we can have some deeper conversations that we, otherwise, probably wouldn't get the opportunity to have!