What does it mean to be a lonely extrovert with limited energy?

Sophia talks friendship, popularity, and the impact of chronic illness on finding and keeping connections.

• the weird things introverts say about extroverts
• the value of quality friendships over quantity
• a love letter to every extrovert who craves community but struggles to find it

00:00 The Extrovert Paradox

02:57 The Introverts Doth Protest Too Much

04:34 Chronic Illness as a Great Filter

05:25 California vs. New York Friend Culture

06:39 I Want To be...Popular!

07:44 Lessons Chronic Illness Teaches about Friendship

09:01 Embracing Unimportance

If you’ve ever Googled “extrovert with no friends” or wondered why extroverts feel so acutely lonely , this episode is for you.

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