Highly sensitive children are prone to all the anxieties andvulnerabilities you’d expect. But what may surprise you is that whenit comes to health, peer relationships, academic outcomes, you nameit, these kids can often do BETTER than their

Episode 8: Quiet at College

Mar 24th, 2016 26m 5s

It’s no secret that getting into your dream school takes a lot more than good grades and high SAT scores. Many schools also look for student leaders--but of course, not everyone wants to be student body president or captain of the varsity team.

Episode 7: Molly Ringwald - Hollywood’s Introvert

Mar 17th, 2016 34m 15s

Hollywood, with its love of self-promotion, seems an unlikely place for a shy, introverted girl to find fame, but Molly Ringwald has never done things like other people. As the star of the John Hughes’ hits Pretty in Pink, 16 Candles, and The B

Episode 6: Is Your Child Quietly Gifted?:

Mar 10th, 2016 25m 2s

Studies report that up to 75 percent of the highly gifted population are introverts. On this episode of Quiet, Host Susan Cain explores the connection between introversion and giftedness. We’ll look at the unique challenges that gifted introver

Episode 5: How Young Introverts Can Thrive on Social Media

Mar 3rd, 2016 22m 54s

On this episode of Quiet, host Susan Cain explores how introverts, young and old alike, are using social media as a safe place to experiment with speaking up and finding their place in the wider world. Susan and her guests will take a clear-eye

Episode 4: Sports and Self-Esteem

Feb 25th, 2016 20m 30s

In this episode, Olympic Gold Medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White share how introversion gave them an edge in the competitive world of figure skating. Host Susan Cain explains how mastering a sport—or any other beloved pursuit, from robot

Episode 3: How One School Learned to Hear Quiet Kids

Feb 18th, 2016 26m 38s

From the culture of character to today’s classroom, speaking up became the model for measuring what children know. But does grading classroom participation even work? On this episode of Quiet, host Susan Cain and her guests—Jessica Lahey, educa

Episode 2: Parent/Child Fit

Feb 11th, 2016 24m 20s

How compatible are you with your kid? Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, you’ll want to catch this episode with guests Arianna Huffington and her daughter Isabella as they reveal how temperament influences their relationship. We’ll al

Episode 1: The Long Runway

Feb 4th, 2016 24m 21s

(00:00) Introduction(14:47) Chapter One(19:02) Chapter TwoWelcome to Quiet: The Power of Introverts. On this episode, host Susan Cain breaks down what it means to be an introvert. We’ll find out how introverts are actually wired differently