Ambiverts Explained: Why a Smaller Circle Feeds Your Soul | Sanity Check No. 38

Episode Overview
In this week’s Sanity Check, we’re diving into a word that was a complete revelation to us - ambivert. For years we’ve thought in terms of introverts and extroverts, but what if you’re a mix of both? We talk about how our social energy has shifted with age, why surface-level chat feels so draining, and how self-worth helps us choose the connections that truly matter.

Key Discussion Points

• Why saying yes to every coffee date or catch-up can leave you drained.
• The role of self-worth in choosing where you spend your time.
• What it really means to be an ambivert.
• How age, self-growth, and experience change our tolerance for surface-level conversations.
• Lessons we’re passing on to our daughters.

Listener Takeaways

• You don’t need to feel guilty for saying no.
• A smaller, more authentic circle of friends can often bring more fulfilment than a big social network.
• Being an ambivert means you can love connecting with people and still need quiet time to recharge.
• Popularity and numbers (friends, followers, likes) don’t define your worth.
• Choosing consciously where to put your energy helps you show up as your best self.

Join the Conversation
Do you see yourself as an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert? How do you protect your energy when it comes to social life and friendships?
We’d love to hear your thoughts - drop us a DM, or share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that a smaller, truer circle is worth so much more.

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