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By Jas Hothi

A podcast for the highly sensitives and neurodivergents of the world. More episodes and community at: infclub.net
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Michel Attah on the importance of self-confidence and self-care

inf clubSep 04, 2020

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Talking about mental health & neurodivergence with Laurence Warner [preview]
Feb 23, 202402:00
Elizabeth Miner on writing & self-publishing her new book as a full-time nomad

Elizabeth Miner on writing & self-publishing her new book as a full-time nomad

My conversation partner this week is Elizabeth Miner. In Elizabeth's words:  "Global business coach, international speaker, digital nomad, and author Elizabeth Miner has learned true sustainable success relies on understanding the human engine running a business. Combining her 20+ years as a corporate paralegal with coaching clients around the globe, she has a unique worldview of entrepreneurship. Elizabeth recognized distinct patterns in the success and failure of business owners and has been piecing together where traditional education has failed entrepreneurs. When she’s not writing or helping business executives thrive in the face of persistent change, Elizabeth hosts her own podcast, entrepreneurs IRL, sharing real life stories of those along the entrepreneurial journey. She has been featured on podcasts including Entrepreneur on Fire and The Conscious Millionaire, and has been published by She is Fierce!, Rank & File Magazine and Mike Dooley’s personal development site Tut.
Find Elizabeth at:
elizabethminer.net
We talk about:
- Elizabeth's back-story, "year of retirement" + journey to becoming a full-time nomad
- Moving to Belize as a single mother, in the face of the opinions of others
- How Elizabeth's blog became a coaching business, and how this has evolved as a remote business
- About Elizabeth's book "The Entrepreneur Advantage", and the process of putting it together 
- How Elizabeth decided to self-publish early on & the flexibility that came with that
- The stories we tell ourselves... and how we can work through them
- "Getting things done" whilst being a nomad, & how Elizabeth structures her days
- Elizabeth's book tour to promote her new book, including who she is reaching out to & how she is scheduling her talks & events
- Elizabeth's tips for getting started with managing and growing your emotional intelligence


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by Jas Hothi, with music by Chris Porter

PS. join INF Club (free) at infclub.net

Jul 21, 202101:25:56
Rick Rigdon on starting his blog to overcome PTSD, depression and anxiety

Rick Rigdon on starting his blog to overcome PTSD, depression and anxiety

My conversation partner this week is Rick Rigdon. In Rick's words: I'm a 63 year-old gay man who lives with my spouse of 26 years in Everett, Washington. (We've officially been married for 8 years after marriage equality passed in the US). I'm an INFJ who's a semi-retired  web developer. This past year, I created a blog (Mystical Bear) where I document my experiences of using the writing of a novel as a tool to help overcome depression, anxiety, and PTSD that I've experienced most of my life. Find Rick at: mysticalbear.com

We talk about:

- Rick's story with PTSD, depression & anxiety
- Rick's experiences with conventional therapy / what worked for him & what didn't
- Flashbacks & a painful break-up / on unhappy experiences & mental health stuff
- How holotropic breathwork helped Rick (& others in his group)
- Rick's current outlook on his depression
- The importance of having a creative outlet to manage his depression (+ some of the jobs Rick has had)
- Rick's fiction project / the origins of the story
- Rick's relationship with his father
- Rick's experiences with blogging & why he is writing
- On writing for ourselves, authenticity, and sharing what we write online
- Why Rick decided to start his Mystical Bear blog
- How sharing his experiences through writing online has helped him thus far


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠⁠

Jul 07, 202101:14:36
Laurence Warner aka 'Cerulean' on creating & sharing his music as an independent artist

Laurence Warner aka 'Cerulean' on creating & sharing his music as an independent artist

My conversation partner this week is Laurence Warner, aka 'Cerulean'. In Laurence's own words: I'm Cerulean, an independent Performing Artist, born Laurence Warner in Eastleigh, a small town on England's South Coast. I make pop music for your ears AND your brain (and sometimes even your funny bone too)! I'm proudly #SavvyIndie, but I love to collaborate with creatives across The Arts & Tech to put on a show. Find Laurence at: wa.rner.me

We talk about:
- Laurence’s music-making process
- Making money from your art
- Is Laurence an extrovert or an ambivert? / Myers-Briggs chat
- The “organic” journey of the indie artist
- Why Laurence makes music, and the magic of “sonic experiences” (music) vs verbal (words)
- Who is Cerulean? (aka Laurence’s artist name)
- Using the internet to share your authentic expression with other people… but balancing this with using tech in an intentional way
- Laurence’s advice for indie musicians promoting their work
- The joy of being an ‘independent artist’ vs going ‘traditional’
- SavvyIndie: Laurence’s plans for this community for independent musicians / music artists


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠⁠

Jun 23, 202102:11:48
A conversation with series with Lauren Sapala (Part 8: writing)

A conversation with series with Lauren Sapala (Part 8: writing)

The eighth conversation in a series with my friend Lauren Sapala. Lauren is a writer, writing coach and INFJ. Find Lauren at: laurensapala.com

We talk about:

- Tools for changing the 'stories' you tell yourself
- Lauren's journey from alcoholism to sobriety & re-discovering writing
- Why Lauren really needed her silent writing group when she started writing again
- "Breathing out our stuff" / why Lauren writes
- Focusing on writing for yourself vs being a full-time author or making an income from it
- The job Lauren worked whilst she was writing & blogging, & how Lauren has set up her business
- The types of genre INFPs & INFJs seem to be particularly drawn to


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠⁠

Jun 15, 202101:41:24
David Johnson on his travels, writing & Tibetan Buddhism

David Johnson on his travels, writing & Tibetan Buddhism

My conversation partner this week is David Johnson. In David's own words: I am an Englishman married and living in Hawaii. I have been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist for 30 years (ouch, where does the time go?). I identify as an introvert and highly sensitive person (INFJ), and work as a Life Coach. Find David at: crossingthethreshold.net

We talk about:

- The effects of the (full) moon / sleep
- David's travels to the Himalayas - and beyond
- Tibetan Buddhism, faith, religion & spirituality
- Hedonic vs eudaimonic happiness
- David's writing, blogging and podcasting
- How David's online presence & business has unfolded
- Micro blog & social media
- David's book: "Meditation Tips for Introverts and Highly Sensitive People"
- Men & high sensitivity


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠⁠

Jun 09, 202101:28:01
Ayelet Baron on writing to create more conscious, heart-centred environments

Ayelet Baron on writing to create more conscious, heart-centred environments

My conversation partner this week is Ayelet Baron.

In Ayelet's own words: Ayelet is a multiple award winning author of the F*ck the Bucket List Trilogy and Our Journey to Corporate Sanity, and a co-contributor to Dear CEO, a book by Thinkers50. She had a very successful traditional career as a strategy and innovation leader at Cisco where she worked around the world. Ayelet is recognized by Forbes as one of the top 50 global female futurists and is one of the top 50 Future of Work leaders for Thinkers360. Her current work focuses on conscious leadership and creating whole systems and lives. Find Ayelet at: ayeletbaron.com

We talk about:

- firing herself from her PhD programme, her experiences in the corporate world, & the family + societal expectations she felt
- where Ayelet's ambition comes from, & early memories of war
- on being someone who is an introvert, idealistic and emotional 
- moving away from unhelpful models that exist in the world & in business, and towards more whole, holistic environments
- Ayelet's transformational trip to Ecuador
- Going against the conventional advice and burning the bridges that are toxic for you
- Ayelet's dream to write as a kid, learning to write from the heart, & her journey to being an author
- Ayelet's books, & how she wrote them
- What the concept of 'The Universe' means to us both
- Ayelet's upcoming trek into nomadic life
- Ayelet's new online platform to realise her vision & connect the creators of the world
- Ayelet's words of advice for us intuitives & creatives


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠⁠

Jun 02, 202101:23:59
Kendra Patterson on how embracing her creative nature has helped her move through burnout

Kendra Patterson on how embracing her creative nature has helped her move through burnout

My conversation partner this week is Kendra Patterson.

In Kendra's own words: I am a writer, podcaster, and creativity coach with a background in social science research. I coach other creatives, sensitive intuitives, and late bloomers who are trying to create lives that feel purpose-driven and satisfying at a deep level. I'm currently working on a research project on living life experimentally rather than conceptually, and why this may be a better way to approach life for creative late bloomers struggling to feel like they are fulfilling their potential. Find Kendra at: kendrapatterson.com

We talk about:

- Experiencing 'whole-life' burnout, and how this added context to Kendra's experience of depression & anxiety 
- Why conventional therapy doesn't seem to work for us, and the conclusions that Kendra and I have drawn about this  
- On money: living frugally whilst on the creative path, vs peers who are hitting conventional, societal milestones  
- When Kendra knew that the conventional path wasn't for her, and moving out of burnout, depression & anxiety  
- Experimental vs conceptual types, & being a "late (repeat) bloomer"  
- Why Kendra's "dark night of the soul" was exactly what she needed to experience  
- Testing as an INFJ, but identifying as an INFP (being "on the cusp")   


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠⁠

May 19, 202101:23:41
Leslie McDaniel on using your personality type for a more meaningful life
May 04, 202101:12:20
A conversation series with Lauren Sapala (Part 7: growing up as an INFP/INFJ personality type)

A conversation series with Lauren Sapala (Part 7: growing up as an INFP/INFJ personality type)

This is the seventh conversation in a series with my friend Lauren Sapala. Lauren is a writer, writing coach and INFJ. Find Lauren at: laurensapala.com

We talk about:

- School, family life, & cultural "rules" and expectations
- Labels like "shy", "selective mutism" and "bipolar"
- Job titles, creating your own vocation & answering the question "So, what you do?" at Indian weddings
- The slow, unfolding journey of an intuitive career-changer who wants to 'do their own thing'
- Lauren's approach with putting her stuff "out there" (using a soup analogy), how she treats her fiction writing, and a fiction book recommendation


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠⁠

Apr 27, 202101:33:37
Roxana Alexandru on becoming socially confident & owning her "messy journey"
Apr 20, 202101:15:03
Shelly Francis on having the courage to write and market your books

Shelly Francis on having the courage to write and market your books

Shelly is an author, author-coach and publisher. She founded Creative Courage Press in 2020, inspired by the people who she met while writing a book called The Courage Way. Shelly lives in the high-desert of Colorado in the US, although she loves road trips and working from anywhere. Find Shelly at: creativecouragepress.com

We talk about:

- Shelly's life & background so far (sabbatical, nomading and road trips)
- The shortcomings of traditional/mainstream publishing, and how publishing has now changed thanks to technology
- The opportunities now available to writers, and why self-publishing is a great fit for INFs/iNtuitives & introverts
- Distributing your writing; choosing the social media channel that fits you & your personality, and sowing the seeds to connect with your readers
- On the power of writing in a group, and asking for the type of feedback you are looking for, so that the book we are writing comes from our heart
- Shelly's advice for first-time authors, when it comes to balancing the 'creating' and the 'marketing' pieces
- How the launch for my own book, The Indie Author, is shaping up.
- Shelly's books, how she manages her projects, and what's on the horizon for her


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠⁠

Apr 07, 202101:18:53
Chrissa Trudelle on integrating 'productivity' and 'exploration'

Chrissa Trudelle on integrating 'productivity' and 'exploration'

Chrissa is a writer, an editor, and a creative coach based out of Incline Village in Lake Tahoe. She loves using words to capture emotions and bring stories, ideas, and people to life. Find Chrissa at: chrissatrudelle.com

Some of the things we talk about:

- Chrissa's eventful year, including a career shift, moving state and getting married
- The challenges of going from 'employed work' to 'doing your own thing', and how Chrissa structures her day
- How Chrissa & I structure our day, around our energy cycles
- The lifestyle benefits of being in 'flow', and why Chrissa is fascinated by this concept
- Digital minimalism and information consumption
- Balancing and integrating 'being productive' vs 'being explorative'


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠

Mar 23, 202101:36:45
A conversation series with Lauren Sapala (Part 6: Spirituality & God)

A conversation series with Lauren Sapala (Part 6: Spirituality & God)

The sixth conversation in a series with my friend Lauren Sapala. Lauren is a writer, writing coach and INFJ. Find Lauren at: laurensapala.com
We talk about:

- How we are tuned into the seasons, and our changing energy levels in the Spring versus the Summer
- The relationship between our bodies and our spirituality, and the importance of releasing energy from the abdomen and the hips
- Lauren & I talk about our upbringing and our family experiences around spirituality and religion
- Lauren also talks about receiving information, psychic experiences, and the importance choice we have to make when it comes to being an intuitive person and often confusing this with mental illness
- And as usual we explore some tangents, including the INF-like nature of the author Stephen King, a show on Amazon Prime that I think INFs will love, and the effects of psychedelic drugs on intuitive people


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠

Mar 16, 202101:40:58
Sandra Etherington on using Myers-Briggs to enhance her parenting and family life
Mar 02, 202101:09:57
Jacob Nordby on using journalling to re-connect with himself

Jacob Nordby on using journalling to re-connect with himself

Jacob Nordby is a writer living in Boise, Idaho. You might find him on a trail in the nearby foothills or typing away in the quietest corner of a coffee shop downtown. Find Jacob at: jacobnordby.com

We talk about:
- Jacob's experiences being home-schooled and growing up in a strict religious environment
- His previous corporate life, and the retreat which marked a turning point
- Jacob's model for self-discovery, his 'Creative Self Journal', and how he currently uses journalling in his own life
- His new book, The Creative Cure


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠

Feb 17, 202101:22:14
A conversation series with Lauren Sapala (Part 5: Addiction & codependency)

A conversation series with Lauren Sapala (Part 5: Addiction & codependency)

The fifth conversation in a series with my friend Lauren Sapala. Lauren is a writer, writing coach and INFJ. Find Lauren at: laurensapala.com

We talk about:

- Why addiction & codependency seem to be a common thing amongst INFs and intuitives
- How the two themes are intertwined with one another
- The different ways they can 'show up' in our lives
- Our personal experiences with addiction & codependency, and what has helped us move through these behaviours & patterns
- How money-based attitudes are linked to codependency
- Spirituality, God and religion

by Jas Hothi, with music by Chris Porter

I ran the INF Club blog and podcast from 2018 to 2021. Find me at: jasraj.me, or my podcast at indiewriter.net/podcast

Feb 02, 202101:38:20
A conversation series with Lauren Sapala (Part 4: Archetypes)
Jan 09, 202101:33:18
Chris Porter on thriving as an intuitive, creative solopreneur

Chris Porter on thriving as an intuitive, creative solopreneur

Chris Porter is a multi-dimensional creative, specializing in web and product design for startups and small businesses. Based in LA, he enjoys solving problems, making music and taking photos. His knack for systems  and data helps brings who he works with knowledge and results for their  business. You can find Chris at: madebyporter.com

We talk about: Porter's portfolio career as a creative freelancer and entrepreneur, how to honour our multiple interests vs not taking on too much, managing our energy as intuitive introverts, and more.  

by Jas Hothi, with music by Chris Porter

I ran the INF Club blog and podcast from 2018 to 2021. Find me at: jasraj.me, or my podcast at indiewriter.net/podcast

Dec 18, 202001:29:04
A conversation with Lauren Sapala (Part 3: Relationships and boundaries)
Dec 11, 202001:30:23
Shannon Garza on better mental health as a highly sensitive person
Nov 27, 202051:46
Kat Nicholls on discovering her self-worth

Kat Nicholls on discovering her self-worth

Kat Nicholls is a writer, podcaster and self-worth coach. Throughout all of her work her aim is to support people to find their worth, build self-belief and grow confidence so they can move past fear and live a life they love. Find Kat at: bluejayofhappiness.com

We talk about Kat's multi-potentialite career (partly day-job, partly own projects), her recovery from an eating disorder, her go-to self-belief and self-care practices, her evening wind-down routine, and more.


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠

Nov 20, 202050:31
Bevin Niemann on intuitives, highly sensitives & empaths

Bevin Niemann on intuitives, highly sensitives & empaths

Bevin Niemann is a life purpose coach, spiritual teacher, speaker and writer who specializes in being a guide for intuitive empaths. Earlier this year, in March 2020, Bevin was the host of The Shift Network's Evolved Empath Global Summit, which reached over 33,000 perceptive souls across 105 countries. Bevin is also a co-founder of the 1 Million Empaths Global Community. Find Bevin at: perceptivesouls.com

We talk about: Bevin's journey as a perceptive soul, how research shows Intuitives (Ns) are outnumbered by Sensors (Ss), sensitivity being a universal trait, the distinctions and overlaps between intuitives, highly sensitives (HSPs) and empaths, Bevin's techniques for clearing yourself of other people's energy, and more.
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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠, with music by ⁠⁠Chris Porter⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠

Nov 13, 202001:11:13
Beatrice Zornek on the link between our mind, body and emotions

Beatrice Zornek on the link between our mind, body and emotions

Beatrice Zornek is a Certified Transformational Coach - she works with highly sensitive professional women who are outwardly successful, but deep down feel overwhelmed and uninspired in their work. She supports them to get clarity on the next step, so they can fall in love with work - and their life. Find Beatrice at: beatricezornek.com


We talk about:
- Being disconnected from our emotions/bodies, and how we can re-connect with them
- The link between our body, mind and emotions
- Fatigue, auto-immune disorders and trauma
- How we can restore balance
- Beatrice's top 2 self-care tips
- and more
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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠

Nov 06, 202001:02:08
A conversation with Lauren Sapala (Part 2: Creativity)
Oct 30, 202001:24:18
Ria Elizabeth on the importance of going into our bodies
Oct 23, 202001:14:54
Naomi Harrington on career transition, mindset shifts and spiritual awakenings
Oct 16, 202001:09:17
Shantheri Mallaya on feeling like she didn't belong
Oct 02, 202057:09
A conversation series with Lauren Sapala (Part 1: Our entrepreneurial journeys)
Sep 25, 202001:16:43
Jess Alderson on dating and compatible matches for INFPs and INFJs
Sep 18, 202001:03:22
Elizabeth Miner on "doing the things you cannot not do"

Elizabeth Miner on "doing the things you cannot not do"

Overcoming adversity, circumstances and expectations, Elizabeth rose from poverty to become a Senior Corporate Paralegal in one of the most iconic companies in the world. Today Elizabeth is the Founder and CEO of Thrive This Day, inspiring people to challenge their ideas of what is possible in their lives. Elizabeth is an Author, Speaker, International Business and Life Coach who believes impossible is simply an invitation to challenge expectations. Find Elizabeth at: elizabethminer.net

We talk about: location independence / digital nomadism, Elizabeth’s work as a life coach and how she made the transition to location independence, one of Elizabeth’s favourite places – Santa Marta, Colombia – and the communities she has built there, balancing vision and goal-setting with letting things unfold, the clarifying exercise Elizabeth does to check in with herself a couple of times a year, uncertainty and change, and more.


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by ⁠⁠Jas Hothi⁠⁠

PS. join INF Club (free) at ⁠⁠infclub.net⁠

Sep 11, 202059:49
Michel Attah on the importance of self-confidence and self-care
Sep 04, 202001:11:23
Anja Schüler-Renner on discovering who she really was
Aug 21, 202001:11:06
Peg Cheng on taking an experimental approach to life
Aug 14, 202001:07:43
John Davis on having the courage to express himself
Jul 24, 202001:10:15
Amanda Linehan on productivity for INFPs
Jul 17, 202057:34
Godwin Chan on thriving as a digital introvert
Jul 10, 202001:09:14
Aisha White on marketing, communication & creative expression
Jul 03, 202001:05:04
Alli Stone on being an emotional and physical empath
Jun 19, 202001:06:44
Leslie McDaniel on using personality typing as a tool for growth
Jun 12, 202059:21
Susan Strasser on teaching, the gig economy, therapy and addictions
May 22, 202001:04:37
Edmond Wright Jr. on using freestyle poetry as an emotional outlet
May 15, 202056:26
Bryanna Gary on designing her own education & starting a website for writers
May 08, 202001:06:06
Lydia Wilmsen on being a highly sensitive entrepreneur
May 01, 202001:07:22
A conversation with Rebekah Mallory
Apr 19, 202050:45
A conversation with Katherine Turner
Apr 12, 202001:00:13
A conversation with Gennaro Larucci
Mar 28, 202052:05
A conversation with Bryn Bonino
Mar 21, 202053:29
An introduction to the podcast
Mar 21, 202033:40