It really has been a while since my last episode, hasn’t it?

🎯 The truth is, my life took a sharp, unexpected turn shortly after that anniversary episode.

Not going to sugarcoat it,

The last 12 months have been a really difficult period in my life

It was a period marked by personal health challenges, and deeply personal losses.

I had to take a step back to re-evaluate my priorities and to look after myself first,

Though I wasn’t sure about sharing this story of mine initially,

I’ve found comforts from watching others share their stories that are quite similar to mine,

This episode is my way of sharing my story,

Hoping this too would possibly bring comforts to others walking similar path

🎙️ In this episode, I shared about:

✅ There is no fixed timeline to your recovery journey

✅ It is okay to feel not okay

✅ How these heartbreaking events eventually led me to reevaluate my priorities in life.

👉 Expect raw, messy and unfiltered truths of what it’s really like to navigate a heartbreak & health challenges, while the world around you expects you to simply ‘move on’ - as if nothing ever happened.

❓Tell me, how are you going to prioritise yourself today? ⤵️

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• Email: [email protected]
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Guess what, loves?

The Introverts Chat is turning one today!🎂🎂

For today’s anniversary episode, I’d like to share with you about my own reflections to this question:

“If I could go back in time, what would I tell my younger self?” 

Having fully embraced my introverted personality now, I know that my introversion is a SUPERPOWER on its own.

Your own company is enough.

Having one close loyal friend is so valuable rather than a few who are nowhere to be found when you need them.

Your listening & observation skills will help others to seek comfort in you.

Because you make them feel heard & understood, loves.

Your definition of success is not going to be the same like everyone else’s.

You too can be successful whilst still embracing & staying true to your introverted self.

You get to create your own version of success.

You get to create your own version of a full, inspired life.

How about you, loves?

If you could go back in time, what would you tell your younger self?

💌 PS:

I have created a PLAYBOOK for you to have a play with as a gift to celebrate my podcast turning 1!

Introducing…🥁🥁

💥💥 The Introvert’s Playbook to Living Life Your Way 💥💥

This FREE playbook will help you to:

✅ Navigate the most common scenarios happening in your social life, work life and relationships 

✅ Understand how to respond in a way that honors your introverted needs (and the needs of others) 

✅ Finally embrace your introverted magic confidently & quietly without having to switch to “extroverted mode” when you’re out in the world 

Being an introvert is a strength and a superpower – so it’s time to embrace it! 😎

📧 Grab your FREE copy of The “Introvert's Playbook to Living Life Your Way” below.

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“Why are you so quiet”?

Let me guess, 

You get asked this question A LOT.

Somehow, our society thinks it is no problem to ask this question, but,

If you flick the switch & ask why someone is so loud,

Then it is not acceptable.

Not fair, isn’t it?

Just because you are more into the quieter side, this does not mean that you are rude or shy.

Just because you love spending some time in solitude, this does not mean you do not like socializing or you are a sensitive person.

While these might ring true for some, these are not what introversion is. 

In Today’s episode, we are going to debunk the most common misconceptions about introverts, and, how to not let these define how your life is going to look like.

Meet our guest today, Sam Dhu, a psychotherapist and a passionate advocate for being radically kind and compassionate to yourself.

As a highly sensitive person Sam believes it is possible to be deeply ambitious and successful, AND soft and sensitive at the same time.

Listen here where we talk about:

✅ How to not let these misconceptions define who you are & what you do.

✅ The differences between introversion & other personality traits.

✅ How honoring your needs is a key to creating your own version of a full, inspired life.

And lastly but not least, Sam shares with us a tip on how to handle that most annoying question that we often get asked: Why are you so quiet?

I hope you love this episode as much as I love recording this for you

Happy listening!

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live as a nomad? 🤔⁠

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Where you don’t have your whole year, your whole month, heck, even your whole week planned out?✍️✍️⁠

As an introvert it's probably something that feels a little scary and out of your comfort zone…😱😱⁠

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But,⁠

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Does it also sound exciting at the same time?? 😎⁠

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Meet Xin Lei, a 26-year-old Introvert - having grown up in Singapore, moving down to New Zealand for 1 and half year and is now on to her next nomadic adventure in Australia.🪽🪽⁠

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Xin Lei shares with us her experience with living a nomadic life as an introvert - the challenges faced & the newfound sense of adventure & the excitement that comes with living a nomadic life.⁠

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Despite going against the expectations, she chose to follow her heart & discovered for herself that there is another aspect of life outside these expectations once she started living a nomadic life. ⁠

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An adventure. 💃🏻⁠

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Loads of adventures. ⁠

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Instead of just constant stress she has grown to believe it was just a normal part of life that she’d been used to & growing up with.⁠

🎧 Tune in to this week’s episode where we talked about:

✅ How going against what is expected of her & following her heart has led her to living a life filled with adventures

✅The fun parts of living a nomadic life plus how to navigate the challenges of living a nomadic life 

✅How to prepare for living a nomadic life if you’ve been thinking/seriously considering about it.

In the first 20 minutes of this episode we talked about our shared mutual experience & struggles growing up as an introvert in this extroverted world which I am sure you are way too familiar with.

Skip ahead the first 20 mins to jump straight to hear more about her nomadic journey & how she got started.

I hope you’ll love this episode as much as I love recording this for you.

Happy Listening! 

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Overthinking? 🤔

You are not alone, my friend.

We all do, to some degree.

As a great listener yourself, you observe & reflect at things before you speak.

While this is undoubtedly the greatest asset you have,

This could potentially act as a double-edged sword to you,

Especially when this leads you to overthinking - to the point where it gets you anxious & start affecting your health.

🎧 Tune in to this week’s episode where I talk about⁠: 

✅ How to question the validity of your thoughts

✅ Tips to reduce overthinking by practicing mindfulness⁠

🎧 Happy listening!

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Do you have a love & hate relationship with social media...🤔⁠

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And often find yourself scrolling non-stop & getting exhausted afterwards?😰⁠

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What if I told you that there is a way to use & enjoy socials in a way that is not mentally exhausting? ⁠

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Meet Misty Johnson, a Social Media Self-Care coach & the host of The Unplugged Women Podcast,⁠

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Misty has spent over a decade taking intentional breaks from social media, and;⁠

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She is now on a purpose-fuelled mission to empower others on their own unplugging journey. ⁠

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🎧 Tune in to this week’s episode where we talk about⁠

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✅ Self-care tips when it comes to social media⁠

✅ The positive impacts in our lives when we unplug from socials⁠

✅ 3 prompts to check in with yourself before opening your socials⁠

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Happy Listening, loves! 🎧

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How often do you hear that this world that you live in only favors those who are loud & extroverted? 🤔

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Can you believe it?

Exactly 3 weeks from now it will be 2024 😱😱

Jeez where has the year gone, right?

Are you ready to welcome the new year yet? 😅

Don’t even get me started on this - time really does fly so freaking fast!

2023 has been quite a year of growth for me...

Tons of discomfort, no doubt about that,

But,

I’ve also discovered a new passion that I had never known I had previously.

🎧 Listen here where I share more about:

Happy Listening!

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Can you believe it?

Christmas is exactly 4 weeks from today 😱😱

And when you think about the festive season ….

Does it scare🤔 you a bit, if not a lot?

Loves,

There is no time more important than right now to start flexing in your boundaries-setting skill.💪💪

So that you can ACTUALLY get to enjoy & thrive this festive season - rather than getting caught in the overwhelm. 💃🏻💃🏻

Tune in to this episode where I share with you about:

✅ 2 Questions to check in before responding to a request/situation

✅ What boundaries are exactly & why it is important to communicate them out.

✅ How to make saying no feels easier & guilt-free.

Happy listening!

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Today, let’s talk about how to navigate changes in your life with ease.

When it comes to going after what you most want in your life, sometimes it’s not as simple as just flicking a switch and doing it.

Change can feel scary and uncomfortable when you’re venturing into the unknown

But if you really want something so bad, change is essential. 

And just because it does feel challenging it does not mean it is impossible.

It still can happen, if you choose to make it happen.

Loves, it is never too late when it comes to something that you want to create in your life.

And what if I told you there is a way you can welcome change & navigate it with ease to reach your goals & make them a reality?

Meet our guest today : Louise Fuster.

Louise is a self-leadership coach, retreat facilitator and skilled practitioner in the art of change, inviting women to boldly lead themselves into the unknown by leaning into change and going against the grain.

She believes change is not something scary to back away from, but rather a skill to be strengthened and embraced as a natural and necessary step towards mastering one's life.

Listen here where we talked about:

I hope you love this episode as much as I love recording them.

Happy listening, loves!

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