Podcasts about Social anxiety

My guest Jill Payne shares ways to connect with Bempathy® (Banter with empathy) in social situations. It helps people step back, see the big picture, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Talk less and listen more to find what we have in common. jillrobinpayne.com Could a dog be your answer for you to go more places? >Free book to answer 99% of questions to fly with your dog or be in Housing no fees or restrictions and access public places under ADA law. Training with Joanne S. Williams, LCSW.  A 30-second free guide to see if you qualify for a PSD at ServiceDogPro.com!       

Do you panic at the thought of blushing in public? That rising heat in your chest… the burning in your ears… the shame of knowing people see it? I used to live in fear of that exact moment. In this episode... I share my personal story of dealing with chronic, uncontrollable blushing in social situations, where it started, how it became tied to my social anxiety, and what I tried (unsuccessfully) for years to stop it. Eventually, I discovered a way to release the shame, the fear, and the obsessive thoughts. It wasn't willpower. It wasn't exposure therapy. It was acceptance, combined with a powerful technique called EFT tapping. You'll learn: Why blushing becomes an obsession and what fuels it How past experiences create emotional triggers in the body Why most solutions don't work (and what finally did) How I released the deep self-judgment and stopped caring… and then, the blushing stopped too What I now use with my clients to help them overcome blushing and social anxiety for good This is a vulnerable, honest episode that can shift how you see yourself and give you hope that change is possible.

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If you're tired of social anxiety controlling your life, this video is for you. These 7 powerful mind hacks are the exact science-backed techniques that helped me go from shy and nervous to confident and comfortable in any social situation.Forget vague advice. You'll learn actionable strategies to stop the fear of judgment, calm your physical symptoms, and actually start enjoying conversations. Whether you're nervous about parties, presentations, or just talking to new people, these tools can truly change your life.Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want

In this revealing episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt uncovers the often-overlooked habits of codependency that can silently sabotage our relationships and self-worth. Drawing from her own experiences and extensive knowledge, Brianne explores the intricate dynamics between codependents and narcissists, highlighting how both seek control and power in their interactions.Throughout the episode, Brianne identifies seven surprising habits that may indicate codependent tendencies. From depending on others for self-worth to the inability to express needs directly, she delves deep into the psychological patterns that keep individuals trapped in a cycle of anxiety and manipulation. Listeners will learn how the fear of abandonment can lead to self-sabotaging behaviors, such as fawning and appeasing others while neglecting their own needs.Brianne's candid approach encourages listeners to reflect on their own behaviors and consider how they can break free from these toxic patterns. By acknowledging and addressing the underlying anxiety that fuels codependency, she provides a pathway to reclaiming personal power and fostering healthier relationships. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that promises to shed light on the complexities of codependency and empower listeners to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.

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This week we talk dealing with Social Anxiety, RHOA reunion drama. Plus Brit Eady sues Bravo. We get into The Puerto Rican Day parade and Joseline Hernandez girls brawl. That and much more. Remember to follow/like/share/rate/subscribe everything The Inn3r Circle Podcast Follow us On IG & Tik Tok Theinn3rcircllepodcast

In this episode... Most people think they'll accept themselves after they overcome social anxiety. But what if that mindset is exactly what's keeping you stuck? In this episode, Sebastiaan and psychologist Steve Wells reveal why self-acceptance is the starting point for true social ease, and how tapping can help you get there gently and effectively. To start reducing your anxiety today and feel more at ease socially, get my free mini-course: The 7 Secrets to Social Confidence  bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast   Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You're not alone. I've been there. It sucks. Big time. But there's hope. I've been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I've helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there's a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won't happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you'll also get my FREE “7 Secrets to Social Confidence” Mini Course. 3.) Let's connect! ●     SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel ●     Facebook ●     Instagram ●     X ●     TikTok ●     LinkedIn All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. 

Send Me a Message! Awake up at 4 AM and recording from my car, I'm sharing some thoughts during a tough winter period where both physical illness and mental health challenges have been colliding. Winter has always been difficult for me, and getting sick complicates many of my energy-dependent coping strategies for managing my mental ill health. Burnout is a tough foe to battle, along with the various disorders that I'm up against. But the fight for peace of mind rages on! —Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way.Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter.This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showTo support the show, CLICK HEREYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters

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What do you do when your mind betrays you, your body shuts down, and your entire identity shatters into a million questions? In this raw and radiant episode of Communication Queen, I sit down with spiritual coach and former electrical engineer Michall J Medina, who traded algorithms for alchemy after anxiety hijacked her life. From religious conformity in Texas to energetic liberation in Israel, Michall takes us on a jaw-dropping journey through social anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma therapy, failed prescriptions—and the powerful pivot that cracked open her healing. But this isn't just about the pain. It's about the perspective shift that changed everything. Michall breaks down her signature methodology for emotional alchemy—rooted in somatic healing, self-inquiry, and energetic transformation. We dive into the exact moment she stopped seeing herself as broken and started treating her anxiety as a wounded part that needed love, not fixing. You'll learn how to shift your story, stop looping in healing cycles, and embody the future version of you who's already free. Plus, I coach Michall live on how to craft her story for maximum impact, positioning, and podcast guest power. Warning: This episode might just catalyze your next spiritual evolution.

This week on The Cinedicate, Armand welcomes Hector from Reshoot to break down A24's latest oddball gem, Friendship. From cringe-worthy social misfires to the secret struggles of forming adult friendships, they dive deep into male loneliness, vulnerability, and the awkward hilarity that comes with trying to make new connections. Get ready for honest laughs, heartfelt moments, pop culture tangents, and a reminder that sometimes, being the weird friend is exactly what makes life interesting.What to expect from the episode:A hilarious and thoughtful deep dive into A24's new comedy Friendship, with an in-depth plot breakdown and discussion of the film's uniquely cringey, awkward humorOpen, insightful conversation about male loneliness, vulnerability, and the challenges of adult friendships, especially for menTangents into personal anecdotes, neurodivergence, and comedy as catharsis, peppered with recommendations for related shows like Nathan For You and Peep ShowEpisode Chapters:00:00 Intro, initial impressions of “Friendship”02:56 Cringe comedy appreciation04:26 Full plot summary of “Friendship” (with spoilers)10:15 Craig Waterman's character analysis — anxiety, dependency, and social awkwardness14:37 Neurodivergence, male loneliness, and difficulty forming adult friendships18:48 Toxic masculinity, vulnerability, and toupeés24:42 Why Craig's awkwardness is painfully relatable27:27 The Poopy Bandit story31:22 How trauma affects emotional expression34:06 Failed ayahuasca trip and absurd realism36:14 Tim Robinson, Peep Show, and straight-faced delivery41:45 Cringe humor in “Nathan for You”47:21 A24's revival of theatrical comedies50:52 A24's “The Materialists” and hopes for a rom-com resurgence53:47 Off The Fence57:21 Closing thoughts, personal movie experiences, and final laughs----------Listen to Hector on his podcast, ReShoot: An Amateur's Guide to Gooder Film----------The Cinedicate on InstagramThe Cinedicate's Discord Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social anxiety is VERY common and you are NOT alone. In this episode, Jadyn dives into how you can navigate uncomfortable social situations and social anxiety, as well as the perfect tools to have to better improve your anxiety. Tune into this episode with a S'mores matcha latte, as you listen to how to become a more confident YOU. Become your happiest version of you, with me!! : - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7AM MORNING ROUTINE | hot pilates, healthy breakfast & working from home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jadyn's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Busy, Yet Pretty Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Busy, Yet Pretty Groupchat ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Fairyjadyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - My Amazon Storefront: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jadyn's Storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Outfit Details: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Closet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   - focus on growing your business ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever struggled with social anxiety, awkwardness, or overthinking every conversation? This video is for anyone who's ever felt invisible in a crowd, terrified before a party, or drained after small talk. I'm sharing 5 practical tools and mindset shifts that actually helped me go from avoiding people altogether to enjoying social connection—even when I'm still a little awkward.How to reframe rejection and stop fearing what people thinkWhy you don't have to be “charming” to be confidentHow to use exposure therapy without overwhelming yourselfTips for managing anticipatory anxiety before social eventsHow to build quiet, grounded self-worth that makes social anxiety lose its powerWhether you identify as socially anxious, introverted, shy, or just someone who hates awkward moments—you're not broken. You're human. I hope this episode will give you the tools to meet that part of you with compassion and real change.

In this episode...If you grew up hearing “don't be so sensitive” or “man up,” this might forever change how you see yourself. In this short minisode, Seb and ex-MMA fighter Tom Woodfin get real about what it's like to grow up hiding your sensitivity—especially in a world that sees it as pathetic or weak. They share how years of inner work helped them shift that shame, own their sensitivity, and transform it into deep confidence and connection.

Send Me a Message! Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way.Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter.This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showTo support the show, CLICK HEREYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters

Why do some confident presenters crumble during coffee chats? We unpack the paradox of high-performing speakers with social anxiety and offer practical ways to show up without spiraling. In this episode we cover:The science behind “performance vs. connection” anxietyWhy social stakes feel higher than spotlight momentsHow to manage real-life interactions without shutting downSupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

In this deeply empowering episode of Tuesday Talks with Zishan, I'm joined by Phil Morrison, a coach who helps people break free from social anxiety and step confidently into a thriving, connected life.Phil shares his powerful journey, from being a quiet, withdrawn child to becoming someone who now coaches others through the very struggles he once faced. We talk about the tools that helped him along the way, mindset shifts, daily routines, and the power of meditation.If you've ever felt stuck in silence or unsure how to show up confidently in social situations, this episode is your invitation to believe: You can always bounce back.In this episode, we dive into:How to recognise and reframe social anxietySimple daily habits that build emotional resilienceWhy vulnerability is key to confidenceThis conversation is filled with hope, honesty, and practical steps to help you reconnect with yourself and the world around you.

It's so easy to get caught up in the "physical" when you are stricken with chronic pain out of nowhere. This is exactly what happened to Adam. Otherwise healthy for his whole life, Adam began having severe pelvic and back pain, and spent years in the frustrating cycle of specialists and failed treatments. In retrospect, Adam can see so many things in his life that he was unconsciously avoiding, key among them facing his social anxiety and "addiction" to the gym for safety. Today, chronic pain free and full of wisdom and perspective, Adam and I unpack it all. You don't have to be a man or a person who's expereinced pelvic pain to get SO MUCH out of this episode. Such a great and heart-centered conversation. Enjoy! xo n. Join our REAL TIME HEAL series - even apply to be the one who receives the "heal" Click here to learn more! COME TO OMEGA Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser Click here to learn about all the tiers of BreakAwake membership and the ways to get so much help, guidance, and support: https://www.yourbreakawake.com/membership Want to read MIND YOUR BODY? Click here. Are you an immediate gratification person like me?? DOWNLOAD THE AUDIBLE HERE! And.... The Kindle version! I am so overjoyed to see what this book will do. Want to be with us in person and spend a week changing your life? (I mean it.) COME TO OMEGA JUNE 22-27, 2025! CLICK HERE. If you are a practitioner looking to specialize in this work or bring it to your community, get the first module of the Sarno x Sachs Solution for free! Click here: www.sarnosachs.com ALL OUR RESOURCES:Instagram: Follow me on insta @nicolesachslcsw for tons of new contentWebsite: www.yourbreakawake.comYouTube: The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSWFirst Book: The Meaning of TruthFB Closed Group: Nicole Sachs' Support CircleOMEGA General info: OMEGA INSTITUTESubscribe Apple Podcasts Deezer iHeart RadioPublic RSS Spotify

In this episode... "Can you be shy… and still feel confident in social situations?" In this live EFT tapping session, Sebastiaan helps a volunteer release shame and anxiety around being labeled “shy.” Together, they explore how childhood messages shaped her identity—and how tapping can shift self-perception fast.

Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me!Struggling with social anxiety but still craving real connection? You're not alone—and this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact mindset shifts and practical strategies I used to break the grip of social anxiety and start forming rich, meaningful friendships—without faking it or forcing it. If you've ever felt overwhelmed walking into a room full of strangers or anxious about starting a conversation, this episode will give you the tools to confidently navigate those moments.Support the showRemember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you've been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional.Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book!Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Email Mishap to Laughs: Elof's Unlikely Gathering Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-05-25-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vårsolen letade sig in genom de stora fönstren i Freelancer's Home, en trendig coworking plats i hjärtat av Stockholm.En: The spring sun filtered through the large windows at Freelancer's Home, a trendy coworking space in the heart of Stockholm.Sv: Det var en plats där kreativitet och kaffe flödade, där alla hade sina egna drömmar och ambitioner.En: It was a place where creativity and coffee flowed, where everyone had their own dreams and ambitions.Sv: Mitt i detta hav av frilansare satt Elof, en något klumpig men omtänksam grafisk designer.En: In the midst of this sea of freelancers sat Elof, a somewhat clumsy but caring graphic designer.Sv: Han älskade sin katt, Muffin, nästan lika mycket som han ogillade sociala interaktioner.En: He loved his cat, Muffin, almost as much as he disliked social interactions.Sv: En dag, när Elof såg på sin dator, märkte han något förskräckligt.En: One day, as Elof was looking at his computer, he noticed something terrible.Sv: Han hade av misstag skickat ett mejl som egentligen var tänkt för Muffin till hela coworking-spacets e-postlista.En: He had accidentally sent an email meant for Muffin to the entire coworking space's email list.Sv: I mejlet beskrev han kärleksfullt Muffins senaste upptåg, komplett med bilder på katten i en tom kartong.En: In the email, he lovingly described Muffin's latest antics, complete with pictures of the cat in an empty box.Sv: Panik grep honom när han insåg vad som hänt.En: Panic gripped him when he realized what had happened.Sv: Vad skulle alla tro?En: What would everyone think?Sv: Linnéa, den karismatiska resebloggaren, lade märke till Elofs nedslagna blick när hon kom förbi.En: Linnéa, the charismatic travel blogger, noticed Elof's downcast look as she passed by.Sv: ”Hej Elof!En: "Hey Elof!Sv: Något på hjärtat?En: Something on your mind?"Sv: ” frågade hon med sitt vanliga, varma leende.En: she asked with her usual, warm smile.Sv: Elof svettades nervöst men erkände till slut sitt missöde.En: Elof sweated nervously but eventually confessed his mishap.Sv: Linnéa skrattade, men inte hånfullt, utan förstående.En: Linnéa laughed, but not mockingly, rather with understanding.Sv: ”Vet du vad, vi kunde ordna en liten social tillställning kring det hela.En: "You know what, we could organize a little social event around this.Sv: Låt inte ett litet mejl definiera dig.En: Don't let a small email define you."Sv: "Gustav, den alltid så pragmatiska IT-konsulten med ett hemligt sug efter ståuppkomik, hörde konversationen.En: Gustav, the ever pragmatic IT consultant with a secret craving for stand-up comedy, overheard the conversation.Sv: ”Kanske du kan göra ett tal, eller ännu bättre, en sketch!En: "Maybe you could give a speech, or even better, a sketch!Sv: Humor kan vara din bästa vän,” föreslog han.En: Humor can be your best friend," he suggested.Sv: Tillsammans planerade de en enkel afterwork på Freelancer's Home.En: Together, they planned a simple afterwork event at Freelancer's Home.Sv: När kvällen kom, stack alla inbjudna upp, nyfikna på vad som väntade.En: When the evening came, all invited showed up, curious about what awaited them.Sv: Elof, som sällan stod i centrum, stod nu med mikrofonen i hand.En: Elof, who rarely stood in the spotlight, was now holding the microphone in his hand.Sv: Under Gustavs guidning hade han förberett ett par skämt, och det krävdes allt hans mod för att börja.En: Under Gustav's guidance, he had prepared a few jokes, and it took all his courage to begin.Sv: "God kväll allihop,” började han osäkert men med ett leende.En: "Good evening everyone," he started uncertainly but with a smile.Sv: ”Jag satte precis rekordet i årets mest pinsamma mejl.En: "I just set the record for the most embarrassing email of the year.Sv: Det verkar som att Muffin också i år blivit 'Coworking Space's Cat of the Month' i sin kartong!En: It seems like Muffin has once again become 'Coworking Space's Cat of the Month' in her box!"Sv: "Salongen brast ut i skratt.En: The room burst into laughter.Sv: Men det var ett genuint, hjärtligt skratt.En: But it was genuine, heartfelt laughter.Sv: Ingen skrattade åt honom, de skrattade med honom.En: No one laughed at him; they laughed with him.Sv: Elof kände hur hans rädsla släppte, och han kände sig märkligt lättad.En: Elof felt his fear release, and he felt strangely relieved.Sv: Efter kvällen hade han inte bara vänskapliga band med sina kollegor, utan också en del önskemål om att skapa några Muffin-tema produkter.En: After the evening, he not only had friendly ties with his colleagues but also some requests to create a few Muffin-themed products.Sv: Elof lärde sig att genom sin sårbarhet hade han inte bara förmedlat ett ögonblicks underhållning utan också knutit nya vänskapsband.En: Elof learned that through his vulnerability, he hadn't just delivered a moment of entertainment but also forged new friendships.Sv: Linnéa, Gustav och alla andra var plötsligt inte längre främlingar, utan en slags frilansfamilj.En: Linnéa, Gustav, and everyone else were suddenly no longer strangers, but a kind of freelance family. 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In this episode... If rejection terrifies you, you're not alone, and you're not broken.  In this episode, Social Confidence Coach, Sebastiaan van der Schrier, and EFT expert, Rick Wilkes, reveal what's really behind your fear of rejection… and why it lingers, even after therapy or exposure. You'll discover how to gently dissolve the emotional charge behind past rejections, and why tapping (EFT) helps you feel safe being yourself, without needing approval from everyone. Get the free “7 Secrets to Social Confidence” mini course here → bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast _________________________________________________________________ Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You're not alone. I've been there. It sucks. Big time. But there's hope. I've been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I've helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there's a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won't happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you'll also get my FREE “7 Secrets to Social Confidence” Mini Course. 3.) Let's connect! • SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Social-anxiety-solutions • FB https://www.facebook.com/socialanxietysolutions • IG https://www.instagram.com/socialanxietysolutions • Twitter https://twitter.com/socialanxietysb All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. Warm regards, Seb  

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Have you ever been teased, humiliated, or bullied... and felt like you should be over it by now, but it still haunts you? In this episode, Seb shares how bullying in his own past triggered years of social anxiety, and why those early experiences can quietly shape how safe you feel in the world today. You'll hear a short but powerful conversation with EFT Master Tania Prince.  She explains how bullying memories get stuck in your nervous system, why they still affect you today, and what you can do to finally break free. • Why some painful moments still feel so fresh • What bullying does to your sense of identity and safety • How EFT tapping helps release those emotional charges • A surprising truth about the beliefs that make us more vulnerable to being bullied If you're ready to let go of the past and finally feel safe being yourself...

In episode #232 we explore how resistance is the invisible force keeping you from social confidence and authentic self-expression. What You'll Learn: How resistance shows up specifically in social situations and career advancement The completion exercise: "I'll do anything to prove I'm socially confident, except (______)" Why resistance gets stronger the closer you get to breakthrough moments The difference between resistance and legitimate concerns about social situations How perfectionism, comparison, and analysis paralysis are disguised forms of resistance Your Action Plan: Identify one small action to take this week, expect resistance to show up, take action anyway, and notice how you feel afterward.  ** Don't even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? Book a Social Strategy Session HERE  Free Guide: The Social Skills Playbook Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com  LinkedIn Instagram TikTok

Imani came to the show to talk about America's favorite symptom: anxiety. In the last few months, the anxiety that Imani has suffered since middle school has increased significantly, and she has no idea why. The question is particularly tricky because Imani has much less content than our usual guest. Renée is up for the challenge, though! She investigates, combing through Imani's childhood and adolescence, ultimately separating her functional anxiety from her dysfunctional anxiety, her trauma from her stress, and her physiological symptoms from her psychological symptoms. By the end, Imani has a comprehensive plan for resolving her layers of distress. If you need a refresher course on anxiety, this is the episode for you. Plus, Renée delivers a new chapter of The Rodent Chronicles in the intro!Support the show

What if we're approaching mental health all wrong? A revolutionary new therapy is debunking popular therapy narratives and changing how we treat anxiety and overthinking.We're continuing our Mental Health Awareness Month series with this introduction to Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), a groundbreaking new approach to treating anxiety, overthinking, OCD, depression, panic attacks, and more, without the usual coping strategies and trauma processing.Unlike traditional talk therapy, Metacognitive Therapy helps people break free from the cycle of worry, rumination, and distress by targeting the way we think about our thoughts — not the thoughts themselves.This is an especially exciting topic for me, as I've been working with the team at metacognitivetherapy.com as the Head Of Content for the past year, creating mental health resources including a website, social media channels, an app and a new podcast that's still to come. MCT might just revolutionize how we treat mental health disorders.I'm joined by Clinical Psychologist Sunniva Itland, founder of one of Norway's largest private psychology clinics and co-founder of metacognitivetherapy.com, to unpack this transformative therapy that's changing lives worldwide.This is for anyone who hasn't found a therapy or modality that's really working to improve their mental health. Welcome to anti-therapy therapy.Tune in to hear about:How MCT differs from CBT, talk therapy, and other traditional approaches to anxiety disorders, OCD and depressionSunniva's personal journey overcoming social anxiety using metacognitive therapy approachesWhy trauma-focused and emotion-processing therapies may be keeping you stuckWhy people develop mental health conditions VS othersHow common mental habits like overthinking, symptom monitoring, and reassurance-seeking fuel anxietyRecognizing unhelpful metabeliefs like “worrying keeps me safe” or “I can't control my thoughtsWhy positive affirmations, reframing, mindfulness, and traditional coping strategies often backfireResearch-backed techniques for immediately reducing anxiety, like worry postponement and detached mindfulnessMetacognitive Therapy resources:metacognitivetherapy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/metacognitive_therapy/https://www.linkedin.com/company/metacognitive-therapy/ For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

In this episode of Banterly, host Aidan sits down with journalist Rosie Carroll to unpack the mind-bending second season of Nathan Fielder's HBO series The Rehearsal. They dive into the show's surreal blend of reality and simulation, dissecting how Fielder pushes the boundaries of comedy to examine human connection, performance, and control. From the ethical tightrope of the “Wings of Voice” episode to the internet fallout of the Lana Love controversy, Aidan and Rosie offer a deep analysis of the show's most talked-about moments (can we please talk about Nathan Fielder as Baby Sully?). Along the way, they reflect on their own experiences with social anxiety and whether life would be easier if we could rehearse it all in advance. __ Hosted by: Rosie Carroll & Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Rosie Carroll & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at banterly@immigrantlypod.com Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world that celebrates the loudest voices and the biggest followings, what if quiet spaces are where real belonging begins?In this deeply personal and connected conversation, Sara Lobkovich sits down with community strategist Carrie Melissa Jones to explore the surprising power of “quiet communities” — where introverts, neurodivergent folks, and the socially anxious can finally feel seen, heard, and safe.If you've ever felt like community just isn't for you… this episode might just change everything.Episode Highlights:Carrie's journey with social anxiety and building inclusive, "quiet" communitiesBelonging without active participation—research and real-life insightsUsing bodily awareness and boundaries to stay grounded as a community creatorSelf-leadership and support systems to prevent burnout in community workPractical tips for both hosts and participants to feel more confident and alignedKey Concepts Explored:Self-Regulation in Online Spaces: How digital communities offer spaces for thoughtful connection for introverts and neurodivergent people.Quiet Communities: Community spaces that don't demand constant engagement and allow people to participate on their own terms.Meaningful Engagement vs. Engagement for Engagement's Sake: The importance of connecting community activities to purpose and growth rather than arbitrary metrics.Body Awareness as Community Evaluation: Using physical reactions and feelings as guidance for whether a community is a good fit.Belonging Without Participation: Research findings on how affiliation alone can create a sense of belonging without requiring active involvement.Self-Leadership in Community Building: Managing internal dialogues and anxieties that arise when creating and managing communities.Community as Healing Practice: How creating spaces for others can help heal our own relationship to connection.Distributed Leadership: Inviting others' contributions rather than trying to do everything yourself.Community Building as a Long Game: The importance of patience and persistence in both building and participating in communities.Notable Quotes: "If there's a place that you wish existed... why not be the person that starts that?"— Carrie Melissa Jones [00:13:00] "You cannot do it alone. It's not a solo activity. To really create a community, you've got to see, recognize, and invite in the gifts of others and others' contributions."— Carrie Melissa Jones[00:42:32] - [00:42:54]I start everything I do scared and then once you get rolling it gets fun. Nothing starts fun. Everything starts with anxiety.— Sara Lobkovich [00:46:45]Chapters:[00:00:00] Introduction and Meet Carrie Melissa Jones[00:05:51] Social Anxiety and Career: Turning Challenges into Expertise[00:11:22] Redefining Community: "Quiet Communities" and Meaningful Engagement[00:15:38] Challenging the "Not a Joiner" Identity and Finding Your Fit[00:19:53] Body Awareness: Using Physical Responses as Your Community Guide[00:25:32] Advice for Shy Community Creators: Boundaries and Sustainability[00:29:42] Research Insights: Belonging Without Active Participation[00:39:03] Self-Leadership and Distributed Responsibility in Community Building[00:44:30] Practical Pre-Launch Strategies and "Doing It Scared"[00:48:10] The Long Game: Advice for Participants, Hosts, and Closing ThoughtsUpcoming Events:Q3 Strategic Achievement Intensive is now waitlisting!...

Send Me a Message! When silence falls on The Dysregulated Podcast, it usually means something's amiss. Today, I'm breaking that silence with a raw, unfiltered check-in from the front seat of my car at Nobbys Beach during an East Coast Low storm system. Despite feeling spaced-out and fatigued, I needed to let you know: I'm still here, still fighting.The past week has been unlike anything I've experienced before – mood swings cycling every 5-10 seconds, bouncing between slightly depressed and deeply depressed states all day long. It's left me completely drained. Yet here I am, forcing myself awake when I'd normally be sleeping for days, seeking mindfulness in the midst of a coastal storm. There's something about standing in driving rain and howling wind that grounds me completely in the present moment – perhaps my own unique form of meditation.My journey to taper off psychiatric medications remains stalled, with NSW Health not providing the responses I'd hoped for. I'm exploring Plan B, C, and D options, though doing this without proper support feels daunting. The contrast couldn't be starker when it comes to therapy – I've experienced major breakthroughs with Internal Family Systems therapy that I can't wait to share once I can properly articulate them. Watch for upcoming therapy reflection episodes where I'll dive deep into these transformative sessions. For those who've been worried about my silence, thank you for your concern. This path isn't linear, but I'm still trucking along. Have you found unexpected sources of mindfulness in your own journey? Share your experiences in the comments or reach out directly.--Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showTo support the show, CLICK HEREYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters

In this eye-opening episode, we'll look at how taking a pass on after-work social events could be costing you money, missed opportunities, new business, and promotions. What You'll Learn: The psychological principles that make face time so powerful for career advancement Why remote workers need to be even more intentional about creating social connection opportunities Practical strategies for non-drinkers and introverts to navigate workplace social events ** Don't even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? Book a Social Strategy Session HERE  Free Guide: The Social Skills Playbook Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com   LinkedIn Instagram TikTok

Sometimes, you are so consumed by caring for a loved one with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, that taking a moment for yourself feels like a betrayal. In this episode, host Gabe Howard and Dr. C. Alec Pollard reveal the hidden crisis of caregiver burnout in the world of serious mental illness. They dismantle the myth that self-care is selfish, showing how neglecting your own needs can worsen stress and strain the very relationships you cherish. Dr. Pollard dives into the toxic beliefs that trap caregivers—those who support individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other severe conditions—into a cycle of resentment and exhaustion. With breakthrough strategies and compassionate advice, this episode offers a wake-up call for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the relentless demands of caregiving. Learn how nurturing yourself not only protects your well-being but also empowers you to care more effectively for your loved one. Funding for this episode was provided by Evernorth Health Services. “If you can do no good, at least do no harm. A lot of the, the things that families don't understand and caregivers is that they're actually doing things that not only they know it doesn't work okay. When they're doing these things, these naggings and lectures and all that, they know it's not working. But what they may not appreciate is it's actually making things worse over time.” ~C. Alec Pollard, PhD Our guest, C. Alec Pollard, Ph.D., is Founding Director of the Center for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute and Professor Emeritus of Family and Community Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a licensed psychologist who works with a range of obsessive-compulsive and anxiety-related disorders, with a special interest in obstacles that might inhibit the pursuit of recovery or interfere with effective participation in treatment. He is on the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board of the International OCD Foundation and chairs the organization's Training Subcommittee, including a national training initiative called the Behavior Therapy Training Institute.  Dr. Pollard is former chair of the Clinical Advisory Board of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and has authored over 100 publications, including 3 books – “The Agoraphobia Workbook, Dying of Embarrassment: Help for Social Anxiety & Phobia,” and “When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim Your Family's Well-Being.” Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From relationships and loneliness, to indecision and burnout, Jemma Sbeg is your guide to navigating your 20s, and looking back on that decade with a new perspective.When Jemma Sbeg started recording a podcast in the back of her Subaru about her quarter life crisis, she had no idea just how many people she would reach.But other people her age were desperate for guidance through their 20s - a decade a lot of us romanticise before we get there, and after we leave.It's a decade of massive growth for humans, when we make big decisions about relationships, careers and our own identities, but Jemma felt like she had no idea HOW to make the right choices.She had studied psychology at university, and so looked to psychological research papers to help her and her friends navigate attraction, heartbreak, friendship, imposter syndrome, career anxiety, burn out, mental health and living a happy life.Jemma's biggest lesson is realising while time is finite, we do have so much of it to "figure it out", and chances are you'll still be working many things out in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s.Person in Progress: A Roadmap to the Psychology of Your 20s is published by Hachette Australia.Jemma's podcast is called The Psychology of your 20s.If you liked this episode of Conversations, you might also enjoy listening to Doctor Hilton Koppe on his experience of PTSD, journalist Ros Thomas on her research into loneliness or psychologist Dr Tracy Westerman on psychology in remote Australia.This episode of Conversations explores psychology, podcasts, research, books, writing, anxiety, TikTok, social media, ADHD, self-diagnosis, growing up, how to survive your 20s, stay at home dads, heartbreak, mortality, death anxiety, social anxiety, university, what to study, how to get over heartbreak, first loves, building a career in media.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Conquering Crowds: Erik's Journey Through History & Anxiety Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-05-11-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Djurgården var livligt den här vårdagen.En: Djurgården was lively on this spring day.Sv: Solen sken över de blommande träden.En: The sun shone over the blooming trees.Sv: Erik, Alma och Saga promenerade tillsammans.En: Erik, Alma, and Saga walked together.Sv: Idag var det Kristi himmelsfärds dag, en ledig dag i Sverige, och de hade bestämt sig för att besöka ett utomhusmuseum och en nöjespark.En: Today was Kristi himmelsfärds dag, a public holiday in Sweden, and they had decided to visit an open-air museum and an amusement park.Sv: Erik gick tyst bredvid Alma och Saga.En: Erik walked quietly beside Alma and Saga.Sv: Han älskade historia och såg fram emot att lära sig mer idag.En: He loved history and looked forward to learning more today.Sv: Men samtidigt kände han sig nervös i sådana miljöer.En: But at the same time, he felt nervous in such environments.Sv: Han kämpade ofta med social ångest i folkmassor.En: He often struggled with social anxiety in crowds.Sv: Hans vänner visste om hans rädsla, men de stöttade honom.En: His friends knew about his fear, but they supported him.Sv: De anlände till museet och där var massor av folk.En: They arrived at the museum, and there were lots of people.Sv: Föräldrar med barn, äldre par, tonåringar som skrattade.En: Parents with children, older couples, teenagers laughing.Sv: Erik andades djupt.En: Erik took a deep breath.Sv: Om han kunde fokusera på vad han älskade, historia, kanske han skulle kunna undkomma ångesten.En: If he could focus on what he loved, history, maybe he could escape the anxiety.Sv: Tillsammans besökte de olika utställningar.En: Together, they visited different exhibitions.Sv: Alma pekade på gamla vagnar och Saga skrattade åt de gammaldags kläderna.En: Alma pointed at old carriages, and Saga laughed at the old-fashioned clothes.Sv: Erik kände sig nästan lugn när han såg föremålen från det förflutna.En: Erik almost felt calm as he saw the objects from the past.Sv: Han mindes sina historiekurser och kände en viss ro.En: He remembered his history courses and felt a certain peace.Sv: Men när de kom till ett område med en historisk uppvisning gick allt fel.En: But when they came to an area with a historical reenactment, everything went wrong.Sv: Folkmassan drev dem isär.En: The crowd pushed them apart.Sv: Alma och Saga försvann i mängden.En: Alma and Saga disappeared into the crowd.Sv: Erik stod ensam omgiven av främlingar.En: Erik stood alone, surrounded by strangers.Sv: Paniken bubblade upp inom honom.En: Panic bubbled up within him.Sv: Han kunde lämna och hitta en tystare plats.En: He could leave and find a quieter place.Sv: Men istället stannade han.En: But instead, he stayed.Sv: Han mindes vad hans historielärare brukade säga: "Ibland måste man bara andas och fokusera."En: He remembered what his history teacher used to say: "Sometimes you just have to breathe and focus."Sv: Han tog ett djupt andetag och började minnas fakta om platsen.En: He took a deep breath and started recalling facts about the place.Sv: Det hjälpte honom att hålla sig lugn.En: It helped him stay calm.Sv: Han såg sig omkring och började försiktigt röra sig mot en central punkt i uppvisningen.En: He looked around and began to carefully move towards a central point in the reenactment.Sv: Det var där Alma och Saga borde vara.En: That's where Alma and Saga should be.Sv: Till slut, när hans hjärta bultade mindre hårt, fann han dem.En: Finally, when his heart was pounding less hard, he found them.Sv: De log och vinkade glatt åt honom.En: They smiled and waved happily at him.Sv: Han kände sig lättad och stolt.En: He felt relieved and proud.Sv: Resten av dagen gick smidigt.En: The rest of the day went smoothly.Sv: Erik upptäckte att han kunde njuta av stunderna, även i en folkmassa.En: Erik discovered that he could enjoy the moments, even in a crowd.Sv: De åkte karuseller, åt glass och skrattade tillsammans.En: They rode carousels, ate ice cream, and laughed together.Sv: När solen började gå ner över Djurgården, visste Erik att han hade erövrat något viktigt den dagen.En: As the sun began to set over Djurgården, Erik knew he had conquered something important that day.Sv: Erik åkte hem med en känsla av prestation.En: Erik went home with a sense of achievement.Sv: Han visste att framtida utmaningar väntade, men nu kändes de lite mindre skrämmande.En: He knew that future challenges awaited, but now they felt a little less daunting.Sv: Och det var en bra början.En: And that was a good start. 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   It can be frustrating watching others advance while feeling stuck in your career. Today we reveal how social skills and confidence play a much bigger role in professional advancement than most people realize. What You'll Learn: The four hidden reasons professionals get stuck in their careers Why technical skills might get you hired, but social skills get you promoted How losing your passion affects your social presence at work Why comfort zones create "social atrophy" that limits your visibility The misconception that career success requires sacrificing work-life balance Key Takeaways: Career plateaus are often more about social dynamics than technical capabilities Small, consistent actions compound over time to create professional momentum How you communicate your value matters as much as the value you create Breaking through requires both internal clarity and external visibility Resources Mentioned: Social Confidence Breakthrough Video Series: SocialConfidencePro.com/breakthrough The School of Social Mastery: SocialConfidencePro.com/mastery   Take the first step to breaking through your career plateau by identifying which of the five framework steps resonates most with your situation, then commit to one small action this week.    ** Don't even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? Book a Social Strategy Session HERE  Free Guide: The Social Skills Playbook Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com   LinkedIn Instagram TikTok

In this episode... Tiffany shares her powerful journey of healing social anxiety after decades of sadness, isolation, and self-judgment. She talks openly about the trauma that shaped her, how she discovered what was really driving her anxiety, and how she gently found freedom through deep inner work. We worked together for 17 sessions using the best of psychology, EFT tapping, and energy psychology. And what unfolded was a quiet but profound transformation.

In this episode Matthew and Audrey sit down for a review of the last quarter of the year and dive into the hidden forces that shape our relationships with others and ourselves.  They also discuss the perfectionism that keeps us from connection, overthinking texts, and the emotional blocks that hold us back in our relationships. Plus, they answer a listener's question on whether showing interest in someone inevitably drives them away, and how to strike the balance between authenticity and attraction. Topics include: Why the fear of being "too much" makes us play small in dating and friendships The truth about why people pull away when we show interest—and how to handle it How perfectionism sabotages your communication and creates disconnection A simple but powerful quarterly reflection exercise to reset your year Why overthinking texts can ironically make you seem distant or cold The invisible difference between "connecting" and "protecting" modes in life How to be more warm, proactive, and magnetic in your communication What it really means to “create the culture” in your relationships ---

Is social media silently impacting your mental health? Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jamie Micco of The Concord Center joins us and breaks down how social media can influence your emotional well-being for better or worse. Tune in as Dr. Micco shares cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based strategies to help you manage screen time, reduce stress, and develop healthier online habits. Follow Dr. Micco & The Concord Center: Website: www.concordcbt.com Facebook: @TheConcordCenter Instagram: @TheConcordCenter LinkedIn: The Concord Center, LLC

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. May is mental health awareness week, so we're diving into mental wellbeing and anxiety, and how to stop it from holding you back. Tune in as we throw it back to Dr. Lauren Cook's “anxiety hierarchy” framework that helps you measure your level of anxiety when faced with challenges, so we can face our fears without letting anxiety, avoidance, and control stay in the driver's seat.Dr. Lauren Cook is a therapist, consultant, speaker, author and founder of Heartship Psychological Services. Specializing in anxiety, she helps people and couples work through generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, OCD, and more. She has a podcast called The Boardroom Brain, and has written three books, including the “Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World”. Listen to our full episode with Dr. Lauren  here!Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.Follow Dr. Lauren:@dr.laurencookDrlaurencook.comOrder Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Ever walked into a networking event and immediately felt your confident professional persona dissolve into awkwardness? In this episode, we tackle the art of conversation at business socials and reveal how accomplished professionals can transform these dreaded events into genuinely enjoyable—and valuable—experiences. What You'll Learn: Why "What do you do?" is the conversation killer you need to eliminate from your repertoire The psychology behind why social settings feel more challenging than structured work environments A simple approach to breaking the ice that feels generous rather than awkward The perfect balance between asking questions and sharing about yourself Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur who dreads industry mixers or a corporate professional who gets tongue-tied at company events, this episode provides immediately applicable techniques to showcase your authentic self in any social business setting. Resources Mentioned: Free download: "The Ultimate List of Conversation Starters”   Get on The School of Social Mastery Priority Access List   **   Don't even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? Book a Social Strategy Session HERE  Free Guide: The Social Skills Playbook Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com   LinkedIn Instagram TikTok  

In this episode... “If I feel confident… I'll be humiliated.” This is a fear many people with social anxiety carry, but almost no one talks about. In this live coaching session, you'll hear a Social Confidence Club member gently unpack that exact fear. What unfolds in under 15 minutes is a calm, respectful release of what's been blocking her from feeling confident. No pressure.No pushing through fear.Just a powerful example of what happens when your system feels safe enough to let go. This is part of what I call the ART approach: Allowing acceptance, Releasing resistance, and Terminating triggers And it's also the kind of work I do with VIP clients, people who are serious about overcoming their social anxiety once and for all.

In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Courtney DeAngelis, a clinical psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discusses what happens in the mind and body during anxiety, distinguishes between anxiety attacks and panic attacks, and shares effective strategies and practical advice for managing anxiety.___Courtney DeAngelis, PsyD, is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University. She also serves as a licensed clinical psychologist at the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders-Westchester (CUCARD-Westchester).Dr. DeAngelis specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, mood, habit, posttraumatic stress, and disruptive behavior disorders. She has expertise in treating OCD, generalized, separation, and social anxiety disorders, specific phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder, and childhood externalizing disorders (ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Conduct Disorder).Throughout her career, Dr. DeAngelis has received specialized training in the provision of several evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (EX/RP), functional family therapy (FFT), and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Dr. DeAngelis has more recently received specialized training in the treatment of complicated grief. She is accepting patients of all ages who may be experiencing traumatic stress and/or grief during the COVID-19 pandemic.___Health Matters is your weekly dose of health and wellness information, from the leading experts. Join host Courtney Allison to get news you can use in your own life. New episodes drop each Wednesday.If you are looking for practical health tips and trustworthy information from world-class doctors and medical experts you will enjoy listening to Health Matters. Health Matters was created to share stories of science, care, and wellness that are happening every day at NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems. In keeping with NewYork-Presbyterian's long legacy of medical breakthroughs and innovation, Health Matters features the latest news, insights, and health tips from our trusted experts; inspiring first-hand accounts from patients and caregivers; and updates on the latest research and innovations in patient care, all in collaboration with our renowned medical schools, Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine. To learn more visit: https://healthmatters.nyp.org

In 2020, a 30-year-old father of two in the Bronx had an idea. While struggling to establish a music career, John Jaequan Cotton, better known as Jae Tips, took inspiration from the streetwear brands he loved and committed fully to a vision for a personal brand focused on apparel and merch.After building an organic following for his designs, Jae stepped outside of his comfort zone and started knocking on the doors of the people who could help scale his vision. That hustle led to a partnership with an obscure running shoe brand, Saucony, and a series of beloved footwear collaborations that captured the imagination of the sneaker community.But despite critical and cultural acclaim, the harsh economics of streetwear and the crowded footwear landscape mean that Jae still cannot take success for granted.And it all started with one idea…Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:15 - Growing Up / Early Influences4:50 - Dealing with Social Anxiety 6:08 - The Influence of Billionaire Boys Club and BAPE8:10 - Lessons Learned Working at Footlocker9:10 - Music Career / Shifting Focus to Merch13:00 - Opportunities During COVID15:00 - Creating Hats, Sneakers, and Shirts17:55 - Keys to Building Community19:30 - First Sneakers with Saucony24:17 - Balancing Supply & Demand / Marketing27:30 - Aftermarket and Resellers29:00 - Five Year Plan / Managing Growth of the Brand32:40 - Biggest Challenges as an Entrepreneur38:20 - Aspirations / What's Success?40:30 - Leaving ComplexCon Sneaker of the Year Panel43:05 - Turning Adversity into Art

Introverts aren't scared of people or embarrassing themselves. If you are, you likely have social anxiety, which can constrict the lives of your kids and spouse. Here's a different perspective on social anxiety vs introversion, how to work on it using exposure principles, and how to eventually learn to engage in a more open and enthusiastic way vs being paralyzed by the thought that you may do something wrong or weird. Follow me on Substack!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@drpsychmom1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe if you love the DPM show! https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent subscriber episode: "Jealousy Isn't All Bad."For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/For therapy or life coaching, contact us at https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/

In this episode... Do you feel like you have to be perfect just to be accepted? Or to avoid criticism or rejection? This unconscious belief can quietly fuel social anxiety, burnout, and relentless self-pressure In this short minisode, EFT Founding Master and psychotherapist Carol Look shares a powerful insight to help uncover where this pressure really comes from and how to begin letting it go

Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D., discusses a form of social anxiety common in teens and young adults with ADHD — a fear of being embarrassed in social situations, or anxiety about how others may perceive them. Learn how to recognize and support teens who harbor such fears. Social Anxiety: Additional Resources Free Download: Social Anxiety Facts and Falsehoods Self-Test: Social Anxiety Test for Teens Read: “Help! My Child Won't Go to School.” Read: You're Not Shy or Stuck Up. You Have Social Anxiety Disorder. Read: 6 Cognitive Distortions That Fuel Anxiety in ADHD Brains Access the video and slides for podcast episode #551 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/social-anxiety-children-teens-treatments/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

We sat down with Dr. Julie Smith — a New York Times bestselling author and psychologist whose mental health content has helped millions navigate anxiety and depression. In this conversation, we talk postpartum identity, mom guilt, why your emotions might be lying to you, and how to use comparison well. This episode is sponsored by Hiya and ZocDoc. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices