Introspectology

By Joanna James-Lynn

This is the show where we go inside other people’s heads to find out who they are, how they think, and what it’s like to be them. Each week Joanna James-Lynn interviews someone different to understand... more

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The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.

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November 24, 2015The Thoughtful Polytheist: How Humans Relate To Each Other
Keri Bas is an artist and a business owner. We talk about what it’s like being a polytheist in a monotheistic culture, how humans relate to each other, and how this theme of human relationships runs through her interests.
Topics Covered:
How starting life on tour with her dad’s band influenced Keri’s view of the world
The thread that runs through Keri’s many interests
The role that Keri’s Polish heritage has played
What it’s like to be a polytheist in a monotheistic society
What Keri learned about how humans relate to each other from interfaith seminaries
The relationship between empathy and anxiety
Why Keri finds tarot fascinating
The struggles of being an INFP
How Keri has tackled her lack of discipline and her constant desire to start something new
The writing tools Keri uses
Keri’s struggles with journalling
Keri’s obsession with the Avengers and comics
Keri’s needs and struggles when it comes to notebooks
What Keri’s ideal day would look like
Keri’s message to the world

Resources Mentioned:
The Artist’s Way
The Bright Idea Deck
750 Words
Business Runes
Bullet Journal
NaNoWriMo
Neil’s interview
Keri's website, PaintedHippo.com
Keri @Zephrene on Twitter
Keri @Zephrene on Instagram
Keri on Pinterest

See the full show notes at Introspectology.com/the-thoughtful-polytheist.
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November 17, 2015The Extroverted Creative: What It Means To Have A Colourful Personality
Amy Gilmore is an aspiring actress. We talk about being creative, jumping from one interest to the next, and her experience of not fitting in at work.
Topics Covered:
What Amy was like as a creative child
Why Amy decided she wanted to become an actor
How Amy felt about life before she figured out what she wanted to do
Why Amy’s previous job didn’t suit her
Why Amy also loves science
What it’s like being a Myers-Briggs ENFP and an Enneagram Type 4
What hell would look like for Amy
How Amy overcame stage fright
Why Amy removed some friends from her life
Which feelings Amy would most like to feel
What Amy would do if she won the lottery
What Amy would do if she had nine months to live
What Amy’s perfect day would look like
What it’s like being an extrovert and having an introverted best friend
The type of person Amy admires
The best compliment Amy’s ever received
What message Amy would give to everyone in the world if she could

Resources Mentioned:
Kate Evan’s blog post
Amy on Facebook

See the full show notes at Introspectology.com/the-extroverted-creative.
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1h
October 28, 2015The Big-Thinking Philosopher: Zooming Out To See The Bigger Picture
Neil Hughes is a software developer, writer, and comedian. We talk about his former life as a travelling evangelist, what it was like to realise he no longer believed in God, and whether or not he’d volunteer to be one of the first people on Mars.
Topics Covered:
What Neil used to do that shocks a lot of the people he knows now
Why Neil and I think we should start conversations differently
What Neil’s life was like when he worked as a travelling evangelist
What it was like realising he didn’t believe in God
How Neil sees the world now
Whether or not Neil would go and live on Mars
Why some people have trouble making decisions
The free will versus determinism debate
What Neil would say if he could give everyone a message
Why Neil hates the media
Why Neil should never join Pinterest
Why Neil wouldn’t want to be famous
What blows Neil’s mind
Why humans can’t wrap their heads around big numbers
What Neil’s been worrying about recently
What Neil needs to be happy
What Neil didn’t understand about scarves until his mid twenties
Why Neil felt guilty at school

Resources Mentioned:
A Short History of Nearly Everything
Walking on Custard (both the book and the website)
Unmistakable Creative
@enhughesiasm on Twitter
Introspectologists

See the full show notes at Introspectology.com/the-big-thinking-philosopher.
Join the Introspectologists Facebook group at Introspectologists.com.
Review the show at Introspectology.com/review.
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1h 23min
October 28, 2015The Rebellious Bride: Rejecting 'Shoulds' In Favour Of Self-Expression
Kate is a communications and media manager and a newlywed. We talk about her decision not to do what was expected of her on her wedding day, how she tells the difference between wanting to do something because she feels she should and because she wants to, and how she has tried to shake off other people’s expectations of her.

Topics Covered:
What Kate learned from a volunteer trip abroad
Kate’s experience being a good girl and shaking off other people’s expectations
The impact that Kate’s attempts to be perfect have had on her life
How Kate has stopped caring so much what other people think of her
How Kate decided to plan her wedding, bearing in mind her tendency to try and please other people
Why Kate’s wedding involved dinosaur models, a trip to the supermarket, and paddling in the sea
How Kate knows when she’s doing something for the right reasons
Why Kate enjoys activities like crocheting
The type of activities that Kate finds relaxing
Whether Kate tends to focus on the goal or the process of an activity
How Kate’s childhood has influenced her personality
What (or who) Kate wanted to be as a child
What Kate’s idea of what an interesting life looks like
How Kate would most like to feel
Kate’s one message to the world

Resources Mentioned:
Alive in Berlin
The Desire Map
@iamkateevans on Twitter
@iamkateevans on Instagram
KateEvans.co
Introspectologists

See the full show notes at Introspectology.com/the-rebellious-bride.
Join the Introspectologists Facebook group at Introspectologists.com.
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54min
October 27, 2015The Chatty Scientist: A Life Driven By Connection
Güneş Taylor is a bubbly PhD student who lived in lots of countries as a child. We talk about how moving around a lot influenced her personality, why she doesn’t always fit in with other scientists, and why she worries some people might think she's disingenuous.
Topics Covered:
How moving around a lot as a child has shaped Güneş’ personality
What is was like having to leave home and move to another country at 15
How Güneş knew that leaving home was the right thing to do
Why Güneş feels different to other scientists
The belief that Güneş held as a child and why she’s changed her mind about it
The interesting phases Güneş went through as a child
Whether Güneş would describe herself as more creative or analytical
Which parts of being a scientist Güneş feels don't suit her
Güneş’ strengths and weaknesses
What Güneş’ ideal day would be like
How Güneş thinks other people see her
The best compliment Güneş has ever received
What Güneş would like people to say about her at her funeral
What Güneş would do if she had 9 months left to live
What Güneş would like to tell everyone in the world

Resources Mentioned:
Puttylike
@GunesTaylor on Twitter
Introspectologists
@Introspectology on Twitter
Introspectology on Facebook

See the full show notes at Introspectology.com/the-chatty-scientist.
Join the Introspectologists Facebook group at Introspectologists.com.
Review the show at Introspectology.com/review.
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50min

FAQs about Introspectology:

How many episodes does Introspectology have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.