Introvert/extrovert

Al and Johnny talk about insecurity and what kind of steps they've taken in their lives to overcome it.

As we get older and go through different life events, our personalities might tend to shift down the spectrum one way or the other.  Some people migrate towards the ambivert category while others become more extreme in their vertedness. The guys discuss what things can cause these changes.

Al and Johnny talk about the psychological advantages and disadvantages of freedom vs. routine.

Al and Johnny talk about what it says about our personalities when we look at how we take compliments.

Etiquette and manners are things that many people are taught to revile because these things are a sign of elitism. But manners are rules based on common sense and many of us who fear being socially awkward use them to guide social interactions.

Best selling author and friend of the podcast Amy Morin returns for a discussion on mental toughness and strength in times of stress.  

Al and Johnny discuss how being funny and other personality quirks can be a product of something deep inside

Were all socially awkward sometimes, but it takes two to make it that way.  

Michaela Chung has done what only a small few have: quit her job and travel the world.  She talks to Johnny and Al about making the decision to move forward on her personal journey and what it's like for the introvert coach and author to live abroad.

It's been 100 awesome episodes of introvert extrovert and it's time to reflect on what has happened so far, and what 's going on in the future.  Also, Johnny's mom checks in for some details about what it was like being an introvert and raising the 'extrovert in every sense of the word'.  

Going deep into an issue can be rewarding but sometimes we should stop and take a look inside ourselves to strengthen our weaknesses

A lot of people joke around about obsessive compulsive disorder but for many people living with it is not a joke.  Al and Johnny talk about OCD, the research on it and what it means for introverts and extroverts.

An introvert tradition, but an extrovert getaway, movies are a reflection of who we are.  Movies play big roles in our lives and also shape the people we become as well as our social behavior patterns and beliefs.

Social media has become a necessity for many people but there are many downsides to this mass communication tool. Studies have shown links to depression, loneliness, and feelings that are general associated with being antisocial. Al and Johnny look at the up and down sides of social media and explain why one can take part and end up feeling even less connected.

Known as the grandfather of all personality tests in Western Society, the MMPI tests a huge variety of aspects of personality (all of them considered to be negative for a soldier). Most all of todays personality inventories were based on sub-sections of this 550+ question test. The guys break down each aspect and what it measures.

Whether you're stuck at a party or event, sometimes it can be good to have an exit strategy to avoid that guilt that comes with leaving on your own terms.

Al and Johnny took a trip to the mall and...well...had some things to say about it.  Interesting things happened and introvert and extroverted roles were switched up.

Masturdating, the act of taking oneself out on the town to better know oneself, has been shown to aid in mental health. Introverts should feel more natural with this alone time, so this is an opportunity for extroverts to take note.

Jenn Granneman of Introvert, Dear comes on the podcast for her 3rd appearance to discuss her recent article on introverts feeling like the consummate outsider. The guys go over the article with Jenn and they discuss how extroverts can overlook introverts and how introverts have some traits that make them alienate themselves. 

It's everyone's favorite holiday that either reminds them of their special someone or, well, not having one.  But this holiday which has become a corporate money making machine once started out as something meant truly for love in the romantic circles of Chaucer