Episode 308: Raising Introverted Kids in an Extroverted World and the One Question Every Parent Needs to Ask with Holley Gerth

Raising Boys & Girls

That Sounds Fun Network

Religion & Spirituality, Kids & Family, Christianity, Parenting

4.9 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 16 September 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Holley Gerth is an expert on introversion and extroversion and what a great conversation we had, I loved it! Every bit of it. I feel like I learned so much about myself, about kids that I counsel, it was fascinating! She said one question that I think would be a game changer in understanding kids. So make sure you listen all the way through. At the very end, she had some incredible ideas for helping introverted kids who might feel a bit overwhelmed in going to church. So hang in there to the very end, this episode is packed full of good stuff! Questions Holley recommends you ask the family members in your home: What does happiness feel to you? What would make this (Christmas) holiday feel happy to you? What would make this vacation/holiday feel happy to you? What do you think would make it hardest for you? What is one thing you want to make sure we do? What is one thing you’re worried that we may have to do? How can I keep the stimulation of this event at a manageable level for my kid? Where is your level at right now, what do you need to feel more comfortable? How can I love you well right now? What is one small shift/step that we can make as a family today? Website: Holleygerth.com/introverts Holley’s newest Book: 365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart Follow her on ⁠Instagram . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: Sign up to receive the⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: KIWI CO: Tinker, Create, and Innovate with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code RBG. That’s up to 50% off your first crate at K-I-W-I-C-O dot com, promo code RBG. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	As soon as fall hits, my mornings get busier, especially when my nephews are over.
0:05.8	Between school drop-offs, homework, and snack time, I need options that keep them happy and healthy.
0:11.5	And even though my kids are grown, I still love keeping good snacks around.
0:15.4	Thrive Market makes that so easy. The filters are a lifesaver.
0:19.6	I can click low sugar or no seed oils and instantly
0:23.0	find better versions of our favorites. I just stocked up on die-free gummies, protein oatmeal cups,
0:29.0	and of course, my hippie's chickpeepuffs. My nephews raid the pantry the second they walk in.
0:34.5	That sounds familiar. My Thrive cart is always full of Siette chips and tortillas.
0:39.7	Even with adult kids, those disappear fast when they visit.
0:43.3	And I love knowing that everything from Thrive is high quality, worry-free, and delivered
0:48.0	straight to the door.
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0:51.4	We use it and you should too.
0:53.7	Go to Thrivemarket.com slash RBG and get 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift.
1:09.4	Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls podcast.
1:15.3	I'm Sissy Gough.
1:16.4	And I'm David Thomas, and we're so glad you've joined us for this conversation.
1:21.0	Let's dive in.
1:32.7	Holly Girt is an expert on introversion and extroversion.
1:35.8	And what a conversation we had.
1:36.9	I loved it.
1:38.4	Every bit of it.
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