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I took the train to another city to meet my best friend for a movie date, but encountered an unpleasant situation there. One that I usually do my best to keep silent on (because of social anxiety). This time, I decided to speak up for myself and those around me. I hope this inspires you to do the same if you run into something or someone like this. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing...

In this episode, I discuss how the concept of beauty, as it stands today, can negatively impact us and trigger social anxiety when we least expect it. Yes, it's subjective and sensitive, and I'm doing my best to approach it carefully. I want you to take away three pieces of advice from this episode and hopefully learn not to hold high expectations of yourself when hitting the mark of "standard bea...

In this episode, I share my experience of feeling "forgettable" and how it affected my mental state. I will also walk you through how to manage yourself if you have similar thoughts about yourself. I introduce you to two paths (secure vs. insecure) so that you can pay better attention to which route you're taking whenever you have doubts about yourself. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Kn...

This episode is about dealing with conflict, not with the people in your life; it’s about on-the-spot conflict that arises out of nowhere and instantly boils your blood. Knowing you should say something, but not doing so because you’re too scared, will lead to being punched. The alternative to holding it in isn’t much healthier. Listen to discover how to handle on-the-spot conflicts so you walk aw...

Today, I want to discuss why you should make an effort to talk to strangers. Chances are you’re going to NOT talk to strangers; I know the feeling. I'll walk you through some findings from a study that asked people to talk to strangers. Study link: We Want to Have Deeper Conversations With Strangers…. (berkeley.edu) 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instagram: Instagra...

I'm not reading off a "list" or taking these signs from Psychology Today; these are the signs I've noticed and experienced on my journey to self-acceptance (work in progress). I hope you can relate to them and see how they impact your self-acceptance. Listen to hear what the 6 signs are! 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instagram: Instagram ⏰TikTok is where it’s at:...

New year, same social anxiety? No, we are going to change that in 2024! Whether you subscribe to New Year’s resolutions or detest having to sit down and write out goals you’ll forget about in a month, like I usually do, you’ll benefit from having at least one social anxiety goal this year. In this episode, I'm introducing you to the impossible list. And once I introduce you to that, we’ll dive dee...

In this episode, I highlight 5 benefits of social anxiety. While there are significant downsides to experiencing social anxiety frequently, it also comes with some positive aspects. Once you learn how to manage your social anxiety and not be debilitated anymore, you'll be left with quite a few strengths. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instagram: Instagram ⏰TikTok i...

In this episode, I connect the dots between 10 universal fears and social anxiety. If you've been feeling extra debilitated because of social anxiety, you can see some of the underlying reasons why. Carrying around these fears and tapping into them only enhances your social anxiety, especially if you do so frequently. Let's see what these universal fears are and how they can trigger social anxiety...

In this week's episode, I'll discuss a few situations all city dwellers encounter —some more than others—and explain why these situations raise our anxiety and what we can do about them. This episode primarily focuses on my experience and perspective of living in Europe, but it is also relevant to anyone living in an urban area. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instag...

Let’s stop dreading the end-of-year office party, New Year’s at the neighbors, or Christmas with the family (or any other holiday function you celebrate). As you may or may not know, avoiding social anxiety only increases it. It’s an interesting paradox, but one that is deeply rooted in reality. In this episode, I'll share four ways (tips) to reduce your social anxiety during the holiday season, w...

In this episode, we'll discuss Exposure Therapy. We will discuss the three main exposure techniques, the situations they can help you with, how they fit in the context of CBT, what a fear hierarchy ladder is, and finally, go through an entire step-by-step walkthrough example of practicing Exposure Therapy. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instagram: Instagram ⏰TikTok...

In this episode, I summarize the top 9 therapies to consider for managing social anxiety. I also highlight when you can use each technique to help you decide which therapy might be most relevant to you. There's a bonus 10th therapy that I highly suggest you look into, at least to help you change your perspective about life (which can help your social anxiety). 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re W...

The show Lucifer showed me the light regarding social anxiety hell. After watching one of the episodes, it became clear to me how we're all building our own hell cells, with the reality that it's in our power to walk out. In this episode, I'm talking about the idea of a social anxiety hell, or loop, and the four things you can do to get out of it. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing...

If you're socially anxious, you’ll relate to this list of the 10 things I've done because of social anxiety. I always thought everyone else acted this way until I realized that it wasn't really "normal." Take a look, and let's laugh about it. 📰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...

This episode is based on a blog post I wrote a few years ago, which I have updated to reflect the additional experience I've gained with asking questions. I wrote this because I struggled significantly with asking questions for years and had to find ways to comfort myself. I'll walk you through 4 things that will help you feel better about asking a question (in front of people) if your social anxi...

What's keeping your social anxiety alive and kicking? Why is it so bad? In this episode of Social Anxiety Q&A, we will discuss what's going on behind the scenes. We'll recap the root cause of social anxiety so we understand the foundation, and then I'll let you in on why I think your social anxiety is still hanging around. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instagram: I...

Have you ever asked yourself, "Why do I have social anxiety?" or "Where does my social anxiety come from?" In this short Social Anxiety Q&A episode, I try to understand the root cause of social anxiety, even though it's not a one-word answer. 📰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...

Who were you 10 years ago? Five years ago? Last year? You've undoubtedly evolved; you've gotten better, especially regarding your social anxiety. You might not think that's the case and contest that, and that might be so, but before you put yourself down, let's shed some light on the facts together. We will do an exercise together to be objective about your progress with social anxiety. 📰Sign up...

In this episode of the Q&A Series, I answer the question, “Does social anxiety go away on its own?” Here's my take on it! Hint: Probably not. Tune in to discover what I recommend to help you overcome social anxiety. 📰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 access to You're...

Have you heard of the liking gap? It might be the hidden reason you think people don't like you. I n this episode, we're going to break down 5 studies that answer the following questions: Is there a liking gap? Do people send signals that they like each other? Why does the liking gap exist? Does the liking gap persist in longer conversations? Can the liking gap be observed in the real world? Does...

In this episode of Social Anxiety Q&A, I'm answering: "I keep exposing myself, but my social anxiety isn’t going away; why?” Hint: Exposure for the sake of exposure does nothing. If you've also experienced this, where you're going out and finding ways to "expose" yourself but are still not progressing with your social anxiety, this video is for you. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowin...

Let's talk about online friendships. If you have them, you'll know the beauty they bring. Making friends online is the best first step for those with social anxiety, as it allows for more control over communication and the ability to skip the small talk.  In this episode, I provide four reasons why you should make friends online, three key points to remember as you try, and share my lifelong chall...

In this episode, we will explore how beliefs can impact social anxiety and make your world feel smaller. I use the analogy of walking around in a tiny box to illustrate how closed-mindedness contributes to social anxiety. The inspiration for this episode came when I came across a TikTok asking, "If you grew up believing dinosaurs weren't real, how was your childhood? Are you okay? " Someone replie...

Do you find yourself stumbling over words because of your social anxiety? Maybe you recently had a moment, or let's be honest, a million moments, when you just stumbled over your words, mumbled them upside down, and cringed at how inarticulate you can be.  Here are six ways to stop stumbling over words. 📰Sign up for my newsletter: You’re Worth Knowing 📷Find me on Instagram: Instagram ⏰TikTok is...