Overcoming Social Anxiety: Attachment, Exposure, and Self-Confidence | Being Well

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In this episode, Dr. Rick and I explore the all-too-common challenge of social anxiety. We break down what it really means to be socially anxious (hint: it's not just being shy), where those feelings come from, and why they stick around. Rick explains the roots of social anxiety, highlighting the role of attachment styles and individual temperament, before I share how to locate yourself on a spectrum from everyday nervousness to Social Anxiety Disorder. We then discuss evidence-based approaches to working with social anxiety like exposure therapy, cognitive defusion, and mindfulness techniques. Whether you experience feelings of anxiety or are trying to understand a friend who does, this episode will help you feel more confident and connected. Key Topics: 0:00 Introduction 1:40 What is social anxiety? 7:00 Where does social anxiety come from? 13:40 Feeling worthy, and other social factors 17:05 Nature vs. nurture 23:25 Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and comorbid diagnoses 29:05 Exposure therapy and how to practice it safely 41:20 Positive reinforcement, and responding to ruminative thoughts 55:15 Widening our view, and taking in the good 1:02:55 Talking with younger parts, and self-compassion 1:09:55 Normalizing anxiety 1:11:15 Recap Subscribe to Being Well on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-well-with-dr-rick-hanson/id1120885936 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5d87ZU1XY0fpdYNSEwXLVQ Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (https://amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (https://apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth. I'm not a clinician, and what I say on this channel should not be taken as medical advice. You can follow me here: 🎤 https://apple.co/38ufGG0 🌍 https://www.forresthanson.com 📸 https://www.instagram.com/f.hanson