The Social Confidence Secret That Makes You W...

It’s easy to believe that once we arrange our life correctly, the anxiety will quiet and the sense of lack will disappear. A little more money. A different role. A better version of ourselves. Then things will finally settle. This conversation explores that subtle threshold—where ...  Show more

Most people don’t walk around thinking, “My worth is conditional.” They just feel the tension when things aren’t going well—and the relief when they are. This episode sits with that tension. The quiet pressure to perform, to keep up, to prove something—often without realizing tha ...  Show more

Ellen Hendriksen’s personal journey offers a refreshing perspective on how to manage social anxiety and the inner critic. Ellen’s insights into the inner workings of social anxiety, such as the damaging effects of avoidance and the critical role of the inner critic are incredibly ...  Show more

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When you're around other people, are you constantly worrying about what they think of you?

Are you trying to act perfectly normal, say the right thing, be casual and cool? But inside you feel tense, nervous and anx ...

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We analyses the "Act as if" concept from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Can pretending to be confident and likable really help you overcome social anxiety? We share the theory and our thoughts on its practicality.

In this episode, we explore how you can confidently be yourself - even if you’re afraid of what other people may do or think. We discuss how our obsession with niceness and people pleasing is often a problem and share specific tools you can use to overcome it. We also talk about ...  Show more