# afraid years pretended (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover afraid years pretended. Page: Feed: --- ## [Looking like an idiot at the Gym](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igg/episodes/Looking-like-an-idiot-at-the-Gym-e3ipgg) _2025-10-24 · Richard Leyba Tejada · Introverts Galaxy Podcast_ I felt so awkward and out of place going to the gym after a 7 year pause. About this podcast: I was afraid to be myself for years. I pretended to be comfortable in social events, parties, work meetings. But inside I was struggling; afraid of being judged and saying something stupid. Then I read a book called Quiet by Susan Cain. This book changed my life. I am learning and want to share this messy… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3e4b56c/podcast/play/2761680/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-02-15%2F8c49e60d3fd64f69791d9fef3f53a954.m4a) ## [Busy Mind | Judging Others](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igg/episodes/Busy-Mind--Judging-Others-e3fp7g) _2025-10-24 · Richard Leyba Tejada · Introverts Galaxy Podcast_ This is a rant on things that have been on my mind the last few weeks. This episode was hard to get started. I was nervous and got more comfortable about two thirds into it. Lots of references, books, song links below. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link and buy something on my recommendation. This doesn’t cost you any extra, and I only… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3e4b56c/podcast/play/2663088/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-02-15%2F7e45815751cefec989aad9ff686f08e0.m4a) ## [Solitude | Craving Quiet Moments | Solitude vs Isolation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igg/episodes/Solitude--Craving-Quiet-Moments--Solitude-vs-Isolation-e3d8ct) _2025-10-24 · Richard Leyba Tejada · Introverts Galaxy Podcast_ I can spend a lot of time by myself and I am completely ok with that. I even crave being by myself. I used to feel guilty for wanting to be alone. I understand myself better now and there's no guilt. I like this article about Solitude vs Isolation: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200307/what-is-solitude About this podcast: I was afraid to be myself for years. I pretended to be… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3e4b56c/podcast/play/2580317/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-02-15%2Fa30e8e3abb663b18d934074bfc759f8c.m4a) ## [Feeling Guilt for being Sick | Getting Help](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igg/episodes/Feeling-Guilt-for-being-Sick--Getting-Help-e2ugob) _2025-10-24 · Richard Leyba Tejada · Introverts Galaxy Podcast_ I have this weird thing I don't understand well. I feel guilty for being sick. My health took a dive the last 2 months. I pushed myself hard to keep working on my business and podcast. Eventually I had to stop to rest and get help. I have a hard time saying what is wrong sometimes I don't even tell my doctor. But this time it was different. I told my doctor everything...I am getting help. I am… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3e4b56c/podcast/play/2097355/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-02-14%2F53b78d47d84f57da53a8cf61510199ec.m4a) ## [Chat with Jeff Rabinowitz & Tommy Desmond | What makes you different is your power](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igg/episodes/Chat-with-Jeff-Rabinowitz--Tommy-Desmond--What-makes-you-different-is-your-power-e2nk9m) _2025-10-24 · Richard Leyba Tejada · Introverts Galaxy Podcast_ "What makes you different is your power" Jeff I met Jeff and Tommy at the 2018 #OREIA convention in Cincinnati (a real estate investors event) Jeff and I connected because we both relate to having some social anxiety of large crowds and events. This is Jeff's story. Jeff Rabinowitz facebook.com/damntherecession biggerpockets.com/users/pharmerjeff Tommy Desmond tommydesmond.com/blog… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3e4b56c/podcast/play/1871606/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-02-14%2Fed35cc692cb0a9d6b424cd04a3269c9c.m4a) ## [My 1st Year Meditating](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igg/episodes/My-1st-Year-Meditating-e2m59j) _2025-10-24 · Richard Leyba Tejada · Introverts Galaxy Podcast_ Recorded with different mics so audio sucks. Mentioned headspace.com wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-955-anna-faris About this podcast: I was afraid to be myself for years. I pretended to be comfortable in social events, parties, work meetings. But inside I was struggling; afraid of being judged and saying something stupid. Then I read a book called Quiet by Susan Cain. This book changed my life. I am… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3e4b56c/podcast/play/1823475/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-02-14%2Fbf50c6e7e681de7db629dbfa999bf63b.m4a) ## [Parenting screw ups | Why is Meditating so hard?!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igg/episodes/Parenting-screw-ups--Why-is-Meditating-so-hard-e2ki7d) _2025-10-24 · Richard Leyba Tejada · Introverts Galaxy Podcast_ Finding myself and trying to be a good parent is one of my biggest challenges. Sometimes I get it right sometimes I screw up. I am grateful my older kids lived with the worst me and seem to be turning out ok. About this podcast: I was afraid to be myself for years. I pretended to be comfortable in social events, parties, work meetings. But inside I was struggling; afraid of being judged and saying… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3e4b56c/podcast/play/1771181/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-02-13%2Fafaac0e512dbe323608eccef0cee058a.m4a) ## [The Other Side Of Fear](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igg/episodes/The-Other-Side-Of-Fear-e2j4m5) _2025-10-24 · Richard Leyba Tejada · Introverts Galaxy Podcast_ Going to events with many people I don't know has never been easy. A few months ago I signed up to go to a Real Estate Investing convention. Here's what happened. About this podcast: I was afraid to be myself for years. I pretended to be comfortable in social events, parties, work meetings. But inside I was struggling; afraid of being judged and saying something stupid. Then I read a book called… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3e4b56c/podcast/play/1724549/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-02-13%2F96e1adef0a2c6a293757d8db9f939de3.m4a) ## [Carpal Tunnel and almost losing my mind](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igg/episodes/Carpal-Tunnel-and-almost-losing-my-mind-e2hjma) _2025-10-24 · Richard Leyba Tejada · Introverts Galaxy Podcast_ Some years ago my wrists started hurting when I typed on my computer. I ignored the pain like any other Macho man. That was stupid and after a few years of not taking this serious, the pain was horrible and 24/7. I spent years seeing doctors, therapists, surgery and doing alternative medicines searching for a cure. And I didn't know exactly what was wrong!? The pain started in my wrists and after… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3e4b56c/podcast/play/1674378/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-02-13%2F592566bacd92e91c6b12516618db27b9.m4a) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HzNBcItHnyt4) _2025-10-24 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [The not so subtle art of SCREWing up (SCRE-Wings)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igg/episodes/The-not-so-subtle-art-of-SCREWing-up-SCRE-Wings-e2g1hk) _2025-10-24 · Richard Leyba Tejada · Introverts Galaxy Podcast_ I had some misunderstandings about introverts. I thought I was an introvert but really what does that mean? I thought I was stuck! I am not just an introvert its way more complicted. We screw up all the time. I used to be too critical of myself for messing up. If I did something stupid I would criticize myself harshly. Its ok to mess up Thank you AJ and Christian at the Borderline Idealist podcast… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3e4b56c/podcast/play/1623028/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-03-07%2F884050ca839fc77bd1b5b5a9fc96f4fc.m4a)