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Introvert Extrovert is an examination of the psychology of personality in with the mission of helping people better understand themselves and each other, with the ultimate goal of self actualization and personal growth. Family, relationships, friendships and the absurdity of the human condition are…

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    • Jan 27, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 149 EPISODES


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    Episode 149: What is Nostalgia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2017 27:12


    What starts out as a normal episode ends up with Al and Johnny getting into a deep discussion about the stark differences of growing up as a millenial vs. a baby boomer. They also discuss the reason for that nice warm feeling we get when thinking about those things in the past that shaped our present.

    Episode 148: Schizophrenia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2017 40:11


    Al and Johnny discuss what schizophrenia actually is, and how it's one of the most debilitating and misunderstood of the chronic mental illnesses.

    Episode 147: Attachment Styles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2017 39:45


    Are you glue or velcro....no wait... Al and Johnny discuss the different attachment styles and how we form them

    Episode 146: The New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2017 33:46


    Al and Johnny reflect on 2016 and talk about their plans for 2017

    Episode 145: (Belated) Geek out talk with J Thorn on the best Christmas movies of all time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2016 44:44


    We bring one of our favorite guests back, writer and general person to look up to, J Thorn, on our favorite Christmas movies.  This episode has a lot of geeking out and good laughs, although the audio was a little messed up, it was really fun

    Episode 144: A very Introvert Extrovert Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 32:42


    Al and Johnny discuss the upcoming Christmas holiday and get into the christmas spirit.

    Episode 143: Welcome Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2016 40:03


    Al and Johnny had a holiday hiatus trying to get episodes back up but here we are, and here's where we've been!

    Episode 142: Sleep Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 37:00


    Al and Johnny discuss some different sleep disorders. Al did a little research beforehand to give some helpful tips and Johnny goes a little deeper into his insomnia and hilarious nightmares.

    Episode 141: Popularity, it doesn't end when you graduate high school

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2016 37:01


    What is popularity and what is actually happening in terms of human interaction and sociology? Do introverts care less about it than extraverts? Al and Johnny talk about how to popular, and why it isn't that great.

    Episode 140: Relationship blinders and how to avoid them

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 32:24


    Love can cause us to do some crazy things, even if those things aren't always best for us.  Al and Johnny talk about how people seem to ignore those awful traits of somebody they are in a long term relationship with.

    Episode 139: How to get rid of toxic friends ( fixed :) )

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2016 38:55


    Repeat episode fixed......Have you ever had a friend that you just couldn't take anymore? Have you ever had that friend that seemed to only contact you when they need something? Friends are important but sometimes it's time to unfriend that person who is causing you problems Al and Johnny talk about the how to get rid of toxic friends, and when to be diplomatic and try to make things work

    Episode 138: A Conversation with author/podcaster J Thorn (Swapcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 38:58


    Al and Johnny have a chat with acclaimed author and self proclaimed Intronaut, J Thorn.  J is an extravert in an introvert's body and has sold over 170,000 copies of his books. In this episode we talk about what it takes to be successful, and what success means to different people. J is a very interesting guy and this episode is one of our favorites of all time. Great talk. For more information visit introextropod.com and to check out jthorn.net  

    Episode 137: A call to action

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016 33:42


    Hey listeners, here's an episode where Al and Johnny sit down and just talk about the show.  We're asking each and every one of you to do one thing, and that's give us a positive review in iTunes.  It's the one thing that affects our exposure more than anything else.  In addition the guys talk about the future of the show, where Introvert / Extrovert is headed, and that Johnny is finally on Instagram, @johnnymartinez_7

    Episode 136: How to get your point across to those different than you

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2016 36:09


    Al and Johnny talk about communication, and how differences in people mean we should be better communicators. Introverts and Extraverts are different people and sometimes coming together is like peas and carrots, but other times awareness of the situation is enough to make things that much more easy.

    Episode 135: How Losing Control Can be Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2016 31:00


    Losing control is draining and awkward but it can be used as a tool. Al and Johnny talk about times when going off on somebody was appropriate and beneficial.

    Episode 134: How to conserve energy without giving up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2016 32:23


    Johnny was in a car accident but he needs to keep working so he is giving his days 75 percent. Al has been working on this skill for some time since he seems to only be able to give 100% or 0%. Some type A personalities need to chill.  Some type B personalities need to step up.  This episode is about how to prioritize your life and conserve your energy for the right moment without giving up completely.

    Episode 133: Johnny is back from Asia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2016 38:15


    Al and Johnny discuss Johnny's way too long trip to Asia and the hiatus

    Episode 132: How to sound like you know what you're doing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2016 29:51


    Al and Johnny discuss the ins and outs of sounding...good

    Episode 131: Johnny is alone in Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2016 39:12


    Johnny is alone in vegas......not on accident...well kinda. Al and Johnny do a skype episode and as they discuss what's to be learned from an extravert alone in sin city.

    Episode 130: Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2016 32:54


    Al and Johnny discuss sports stories and how they relate to introverts and extraverts.

    Episode 129: What is Groupthink

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 36:20


    Why do people in groups tend to lose 10s of IQ points? Shouldn't it be the other way around?   Al and Johnny talk about different ways to avoid group think and where the phenomenon comes from

    Episode 128: How to deal with Embarrassment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2016 27:17


    Al and Johnny discuss their own ways they learned to deal with embarrassment

    Episode 127: How to deal with annoying people

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2016 33:03


    Al and Johnny discuss dealing with annoying people, and what they've done in the past.

    Episode 126: How to be a more authentic person

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2016 32:01


    Being authentic is a hot issue with millennials.  Be more authentic, don't hide behind someone you're not.  But the question is where is the line and is it always helpful to the community to be your true self?     Some introverts find that being authentic is tough because it causes friction from the extraverts in their life. Others feel that they have to hide behind a shield from fear that others will see the truth inside.  Either way there's scenarios in life where we should strive to be more authentic and honest, and times when we should keep from defining ourselves too much.

    Episode 125: How to Read Body Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 32:38


    Body language accounts for a large portion of how we communicate, whether we realize it or not.  The actual words that we are saying when talking in person have less impact than our tone and body language, and learning how to read it can be very powerful.

    Episode 124: How to Relax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2016 31:29


    "All I need are some tasty waves..a cool buzz.. and i'm fine...". Learning how to relax can not only change your productivity levels but can also lengthen your life.

    Episode 123: How to be more social, even when you don't want to

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2016 31:52


    Al and Johnny discuss why you should be more social and how to actually get it done.  Even as an extravert Johnny describes his general uneasiness with many people, and how the key is surrounding yourself with trustworthy people who tick on your personal frequency.

    Episode 122: How to be a practical optimist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2016 28:49


    Studies show that people who are more optimistic and positive go on to be more successful and live happier lives, but being practical can keep you from being overwhelmed when the storm comes

    Episode 121: Why you should go outside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2016 27:45


    Many introverts find it hard to escape from the safety of their room, but learning to go outside is an important factor in self growth.

    Episode 120: How to Deal with bad Roommates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2016 37:36


    Johnny and Al met because they were house mates dealing with some other especially bad house mates. The guys talk about that experience and what they now look for in a place and how introverts and extroverts can get along as house mates.

    Episode 119: Al and Johnny Speak Their Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2016 31:06


    Al and Johnny sit down after a lot of changes and events in their respective lives have happened in only a couple of weeks and get things off their chests. They talk about events and how their current projects are going as well as current topics that they are interested in.

    Episode 118: Are There Different Types of Introverts?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2016 36:12


    Despite being described as a single spectrum, there is a wide variety of introverts and extroverts. Al and Johnny did a little bit of internet research and found 4 different sub categories of both introverts and extroverts. The guys talk about what sub genre they identify with and what all the types are.

    Episode 117: How to Attract People "Out of Your League"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2016 37:54


    Al and Johnny discuss the science of attractiveness and how a 5 can snag a 9.  

    Episode 116: What is it Like in a Psych Ward? Al Finds out the Hard Way Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2016 32:56


    Al concludes his epic story of his involuntary visit to the psych ward. Al and Johnny also talk about the state of mental health systems in the United States

    Episode 115: What is it Like in a Psych Ward? Al Finds out the Hard Way Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2016 28:34


    Al has to go to Emergency Psychiatric Services for anxiety and is held for the weekend for observation. This is part 1 his story.    Part two will be up on sunday night.

    Episode 114: How Do You Deal with Negativity?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2016 35:27


    Negativity affects us all in different ways but when things get us down there's a right way and a wrong way in dealing with them.

    Episode 113: How Do People Learn New Things?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2016 37:39


    Introverts and Extraverts learn in different ways, but even with plenty of knowledge on learning theory modern techniques are still behind the curve of technology.

    Episode 112: Can Introverts Be Good Leaders?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2016 33:22


    Extraverts and Introverts can make great leaders but both sides of the spectrum have natural tendencies that need to be addressed to make a fully rounded person in a leadership role.

    Episode 111: What Is Good About Being Sick?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2016 27:38


    Al has come down with a bad bug, so he is forced to Skype in from his room and the guys talk about the paradoxical joys of being sick. Introverts get their 'me' time while the extraverts get to enjoy their sympathy.

    Episode 110: Are introverts and Extroverts Real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2016 45:59


    Al and Johnny go through the science of introversion and extraversion and what the research says.  Most people don't realize that introvert's brains are physically different than an extravert's brain.  Also, they look at the genes that say your vertedness is actually a part of your DNA.

    Episode 109: How Do I Overcome Insecurity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2016 36:15


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

    Episode 108: Does Personality Change Over Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2016 35:29


    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.

    Episode 107: Is Routine Good for You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2016 32:43


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

    Episode 106: How To Take Compliments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2016 34:32


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

    Episode 105: Does Etiquette Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2016 34:32


    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.

    Episode 104: Can You Be Mentally Strong When Stressed Out? (w/ Amy Morin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2016 36:02


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

    Episode 103: Why Do People Use Comedy to Cope with Stress?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2016 32:56


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

    Episode 102: Why Am I So Socially Awkward?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2016 33:57


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

    Episode 101: Can Introverts Travel the World? (w/ Michaela Chung of Introvert Spring)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2016 39:29


    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.

    Episode 100: Hundredth Episode Extravaganza (Plus Interview with Johnny's Mom)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2016 34:41


    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'.  

    Episode 99: How to Strengthen Your Weaknesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2016 33:52


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

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