This podcast episode explores the different types of introverts, including 2 broad categories and 4 more specific categories, and we’re going to dispel 7 common misconceptions about introverts. Just like not all extroverts are the same, not all introverts are the same, but sometimes labels like “introvert” and “extrovert” can cause us to create false assumptions about each other, like the following: “All extroverts just like superficial conversations and relationships.” “Introverts are always...

It’s no secret that American politics is as divisive and polarized as day and night. It seems like having a calm, thoughtful conversation about the current state of politics is impossible to have without it turning into a screaming match where people are just even more set in their ways than before. Can this wide of a gap ever be bridged? Join me in this discussion as I provide my own thoughts on the matter! We’ll talk about all things labels, or those categories we often use to differentiate...

How do you go from being scared to show and embrace your femininity, to fully embracing it and sharing it’s power with the world? As a late bloomer myself, I know exactly how it feels to be in this predicament, so much so that I’m 26 years old and haven’t had my first kiss nor my first boyfriend, if you can believe that! But despite those surprising facts, I have a more confidence in my feminine traits than I’ve ever had before. I went from hating my body so much that I would wear an XL black...

Many of us had a few bullies in our past middle and high school days, but what happens when you encounter fully grown adults who use those same, immature tactics from grade school? As someone with extensive experience with being bullied and excluded and who struggled to stand up for myself back then, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to deal with them in adulthood, and if you are as conflict-avoidant as I used to be, you might find this episode useful. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll...

Introverts are fundamentally different from extroverts in that our knowledge and ideas are not as immediately visible to others due to our quiet, reserved nature. When an extrovert walks into a gathering, you’ll know it because you often hear them before you see than, but when an introverts walks into a gathering, they might slip right by you going unnoticed. Because of this, there are some specific communication strengths introverts can harness to ensure their presence is known and felt in...

When you’ve struggled with things like mental health, disorders, neurodivergence, dysfunctional thinking patterns, maladaptive behaviors, and other mental and emotional issues, it can be hard to move through the world as if you are normal. As someone who has struggled with the symptoms of autism my whole life and social anxiety for almost a decade, I know how it feels, but I’ve always wondered, what even is “normal”? How did I even get to be this abnormal, and most importantly, how can I...

Lucy Todd, CPC, is a fellow introvert and career coach, is the coach for folks desperate to start a new career but stuck on what to do next. She knows firsthand that indecision is the enemy of change! So after breaking out of the corporate stress cycle in 2021, she made it her mission to help others do the same. Now a Certified Professional Coach, she started Lucy Todd Coaching to help clients build clarity and confidence, turning “someday” career change plans into ASAP action. In this...

Humans are built to form social connections, but dealing with the emotional nature of humans can be a big barrier, especially if you have struggled with your emotional intelligence for a long time like I once did. This episode explores what EQ is, why it’s important for human connection, and the one key skill you need to learn in order to improve your EQ in your personal and work life. I discuss the science and psychology of emotions, and my personal experience as an autistic woman who has...

It’s a common misconception that introverted means you are automatically shy and scared of socializing with people, but those terms are actually not synonymous. You can be introverted and not shy at all, shy or anxious but not an introvert, or simultaneously shy and introverted which comes with its own set of issues. This episode explores the key differences between introversion, shyness, and social anxiety, how to know which one you are, and how to overcome your fears of socializing if you...

Everyone of us at some point in our lives is going to have to receive a hard truth about ourselves or our situation, and tell someone else a hard truth about themselves or their situation, but when the time comes to lay everything our on the table, there is a right and wrong way to go about delivering the message. This episode explores some strategies for telling people hard truths with a healthy mix of sensitivity and bluntness, including the important factors to consider for each individual...

Being bullied in childhood, adolescence, and teenage years can cause the victims to experience varying degrees of emotional withdrawal and mental illness much later on in life, but there are some ways we can cope with our past. Join me as I discuss my personal experience with bullying in my schooling days, how it affected me into my early adulthood, and how I came to accept my past without letting it affect my future. We’ll also discuss some practical strategies you can use to accept your own...

If you’ve ever been a social outcast, you know how humiliating and lonely it can be, especially if it’s because of something over which you have no control. As someone who was diagnosed with high-functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is a neurological disorder that affects how individuals communicate and socialize with others, I can relate to feeling like a social outcast. It can be hard to stay motivated when you feel like you don’t fit in anywhere, but don’t lose hope just...

Today’s podcast explores how healthy relationships are the foundation to a fulfilling life, and how we can individually contribute to a better society by nourishing the relationships in our lives — one person at a time. Resources mentioned in this episode: >> Free Guide to Small Talk: https://theintrovertedmisfit.com/guide-to-small-talk >> The Evolution of Social Connection as a Basic Human Need:...

Sometimes it can be easy for introverts to feel out of place in the world, especially when the personality with the most visibility seems to be more extroverted people. In this episode, we discuss the valuable role that introverts have in the balance of introversion and extroversion in the world by exploring how the two opposing personalities create stability in human societies and how both introverts and extroverts can learn to be better counterparts to one another. Resources mentioned in...

Socially awkward women are no strangers to feeling out of place in social settings and interactions, but those feelings can be even worse when the people with whom you’re trying to interact are exhibiting behaviors that are purposefully excluding you. In this episode, I react to the viral Jubilee YouTube video titled “Whose Girlfriend is the Most Attractive | Ranking” and point out the discreet and not so discreet ways that socially awkward women are often shunned by typical mean girl antics,...

Welcome to The Introverted Misfit Podcast with me, Caroline Smith. The Introverted Misfit podcast is not just for introverts; it’s for introverts and extroverts, men and women, young and old, and anyone in between who wants to know more about the importance of how humans relate to one another. We’ll discuss a wide realm of topics with a wide array of guests related to human connection and communication from an introverted misfit’s perspective. Growing up as a neurodivergent introverted woman...