#298 Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts and Loneliness

Published: June 28, 2022, 5:13 p.m.

Susan Cain is the author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, and Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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\nOUTLINE:
\nHere's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
\n(00:00) - Introduction
\n(06:42) - Introverts
\n(24:42) - Small talk
\n(29:37) - Artistic expression
\n(42:03) - Sad music
\n(49:42) - Leonard Cohen
\n(1:00:34) - Public speaking
\n(1:07:50) - Podcasts
\n(1:15:25) - Famous Blue Raincoat by Leonard Cohen
\n(1:30:47) - Creativity and sadness
\n(1:39:03) - Dark moments
\n(1:47:06) - Parenting
\n(1:55:59) - Advice for young people
\n(1:59:10) - Meaning of life