The Art of Being Quiet

The strength in being quiet lies in its power for deep listening, thoughtful observation, and strategic action, allowing for greater self-awareness, Clarity, and focus, as opposed to loud displays of confidence, making quiet individuals seem underestimated but often more capable and respected through their actions and deep understanding, creating a calm, centered presence that draws others in. It’s about restraint, inner confidence, and earning respect through Wisdom and consistency, not demanding attention. Most of us are not quiet and our Experts in this part of the site explore the gift of quiet, how the Baby Boomer Generation has shown quiet courage, quiet confidence, quiet ambition and how quiet really becomes the power of presence.

The art of being quiet enhances observation and listening skills. Silence provides space for deep thinking and reflection. Solitude and quiet allow for an intense focus on passions, leading to greater creativity and independent work, as seen in artists and innovators. And the ability to listen deeply fosters profound empathy and connection, making quiet individuals valued friends and confidants.

Quiet Specialists & Contributors

Rick Denton The Loud Quiet

Bernard King Podcaster

Carly Jean Puch Podcaster

Chelsea Myers Podcast Host and Mental Health Advocate

Jenell Jones Wandering Individuals Network

JJ Elliott Hill Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

Michael Levitt Chief Burnout Officer

Mike Montague Playful Human

Susan Sneath & Gail McDonald Podcasters, The Change Zone

Podcasts About Quiet

The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living

Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health

The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life

The Executor Help Podcast

Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell

Doing Business with a Servant's Heart

The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi

Design Your Life, Your Way - Empowering Women Over 50 to Live Life On Purpose

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Find Your Daily Calm

Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity

Books About Quiet

Author Podcasting

By Janine Bolon

Glimmers and Other Poems of Hope and Gratitude

By Dr. Sarah Klein Ratekin

Dare to Discover Your Purpose

By George Jerjian

Pour Me Another Cup: Mystical Writings to Illuminate Your Soul

By Stephanie Acello

Embrace 5 Principles of Core Thinking for Success

By Eileen Bild

The Four Bells

By Brodie Curtis

Most Wednesdays

By M. C. A

Swann’s War

By MICHAEL B. OREN

Self and Soul

By Lorraine Ash

City of Veils

By Zoë Ferraris

The Mandy Story

By Judith Ann Kohnen

Make Room for Family

By Michael Embry

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Our Two-Week Detour to Magical Bald Head Island

In the realm of memorable vacations, a trip to Bald Head Island may conjure up images of a quirky Disney attraction. In reality, this Cape Fear community is located on a fascinating island infused with generations of history. Today, lowkey Bald Head Island has become a refuge for affluent residents …

In the realm of memorable vacations, a trip to Bald Head Island may conjure up images of a quirky Disney attraction. In reality, this Cape Fear community is located on a fascinating island infused wit…

In the realm of memorable vacations, a trip to Bald Head Island may conjure up images of a quirky Disney attraction. In reality, this Cape Fear community is located on a fascinating island infused with generations of history. Today, lowkey Bald Head Island has become a refuge for affluent residents who enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in a largely unspoiled setting. For about two weeks in late 1997, we were lucky enough to join them. We discovered Bald Head Island in a roundabout way. While preparing for our 1997-98 sailboat cruise to Florida, we told some sailing friends that we planned to travel…

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Barbara Hazelden June 25, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living

World Cup Mania With The Empty Nesters E143

The stadium they've seen a hundred times looks completely different through a stranger's eyes.Rick and Clancy talk World Cup fever in Dallas, from Rick's first match in 1994 to watching tourists fall for ranch dressing and a screen they stopped noticing years ago.The conversation moves through ticke…

The stadium they've seen a hundred times looks completely different through a stranger's eyes.Rick and Clancy talk World Cup fever in Dallas, from Rick's first match in 1994 to watching tourists fall …

The stadium they've seen a hundred times looks completely different through a stranger's eyes.Rick and Clancy talk World Cup fever in Dallas, from Rick's first match in 1994 to watching tourists fall for ranch dressing and a screen they stopped noticing years ago.The conversation moves through ticket prices, FIFA's reputation, and how different the sport felt before the US started hosting. It lands on something simpler: hosting gave them a reason to look at their own city again.📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest. https://www.theloudquiet.comHas …

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Rick Denton June 25, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

1257: From Listening To Living The Tools: Diane's Anxiety Recovery Journey Part 2

In today's episode, Gina shares the last part of her interview with listener Diane, who finishes her wisdom and experience from her own anxiety clearing journey and how ACP has helped her along the way. A key part of her message describes the differences between signals from the body and signals fr…

In today's episode, Gina shares the last part of her interview with listener Diane, who finishes her wisdom and experience from her own anxiety clearing journey and how ACP has helped her along the wa…

In today's episode, Gina shares the last part of her interview with listener Diane, who finishes her wisdom and experience from her own anxiety clearing journey and how ACP has helped her along the way. A key part of her message describes the differences between signals from the body and signals from the mind (and the external world). Being able to discern between the two have been very helpful for her. Diane shares a number of other practices that have help her in her anxiety clearing journey, listen in and try them out for yourself!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a…

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Gina Ryan June 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life

How Nature and Daily Rituals Saved Me From My Darkest Grief

Finding true healing after grief requires intentional steps and the courage to integrate new practices into our daily lives. Award-winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach Laing Rikkers shares how the sudden loss of her sister, Jenna, propelled her into her darkest season and eventually led…

Finding true healing after grief requires intentional steps and the courage to integrate new practices into our daily lives. Award-winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach Laing Rikkers share…

Finding true healing after grief requires intentional steps and the courage to integrate new practices into our daily lives. Award-winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach Laing Rikkers shares how the sudden loss of her sister, Jenna, propelled her into her darkest season and eventually led her to discover the transformative power of nature and mindfulness. In her acclaimed book, Morning Leaves: Cultivating a Life of Beauty, Meaning, and Joy, Laing maps out how small rituals—like walking, writing, and grounding—acted as anchors during her recovery. Through her work as a coach and …

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Irene Weinberg June 24, 2026

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The Small Events Are the Real Events

Here is something I think the world gets wrong. We think the big events matter most. The elections. The disasters. The dramatic moments that make the news. But the small events? The daily choices? The quiet conversations? The way you treat a cashier, handle a disappointment, or show up for a friend…

Here is something I think the world gets wrong. We think the big events matter most. The elections. The disasters. The dramatic moments that make the news. But the small events? The daily choices? Th…

Here is something I think the world gets wrong. We think the big events matter most. The elections. The disasters. The dramatic moments that make the news. But the small events? The daily choices? The quiet conversations? The way you treat a cashier, handle a disappointment, or show up for a friend who is struggling? Those seem insignificant. They are not. They are the building blocks of a life. And they are exactly what your children and grandchildren are watching. They will not remember your opinions on the economy. They will remember whether you were kind when it was inconvenient. They …

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Royce Shook June 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Executor Help Podcast

I Don't Want This to Be Hard for You

There's a sentence that doesn't often get said out loud, but it sits underneath many of the conversations families avoid: "I don't want this to be hard for you." In this short reflection, David explores the quiet motivation behind getting organized, having important conversations, and making plans f…

There's a sentence that doesn't often get said out loud, but it sits underneath many of the conversations families avoid: "I don't want this to be hard for you." In this short reflection, David explor…

There's a sentence that doesn't often get said out loud, but it sits underneath many of the conversations families avoid: "I don't want this to be hard for you." In this short reflection, David explores the quiet motivation behind getting organized, having important conversations, and making plans for the future. Because for most people, it's not really about documents, lists, or paperwork. It's about the people they love. It's about wanting family members to feel less overwhelmed, less uncertain, and less burdened when difficult moments eventually arrive. A thoughtful reflection on care, clar…

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David Edey June 23, 2026

Podcast Episode

Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell

Tea, Compassion, and Hope: A Family’s Journey #shorts

What does peace really mean? For some, peace is a quiet moment with a cup of tea. For others, it's something much more fundamental: a safe place to sleep, food on the table, access to medicine, and hope for tomorrow. In this powerful clip from Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell, Karen Lee Cohen, …

What does peace really mean? For some, peace is a quiet moment with a cup of tea. For others, it's something much more fundamental: a safe place to sleep, food on the table, access to medicine, and h…

What does peace really mean? For some, peace is a quiet moment with a cup of tea. For others, it's something much more fundamental: a safe place to sleep, food on the table, access to medicine, and hope for tomorrow. In this powerful clip from Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell, Karen Lee Cohen, the "Peace Whisperer," shares the inspiring story of the Moyo family and reminds us that healing ourselves and caring for others are deeply connected. As we pause with Mission4Change CommuniTEA, we're invited to reflect on how small acts of compassion can create meaningful change—both w…

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Michelle Greenwell June 23, 2026

Podcast Episode

Doing Business with a Servant's Heart

Dr Gary Sanchez: The Power of Who First

Grow Your Business: https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Free Newsletter: https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/steveramona “People don’t know what they want because they don’t know who they are.” 📝Description: What if the question that shaped your whole life was as…

Grow Your Business: https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Free Newsletter: https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/steveramona “People don’t know what they want because they don�…

Grow Your Business: https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Free Newsletter: https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/steveramona “People don’t know what they want because they don’t know who they are.” 📝Description: What if the question that shaped your whole life was asked in the wrong order? In this powerful conversation, Steve Ramona welcomes Dr. Gary Sanchez back to the podcast for a deeper look at purpose, identity, and the life-changing question most people never learn to ask first. Instead of starting with “What do I want to do?” Gary invites listeners …

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Steve Ramona June 23, 2026

Article

The AI Conversation Most Small Business Owners Are Avoiding (And Why We Found You a Guide)

Picture the small business owner at 9 PM on a Tuesday. The kids are finally down. The inbox is quiet for once. And there it is again — that nagging voice in the back of the head saying, “You really need to figure out this AI thing.” So they open a browser. They type something in. Twenty min…

Picture the small business owner at 9 PM on a Tuesday. The kids are finally down. The inbox is quiet for once. And there it is again — that nagging voice in the back of the head saying, “You reall…

Picture the small business owner at 9 PM on a Tuesday. The kids are finally down. The inbox is quiet for once. And there it is again — that nagging voice in the back of the head saying, “You really need to figure out this AI thing.” So they open a browser. They type something in. Twenty minutes later they’ve got fourteen tabs open, three of them are demos for tools they don’t understand, one is a YouTube guru promising to “10x your business overnight,” and somewhere in there is a pricing page with the word “Enterprise” on it and no actual number. They close the laptop. The…

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Doug Thorpe June 23, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi

Feeling Lonely Even When You Are Surrounded by People

You can be in a full room, loved by your family, and still feel a quiet loneliness you cannot explain. That ache is not proof that something is wrong with you. The belonging we were all taught to chase, being accepted by a group, is only one of twelve, which is why so many people who fit in still fe…

You can be in a full room, loved by your family, and still feel a quiet loneliness you cannot explain. That ache is not proof that something is wrong with you. The belonging we were all taught to chas…

You can be in a full room, loved by your family, and still feel a quiet loneliness you cannot explain. That ache is not proof that something is wrong with you. The belonging we were all taught to chase, being accepted by a group, is only one of twelve, which is why so many people who fit in still feel unseen. Belonging researcher Dr. Mona Nour maps the eleven kinds nobody named. You leave knowing exactly where to find the connection you have been missing. ────────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH…

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Stacey Chillemi June 23, 2026

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