Social Anxiety Solutions - your journey to social confidence!

In this episode... Seb discusses how to deal with bullying if you have social anxiety. He teaches you the key to reduce your stress and increase self-worth. This way, you can feel empowered in confidently dealing with bullies. Though change may seem impossible now, you can learn to cope and overcome even the harshest bullying with the right mindset and tools. Feel inspired by listening to this sto...

In this episode... We delve into the power of EFT tapping, a technique that can swiftly alleviate emotional distress and promote calmness. Through our 7-day Social Confidence Challenge, participants like Zach, Sophie, and Mindy have experienced significant changes, feeling more relaxed and unburdened. This episode illustrates how tapping creates a calming effect. Whether you're a beginner or an ex...

In this episode... Don't feel anything while trying to connect with your emotions during tapping? In this episode, Sebastiaan will be addressing the issue of emotional numbness experienced by a small group of people when looking back on past painful experiences or anticipating scary upcoming social situations. Sebastiaan will also be giving 3 solutions to overcome this emotional numbness. Note: If...

In this episode... Sebastiaan emphasizes the power of accepting and normalizing blushing rather than solely focusing on triggers or feelings of shame and embarrassment. While resolving blushing completely may require significant effort, he suggests a different approach: tapping on accepting the experience of blushing. This will help neutralize negative judgments and uncomfortable emotions. Discove...

In this episode... Sebastiaan addresses common thoughts that hold us back, such as "I'm too set in my ways to change" or "I've tried therapy before and it didn't work." Have you ever had these thoughts? He shares two simple facts that will counter this kind of thinking: Fact #1: Your brain can change at any age, thanks to Neuroplasticity. Fact #2: There are incredible Therapeutic advances. EFT has...

In this episode... Seb briefly discussed how social anxiety is not an inherent part of your identity, but rather stems from negative experiences and trauma that shape your beliefs.   Seb shared Ben's positive experience after tapping along with a guided exercise from the 7 Day Social Confidence Challenge. Learn how you can overcome your social anxiety by getting our free Starter Kit: 'The 7 Secret...

In this episode... Seb shared an experience posted by Mindy, one of the participants of the 7 Day Social Confidence Challenge, after going through a guided tapping exercise. Mindy's feedback paints a picture of a palpable shift from discomfort to lightness and ease in her body after just one exercise. Seb also shares his personal journey, highlighting how tapping helped him transform feelings of e...

In this episode... Sebastiaan shares his personal journey of overcoming Social Anxiety and offers unique techniques to help viewers achieve the same results.  He emphasizes the power of accepting anxiety and releasing negative emotions associated with self-judgment. He provides insights and practical exercises to help viewers overcome the fear of being seen as anxious and find relief from Social A...

In this episode... Antonio, a volunteer in a deep dive coaching session during the Club's Live Webinar, shares his experience.  His focus was on dating and the lack of assertiveness around women.  Through tapping and coaching, Antonio felt relieved, gained insights, and became more assertive and accepting of himself.  Other benefits he noticed included improved mood, self-awareness, and reduced ne...

In this episode... Sebastiaan acknowledges that resolving Social Anxiety in a single session is highly unlikely based on their experience coaching socially anxious clients for over 14 years. He shares a client's story to illustrate the process of overcoming Social Anxiety. The client initially felt calmer after the first session but reported no significant changes during the second session. Howeve...

In this episode... Sebastiaan highlights the importance of good lifestyle habits in reducing Social Anxiety and improving overall well-being. He emphasizes 3 essential key factors: 1. Proper sleep 2. Exercise 3. Diet As a bonus tip, he recommends practicing meditation and yoga, as these activities have scientifically proven benefits for stress reduction, improved sleep, mood enhancement, and inner...

In this episode... Sebastiaan reads a comment from Nat, who participated in the 7 Day Social Confidence Challenge and describes how tapping techniques helped her feel more at ease.  Nat expresses concern about returning to her previous social self and facing disappointing results, but she appreciates the concept of gradually strengthening oneself to deal with difficult situations.  Sebastiaan emph...

In this episode... Sebastiaan responds to a viewer's question about how to do EFT tapping in public. He demonstrates "finger tapping", a less noticeable method of tapping on your fingers than tapping on the usual EFT tapping points. However, using this technique to get rid of Social Anxiety in a social situation will not be as effective as traditional tapping. Sebastiaan advised that finger tappin...

In this episode... Sebastiaan shares a comment made by a participant named Sam during the 7 Day Social Confidence Challenge. Sam initially found it difficult to imagine himself naturally being socially at ease in any situation. However, he felt enlightened after doing a tap along exercise. In that exercise, Seb spoke about our natural state as babies, and how our life's experiences programming tri...

In this episode…  Sebastiaan introduces the "What If... So What?" technique. This is extremely helpful when dealing with negative thoughts and anxiety. This technique involves questioning the significance of potential negative outcomes and approaching them with a "so what?" attitude. This technique: - reduces the intensity of Social Anxiety - make you suffer less - has anxiety leave faster when it...

In this episode... Sebastiaan shares a comment made by a "7 Day Social Confidence Challenge" participant, named Jeffrey.  During the challenge, participants were asked to tap along with a guided visualization to imagine themselves being socially at ease.  Jeffrey was initially nervous about this exercise, but it helped him realize that he could change and that there was hope. He began to release t...

In this episode... Sebastiaan talks about an embarrassing experience shared by one of our YouTube followers who said he faced his fears. After which, this person's Social Anxiety got a lot worse. He also talks about getting rid of the quick-fix mindset. And instead, going on the journey to heal. To overcome Social Anxiety, it is essential to let go of perfectionistic beliefs and unrealistic expect...

In this episode... Sebastiaan shares a comment from Afua, who participated in The 7 Day Social Confidence Challenge.  Afua writes about feeling intense anxiety and frustration with her social anxiety, but she found relief and a shift in perspective after tapping along with a video. Sebastiaan explains that reality is just a perception, and that our belief system influences our interpretation of ev...

In this episode… Sebastiaan shares three tips for dealing with silence in a conversation. He begins by telling a personal story from two decades ago about approaching a girl on the bus. He shares how he struggled with the awkward silence in this social situation. He describes how this made him cringe, self-conscious, and feel hugely pressured to fill in the silence. He explains the 7 common reason...

In this episode... Sebastiaan shares a testimonial from a lady named Sally who tapped along with the guided tapping session "Expanding your Comfort Zone."  Sally took part in the recent free 7 Day Social Confidence Challenge. At the end, she felt hopeful and excited about expanding her comfort zone without feeling forced. Sebastiaan explains tapping allows you to imagine and visualize difficult so...

In this episode... Sebastiaan shares a guided visualization to help individuals overcome Social Anxiety. He guides viewers to focus on their five senses and breathing while imagining scenarios where they no longer have Social Anxiety. These scenarios involve imagining that you are at ease, happy, and proud of yourself, and that you have no need for approval or acceptance from others.  The visualiz...

In this episode... Sebastiaan features a positive comment from Shant, who took part in free The 7 Day Challenge. Shant describes how the process helped him shift his perspective toward expanding his comfort zone rather than stepping outside of it.  Sebastiaan explains how energy psychology, specifically tapping, can help release the reasons for the fear in the first place, allowing people to face...

In this episode... Sebastiaan explains how Social Ease differs from Social Confidence, which is a performance-based approach to socializing. Instead, Social Ease is about self-acceptance, being comfortable with who you are, and feeling safe to be yourself.  To achieve Social Ease, it is necessary to eliminate limiting beliefs, emotional cycles, and negative fantasies that prevent you from feeling...

In this episode... Sebastiaan shares a testimonial from Isobel, a participant in The 7 Day Social Confidence Challenge, which involves tapping and other psychological concepts.  While tapping is the main focus of the challenge, he explains that it is combined with other therapies and techniques to achieve the best results.  Isobel's comment reflects that she is more hopeful about the outcome of ta...

In this episode... Sebastiaan talks about his initial resistance to the idea of acceptance, but explains that it is an essential piece of the puzzle for overcoming social anxiety. He debunks common myths about acceptance, such as the belief that it means giving up or being okay with being socially anxious for life and discusses the benefits of practicing acceptance, such as reducing shame and fost...