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 powerful. In this episode, you’ll find actionable and practicel strategies that are sure to empower anyone who struggles with social anxiety or an overly active inner critic!
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Overcome social anxiety and thrive in social settings
- Challenge negative thoughts and transform your mindset
- Embrace emotions with self-compassion and find inner peace
- Create structure in social situations for confidence and ease
- Take initiative in conversations and learn to build strong connections.
Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves through her award-winning podcast, The Savvy Psychologist, and in the clinic at Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. In this episode, she and Eric discuss her debut book is, How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. If you suffer from social anxiety, you will learn a lot of practical tools to use to help you overcome it and suffer less.
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Exposure therapy gradually exposes people to the feared social situations in a safe and controlled environment.