Phil and Jess are catching up. Its been quite a year, and in this episode they will tell you about it. Jess talks about what its like being an introvert with a second child as well as how different it was being pregnant with her second baby. Phil talks about writing, life and a few life changes.

Also, Phil and Jess have a couple of questions for you!

Jess and Phil have an important update.

Jess and Phil have a confession. While its widely known that they will avoid acquaintances if they pass them on the street, its time to come clean and admit that they do the same, even if they see really good friends on the street. In this episode they talk about why they do it, and why they (mostly) don’t feel bad about it. And why you shouldn’t either.

This podcast was inspired by a reddit post, where the OP (Original Poster) complained: I’m an introvert and I don’t have hobbies… how do I get one? In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about hobbies. Is it possible to have hobbies that don’t have a social aspect? Does the fear of social hobbies keep some introverts from pursuing hobbies that they might otherwise pursue? Phil and Jess talk about hobbies they are currently pursuing, ones they started and abandoned, and more.

We’ve been on hiatus longer than we anticipated. As we do when we come back from a break, we catch up on what’s been going on, and let you know why we were away for so long. The TLDR: a lot happened.

Do you ever feel like you’ve been singled out at a gathering, becoming the center of a conversation you never wanted to be part of? We’re cracking open the less-spoken realities of being an introvert and the social punishment that often comes with it. This episode paints a vivid picture of the uncomfortable moments we introverts face, sometimes at the hands of well-meaning loved ones.

Ever been told your introverted nature is a misfit for your workplace? Well, we’ve got a story for you! Join us, your introverted hosts Phil Rickaby and Jess Gorman, as we navigate the complexities of introversion in professional settings. One listener shares their experience of being told by a manager that introversion doesn’t quite cut it at work. We delve into this, reassuring you that your quiet nature is not equivalent to incompetence and certainly doesn’t define your professional capabilities…

In this episode, we delve into the world of introverts, exploring why they are often misunderstood as aloof or intimidating. We uncover the unique challenges introverts face in social situations, discussing the perception of them being ‘know-it-alls’ due to their broad vocabulary and deep thought process. We also touch upon the concept of ‘canceling plans’ as an introvert’s love language and the guilt that often accompanies it.

In this episode, inspired by a reddit post, Jess and Phil talk about how it sometimes seems like extroverts make all the rules in life, and the introverts just have to deal with it.

In this episode, IG2 returns from its hiatus, and Jess an Phil talk about what its like having to pretend to be an extrovert, either at work or in social situations.