

49. how to talk to anyone (even if you're an introvert) ft. Xinyi of Don't Be Strangers
On this episode, Jacey interviews Xinyi of Don't Be Strangers - a podcast & self-growth community with a mission to provide resources, community & events to fight adult loneliness. Tune in to hear us discuss:
- The loneliness epidemic
- Social anxiety & why it happens
- How to shift your mindset to meet new people and make new friendships that feel aligned
- XinYi's book "How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts" and her tips
- How to form surface level relationships into meaningful friendships
- Boxing ourselves and others into different categories
- The importance of community and how to form one
And more!
About Xinyi: Xinyi Xan is an Asian American creative chimera and founder of Don’t Be Strangers, a podcast and global community on a mission to create deeper conversations and more vulnerable connections.
Connect with Xinyi:
- IG @dontbestrangers
- Website
- Podcast
- How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts (go leave a review!)
Don’t Be Strangers provides intentional resources, events, and community for curious and optimistic students of life to fight adult loneliness and the myth that “making friends is hard".
Connect with Jacey and Sasha:
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Website: https://www.recalibratepodcast.com
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ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Recalibrate Podcast, hosted by Jacey Adler and Sasha Andrianova, is a space where we explore the full spectrum of what it means to be human. Join us each Wednesday as we have honest conversations to normalize the human experience and help you feel less alone. We share different ways to connect with yourself and interview heart-forward guests who expand your belief of what’s possible for you. We’re the best friends you didn’t know you needed. Let's laugh, cry, ruminate and explore all of the things you think about but haven’t heard said out loud.