Sebastiaan van der Schrier

Social Anxiety Solutions - your journey to social confidence!

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You struggle to overcome your Social Anxiety? You're frustrated over how it affects your life? Worried you'll have to live with your Social Anxiety forever? This podcast is for you! You'll hear me - an ex-Social Anxiety Disorder sufferer - interview the superstars of the therapy and psychology world. They've been traditionally trained psychologists or psychotherapists and have incorporated an exciting new field into their practice: "Energy psychology". These experts share their most successful techniques, fresh insights, and incredible stories of transformation. Here's what you need to gain re...

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Sebastiaan van der Schrier

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Jun 30, 2026

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What Happens After You Overcome Social Anxiety? 30.06.2026

Have you ever wondered what life actually looks like after overcoming social anxiety? Many people don't want to become the most outgoing person in the room. They simply want to enjoy a coffee with a friend, stop worrying about being judged, or feel comfortable being themselves around other people. In this episode, you'll hear three former clients share what happened after they overcame years of se...

"I Used To Dread Social Situations. Now I Co-Lead Retreats." | Tiffany's Story 22.06.2026

In this episode... For years, Tiffany struggled with social anxiety. She dreaded social situations, felt uncomfortable around people, isolated herself at times, and constantly replayed conversations in her head afterward. Deep down, she didn't trust people, and she didn't fully trust herself. In this conversation, Tiffany shares how she went from feeling anxious, guarded, and self-conscious around...

This Changed How I Use Tapping 25.05.2026

What if the reason your anxiety keeps coming back isn't because you're thinking the "wrong thoughts"? In this episode, Sebastiaan sits down with psychologist Steve Wells to talk about Intention Tapping, a variation of EFT tapping that has deeply influenced how Seb helps people with social anxiety. They explore why social anxiety often can't be "out-thought," why emotional attachment matters more t...

How to Meet New People Without Awkwardness (And Actually Enjoy It) 04.05.2026

Do you feel awkward or stuck when trying to talk to new people? You are not alone. Social anxiety can make simple interactions feel like a big deal. In this episode I talk with Christoph Schiessl, someone who feels naturally at ease meeting strangers and building connections anywhere in the world. We explore how he approaches people without overthinking, why he expects positive interactions, and h...

How to Start Conversations and Make Friends Naturally 27.04.2026

Do you want more connection, but still overthink what to say when meeting someone new? You are not alone. Social anxiety can make starting conversations feel much bigger than it is. In this episode I talk with Teun Melis about how to start conversations in a low-pressure way, how to keep socializing light and natural, and how real friendships usually grow. We explore why curiosity works better tha...

How to Start Conversations and Make Friends Naturally 27.04.2026

Do you want more connection, but still overthink what to say when meeting someone new? You are not alone. Social anxiety can make starting conversations feel much bigger than it is. In this episode I talk with Teun Melis about how to start conversations in a low-pressure way, how to keep socializing light and natural, and how real friendships usually grow. We explore why curiosity works better tha...

How to Feel Safe Being Vulnerable in Relationships 20.04.2026

Do you want deeper connection, but still hold back because getting hurt feels too risky? You are not alone. Social anxiety can make vulnerability feel unsafe, especially in relationships. In this episode I talk with Dr. David Lake, psychotherapist and relationship expert, about why vulnerability feels so difficult, why fear of being hurt blocks true intimacy, and why social anxiety often magnifies...

Why Social Anxiety Still Feels Unsafe Even When You Know You're Safe 13.04.2026

Do you ever know a situation is safe, but your body still reacts like it is not? You are not imagining it. Social anxiety often goes deeper than logic. In this episode I talk with Gwyneth Moss about why social anxiety does not always respond to visualizations, thought work, or trying to push through it. We explore why your thinking mind and your deeper fear response can go in opposite directions,...

How Childhood Trauma Can Fuel Social Anxiety 06.04.2026

Do certain situations still trigger fear, shame, or panic even when you know you should be fine? You are not broken. Old trauma can keep social anxiety active for years. In this episode I talk with Rehana Webster, EFT founding master and creator of the Trauma Buster Technique, about childhood trauma, severe trauma, and how one core incident can keep anxiety patterns going. We explore how tapping c...

I Thought This Would Make Me Confident… It Didn't 28.03.2026

Do you feel confident in some situations… but suddenly freeze in others? Like you're fine one-on-one, but put you in a group, around someone you like or in a specific setting… and everything changes? In this episode, I'll show you why that happens, and what's really going on beneath it. It's not random. And it's not because something is wrong with you. You'll learn how certain situations activate...

Your Teenage Identity Is Ruining Your Social Life 16.03.2026

Do you still feel insecure, awkward, or self-conscious in social situations, even though you're no longer that teenager? In this episode, Sebastiaan explains how social anxiety can be tied to identities formed during puberty, like feeling like the outsider, the weak one, or the one who doesn't fit in. Start here: Free 7 Secrets to Social Confidence https://bit.ly/socialconfidencenow This short min...

When Social Anxiety Starts to Shift — Real Member Stories 03.03.2026

In this episode, you'll hear a Club member, Tapani, describe: • Panic attacks fading • Baseline anxiety dropping from a nine to a three • Triggers losing their grip • Overthinking decreasing • Feeling more like themselves again These weren't dramatic breakthroughs. They were small shifts, repeated week after week. Social anxiety doesn't disappear overnight. It gradually loses intensity and stays g...

Does Social Anxiety Change Last? A Real 4-Year Follow-Up 23.02.2026

Four years ago, I interviewed Tapani after he had already made significant progress with his social anxiety. His lifelong blushing had reduced dramatically. Life was opening up in ways that once felt impossible. Recently, he shared in our community that the last time he felt more than a little anxious was months ago. His anxiety barely bothers him anymore. And he described learning not just how to...

What the Social Confidence Club Is (And Isn't) 02.02.2026

Enrollment for the Social Confidence Club is currently open. If you'd like to see how it works and whether it's a fit, you can start here: 👉 https://bit.ly/socialconfidenceclub Enrollment closes March 3. The Social Confidence Club opens for registration the last week of February. After that, we close the doors for a year to fully focus on the group. All practical details (structure, schedule, tes...

The Subtle Signs Your Social Anxiety Is Actually Shifting 19.01.2026

Enrollment for the Social Confidence Club is currently open. If you'd like to see how it works and whether it's a fit, you can start here: 👉 https://bit.ly/socialconfidenceclub Enrollment closes March 3. Tapping for social anxiety but not sure if it's actually working? This video will help you understand what real progress looks like. In this episode, I explain: - The early signs that tapping is...

How progress with social anxiety actually unfolds 29.12.2025

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨 We're excited to announce that the FREE 30-Day Social Confidence Challenge starts on January 1st, 2026! 🥳🙌🔥 Ready to reduce social anxiety from the comfort of your home—for FREE? Here's how: ✅ Powerful Guided Tapping to release fear, shame, and insecurity ✅ Learn the psychology of social anxiety and discover the 5 stages to social confidence ✅ Boost your self-esteem and feel...

Do You Have to Keep Tapping Forever to Stop Social Anxiety? 12.12.2025

In this episode... I explain why tapping reduces social anxiety like a volume knob (not a light switch), and why new situations can briefly trigger anxiety again even after big progress. You'll also hear a quick story from my own experience with social dancing.  If you want to learn this step-by-step, I'll be running a free challenge soon. Stay tuned. Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do y...

3 Strategic Times To Tap To Reduce Social Anxiety 28.11.2025

In this episode... You'll learn when to tap and how to tap to reduce social anxiety gradually over time in a simple and gentle way. You'll also understand why this works, how tapping helps rewire your nervous system, and what to do if you can't feel any feelings when you try to tap. Want to go further? Start your journey to social confidence with my free mini-course: The 7 Secrets To Social Confid...

Complete Freedom from Social Anxiety… Possible? 14.11.2025

Believing you should never feel anxiety again is the very thing that fuels your anxiety. In this episode... I explain what real freedom looks like, why acceptance is essential, and how to stop the perfectionistic trap that keeps people stuck. You'll learn: • Why anxiety sometimes comes back • How acceptance stops the anxiety spiral • How to expand your comfort zone with ARTX If you want to start o...

Too Busy To Work on Your Social Anxiety? Listen to This. 06.11.2025

If you keep telling yourself, 'I'll work on my anxiety when I have "more time" , this is for you. In this episode... Most people with social anxiety do want change, but they feel like it's not the "right time" yet. If you've ever thought: "I'm too busy to tap, I don't have time right now." "I'll fix this later when things slow down." "I just don't have the energy and space for this right now…" …th...

Why CBT Didn't Work for Me — And What Finally Did 30.10.2025

Tried CBT, exposure therapy, affirmations — and still anxious? You're not alone. I spent years trying to "change my thoughts" and "face my fears," only to make minimal progress. In this episode... I share the full story of how I went from crippling social anxiety to calm confidence — without forcing myself into scary situations or endlessly challenging my thinking. You'll hear: Why traditional met...

The Night I Thought I'd Never Overcome This 24.10.2025

In this episode... Social anxiety can feel more intense even after years of progress. I share a personal story of a tough setback and how I handled it without forcing scary exposures. You'll learn: ✅ How a new trigger can show up even after feeling like you've come so far ✅ How I used EFT tapping to reduce the perception of threat ✅ How to track progress by intensity, duration, and frequency. T...

Replay: Live EFT Coaching: Release the Fear of Blushing (Tap-Along) 16.10.2025

Blushing can feel like exposure. I lived it for years. In this episode... I guide a live tap-along session on blushing social anxiety. We focus on the fear of shame and rejection underneath the redness so your body can feel calmer and safer. I also share how I handled blushing myself and why releasing fear comes before fixing symptoms. No forced exposure. Practical EFT you can use today with the A...

Your Social Anxiety Came Back? 09.10.2025

Think your social anxiety came back after making progress? You're not alone, and it doesn't mean you failed. In this episode... You'll hear how my client "Karl" went from years of anxiety at jiu-jitsu to feeling calm, confident, and social - and what happened when his anxiety "returned" later. He thought nothing worked. In truth, something deeper was ready to heal. You'll learn: ✅ Why progress is...

How to Face Social Anxiety Without Forcing Yourself 02.10.2025

Avoiding social situations because they feel overwhelming? You are not broken. There is a safer way to take action. In this episode... I show how to stop shrinking your life and start building social ease with gentle at-home tapping and non-scary exposure. You will learn how to reduce fear first, then take small steps that create real-world wins. What you'll discover: 🔹 Why avoidance shrinks your...

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