{"id":494,"date":"2024-09-28T11:56:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T09:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/?p=494"},"modified":"2025-07-26T12:43:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T10:43:55","slug":"recommended-books-introverts-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/recommended-books-introverts-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Fantastic Books On Introversion And Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;I think books are like people, in the sense that they\u2019ll turn up in your life when you most need them.&#8221; \u2013 Emma Thompson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/@silentcourage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/susanvanderwalt.substack.com\/p\/4-fantastic-books-on-introversion\/comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><em>Have you ever found solace in a book?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reading has always been my lifeline. As an introvert, I\u2019ve always craved alone time, and my hearing loss gave me more reason to withdraw and escape in stories. Insatiably curious, I also love to explore various non-fiction topics. Naturally, books about introversion and hearing loss are prominent on my reading list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are 4 recommended books on introversion and hearing loss that profoundly impacted my life\u2014and might just change yours too. These books will give you inspiration and practical strategies to live a meaningful life as an introvert with hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve also added a bonus book &#8211; one that I would love to add to my TBR pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Post Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/recommended-books-introverts-hearing-loss\/#1_Hear_Beyond_%E2%80%93_Shari_Egberts_Gael_Hannan\" >1. Hear &amp; Beyond &#8211; Shari Egberts &amp; Gael Hannan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/recommended-books-introverts-hearing-loss\/#2_Quiet_%E2%80%93_Susan_Cain\" >2. Quiet &#8211; Susan Cain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/recommended-books-introverts-hearing-loss\/#3_The_Thriving_Introvert_%E2%80%93_Thibaut_Meurisse\" >3. The Thriving Introvert &#8211; Thibaut Meurisse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/recommended-books-introverts-hearing-loss\/#4_Meeting_People_in_Real_Life_%E2%80%93_Matt_Tomporowski\" >4. Meeting People in Real Life &#8211; Matt Tomporowski<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/recommended-books-introverts-hearing-loss\/#Bonus_Stop_Overthinking_%E2%80%93_Nick_Trenton\" >Bonus ~ Stop Overthinking &#8211; Nick Trenton<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/recommended-books-introverts-hearing-loss\/#Quiet_Words_that_Linger\" >Quiet Words that Linger.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hear_Beyond_%E2%80%93_Shari_Egberts_Gael_Hannan\"><\/span>1. Hear &amp; Beyond &#8211; Shari Egberts &amp; Gael Hannan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"145\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8e7ae09c-a846-4c7a-ad4f-11866d726278_145x218.webp\" alt=\"Hear &amp; Beyond by Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan\" class=\"wp-image-495 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have read Shari Eberts\u2019&nbsp;<em><a href=\"http:\/\/livingwithhearingloss.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Living with Hearing Loss<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;blog&nbsp;for many years. She is a hearing health advocate and international speaker on hearing loss issues. She serves on the board of directors of the Hearing Loss Association of America.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Shari is also the executive producer of We Hear You. It is an award-winning documentary about the hearing loss experience. Shari has adult-onset genetic hearing loss and hopes her story will remove the stigma around hearing loss and encourage others to seek timely treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My most significant takeaway from&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hear-Beyond-Live-Skillfully-Hearing\/dp\/1774581604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hear &amp; Beyond<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;is that living with hearing loss is an ongoing journey. As life changes, you need to adapt as well. Their acronym HEAR (Hearing Check, Evaluate, Articulate, Revise and Remind) is a simple way to remember the four easy steps that can help you to address almost any listening situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love the conversations between Shari and Gael at the beginning of each chapter and how they authentically share their hearing loss experiences. The book contains practical tips and communication strategies. It is helpful for anyone with hearing loss or people who want to understand it and communicate effectively with people with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Quiet_%E2%80%93_Susan_Cain\"><\/span>2. Quiet &#8211; Susan Cain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Susan Cain\u2019s book&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking-ebook\/dp\/B0074YVW1G\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36UFNCPERJDOD&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iGYxFkBJZBuSeiZFZEY65Jz50fSB4dA4oV_xDEy8pyQnlr6srWMyYqWRblkdkYToFvWfJq9u-3K_w10vuFAHMTbLe61O8GWvqC3qVHBmxhDCc53zPNJgm49dUkLUjQZhftMiBJuxCiTOa5_S8JJvOZLa2Yuni7MFSqyoFo2u1k7UMy_eVghhAG8x8w-3IE1XLCpO_G5H6aEdqcqNESuR7OWWaTh13cb9GUEQ4ZOqQJM.8wSkFAsmRdKAp5Rag6qmATy_RY7GONkgK1TW4CQoo4M&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=quiet+susan+cain&amp;qid=1727442980&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=quiet+susan+ca%2Cstripbooks%2C498&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quiet<\/a><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking-ebook\/dp\/B0074YVW1G\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36UFNCPERJDOD&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iGYxFkBJZBuSeiZFZEY65Jz50fSB4dA4oV_xDEy8pyQnlr6srWMyYqWRblkdkYToFvWfJq9u-3K_w10vuFAHMTbLe61O8GWvqC3qVHBmxhDCc53zPNJgm49dUkLUjQZhftMiBJuxCiTOa5_S8JJvOZLa2Yuni7MFSqyoFo2u1k7UMy_eVghhAG8x8w-3IE1XLCpO_G5H6aEdqcqNESuR7OWWaTh13cb9GUEQ4ZOqQJM.8wSkFAsmRdKAp5Rag6qmATy_RY7GONkgK1TW4CQoo4M&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=quiet+susan+cain&amp;qid=1727442980&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=quiet+susan+ca%2Cstripbooks%2C498&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;<\/a>is the first in-depth book I\u2019ve read about introversion and the first time I\u2019ve identified as an introvert. For the first time, I understood many things about myself &#8211; my desire for quiet and solitude, a tendency to overthink, and why I found social interactions so exhausting. I learned to take advantage of my introverted strengths and how developing and using extrovert skills for a short period can be beneficial. I love how she uses prominent figures like Franklin, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Warren Buffet to explain introvert and extrovert tendencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Thriving_Introvert_%E2%80%93_Thibaut_Meurisse\"><\/span>3. The Thriving Introvert &#8211; Thibaut Meurisse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"137\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/98807755-551c-4348-b01e-6f99ff9b02bc_137x218.webp\" alt=\"The Thriving Introvert: Embrace the Gift of Introversion and Live the Life You Were Meant to Live by Thibaut Meurisse\" class=\"wp-image-497 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thibaut Meurisse is a personal development blogger featured on websites like Lifehack, Tiny Buddha, PickTheBrain, StevenAtchinson, GuidedMind, Dumb Little Man, and Finer Minds. His mission is to help people reach their full potential and higher levels of fulfilment and consciousness. He is French and writes in English.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stop-Overthinking-Techniques-Declutter-Emotional-ebook\/dp\/B08XPQL61B\/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2NYIAMRLZGXV4&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x6-PjXxGv8UaBuN8rD4dsU7bqQQnDZdsYnLM4Shr98VX5S-I7ODPHd5db78DJoQ-a5HhGF__6ZqaWt2_gQtqnXklCNyAG-XooVDCUQnqKdNHZLK7gVLSGGtlBoSXz-HVgufGYw5TtL-S6aE1xa7KiH8FaXuZVDHfnhuWsMF1hJEsIWIMNyYOcBTKgvhkC5vqBz3nez-uFGUDFb8obNhHSlZ4ZN-wMzNNGI16rFq9L0FGM7_tq3eUmW1DzR9A9z_J0JBOcNTq98hAO97AE-ZfGqGlgN8tobUdV63e30VbHVs.JceEiBSBl00jobOYKXZ0GlktO61xoZF3wiRl9BzPKJI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=stop+overthinking&amp;qid=1727446897&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=stop+overthinking%2Cstripbooks%2C401&amp;sr=1-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Thriving Introvert<\/a>,<\/em>&nbsp;Thibaut Meurisse (an introvert himself) explores the concept of introversion and encourages you to embrace who you are without guilt or shame. His practical guidance will sometimes take you out of your comfort zone. Still, these concrete steps will help you redesign your life, inspire you to live a whole life and contribute to society through your introvert strengths. The author provides a separate section with affirmations divided into particular categories like parties, silence, managing energy, etc., to help you embrace your introversion and manage challenging situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Meeting_People_in_Real_Life_%E2%80%93_Matt_Tomporowski\"><\/span>4. Meeting People in Real Life &#8211; Matt Tomporowski<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"136\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8adc3f79-0d1a-4eb4-87bb-719f114c18cd_136x218.webp\" alt=\"Meeting People in Real Life: Your Guide to Easily Meet People and Make Genuine Connections for Friendship and Dating by Matt Tomporowski\" class=\"wp-image-498 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve connected with Matt after noticing his request for a review of Substack Notes. Maybe his book description stating him going out and meeting people made me think he is an extrovert. I thought it would be interesting to see if any tips would be helpful for introverts. I was delighted to discover that Matt is an introvert and has tried and tested all the advice in his book.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My most significant takeaway from&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Meeting-People-Real-Life-Connections\/dp\/1068902906\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RCWTWCDF23QL&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.puHF0frVsKaaWYcnPOBCWg4i7-r3kOnZbn6vuGWsiKhxbTRZiZV2l_e4_SjUJtbIxDalCTRe1lOzeOIIDBLKNG7z0QiSBXL5tNfHfvwrOMEzuuZSH68l1Ut059OQJeflj2WgcxXb7k7DTpz7Q7DWRVXMUp0Hn5Ps9uzYJmQ_0WtFlJ7FaeBk2jqMIDFYpfYNqiZCeiatRaiaWAud33oIwPUJhmnVxzUs8K03N8t24p8.OlW2ea5FQMMEwxQLPx2V5HUHZXJwrTyfgyJoRY0oluY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=meeting+people+in+real&amp;qid=1727444946&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=meeting+people+in+real+%2Cstripbooks%2C583&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meeting People in Real Life<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;is using an anchor when introducing yourself to strangers. It is a simple tip you can apply immediately, making you more memorable. Although I could also use Matt\u2019s anchor of \u2018I\u2019m a writer\u2019, I chose to go with: \u2018Hi, I\u2019m Susan, and I have hearing loss.\u2019 It allows others to ask questions or start a conversation about hearing loss. I hope that it will also help them to remember in future to accommodate me with my hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love how Matt sprinkles&nbsp;<strong>important tips<\/strong>&nbsp;throughout his chapters to clarify and expand on points he made previously. With Matt\u2019s book, you have no excuse -even as an introvert- not to go out and make new friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Stop_Overthinking_%E2%80%93_Nick_Trenton\"><\/span>Bonus ~ Stop Overthinking &#8211; Nick Trenton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5dbb37d4-39fe-437d-af9e-199253a7bcc4_200x320.webp\" alt=\"Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (The Path to Calm Book 1) by Nick Trenton\" class=\"wp-image-499 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5dbb37d4-39fe-437d-af9e-199253a7bcc4_200x320.webp 200w, https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5dbb37d4-39fe-437d-af9e-199253a7bcc4_200x320-188x300.webp 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stop-Overthinking-Techniques-Declutter-Emotional-ebook\/dp\/B08XPQL61B\/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2NYIAMRLZGXV4&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x6-PjXxGv8UaBuN8rD4dsU7bqQQnDZdsYnLM4Shr98VX5S-I7ODPHd5db78DJoQ-a5HhGF__6ZqaWt2_gQtqnXklCNyAG-XooVDCUQnqKdNHZLK7gVLSGGtlBoSXz-HVgufGYw5TtL-S6aE1xa7KiH8FaXuZVDHfnhuWsMF1hJEsIWIMNyYOcBTKgvhkC5vqBz3nez-uFGUDFb8obNhHSlZ4ZN-wMzNNGI16rFq9L0FGM7_tq3eUmW1DzR9A9z_J0JBOcNTq98hAO97AE-ZfGqGlgN8tobUdV63e30VbHVs.JceEiBSBl00jobOYKXZ0GlktO61xoZF3wiRl9BzPKJI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=stop+overthinking&amp;qid=1727445905&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=stop+overthinking%2Cstripbooks%2C401&amp;sr=1-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stop Overthinking<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;looks like an excellent choice for my TBR pile. The picture on the cover already provides an authentic visual illustration of what it looks like in an overthinking mind (although I would have used many different words instead.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nick Trenton has an MA in Behavioral Psychology. In this book, he explores the causes of mental clutter, formulas to de-stress, and ways to manage your time and input. He explains the importance of changing the way you think, finding your Zen, and developing new attitudes and methods of emotional regulation. It looks like my type of book &#8211; plenty of new facts to satisfy my innate curiosity and practical tips that will hopefully help me manage my overthinking tendencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding solace in books can be a transformative experience, especially for those who struggle with introversion and hearing loss. These five recommended books offer encouragement, insight, and practical tools to help you embrace your unique journey. As you explore these reads, remember that you are not alone; many others share your experiences and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re enjoying these insights, you might resonate with my book,&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/silentcourage.short.gy\/website-sc-amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silent Courage: An Introvert\u2019s True Journey with Hearing Loss<\/a><\/em>. It\u2019s a heartfelt exploration of living with hearing loss, embracing the journey, and navigating the world as a sensitive introvert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c020569f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quiet_Words_that_Linger\"><\/span>Quiet Words that Linger.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this reflection resonated, you\u2019re warmly invited to explore my <em>Silent Courage<\/em> course collection, offering practical and reflective support for introverts and people with hearing loss navigating life, communication, and connection at their own pace. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.silentcourageauthor.com\/collection\/empowered-and-heard-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browse the available courses here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I think books are like people, in the sense that they\u2019ll turn up in your life when you most need them.&#8221; \u2013 Emma Thompson Have you ever found solace in a book? 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