Today, I talk to Susan Cain, the author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, which spent seven years on the New York times bestseller list and has been translated into over 40 languages. It was named the number one best book of the year by Fast Company, which also named her as one of its most creative people in business. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications and her records smashing Ted Talk, which was where I first discovered her, has been viewed over 30 million times on ted.com and YouTube combined and was named by Bill Gates as one of his all time favorite talks. Now her most recent book is called Bittersweet: How Sorrow And Longing Make Us Whole, which has become an instant #1 New York Times bestseller.

Susan explains the reason behind why we process pain differently and why moving on is doable for others after some time but seems difficult for some. We also discuss how some people were able to turn painful experiences into inspiration and achieve creative success, the importance of shared connection and how we can find balance in expressing, accepting, and addressing our individual pain through these connections, and finally, the first step to healing is acceptance.

This conversation shows us how we can choose to wallow in grief or in pain and allow it to control us or embrace these bittersweet emotions to fuel our motivation to heal, to connect, and to be a new you.    

What We Discuss:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:33 How did you start figuring out pain?
00:05:52 Acceptance is the first step
00:09:16 The union between souls
00:12:05 Connection is the most healing of all
00:16:19 The power of music
00:22:01 Turn your pain into a creative offering
00:24:21 Connection is the key
00:28:25 We keep the memories of the people we lost
00:30:42 The movement for compassion
00:36:57 What is disenfranchised grief
00:40:10 Finding balance in expressing and accepting your pain
00:49:36 What can leaders do?
00:54:37 Our culture of compassion
00:57:39 Susan on Final Five

Episode Resources
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Susan Cain | Facebook
Susan Cain | Instagram
Susan Cain | Twitter

Susan Cain’s Courses
Bittersweet: Practices & Reflections
Quiet at Work

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Today, I talk to Susan Cain, the author of <a href="https://susancain.net/book/quiet/">Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking</a>, which spent seven years on the New York times bestseller list and has been translated into over 40 languages. It was named the number one best book of the year by Fast Company, which also named her as one of its most creative people in business. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications and her records smashing Ted Talk, which was where I first discovered her, has been viewed over 30 million times on ted.com and YouTube combined and was named by Bill Gates as one of his all time favorite talks. Now her most recent book is called <a href="https://susancain.net/book/bittersweet/">Bittersweet: How Sorrow And Longing Make Us Whole</a>, which has become an instant #1 New York Times bestseller.Susan explains the reason behind why we process pain differently and why moving on is doable for others after some time but seems difficult for some. We also discuss how some people were able to turn painful experiences into inspiration and achieve creative success, the importance of shared connection and how we can find balance in expressing, accepting, and addressing our individual pain through these connections, and finally, the first step to healing is acceptance.This conversation shows us how we can choose to wallow in grief or in pain and allow it to control us or embrace these bittersweet emotions to fuel our motivation to heal, to connect, and to be a new you.    What We Discuss:<ul><li>00:00:00 Intro</li><li>00:03:33 How did you start figuring out pain?</li><li>00:05:52 Acceptance is the first step</li><li>00:09:16 The union between souls</li><li>00:12:05 Connection is the most healing of all</li><li>00:16:19 The power of music</li><li>00:22:01 Turn your pain into a creative offering</li><li>00:24:21 Connection is the key</li><li>00:28:25 We keep the memories of the people we lost</li><li>00:30:42 The movement for compassion</li><li>00:36:57 What is disenfranchised grief</li><li>00:40:10 Finding balance in expressing and accepting your pain</li><li>00:49:36 What can leaders do?</li><li>00:54:37 Our culture of compassion</li><li>00:57:39 Susan on Final Five</li></ul>Episode Resources<ul><li>Susan Cain | <a href="https://susancain.net/">Website</a></li><li>Susan Cain | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susancain/">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Susan Cain | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorsusancain">Facebook</a></li><li>Susan Cain | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/susancainauthor/">Instagram</a></li><li>Susan Cain | <a href="https://twitter.com/susancain">Twitter</a></li></ul>Susan Cain’s Courses<ul><li><a href="https://courses.susancain.net/">Bittersweet: Practices & Reflections</a></li><li><a href="https://courses.susancain.net/quietatwork/">Quiet at Work</a></li></ul>Do you want to meditate daily with me? Go to <a href="http://go.calm.com/onpurpose">go.calm.com/onpurpose</a> to get 40% off a Calm Premium Membership. Experience the Daily Jay. Only on CalmWant to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty  <a href="https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/">https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/</a>

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

Susan explains the reason behind why we process pain differently and why moving on is doable for others after some time but seems difficult for some. We also discuss how some people were able to turn painful experiences into inspiration and achieve creative success, the importance of shared connection and how we can find balance in expressing, accepting, and addressing our individual pain through these connections, and finally, the first step to healing is acceptance.

Susan Cain ON: Why It’s Okay to Feel Sad & the First Step to Healing Emotional Trauma

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