*Super important disclaimer: This post is not meant to influence your medication decisions one way or another. I just remember wishing I could find some first-person accounts of what life was like before and during medication. That's all this i

S2. E19. How courage, connection, and practice help this dad chip away at social anxiety [Social Anxiety Besties Club interview: Chris]

Jul 20th, 2022 35m 58s

Today you'll be hearing from Chris, a 29-year-old husband, dad, and software developer. Chris shares how he has had social anxiety and OCD since high school, and how he pushes himself to incorporate mini-exposures and "experiments" into his bus

S2. E19. How courage, connection, and practice help this dad chip away at social anxiety [Social Anxiety Besties Club interview]

Jul 13th, 2022 38m 54s

S2. E18. 15 lessons I learned about social anxiety from therapy

Jul 7th, 2022 19m 32s

Here's the written version of this list: Click here. Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club at patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestieSEND A VOICE MESSAGE TO SADIE! Click here. Support the show--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti

E2. S17. All the updates! What's coming up for the podcast, Club, and peer coaching!

Jun 29th, 2022 26m 53s

I hope you enjoy this update-y episode with news on what to expect for the podcast, Social Anxiety Besties Club, and more. LINKS: Book a free meet and greet to learn more about peer coaching: https://calendly.com/sadie-hall/meet Book a peer co

E2. S16. The One Where an Awesome Introvert Brings Together 12 Other Awesome Introverts

Jun 22nd, 2022 18m 20s

A warm welcome back to Roxana! Roxana (@honestrox and @growintrovert) has organized a truly special online summit to introverts. It's totally free and super high-value. And I had the honour of being asked to speak on how to lead a community whe

S2. E15. Confessions of a Socially Anxious Introvert (Social Anxiety Besties Club interview: Nicole)

Jun 15th, 2022 58m 51s

"Welcome to my hiding place. Shhh… Don’t tell anyone you found me..." Nicole is a member of the Social Anxiety Besties Club who grew up being told she was "shy" before she eventually learned that she experiences social anxiety. Today, she candi

S2. E14. Would you rather pick up the phone or bathe in lava? (let's talk about phone anxiety)

Jun 8th, 2022 23m 31s

I get asked about phone anxiety all the time -- you are NOT alone!!!Here's the article we're discussing: https://www.iesohealth.com/en-gb/blog/social-anxiety-and-phone-calls#:~:text=Feeling%20anxious%20about%20speaking%20on,phone%20conversat

S2. E13. Have I eliminated all of my safety behaviours?

Jun 1st, 2022 21m 18s

Spoiler alert: Nope. But my safety behaviours have definitely taken a back seat compared to my coping strategies. Social Anxiety Safety Behaviors: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/social-anxiety-safety-behaviors Book: Rewire Your

S2. E12. Social anxiety and intimacy with clinical psychologist Dr. Tynessa Franks

May 25th, 2022 1h 13m

In today's episode, I talk to clinical psychologist Dr. Tynessa Franks about dating, weddings, marriage, and sex while socially anxious. We discuss these questions: Dating: What can we do if we want to date but social anxiety is holding us back

S2. E11. Creative ways to face your social anxiety (Social Anxiety Besties Club interview: Anthony)

May 18th, 2022 43m 33s

In today's episode, I chat with one of my patrons, a member of the Social Anxiety Besties Club! His name is Anthony and he has a YouTube channel called Social Anxiety Gaming. As you'll hear, Anthony has come up with some truly creative ways to

S2. E10. Freelancing + social anxiety: a candid Q&A

May 4th, 2022 35m 19s

Thank you so much for the wonderful questions you submitted over on IG! If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out: [email protected] COURSE LINKS:Write Your Way to Freedom Copywriting Program: https://www.wri

S2. E9. Social anxiety in a marriage ft. MY HUSBAND

Apr 27th, 2022 38m 44s

AT LONG LAST! The episode I have been promising for probably a year at this point. In this episode, I chat with my husband/safe person/best friend Jesse. We talk about what it's like when one partner in a relationship has social anxiety. I real

Bonus

Audio vlog: Discovery call anxiety

Apr 22nd, 2022 17m 49s

Before and after a call with a prospective client for freelance editing and translation! Video mentioned: How Do I Get New Clients If I Have CRUSHING Anxiety?!? by Sarah Turner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbWlZgK7O88 Submit questions an

S2. E8. How do you set fitness goals when you struggle with body image issues?

Apr 20th, 2022 22m 55s

I set a fitness goal that is (finally) NOT a number on the scale. But it's also not that simple. Links: Video mentioned: Y2K Fashion Gave Rise to EDs in Young Teens (and it’s coming back!) by Abbey Sharpe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr

Bonus

Mini: Walmart Grocery Pickup

Apr 18th, 2022 6m 48s

Do I stay in the car? Do I offer to help?Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestieCheck out my “Vide

S2.E7. Gym anxiety with personal trainer Chris

Apr 13th, 2022 58m 9s

I chat with my former personal trainer Chris about gym anxiety and the challenges of getting to the gym (or doing other forms of exercise) when social anxiety is in the picture. I hope you enjoy the episode! Submit questions and topics for f

Bonus

Mini: Returning shoes at SportChek

Apr 12th, 2022 6m 41s

It took 3 weeks and lots of drama, but I did it. (Do you like the idea of a mini episode like this? Let me know!) Email: [email protected] and IG: @yoursocialanxietybestie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot

Bonus

Audio vlog: Drive with me (driving anxiety chat in real time)

Apr 11th, 2022 17m 42s

Don't worry, I was safe about it! Totally hands-free, eyes on the road. :)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

S2. E6. I'm an imposter (but you're not)

Apr 6th, 2022 15m 46s

Feeling like an imposter is not the same thing as objectively BEING an imposter. Dr. Tynessa Franks' YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTynessaFranks/videos My YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFYy3qUqSBUFv2n0BxdR9g JOIN T

S2. E5. So I DON'T have to rely on self-confidence and inspiration?

Mar 30th, 2022 15m 2s

I wrote in my calendar: "Sit down and say words at the microphone." This is the result of that prompt. ///Previous episodes that talk about social anxiety in children: #36. How To Be Yourself with Ellen Hendriksen, PhDS2.E2. The fear of

S2. E4. The One Where I Update You on ALL the Things

Mar 23rd, 2022 21m 56s

Have I been having social anxiety about talking about social anxiety? ALSO, did I record this whole episode with my mic BACKWARDS? Yes, yes I did. Apologies for the echo.Topics: sharing a mental health journey, re-building a freelance editing/

Where I've been and what's happening with Season 2

Feb 4th, 2022 10m 46s

I disappeared again and here's why.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yoursocialanxietybestie/message

S2.E2. The fear of blushing with REDFACE author Russell Norris

Dec 21st, 2021 59m 6s

I hope you enjoy this candid conversation with Russell about blushing, social anxiety, and more. If you do, please follow the author and do consider buying his book! Links are below.ABOUT THE AUTHORRussell Norris has always struggled with soc

S2.E1. Messy courage

Dec 14th, 2021 15m 56s

We’re not failing at life if we pass on the opportunity to return a garbage can to Canadian Tire one time. Or maybe that’s just me.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yoursocialanxietybestie/message