Meredith for Real: the curious introvert

In part two of my chat with Joe Sanok, author of Thursday is the new Friday, he shares how replacing your “to-do” list with a “to-be” list & gamifying it can launch consistency, how to discover your internal inclinations & sprint type & what a dead mouse can teach us about problem solving.If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode Ep. 105 | OVERWHELM AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION? HOW TO REDUCE THE STATIC & INCREASE THE MAGICGuest: https://joesanok.com/  |   https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sanok-8b140023/  |   https://www.instagram.com/practiceofthepractice/  |   https://twitter.com/JoeSanokHost:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Author of Thursday is the new Friday, Joe Sanok, shares how the signs of a shorter work week (& longer weekends) have been popping up since the 1980’s. In this episode he shares why a four day work week is critical to society’s advancement, examples of places already implementing alternative schedules & how we can recalibrate our minds away from the industrialist mindset.If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 74 THE IMPACT OF ADHD ON WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS & MOTIVATION.Guest: https://joesanok.com/  |   https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sanok-8b140023/  |   https://www.instagram.com/practiceofthepractice/  |   https://twitter.com/JoeSanokHost:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://empathicpractice.us/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

If you’re an extroverted introvert, this episode is for you. In this solocast, I share insights on what it’s like to be an outgoing introvert, why the world needs introverts & tips on how to thrive as an introvert in an extroverted world.If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 104 HOW TO NETWORK AS AN INTROVERT: 10 TIPS TO HATE IT LESSHost:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://empathicpractice.us/ | Watch me on TV https://bit.ly/3ImiTat |   https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Natasha Miller wasn't the kind of kid you'd guess came from an abusive home. In this episode, she shares how she became homeless (& ultimately abandoned) in between violin lessons & straight As. We talk about mental health awareness in the American Midwest in the 1980s & how hardships can offer opportunities for transformational moments.If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 60 SURVIVING THE TROUBLED TEEN INDUSTRYGuest: https://www.instagram.com/natashamillersf/  |  https://twitter.com/NatashaMillerSF  |  https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashamiller/  |  https://open.spotify.com/show/35SSquvQLyGdujKQNWE2jG  | https://www.officialnatashamiller.com/Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://empathicpractice.us/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Carol Queen has a Ph.D. in Sexology & a passion for pleasure. She is the curator of the Good Vibrations Antique Vibrator Museum in San Francisco, CA. In this episode, she shares the origin story of the museum & explains how vibrators went from doctor’s offices to bedside tables. She also explains why partner sex & self-sex are different activities, why pleasure should be a part of sex ed & addresses common vibrator concerns.If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 70 SEX, PLEASURE & THE COLONIZATION OF INDIA.Guest: http://antiquevibratormuseum.com/  |  https://www.instagram.com/carolqueenphd/?hl=en  |  https://carolqueen.com/  |  https://twitter.com/carolqueen  |  https://www.facebook.com/carolqueenauthor  |  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolq1/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Antique%20Vibrator%20Museum/795022470616714/  Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://empathicpractice.us/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Living together while divorced sounds crazy, but it’s the story of Suzanne Vickberg, an author & psychologist who chose a divorce by design rather than a divorce by default. She shares her thought process & divorce success story to answer the questions, can divorce be a good thing? When is divorce the best option? She also shares the hilarious hiccups along the way.If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 73 THE IMPACT OF ADHD ON ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS.Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannevickberg/  |  Https://www.instagram.com/divorcexdesign/ | https://www.facebook.com/divorcexdesignbookHost:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://empathicpractice.us/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

If you’ve ever wondered how sex scenes are made without the actors really … ahem … you know, this episode is for you! Chantal Cousineau shares a day in the life of an Intimacy Coordinator, what’s in her special kit bag & what we can learn from the on-set concepts of informed & fluid consent.If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 71 - Inspired by Love: Story Telling, History & Human RightsGuest: https://www.instagram.com/chantalcousineau.ic/ | https://www.chantalcousineauic.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/ChantalCousineauFlick  Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://empathicpractice.us/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Three listeners share their really bad date stories. Emily shares a bad first date that sounded a lot like the plot to the next true-crime series, Jamie shares how she got friend-zoned 3 months into her relationship & George shares a shock and awe tale of a date he couldn’t wait to end.If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 86 ACCIDENTAL SWINGERS? Part 1Guest: https://www.instagram.com/olgaboingo/Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://empathicpractice.us/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Jean Franzblau is the founder of the Cuddle Sanctuary, the Los Angeles destination for touch positive events and nationwide professional cuddling. She shares the in-flight ad & bad date that inspired her to start her business, the science behind touch & what lessons we can learn from people who pay to spoon. She also answers the burning questions we’re all thinking.Guest: http://cuddlesanctuary.com/  |   https://www.facebook.com/cuddlesanctuary  |   https://www.instagram.com/cuddlesanctuary/  | https://twitter.com/JeanFranzblau  |  http://cuddlesanctuary.com/certification-program-for-professional-cuddlers/Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://empathicpractice.us/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Steve Berke shares how he went from judgmental jock to cannabis advocate. He explains how smoking a spliff with Sir Richard Branson was the beginning of his journey to breaking the pothead stereotype, the origin story of becoming co-founder of the International Church of Cannabis & his opinion on the increasingly stronger products offered at dispensaries.Special thanks to listeners Megan Stodard & Chad Sanders for inspiration on this episode.Guest: https://elevationists.org/ |  https://www.instagram.com/elevationists/ | https://www.facebook.com/elevationists |  https://www.youtube.com/c/steveberke | https://twitter.com/thehighchurch  Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://empathicpractice.us/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/