Your Social Anxiety Bestie with Sadie

*Super important disclaimer: This post is not meant to influence your medication decisions one way or another. I just remember wishing I could find some first-person accounts of what life was like before and during medication. That's all this is. At all times, trust your doctor's expertise over mine.*Medication is not a magical cure-all. But for me, it's been a science-backed help-a-lot.I was afraid to take medication because of the potential side effects I read about online... until I realized that untreated anxiety had its OWN side effects, and those side effects sucked. This episode shares some insight into my medication journey and opens the floor to questions and discussion!Blog post version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/why-i-take-for-65593428Links mentioned: The 9 Best Anxiety Podcasts for 2022: https://psychcentral.com/health/best-anxiety-podcastsJOIN THE CLUB: www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestieSend me a voice message! https://podinbox.com/yoursocialanxietybestieBOOK A FREE, NO-PRESSURE PEER COACHING MEET AND GREET: https://calendly.com/sadie-hall/meetCheck out our Google Calendar for the Besties Club here!Intro/outro music: Move Your Body (Hallman Remix) by Loving Caliber, HallmanSupport the show

Today you'll be hearing from Chris, a 29-year-old husband, dad, and software developer. Chris shares how he has had social anxiety and OCD since high school, and how he pushes himself to incorporate mini-exposures and "experiments" into his busy day-to-day life as a dad. He also candidly discusses how social anxiety impacts his parenting and what it was like to tell his wife about his anxiety and depression. We touch on sweating as well, which I know many listeners will find reassuring (nope, it's super not just you). JOIN THE CLUB: www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestieSend me a voice message! https://podinbox.com/yoursocialanxietybestieBOOK A FREE, NO-PRESSURE PEER COACHING MEET AND GREET: https://calendly.com/sadie-hall/meetCheck out our Google Calendar for the Besties Club here!Intro/outro music: Move Your Body (Hallman Remix) by Loving Caliber, HallmanSupport the show

Today you'll be hearing from Chris, a 29-year-old husband, dad, and software developer. Chris shares how he has had social anxiety and OCD since high school, and how he pushes himself to incorporate mini-exposures and "experiments" into his busy day-to-day life as a dad. He also candidly discusses how social anxiety impacts his parenting and what it was like to tell his wife about his anxiety and depression. We touch on sweating as well, which I know many listeners will find reassuring (nope, it's super not just you). JOIN THE CLUB: www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie BOOK A FREE, NO-PRESSURE PEER COACHING MEET AND GREET: https://calendly.com/sadie-hall/meet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

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I hope you enjoy this update-y episode with news on what to expect for the podcast, Social Anxiety Besties Club, and more.  LINKS: Book a free meet and greet to learn more about peer coaching: https://calendly.com/sadie-hall/meet  Book a peer coaching session: https://calendly.com/sadie-hall/peer-coaching Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club: patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Check out the Grow Introvert Grow Summit [affiliate link]: https://growintrovertgrow.com/sadie-hall/?affiliate=sadiehall --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

A warm welcome back to Roxana! Roxana (@honestrox and @growintrovert) has organized a truly special online summit to introverts. It's totally free and super high-value. And I had the honour of being asked to speak on how to lead a community when you have social anxiety. In today's episode, we talk about all the summit and what's it been like for Roxana to organize it behind-the-scenes as an introvert with social anxiety herself. SUMMIT DETAILS: The summit runs from July 4th-9th, and I will be there to talk about how to lead a community when you have social anxiety, because having social anxiety doesn't mean we can't or don't want to be leaders! The sessions are pre-recorded, so you don't need to wake up at 3:00 AM to watch (hurray!). I'll be joined by other amazing introverted leaders who are making an impact in their space, and I would love for you to hear all the insightful conversations that are going to take place. And it's totally free with the option to purchase lifetime access to replays! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!* :) All you have to do is register here https://sadiehall--honestrox.thrivecart.com/sadie-hall-online-summit-discount/ and that's it! *this is an affiliate link, which means that if you upgrade to lifetime access to the summit, I'll get a small commission at no extra cost to you. thank you so much! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

"Welcome to my hiding place. Shhh… Don't tell anyone you found me..." Nicole is a member of the Social Anxiety Besties Club who grew up being told she was "shy" before she eventually learned that she experiences social anxiety. Today, she candidly shares her social anxiety journey on her blog and Instagram account (see below for links!). She has a background in theatre, is a mom to twin teens, and enjoys writing on a variety of topics. Nicole's IG: @sociallyanxiousconfessions Nicole's blog: https://sociallyanxiousintrovert.wordpress.com/ Nicole's Social Anxiety at Home series: https://sociallyanxiousintrovert.wordpress.com/2022/04/30/social-anxiety-at-home-welcome/ More links! Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8 Google Calendar for the Social Anxiety Besties Club: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=2tt56s7hkdklfviakck8cp4rsk%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FToronto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

I get asked about phone anxiety all the time -- you are NOT alone!!! Here's the article we're discussing: https://www.iesohealth.com/en-gb/blog/social-anxiety-and-phone-calls#:~:text=Feeling%20anxious%20about%20speaking%20on,phone%20conversations%20can%20be%20difficult.  Previous episode on phone anxiety: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/episodes/16--Phone-tips-for-social-anxiety-enj6lb Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8  Google Calendar for the Social Anxiety Besties Club: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=2tt56s7hkdklfviakck8cp4rsk%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FToronto  Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie  Check out my “Videos mentioned on the podcast” playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs  EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Spoiler alert: Nope. But my safety behaviours have definitely taken a back seat compared to my coping strategies. Social Anxiety Safety Behaviors: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/social-anxiety-safety-behaviors Book: Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry https://www.amazon.com/Rewire-Your-Anxious-Brain-Neuroscience/dp/1626251134 // Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8 Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Check out my “Videos mentioned on the podcast” playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

In today's episode, I talk to clinical psychologist Dr. Tynessa Franks about dating, weddings, marriage, and sex while socially anxious. We discuss these questions: Dating: What can we do if we want to date but social anxiety is holding us back? Wedding: What should we do if we're terrified at the thought of our own wedding? Let's say one partner wants a traditional wedding but the socially anxious partner is terrified by that idea. Marriage: How can social anxiety impact a healthy marriage? Sex: What are some ways sexual intimacy can be impacted by social anxiety, and what can we do about it? About Dr. Franks: Tynessa Franks is a clinical psychologist and self-defined "shy girl". She realized a strong passion for helping people who struggle with worrying too much about what other people think and started Bashful & Bright in 2019 with this mission at the forefront. She creates videos, conducts group psychotherapy, and teaches a comprehensive online course to help women and men improve their social anxiety so they can start showing up, speaking up, and engaging in social interactions in a way that feels good. You can catch her weekly tips for improving your social anxiety @DrTynessaFranks on YouTube and learn more about her work at bashfulandbright.com. Dr. Franks' website: https://www.bashfulandbright.com/ Dr. Franks' YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/DrTynessaFranks/ Links mentioned in the show:  Virtual Social Anxiety Support Group on Meetup: https://imaginehealing.com/my-story-timothy-long/ The 36 Questions That Lead to Love: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

In today's episode, I chat with one of my patrons, a member of the Social Anxiety Besties Club! His name is Anthony and he has a YouTube channel called Social Anxiety Gaming. As you'll hear, Anthony has come up with some truly creative ways to work on his social anxiety, including voice notes, voiceover videos, video diaries, and even IMPROV CLASSES! ⁣ ⁣

Thank you so much for the wonderful questions you submitted over on IG! If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out: sadie@yoursocialanxietybestie.com COURSE LINKS: Write Your Way to Freedom Copywriting Program: https://www.writeyourwaytofreedom.co/a/13857/YV7VbzWP (*affiliate link*) Edit Republic's courses: https://editrepublic.com/courses/ Translation course (it's been updated by it's still run by Corinne McKay): https://www.trainingfortranslators.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

AT LONG LAST! The episode I have been promising for probably a year at this point. In this episode, I chat with my husband/safe person/best friend Jesse. We talk about what it's like when one partner in a relationship has social anxiety. I really hope you enjoy this episode! Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8 Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Check out my “Videos mentioned on the podcast” playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Before and after a call with a prospective client for freelance editing and translation! Video mentioned: How Do I Get New Clients If I Have CRUSHING Anxiety?!? by Sarah Turner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbWlZgK7O88 Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8 Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Check out my “Videos mentioned on the podcast” playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

I set a fitness goal that is (finally) NOT a number on the scale. But it's also not that simple. Links: Video mentioned: Y2K Fashion Gave Rise to EDs in Young Teens (and it's coming back!) by Abbey Sharpe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrC6I9W5ISA Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8 Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Check out my “Videos mentioned on the podcast” playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Do I stay in the car? Do I offer to help? Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8 Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Check out my “Videos mentioned on the podcast” playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

I chat with my former personal trainer Chris about gym anxiety and the challenges of getting to the gym (or doing other forms of exercise) when social anxiety is in the picture. I hope you enjoy the episode! Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8 Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Check out my “Videos mentioned on the podcast” playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

It took 3 weeks and lots of drama, but I did it. (Do you like the idea of a mini episode like this? Let me know!) Email: sadie@yoursocialanxietybestie.com and IG: @yoursocialanxietybestie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Don't worry, I was safe about it! Totally hands-free, eyes on the road. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Feeling like an imposter is not the same thing as objectively BEING an imposter. Dr. Tynessa Franks' YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTynessaFranks/videos  My YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFYy3qUqSBUFv2n0BxdR9g  JOIN THE SOCIAL ANXIETY BESTIES CLUB ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

I wrote in my calendar: "Sit down and say words at the microphone." This is the result of that prompt. /// Previous episodes that talk about social anxiety in children: #36. How To Be Yourself with Ellen Hendriksen, PhD S2.E2. The fear of blushing with REDFACE author Russell Norris /// Resources mentioned: What to Do When You Feel Too Shy: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Social Anxiety AT Parenting Survival Podcast (links to episodes on website) /// Let's connect! Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon: patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Find me on IG @yoursocialanxietybestie Let me know how you're doing: sadie@yoursocialanxietybestie.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Have I been having social anxiety about talking about social anxiety? ALSO, did I record this whole episode with my mic BACKWARDS? Yes, yes I did. Apologies for the echo. Topics: sharing a mental health journey, re-building a freelance editing/writing business after mental health recovery, medication adjustments, and *content warning* infertility. xo Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon: patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Find me on IG @yoursocialanxietybestie Let me know how you're doing: sadie@yoursocialanxietybestie.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

I disappeared again and here's why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

I hope you enjoy this candid conversation with Russell about blushing, social anxiety, and more. If you do, please follow the author and do consider buying his book! Links are below. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Russell Norris has always struggled with social anxiety and (in particular) erythrophobia: the fear of blushing. He's been a copywriter for 20 years and eventually became an exec at a big advertising agency in London. But the anxiety and blushing were always there. And he desperately tried to hide it all from everyone. Until he wrote the book "Redface", released in April 2021, a memoir that opens up about his lifelong fear of blushing – and encourages fellow blushers to do the same. BUY THE BOOK (use code BESTIE at checkout for 20% at the link below):  https://www.canburypress.com/discount/BESTIE   FOLLOW THE AUTHOR Twitter: @BeyondTheBlush Instagram: @rustychuck MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE iblush Facebook group Because We Are Bad by Lily Bailey (OCD and a Girl Lost in Thought) TV interview --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

We're not failing at life if we pass on the opportunity to return a garbage can to Canadian Tire one time. Or maybe that's just me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Welcome to season 2 of Your Social Anxiety Bestie, a podcast that shares the truth about what it's like to live with social anxiety disorder and celebrates the messy courage it takes to show up for our lives anyway. I'm Sadie, and after I was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder in 2018 and went through lots of therapy, I became passionate about sharing what I was learning with others and building a peer-support community of social anxiety besties who give each other hope and help each other feel less alone. Sign up for the podcast newsletter here! In season one I got raw and real about my own mental health journey, and the warm response from so many of you has been humbling, empowering, and surprising. In season 2, I want to change things up a bit and talk to you, or someone like you. I want to talk to real people who have experienced social anxiety and who are willing to share their struggles and breakthroughs in their own words. My goal is to talk to at least 20 people this season about what showing up scared means to them. If you're at a place in your healing journey where you feel ready to share your story with our community, I would love to invite you on the show. Please email me at sadie@yoursocialanxietybestie.com or send me a message on Instagram @yoursocialanxietybestie. Also, if you would like to support the show and join a friendly, safe peer support community that includes behind-the-scenes chats about this podcast and the other projects I'm working on, I would love for you to consider joining the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon. It's $5 per month Canadian to join, and you get access to a private Facebook group where I do a weekly behind-the-scenes livestream and we also meet up weekly on Zoom to hang out, chat about what we're struggling with, celebrate our successes, and just feel connected to other people who understand what it's like to feel scared or shy in the world. It's not a replacement for therapy or professional mental health support, but it's a wonderful place to feel supported and seen. You can find out more at patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie. I would love to see you there! Season 2 will be launching soon, but until then I'd like to leave you with these thoughts: Show up scared, because it's okay to be scared. Show up imperfect, because messy courage is still courage. Just show up, because that's how it gets easier. Just show up, because that's how you get stronger. Just show up, because I know you can do it. Just. Show. Up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

I'll be taking a step back from my online activities for a few weeks. ⁠ ⁠ We're moving next week, but that's only part of it. ⁠ ⁠ It's time for me to face one of the biggest fears I've had for a couple of years now: ⁠ ⁠ Sitting with my own thoughts. Alone. ⁠ ⁠ I've been pushing myself to take big messy action in how I show up online, and I've done that, and it's been transformative. It's good advice and I'm grateful it was given to me. ⁠ ⁠ They say it's easier to steer a ship that's already in motion, and so I've been afraid to allow any stop, any inertia. I've been afraid that if I stop doing scary things online, I'll never start again. ⁠ ⁠ But I know that I need to pause. Reassess. Make sure the ship is going in the right direction, at least broadly speaking. ⁠ ⁠ I'm an overthinker. There's no sense denying it. But I've been trying to force myself too far in the other direction. I've been forcing myself to underthink. ⁠ ⁠ So it's time for a pause, with the exception of my Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon. We'll still be doing our weekly livestreams and Zoom chats. ⁠ ⁠ I'm planning to come back to regular posting, Stories, and podcast episodes in time for my next Live with @honestrox on October 20. ⁠ ⁠ Thank you so much for reading and for being here. I appreciate you. ⁠ ⁠ Please know that I'll be reflecting deeply on how I can best help others who struggle with social anxiety and shyness. I believe that will always be my core mission -- I just need to take some time to figure out what that will actually look like going forward. ⁠ ⁠ Warmly,⁠ ⁠ Sadie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

What would you add to the list? 10 things that still scare me Walking across a crowded room, especially with food in my hand Serving myself at a buffet with a line of people in front and behind When my husband gets loud in public Unfamiliar public restrooms Asking for napkins at a restaurant counter Registering my kids for their new school Asking for money Eating across from someone I don't know well One-on-one hangouts Asking for favours or help, or reaching out to family for support Life update - We sold our house and we're moving! - Are we having a 3rd baby or not?! - The Social Anxiety Besties Club - Coaching? Grad school? Editing? - HAMILTON'S MOST WANTED RACCOON --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

If you've ever had questions about social anxiety and sex/intimacy, race/cultural background, work/promotions, and more... THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Listen to a social anxiety expert get into the nitty-gritty of these topics to help us feel better.  How can I get a promotion at work if I feel too anxious to speak up or take on a leadership role at work? How does my race and cultural background factor into my experience of social anxiety? How does social anxiety impact intimacy and sex?  Is my social anxiety part of my personality or is it something that's a problem/disorder that I need to get help with? MEET DR. TYNESSA FRANKS Tynessa Franks received her Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Virginia and has worked in a range of mental health care settings including VA hospitals, private practice, and academic institutions. As a self-defined "shy girl", she realized a strong passion for helping people who struggle with worrying too much about what other people think and started Bashful & Bright in 2019 with this mission at the forefront. She creates videos, conducts group psychotherapy, and teaches a comprehensive online course to help women and men improve their social anxiety so they can start showing up, speaking up, and engaging in social interactions in a way that feels good. You can learn more about her work at bashfulandbright.com or reach her directly at drfranks@bashfulandbright.com. *** MY PATRONS GOT EARLY ACCESS TO THIS EPISODE! Join here to support the show and access new episodes before anyone else: https://www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

When it comes to my relationship with my body, the Facebook status would be “it's complicated.” Every day, I face an ongoing struggle to accept the body that has carried me through life and carried my babies into this world. ⁠Looking back at my teenage years, body image issues stand out clearly -- more clearly, in some ways, than social anxiety, shyness, or perfectionism. If I didn't have the vocabulary and knowledge I have now, I'd probably describe my teenage self as self-conscious and shy. It turns out, body image issues are actually quite common in people with social anxiety disorder. Let's talk about it. If you're interested in the book club, check out patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie, or reach out to me and I'll answer any questions you may have! We'd love to have you. Code for REDFACE: https://www.canburypress.com/discount/BESTIE⁣⁠ Objective Binge Eating Vs. Subjective Binge Eating: https://www.recoveryranch.com/addiction-blog/objective-binge-eating-vs-subjective-binge-eating/ Orthorexia: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/other/orthorexia Body Image and Social Anxiety: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/co-occurring-dual-diagnosis/anxiety/body-image-and-social-anxiety --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

THE PODCAST HIT 10,000 LISTENS!!!!! Thank you so, so much!!!! Today I'm answering two questions from a wonderful community member on Instagram: Does social anxiety go away with practice? and How do I deal with shame after a social interaction? NEW: SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON FOR EARLY ACCESS TO EACH NEW EPISODE! patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Today we're talking with the one and only Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, author of my all-time favourite book on social anxiety disorder, How To Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. WE TALK ABOUT: Building a genuine connection with others and making friends Social anxiety in young children Behind-the-scenes of writing How To Be Yourself Managing social anxiety at work Post-lockdown anxiety Social anxiety versus shyness and introversion Social anxiety versus narcissism and self-centredness Social anxiety treatment The unexpected positive qualities that accompany social anxiety How to start being yourself in the world ABOUT ELLEN HENDRIKSEN, PHD Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and she is the author of HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. Her scientifically-based, zero-judgment approach has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC News, New York Magazine, The Guardian, Harvard Business Review, Scientific American, O: The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, Business Insider, Psychology Today, Quiet Revolution, and many other media outlets. Dr. Hendriksen earned her Ph.D. at UCLA and completed her training at Harvard Medical School. She lives in the Boston area with her family. FIND ELLEN ONLINE Book, course, and other shenanigans: ellenhendriksen.com Instagram: @ellen_hendriksen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

There's the pre-party (dread), the main event, and the after-party (rumination). Let's break it down with my recent trip to a garden centre. (Mostly focused on anxious thoughts. I need to do an episode going in-depth on physical symptoms and behaviours too!) MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Get your free ticket to the Coach-ela Blogging Festival: https://radicaltransformationproject.lpages.co/coach-ela-2021-presented-by-blogging-breakthroughs-with-faith-mariah/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Ffaithmariah.mykajabi.com%2Fa%2F2147488044%2FVfkZupiL (affiliate link) Sign up for my email list! First you'll get the free Brain Dump Kickstarter, and then you'll start getting all the freebies mentioned in the episode! Click here: https://sadie-hall.ck.page/22963ed342 Check out Anxiety Radio Live: https://live365.com/station/Anxiety-Radio-Live-a96827 JOIN THE SOCIALLY AWKWARD BOOK CLUB! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Sandi is an introvert who overcame her fear of public speaking to become host of the All Things Relax with Sandi D. podcast. Now she helps other introverts find their voices and share their stories! Starter Guide to Sandi's podcast: Your Social Anxiety Bestie, Sadie Hall The 3 Pillars of Wellness, Jen Baucom Astrology Is My Anchor, Toni Black, Founder, Jupiter's Playground Do Ladybugs Hibernate? and Other Random Musings Hold Your Vision for 2021 Sandi and G's programs (includes affiliate links): Find Your Inner Zen Digital Bundle (includes FIRE audio affirmations) 7 Steps to Rock Your Podcast with Confidence (free Quick Guide) The Introvert's Guide to Rocking Your Podcast eCourse CONNECT WITH SANDI: All Things Relax Studios Instagram Facebook  Website All Things Relax podcast Instagram Facebook Promo spots  Produced: All Things Relax Studios Music Licensed: Soundstripe, Strength To Last (ASCAP) (music for Sadie's promo) Graciously provided by All Things Relax Studios for use in this episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Meet Miriam Drori, author of Social Anxiety Revealed, the newly published Style and the Solitary, and more.  Hear us talk about:  The inspiration for writing Social Anxiety Revealed  What the writing process was like (reaching out to contributors, etc.) What Miriam learn anything about herself and social anxiety while writing the book What Miriam hopes readers will take away from the book How social anxiety has impacted Miriam's life? What Miriam wishes other people knew about social anxiety What Mariam would tell a younger version of herself about social anxiety? And more! Mentioned in the episode: 1. Where to buy Social Anxiety Revealed Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1022795 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/social-anxiety-revealed-miriam-drori/1126948726 Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/social-anxiety-revealed 2. Where to find Miriam online:  Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Pinterest, Instagram, Wattpad, website/blog, Amazon page 3. Ladies Who Launch – a free joint online event with Miriam and two other authors on May 6, 2021. 4. Miriam's social anxiety YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEubaiBisss 5. Miriam's author page on her publisher's site: http://www.darkstroke.com/dark-stroke/miriam-drori/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Have you ever wondered if someone with social anxiety could get into acting, screenwriting, or other performing arts? I know I used to wonder. I used to wish I could be an actor "if only" I weren't so scared. If that sounds relatable to you, I think you'll really enjoy my conversation with actor and screenwriter Barry O'Neil, who wrote and stars in SING ALONG IF YOU KNOW THE WORDS, a short film dealing with social anxiety that recently premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival. This episode was originally an Instagram Live interview I did with Barry. Check out the video version here! Follow @singalongfilm on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos and updates on the fim!⁣ ⁣ You'll hear me ask Barry these questions: ⁣ 1. Can you tell us what inspired you to write this film?⁣ 2. Why did you choose the metaphor of feeling like everyone around you knows the words to a song and you don't? ⁣ 3. Can you tell us what it's like to be a performer/actor with social anxiety?⁣ 4. Are there any other ways social anxiety has impacted your creativity?⁣⁣ 5. What takeaways do you hope viewers will get from the film?⁣ 6. Do you have any tips for anyone out there who is interested in screenwriting, acting, or other creative pursuits but who feels like they are too shy, introverted, or socially anxious?⁣ ⁣7. What's the best way for us to watch the film and support your work?⁣ ⁣

What's the podcast version of a vlog? Because that's what this is. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Learn about morning and evening routines for anxiety, and start to build your anxiety toolkit! This episode was originally an Instagram Live interview I did with Lucy. Check out the video version here! ***Update after recording: Lucy just launched a BRAND NEW STAND UP TO ANXIETY DAILY JOURNAL! https://lucyjsmith.com/journal/*** Tune into to hear Lucy answer these questions... 1. Can you tell us what your anxiety management mentorship looks like? 2. Early in your book, you wrote about how scary it was to reach out to a doctor for help with your mental health when you didn't know what you were dealing with. Can you talk to us about that? 3. In your book, you talk about driving anxiety, and how you had a near-accident during one of your practice sessions. But you kept practicing. Can you talk to us about that incident, and how you managed to push through? 4. A big part of your book is about developing healthy morning and evening routines. What do your routines look like these days? 5. Can you talk to us about your anxiety toolkit? Does it go beyond morning and evening routines? 6. What advice would you give to someone who wants to build their own anxiety toolkit? Thank you so, so much Lucy @lucyjsmith_26 for this heartwarming and encouraging conversation! To learn more about Lucy's inspiring journey, check out her account @lucyjsmith_26 or her podcast Stand Up To Anxiety. Be sure to check out her super accessible, easily digestible book Stand Up To Anxiety and her BRAND NEW STAND UP TO ANXIETY DAILY JOURNAL! These show notes are also available here: https://yoursocialanxietybestie.com/episodes/29lucy  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Many people are not able to talk to their parents—or children, for that matter—about mental health and social anxiety. It's too hard, too emotional, too awkward, too unknown… any number of reasons can stop a much-needed conversation like this from happening. And that's exactly why I invited my dad on the show. I am extremely lucky to have the father I do. My dad has been way more supportive of my mental health journey than he will ever give himself credit for. He's also amazingly open and willing to discuss mental health with me… and with you! SHOW NOTES: yoursocialanxietybestie.com/episodes/28-dad SPECIAL EDITION GREETING CARD: yoursocialanxietybestie.com/card --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

I am super excited to introduce you to a fellow social anxiety advocate and content creator who I have had the pleasure of becoming friends with on Instagram over the past year! For complete show notes, visit yoursocialanxietybestie.squarespace.com/episodes/episode-27 |||  Roxana's mission is to help other introverts become socially confident. As a former socially anxious person, she knows how hard it is to be yourself in social situations without letting anxiety get the best of you. She created HonestRox to provide you with the best content to help you show up as yourself, confidently. |||  In this episode, I talk to Roxana about: How she became a social anxiety-focused content creator online Whether it is hard to try to help others with social anxiety while also experiencing social anxiety herself Social anxiety vs. shyness vs. introversion Texting anxiety How social anxiety shows up in her daily life and how she copes Her upcoming 21-Day Social Anxiety Challenge (free to join!) ||| For complete show notes, visit yoursocialanxietybestie.squarespace.com/episodes/episode-27 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

"Hi, Fear. You can be here. But you can't sit in the driver's seat anymore."  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Imposter syndrome, poison thoughts, and remembering what's true.  Here's the Imposter Syndrome Scale I mentioned: https://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPscoringtest.pdf  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

I remember how I felt before I felt better. 

Tips you'll hear about: Divide your list. Think of it like exposure practice. Podcasts mentioned at the very end of the episode: Healing Unscripted @healingunscripted The Anxious Therapist @theanxioustherapist Ask Kati Anything! @katimorton Shy and Mighty @iamshyandmighty (check out her latest episode "How to Overcome Social Anxiety with Mark Metry"!) Stand Up To Anxiety @lucyjsmith_26 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

Thoughts on reducing decision fatigue in 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

I used to think I was lactose intolerant. It was the only explanation I had for how much tummy pain I was in ALL THE TIME. Mayo Clinic article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/social-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353561 Calm Clinic article: https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/stomach-pain Yoga for Gut Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p433HzhvB44 Stand Up To Anxiety: Food To Help Anxiety With Ashley: https://open.spotify.com/episode/50pUv9vjMtjXaFQUDyKKgL?si=lN_Eav65RIOOzvQpsbvTmA The Anxious Therapist (check out episodes 218 and 220!): https://open.spotify.com/show/2M81RFGI2Smj7rXb2CrEOi?si=VPtejiWjTdKNsfoopXBRCA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

It's okay if you take the long way home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoursocialanxietybestie/message