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Social Anxiety Solutions - your journey to social confidence!

Social Anxiety Solutions - your journey to social confidence!

Sebastiaan van der Schrier 671 episodes Latest May 25, 2026

This podcast helps listeners overcome social anxiety and build social confidence. Hosted by a former sufferer, it features interviews with therapists and psychologists who share techniques from energy psychology. Each episode covers topics like shame, rejection, and self-acceptance, providing actionable steps for personal growth.

Episodes

This Changed How I Use Tapping May 25, 2026 59:31 What if the reason your anxiety keeps coming back isn't because you're thinking the "wrong thoughts"? In this episode, Sebastiaan sits down with psychologist Steve Wells to talk about Intention Tapping, a variation of EFT tapping that has deeply influenced how Seb helps people with social anxiety. They explore why social anxiety often can't be "out-thought," why emotional attachment matters more t
How to Meet New People Without Awkwardness (And Actually Enjoy It) May 4, 2026 48:05 Do you feel awkward or stuck when trying to talk to new people? You are not alone. Social anxiety can make simple interactions feel like a big deal. In this episode I talk with Christoph Schiessl, someone who feels naturally at ease meeting strangers and building connections anywhere in the world. We explore how he approaches people without overthinking, why he expects positive interactions, and
How to Start Conversations and Make Friends Naturally Apr 27, 2026 16:11 Do you want more connection, but still overthink what to say when meeting someone new? You are not alone. Social anxiety can make starting conversations feel much bigger than it is. In this episode I talk with Teun Melis about how to start conversations in a low-pressure way, how to keep socializing light and natural, and how real friendships usually grow. We explore why curiosity works better t
How to Start Conversations and Make Friends Naturally Apr 27, 2026 16:11 Do you want more connection, but still overthink what to say when meeting someone new? You are not alone. Social anxiety can make starting conversations feel much bigger than it is. In this episode I talk with Teun Melis about how to start conversations in a low-pressure way, how to keep socializing light and natural, and how real friendships usually grow. We explore why curiosity works better t
How to Feel Safe Being Vulnerable in Relationships Apr 20, 2026 35:18 Do you want deeper connection, but still hold back because getting hurt feels too risky? You are not alone. Social anxiety can make vulnerability feel unsafe, especially in relationships. In this episode I talk with Dr. David Lake, psychotherapist and relationship expert, about why vulnerability feels so difficult, why fear of being hurt blocks true intimacy, and why social anxiety often magnifi
Why Social Anxiety Still Feels Unsafe Even When You Know You're Safe Apr 13, 2026 08:04 Do you ever know a situation is safe, but your body still reacts like it is not? You are not imagining it. Social anxiety often goes deeper than logic. In this episode I talk with Gwyneth Moss about why social anxiety does not always respond to visualizations, thought work, or trying to push through it. We explore why your thinking mind and your deeper fear response can go in opposite directions
How Childhood Trauma Can Fuel Social Anxiety Apr 6, 2026 01:00:27 Do certain situations still trigger fear, shame, or panic even when you know you should be fine? You are not broken. Old trauma can keep social anxiety active for years. In this episode I talk with Rehana Webster, EFT founding master and creator of the Trauma Buster Technique, about childhood trauma, severe trauma, and how one core incident can keep anxiety patterns going. We explore how tapping
I Thought This Would Make Me Confident… It Didn't Mar 28, 2026 10:11 Do you feel confident in some situations… but suddenly freeze in others? Like you're fine one-on-one, but put you in a group, around someone you like or in a specific setting… and everything changes? In this episode, I'll show you why that happens, and what's really going on beneath it. It's not random. And it's not because something is wrong with you. You'll learn how certain situations activate
Your Teenage Identity Is Ruining Your Social Life Mar 16, 2026 11:29 Do you still feel insecure, awkward, or self-conscious in social situations, even though you're no longer that teenager? In this episode, Sebastiaan explains how social anxiety can be tied to identities formed during puberty, like feeling like the outsider, the weak one, or the one who doesn't fit in. Start here: Free 7 Secrets to Social Confidencehttps://bit.ly/socialconfidencenow This sh
When Social Anxiety Starts to Shift — Real Member Stories Mar 3, 2026 07:18 In this episode, you'll hear a Club member, Tapani, describe: • Panic attacks fading • Baseline anxiety dropping from a nine to a three • Triggers losing their grip • Overthinking decreasing • Feeling more like themselves again These weren't dramatic breakthroughs. They were small shifts, repeated week after week. Social anxiety doesn't disappear overnight. It gradually loses intensity and stays g
Does Social Anxiety Change Last? A Real 4-Year Follow-Up Feb 23, 2026 34:22 Four years ago, I interviewed Tapani after he had already made significant progress with his social anxiety. His lifelong blushing had reduced dramatically. Life was opening up in ways that once felt impossible. Recently, he shared in our community that the last time he felt more than a little anxious was months ago. His anxiety barely bothers him anymore. And he described learning not just how to
What the Social Confidence Club Is (And Isn't) Feb 2, 2026 12:56 Enrollment for the Social Confidence Club is currently open. If you'd like to see how it works and whether it's a fit, you can start here: 👉 https://bit.ly/socialconfidenceclub Enrollment closes March 3. The Social Confidence Club opens for registration the last week of February. After that, we close the doors for a year to fully focus on the group. All practical details (structure, schedule, te

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