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The Reticence and Reverie Podcast: Where Introspection Meets Inspiration
Welcome to Reticence and Reverie—a calm, intentional space for deep feelers, creative souls, and anyone who wants to understand them more deeply. Hosted by Joel and Carrie, this podcast explores the beauty and wisdom found in introspection, imagination, and mindful living.
Some people move through the world with heightened sensitivity—the weight of collective emotion, the quiet ache of feeling misunderstood, the ability to notice beauty in moments others rush past. Reticence and Reverie is created for those souls. Whether you identify as an INFJ, resonate with being highly intuitive, or simply find yourself drawn inward, this podcast invites you into the rich inner landscape of mental health, self‑care, and the lifelong journey of becoming who you truly are.
Each episode offers thoughtful, vulnerable conversations on joy, creativity, resilience, and growth. Joel and Carrie also respond with care to your most meaningful questions, offering perspective rooted in compassion and lived experience. It’s a space to pause, reflect, and feel inspired—an invitation to honor your sensitivity not as a flaw, but as one of your greatest strengths.
At its heart, Reticence and Reverie is more than a podcast. It’s the beginning of a community built on love, understanding, and joy—a place where deep feelers can finally feel seen, supported, and at home.
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Current Episodes
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Episode 7 – Vulnerability (and The Buddy Bench)
In this episode of Reticence and Reverie, Joel and Carrie tackle vulnerability — defining it as the conscious choice to be open and honest despite uncertain risks, and… Continue Reading
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Episode 6 – Hustle Culture (and sleeping under desks)
n episode this episode of Reticence and Reverie, hosts Carrie and Joel explore the “rise and grind” mindset of hustle culture — examining its appeal, its psychological pitfalls,… Continue Reading
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Episode 5 – Seeking Purpose (and Shooting Rainbows)
Carrie and Joel explore what seeking purpose means to them, how other cultures perceive purpose and approach the myths surrounding it. They also go over some helpful tools… Continue Reading
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Episode 4 – Introversion (and a Party Corner)
Joel and Carrie discuss their personal stories of introversion in this podcast. They speak of the struggles and super powers introverts have in the world today. They also… Continue Reading
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Episode 3 – Being New at Something (and Happy Accidents)
Joel and Carrie discuss the power of escaping the comfort zone and learning something new. Regardless if you are wanting to change vocations, travel or learn a new… Continue Reading
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Episode 2 – The Loneliness Epidemic (and Babar)
Joel and Carrie get vulnerable on loneliness. They cover statistics, dangers and how to combat loneliness through finding community.Read MoreEpisode 2 – The Loneliness Epidemic (and Babar) Continue Reading
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Episode 1 – Introduction (and So it Begins)
Joel and Carrie introduce you to their podcast. They share stories and goals for the podcast and building a supportive and helpful community.Read MoreEpisode 1 – Introduction (and… Continue Reading
Your Hosts
Reticence and Reverie is hosted by two friends who just get it. Carrie and Joel bring a calm, reflective presence to every conversation — the kind that makes you feel like you’re sitting across from someone who truly understands the quiet complexity of life as a deep feeler. Bonded by friendship and a shared passion for mental health and self-discovery, they navigate each topic with thoughtfulness, honesty, and the easy chemistry that only real friendship can bring.
Fore more, check out the About Your Hosts page.
