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Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Social Anxiety
Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Social Anxiety
Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Social Anxiety
Tuesday 30th April 2019
Dr. Ellen Hendriksen discusses overcoming social anxiety with practical tools on 'The One You Feed'. Tune in for actionable advice and insights.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Ellen Hendriksen's Guide to Conquering Social Anxiety on The One You Feed
If we stop and really shine a bright light on what it is we're afraid of, we might realize either wait a minute, that's, that's unlikely, that's illogical, or I could probably handle that.
Ever feel like social situations are a minefield? Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical psychologist renowned for her work on anxiety, joins Eric Zimmer on 'The One You Feed' to shed light on this common yet misunderstood issue. Dr. Hendriksen, who also hosts the award-winning podcast 'The Savvy Psychologist', shares insights from her book, 'How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety'.
She dives into the root causes of social anxiety and offers practical tools to help you navigate through it. One of the key takeaways? Social anxiety isn't about being shy—it's about the fear of judgment, which can be so intense it leads to avoidance behaviors. Dr. Hendriksen explains that the opposite of social anxiety isn't confidence, but rather a lack of empathy, highlighting the overactive amygdala's role in processing fear.
You'll hear about 'safety behaviors' like avoiding eye contact and situational avoidance, where people steer clear of anxiety-inducing scenarios altogether. But it's not all doom and gloom; Dr. Hendriksen introduces the 'embrace tool', encouraging listeners to treat themselves with the same kindness they'd offer a friend. She even shares an enlightening experiment involving socially confident women, showing that mindfulness can significantly reduce social anxiety. In the extended conversation, Eric and Dr.
Hendriksen debunk five common myths about social anxiety, including the misconception that it's rare or a sign of weakness. If you're looking for actionable advice to quiet your inner critic and live more freely, this episode is packed with valuable insights.