Take Charge of Social Anxiety! Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Interview with Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. Ep. 57

Summary: Psychologist, podcast host, and author of, How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen shares powerful techniques for managing—and even overcoming!—social anxiety. Join us as we discuss:<br>•The difference between social anxiety and shyness.<br>•The nature vs. nurture debate and how it relates to social anxiety.<br>•How our behavior rewires our brain—and how we can use this knowledge in overcoming social anxiety.<br>•The myth of confidence in social settings (spoiler alert: it’s not actually necessary!)<br>•How we can replace and embrace irrational thoughts to alleviate anxiety.<br>•The research behind “playing a role” in social situations, and how this “acting” ends up revealing your authentic self.<br>Step away from debilitating nervousness and step into the social life you’ve always wanted by taking charge of your thoughts to rise above social anxiety!<br><br>Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @ <a href="https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired" rel="noopener">https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired</a><br>Track Name: "Days Like These"