{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ready for Beyond","title":"Boredom, Solitude, and the Space to Hear Yourself with Dave Inglis","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1820,"description":"In this Boredom episode of Ready for Beyond, Gina Hudel explores a surprising idea: what if boredom is not something to escape, but an invitation to reconnect with yourself? She sits down with Dave Inglis, speaker, author, and advocate for what he calls strategic solitude, the intentional practice of creating space to reflect, recalibrate, and reconnect with what matters most.\n\nDrawing on his own experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and coach, Dave shares how solitude became a transformative practice after a difficult personal chapter and how it has evolved into a regular rhythm that supports both personal growth and leadership. Rather than filling every quiet moment with distractions, Dave makes the case for creating intentional pauses that allow clarity and insight to emerge.\n\nTogether, Gina and Dave discuss:\n00:01:25 — Boredom Is a Signal\n Dave explains why boredom often points to something missing beneath the surface rather than simply a lack of activity.\n00:03:10 — The Difference Between Distraction and Reconnection\n A discussion about how we often soothe boredom with digital distractions instead of creating space to reconnect with ourselves.\n\n00:04:40 — What Is Strategic Solitude?\n Dave shares how strategic solitude became a personal practice and why intentional time alone creates clarity and alignment.\n00:07:50 — Learning From Regret\n Exploring how solitude helps us process regret, strengthen our identity, and continue growing through life's challenges.\n00:14:45 — Planning the Next 12 Weeks\n Dave explains how he uses solitude to create a focused roadmap for the next three months instead of reacting to circumstances.\n00:17:30 — The Conversations That Matter Most\n Why the insights that emerge in solitude often reveal important conversations we've been avoiding.\n00:22:15 — Everyday Practices for Solitude and Recovery\n Practical tools, including HeartMath and daily recovery moments, that help build nervous system resilience and self-awareness....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VJ4SuH4Nx0PoYBeRKc6GktpRwjjEhld_yQjv42YFUIg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYTky/Y2RmZDkyNzkwYzk1/MTY5N2E2ZDI0NmNm/MWNiNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}