In this episode of The Introvert’s Edge podcast, Matthew welcomes Meredith Arthur, Chief of Staff for Pinterest's Division TwoTwenty and author of Get Out of My Head. Meredith shares her journey of self-discovery, having been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder at the age of 40, and how learning about her anxiety helped her forgive herself, push herself to do more, and change her life. They discuss the importance of understanding one's personality to be successful in life and share tips on how introverts can not only learn to live with anxiety, but use it to move boldly forward. Episode Highlights: The link between introversion and anxiety Meredith’s relief at finally having a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder, and how that impacted her introversion The importance of understanding your personality, and how it contributes to success Key differences between being an introvert and being shy The dangers of catastrophic thinking, especially as it relates to anxiety and introversion Why self-acceptance is key About Meredith Meredith has spent the last 15 years in tech honing her skills as a product thinker with a focus on emerging technologies. Since 2015, she has nurtured a special interest in the study of emotional wellbeing and tech, launching the Beautiful Voyager site and podcast, named one of the Healthline’s Best Anxiety Sites from 2017-2021. Meredith is the author of Get Out of My Head: Inspiration for Overthinkers in an Anxious World. In addition to writing, speaking, and podcasting, Meredith is Chief of Staff for TwoTwenty, Pinterest's product innovation lab, focused on rapid experimentation and learning. Resources mentioned in the show Meredith’s website Get Out of My Head: Inspiration for Overthinkers in an Anxious World Beautiful Voyager The Quietly Influential Summit