You're Worth Knowing

We’ve all been told to keep our connections intact no matter what. But what if holding onto a toxic relationship or a professional connection that hurt you is costing you more than cutting it ever would? In this episode, we challenge the “don’t burn bridges” rule and explore when walking away is actually the healthiest and most self-respecting move you can make. We break down the three levels of b...

My five-year-old daughter shared a fear of hers that was so relatable, I had to come on here and tell you about it, as well as share my own experience with the ultimate goal of helping others with the art of making friends. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast “You’re Worth Knowing” where we unpack how toxic beliefs and social conditioning keep us small, and how to unlearn them one story at a time. 📰Sig...

Sunflowers always turn toward the sun. It’s instinct. It’s life. So why do we keep turning toward things that drain us? In this episode, I talk about how we lose our natural orientation toward what gives us life (joy, authenticity, connection) and end up revolving around toxic people, empty goals, and external validation instead. Because you can’t bloom by facing the wrong direction. 🎧 Listen to...

I’ve struggled for so many years with how to show up authentically, and I finally realized that I couldn’t because I was too scared to be judged for my thoughts and opinions. The moment I let it all go and allowed myself to be misunderstood, yet heard, was the day everything changed for me. And it all started with a book and a movement. I want to share with you all the changes I’ve gone through ov...

In this episode, we explore the concept of self-expression and how toxic shame holds us back from being our authentic selves. While we may have had an easier time expressing ourselves as children, as adults, societal and personal challenges have gotten in the way. I want to highlight five ways it impacts our ability to share our thoughts, creativity, and personality, and present a final three-part...

In this episode, we explore the power of transformation and the concept of ‘flipping the switch’ to become the person you aspire to be, whether it’s pursuing new goals, changing your mindset, or making small yet impactful changes in your life. We are all 3 months away from x, y, and z. Maybe more, maybe less, but the concept still stands. We discuss real-life examples and share practical tips to h...

When we squash our inner child, when we duct-tape their mouth shut and slap on the “serious adult” mask… we don’t just lose playfulness. We lose our joy. And we lose a huge piece of who we actually are. And that’s something Mr. Bean would never do. He’d advise us to act as silly as we possibly can, with the biggest grin on our faces to top it all off. And I think it’s high time someone takes a pag...

It’s costing you big-ly. We’re all human; we’ll inevitably judge others. But what if the problem isn’t that you judge… It’s how you judge? In this episode, we unpack why judgment often works like a revolving door: the criticism we aim outward inevitably comes back to hit us in the face.  We’re going to dig into  why judgment is never just about other people,  how it chips away at your self-worth,...

We all hate looking stupid, but avoiding it often does more damage than the mistake itself. In this episode, I unpack why our ego makes us double down rather than admit we were wrong (yes, even about failed rapture predictions), and why owning your missteps is actually the better, braver move. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instagram: Instagram ⏰TikTok is where it’...

This episode examines the importance of making bold, life-changing decisions to discover new aspects of oneself and promote personal growth. I’m exploring authenticity, societal pressures, and the daring act of taking a drastic step. I’m also sharing how I’ve been holding myself back on this podcast and my goal for future episodes. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Ins...

I’m introducing a new series called 'Areas of Toxic Shame,' in which I explore the pervasive impact of toxic shame on different areas of life. In this week’s episode, I’m focusing on financial management. From financial avoidance to overspending to prove worth, we will explore how shame affects our relationship with money. If you’re a paid subscriber, you can access the article here and complete t...

In this subscriber-exclusive episode in the TikTok analysis series, we're focusing on the impact of toxic shame on our interactions and self-perception.  I will use TikTok creator Zoe's experiences as a powerful example to dispel the myths around solo activities and encourage you to face your fears and go on a solo date.  Zoe posted a carousel of 8 solo activities and ranked them on a scale of 0 t...

In this episode, I'll let you know why I'm pivoting my focus from solely discussing social anxiety. Ultimately, a bigger and darker culprit is holding you back.  And that's what's fueling social anxiety. I'll use the analogy of the whack-a-mole game to explain the underlying toxic factor at play.   📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instagram: Instagram ⏰TikTok is wher...

In this episode, we explore seven reasons you might be avoiding conversations and offer insights on how to ease back into them. Additionally, a brief announcement will be made at the end regarding upcoming changes to the brand. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instagram: Instagram ⏰TikTok is where it’s at: TikTok 🖱️Check out the website: Roxana Claudia Get full acces...

I'm here to kick your butt and steer you into your authentic self. For too long, you've scrolled through other people's lives, wondering what it'd be like to have theirs, without giving yourself the chance to succeed in what lights you up. You've held onto people's expectations of you for far too long without reflecting on whether you even accept those expectations. Let me ask you this: How are yo...

In this episode, I tackle a Reddit post from someone with a PhD who is struggling with social anxiety. Despite their high level of academic achievement, they feel socially isolated and inadequate.  I will offer five actionable recommendations to help them overcome imposter syndrome, social anxiety, and low self-esteem. Hopefully, these tips will be helpful to you as well! 📰Sign up for my newslett...

As a massive fan of the Addams Family, I couldn't pass up the chance to analyze Wednesday through the lens of social anxiety. Not only is she a curious creature, but her awkwardness and obscure interests are endearing. I wanted to investigate why this fictional character doesn't experience social anxiety and instead appears energized by rejection. Let's review the eight reasons Wednesday Addams do...

In this episode, we'll explore how societal standards of success, wealth, and fame impact our mental health and fuel social anxiety. Through the stories of Robin Williams, Elon Musk, and Demi Moore, we'll illuminate how external accomplishments don't equate to internal fulfillment. Now, fair warning and a disclaimer: We'll touch on some sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. 📰Sign...

In this You're Worth Knowing episode, we're back with a fresh start mindset for 2025! More aptly, we'll explore the 'fresh start effect' and why setting specific dates for starting a goal can backfire. Instead, we'll discuss a different strategy to keep you on track and remind you that not all is lost if you trip up throughout the year. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me o...

“The Wild Robot” is a whole rollercoaster of a movie packed with themes and lessons. Lucky for you, I watched it through the lens of social anxiety. I want to discuss the five lessons I extracted from the movie (more like lessons revealed to me through the main characters' experiences). These lessons can be taken with us on our journey to cement our self-worth and show up confidently—yes, even wit...

It’s easy to miscommunicate and to resort to passive-aggressiveness. We all do it, especially when we feel vulnerable or the conversation is getting out of control, and we don’t know what to do. But when that happens, it’s best to keep the passive-aggressiveness to a minimum, as it could exacerbate the situation and fuel the fire. Here are some phrases that shouldn’t come out of your mouth unless...

In this episode, I want to share the fastest way to avoid taking things personally. Do not let others' judgment of you take over your thoughts. For those of us with social anxiety, being personally attacked sticks with us forever—we internalize it. From my experience, there is a way to avoid such a situation. Tune in and find out what my non-advice advice is! 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Wo...

I'm going to walk you through a TikTok video. We will dissect it, discuss what happened in it, and identify what I think are the main takeaways. I think it's highly relevant to social anxiety, as it offers several key lessons. Here's the link to the TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLrdJs19/ 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instagram: Instagram ⏰TikTok is wher...

If you’ve ever made it to the gym at 6 am, you’ll know it’s practically impossible to wake up, but once you walk out of the gym, you feel like a million bucks. In this episode, I want to walk you through the "dreaded low" or "dreaded zone" so you can recognize and push through it. Because the “exciting high” is waiting for you on the other side. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷...

How do you want people to remember you? This is something I’ve been pondering since the tragic death of a co-worker and her family a few years ago. It made me think about David Brooks’ TED talk on working on your Eulogy resume. In this episode, I'll guide you through a simple exercise to get started, and then you can build on it. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Insta...