Jan 22, 2026
Social anxiety can feel exhausting — the racing heart, overthinking conversations, replaying moments on a loop, and the urge to avoid social situations altogether. If you’ve ever wondered “Why am I like this?” or “How do I stop feeling so anxious around people?” — this episode is for you.
In today’s episode I break down what social anxiety really is and shares research-backed strategies to help you calm your nervous system, build confidence, and feel more at ease in social situations.
You’ll learn how your brain is actually trying to protect you, why overthinking happens after social interactions, and how to work with anxiety instead of fighting it.
✔ What social anxiety is from a
neuroscience perspective
✔ Why your nervous system goes into fight, flight, or
freeze
✔ How to calm anxiety using breathwork
✔ A powerful mindset shift to reduce
self-consciousness
✔ CBC tools to challenge anxious thoughts
✔ How self-compassion reduces social anxiety
✔ Gentle exposure practices to build confidence
✔ How to stop replaying conversations
This episode is perfect if you:
struggle with social anxiety
feel nervous in group settings
avoid social plans because of anxiety
replay conversations afterward
want to feel more confident speaking up
are curious about mindfulness for anxiety
want science-based mental health tools
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