Archive - The Quiet Life with Susan Cain

"It was amazing." "It was fine."

What our different emotional dials mean for love, friendship and work.

11 hrs ago • Susan Cain

Here's the video replay of our Candlelight Chat with the delightful Dr. Maya Shankar

This one's for you, if you're navigating unwelcome life changes - or want to be prepared for when such changes come.

Feb 24 • Susan Cain

58:34

The pleasures of eating alone (and growing older)

Some questions to discuss (and I’ll offer my own thoughts, in the comments):

Feb 18 • Susan Cain

Our Candlelight Chat is TOMORROW, Sunday, from 1-2 pm EST, on Zoom.

Here are the log-in instructions! We’re hosting Dr. Maya Shankar, author of the instant bestseller, THE OTHER SIDE OF CHANGE.

Feb 14 • Susan Cain

If you're facing unwanted changes in your life...our next Candlelight Chat is this Sunday, at 1pm ET on Zoom.

We’re hosting Dr. Maya Shankar, the cognitive scientist and host of the critically acclaimed podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. Please join us!

Feb 11 • Susan Cain

Seven Things My Father Taught Me

Lessons on love, work, and living a quiet life.

Feb 6 • Susan Cain

Freeing Yourself from Excessive Guilt - Our Candlelight Chat with Dr. Jennifer Reid

Here's the Video Replay!

Feb 4 • Susan Cain

59:43

January 2026

Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose

Expert advice from Jennifer Breheny Wallace, an award-winning journalist and bestselling author who explores the power of mattering in everyday life.

Jan 29 • Susan Cain

If you don't party like an extrovert, why would you mourn like one?

Some personal thoughts on grief, mourning, and temperament -- including the eulogy I gave for my mother

Jan 27 • Susan Cain

Living Guilt Free: Our Candlelight Chat is TOMORROW, Sunday, from 1-2 pm EST, on Zoom.

Here are the log-in instructions! We’re hosting Dr. Jennifer Reid, the bestselling author on Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations.

Jan 24 • Susan Cain

What a military general taught me about quiet leadership

On 'leadership that is not loud, but works'

Jan 19 • Susan Cain

9 Public Speaking Tips for Introverts

'Thoughtful and thought-provoking' is as powerful as 'dynamic and entertaining'

Jan 15

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