Best Mark Metry Podcasts (2025)

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“I Have No Motivation To Do Anything” - Episode 59 10:07

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I’m not a fan of motivational gurus giving people the answer of “No Excuses” or just “Try Harder” because it completely dismisses the very real physiological mental health issues someone may have that go beyond the conscious mind’s control. Listen to this episode to learn more on how to get truly motivated! - Subscribe to my FREE Newsletter: https:…

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6 Stress Management Techniques to Keep Your Mental Health in Check - Episode 58 16:48

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Stress is an everyday part of life. Stress is like filling your cup with water. You need to drink water daily; however, you don’t want an overflowing cup that makes you feel drowning. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all option. The good news is we can learn how to change our minds to adapt to stress more sustainably. Dealing with stress at work or in t…

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5 Steps to Better Emotional Wellness - Episode 57 16:42

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It’s never been a more important time to prioritize emotional wellness. The National Center For Emotional Wellness defines emotional wellness as "an awareness, understanding, and acceptance of our feelings, and our ability to manage effectively through challenges and change." Learning more about emotional wellness is crucial as many misconceptions …

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Using Creative Outlets Improves Mental Health - Episode 56 12:51

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Sometimes, the best mental health habits aren't black & white, like meditation and exercise. Sometimes, the best habits are the ones that uniquely speak to your mind, soul, and heart. Sometimes, it takes years and decades for you to discover what that looks like for you. Episode Sponsored by 8 Sleep - the best smart mattress: eight-sleep.ioym.net/e…

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How What You Wear Impacts Social Anxiety - Episode 55 13:02

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We are all aware to some degree of how our clothes impact our confidence. What we choose to wear is the most outer layer of how we are perceived by the world. If we’re going to a formal event, dress formally, or else you will stick out negatively. Whereas others of us who grew up in certain cultural or family beliefs might think someone who dresses…

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The Subtle Art of Not Trusting Your Brain - Episode 54 14:15

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Do you trust yourself? I hope so because you should trust yourself. But, let me ask you a question… Do you think you know the most about yourself compared to others? Probably yes. But, do you know yourself more than your brain knows you? Maybe not. Your brain knows everything about you and more. In this episode, we will talk about the subtle art of…

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Try This Powerful Technique When Social Anxiety Triggers (BRB) - Episode 53 9:15

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What do you do if social anxiety strikes at the moment? Listen to today's episode to find a powerful acronym and device to reduce social anxiety at the moment and bring your brain and present mind back from the clutches of doom. Remember..... BRB! Read the rest of the show notes: coming soon Shoutout to the sponsor of today's episode: The best job …

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Most Realistic Way to Reduce Anxiety (Exposure) - Episode 52 9:56

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Want to reduce social anxiety? Check out this realistic method that might be a bit difficult at first, but it “works” well. I remember years ago when I was first unwinding the layers of social anxiety I was trying everything and anything I could experiment with to help me out. I would go to the mall or another crowded area and I would basically exp…

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How to Fix Memory Loss from Anxiety & Depression - Episode 51 13:32

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Facing depression & anxiety is correlated with being unable to remember and loss of memory. Often it's a coping mechanism to disassociate, mentally daydream, escape & blast off 🚀 Luckily, this is partly reversible and you can color in your experiences & life events! I don't know about you but when I look at my past struggle to remember many parts o…

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Everything You Need to Manage Social Anxiety w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen - Episode 50 15:33

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Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and is the author of HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. During Ellen’s tenure as founding host o…

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Easiest Possible Way to Sleep in 5 Minutes - Episode 49 10:21

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Anxiety often goes hand and hand with poor sleep. The worse your anxiety, the worse your sleep, and the worse your sleep the worse your anxiety becomes the next day. It’s a brutal toxic cycle. I know the breaking point of a human is not being able to sleep. As a result, many of us have picked up bad sleeping habits or drug ourselves into an unconsc…

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Create An Alter Ego A.k.a. The 'Batman Effect’ - Episode 48 17:05

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On my journey recovering from social anxiety I accidentally created what some would call an ‘alter ego’ to help myself in difficult situations and to grow long-term. One of the biggest problems with growth, in general, is your ego. It stops you from truly developing and growing into the person you know you could be. In this method, what we’re doing…

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How to Improve Focus & Concentration Now - Episode 47 15:21

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Not being able to focus is often the gateway drug to anxiety. If you’re anything like me, and many others who face anxiety you might’ve suffered from severe problems with focus… Each day at school or work would be a mental dance in my head where I would try my best to genuinely care and pay attention, but without me even knowing or realizing it all…

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3 Ways to Deal With Social Anxiety w/ Dr. Daniel Amen - Episode 46 15:41

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Join us on today's episode as we speak with Dr. Daniel Amen on social anxiety. Dr. Amen is a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, the founder of Amen Clinics, a 10-time New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Amen has written, produced, and hosted 14 popular public television shows about the brain that have aired more than 110,000 times a…

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12 Simple Ways to Invest In Your Mental Wellness - Episode 45 12:18

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Take the inspiration or nudge in the right direction, to just do one thing from this list! Proudly Sponsored by Olipop - a Healthy Functional Soda that actually supports your gut microbiome and benefits digestive health in the short & long term while including no artificial sugars or harmful chemicals. Grab it at Whole Foods or Wegmans or online us…

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How a Big Invisible Ego Thrives on Anxiety - Episode 44 17:03

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Growing up I was riddled with social anxiety and never confident or sure of myself. But, unknowingly I had a huge ego. Maybe I still do, and answering that question honestly for yourself is very telling of how big or small your ego might be… We often think having a big ego means you’re loud or overly confident or arrogant. Not true. This can actual…

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Finding Your Anxiety Recovery Purpose - Episode 43 13:05

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Tactics alone won't cut it on the tough days.. On the road to managing your mind & rewiring anxiety? Welcome. While certainly not easy, it’s possible and you must believe it is possible. By far, one of the most foundational elements in my recovery was finding a purpose, a reason to get out of bed in the morning more powerful than my anxiety. Anxiet…

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Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety ft. Dr. Drew Ramsey - Episode 42 48:32

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Drew Ramsey, M.D. is a psychiatrist, author, and farmer. He is a clear voice in the mental health conversation and one of psychiatry’s leading proponents of using nutritional interventions. He is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He founded the Brain Food Clinic in New York City…

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10 Ways to Improve Social Skills to Decrease Anxiety - Episode 41 22:11

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Do you worry you have no social skills or people think you’re socially awkward? **********Proudly Sponsored by Olipop - a Healthy Functional Soda that actually supports your gut microbiome and benefits digestive health in the short & long term while including no artificial sugars or harmful chemicals. Grab it at Whole Foods or Wegmans or online usi…

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Don't Make This Mistake w/ Social Anxiety - Episode 40 10:39

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“Just do it” “Just be confident” “Just talk to them” “Just be yourself” By far the biggest mistake people make is going 1 v 1 against social anxiety without any tools or reinforcements other than just forcing it with the phrases above. When I was in college, I was in the same situation… I would try to walk up to someone sitting alone in the cafeter…

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What Causes Social Anxiety & Shyness? - Episode 39 12:45

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When I first started to understand I might have social anxiety over 6 years ago I was so surprised. How did this happen? Why am I like this? What can I do about this? I went down the rabbit hole of learning why and how this happens so I could reverse-engineer it out and get my mind back. While nobody knows for sure 100% there are some theories we c…

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Making Long Lasting Progress with Anxiety - Episode 38 8:26

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A great mindset, reading quotes, Instagram posts, Tik Tok videos, inspirational articles help, but you need to get up & literally change your brain based on neuroscience! Not just today. Today and most of the days of your life. It’s hardest to do this at the beginning, especially by yourself, which is why changing yourself is considered by the majo…

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Feeling Stuck or Trapped? Listen! - Episode 37 10:56

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Podcast Proudly Sponsored by Olipop - a Healthy Functional Soda that actually supports your gut microbiome and benefits digestive health in the short & long term. Try flavors like Cola, Orange, and Grape Soda that taste amazing! Grab it at Whole Foods or Wegmans or online using my special deal I’ve worked out for my listeners: DRINKOLIPOP.com/MARK …

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Eat This Food to Decrease Social Anxiety! - Episode 36 11:34

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It seems like every day I go on Instagram and see the wackiest health claims like if you eat 30 cucumbers you will destroy cancer in 2 days or if you drink 65 cups of green tea it will prevent you from getting COVID. It can be hard to sort through what’s real and what’s fake. It can be even harder deciding what you should do about it considering yo…

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Honest Chat On Masculinity, Emotions & Parenting ft. Andrew Reiner - Episode 35 31:01

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Join me in today's episode with Andrew Reiner, Author of "Better Boy, Better Men" on a discussion about a new kind of masculinity that doesn't hurt or force men to "be a man" and suppress emotions and put on a stoic mask and how parents can help shy kids and teenagers. In Better Boys, Better Men, cultural critic and New York Times contributor Andre…

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Changing Your Mindset Is Not Enough - Episode 34 12:05

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Every day billions of people wake up and try to have a positive mindset. And while not useless, it’s a good intention, most people come home at night and have trouble falling asleep, face doubts after insecurity, aren’t really happy or proud of themselves then try to do the same thing over again the next day. Mindset is defined from the Oxford Engl…

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Social Anxiety & Digestive, Stomach, Gut Issues - Episode 33 14:10

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Social anxiety in most cases is followed with an abdominal issue or condition with your stomach. Podcast Proudly Sponsored by Olipop - a Healthy Functional Soda that actually supports your gut microbiome and benefits digestive health in the short & long term. Grab it at Whole Foods or Wegmans or online using my special deal I’ve worked out for my l…

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Shame Is the Ticking Time Bomb Paralyzing You - Episode 32 17:06

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One of the byproducts of facing social anxiety is hiding everything from everyone. Looking back at my own life, I didn’t tell anybody about what I was doing. I was trying to hide the good and the bad from everyone. Hiding from my friends, family, online, and the world because I felt as if I wasn’t good enough to share. On top of that, I was afraid …

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How Social Anxiety Impacts What You See Visually - Episode 31 12:43

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If you told me this 5 years ago I would never believe you. Social anxiety or facing just anxiety or depression (long-term) is similar to wearing an involuntary biochemical pair of sunglasses 🕶️ I’ll explain what I mean… ************************* Check out my self-paced online anonymous affordable course. Hundreds of people have already taken it wit…

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How to Help Someone with Social Anxiety - Episode 30 7:14

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More and more people every day reach out to me who have loved ones facing social anxiety. I’ve personally always severely faced social anxiety throughout my entire life until I transformed, learned, researched, and began to unwind and rewire my brain. ************************* Check out my self-paced online anonymous affordable course. Hundreds of …

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How to Network If You’re Shy, Introverted, and Socially Anxious - Episode 29 16:20

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Over the years I’ve built a world-class network of some of the world’s greatest leaders. I went from someone who couldn’t talk, faced severe social anxiety every day to step outside of my comfort zone, being able to be myself, and truly changing my life by networking. PS. Before we begin! I wanted to highlight my affordable ONLINE COURSE I’ve creat…

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8 Misconceptions About Mental Health & Social Anxiety - Episode 28 15:29

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Myths, and misconceptions are what continue to prop up false illusions in our mind. Our brain hears or even creates a misconception to disresgard you, hurt you, and prevent you from making any necessary healthy changes. Below are 8 of my favorite myths I hear echoed around me daily… PS. Before we begin! I wanted to highlight my affordable online co…

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From Social Anxiety to TEDx Keynote Speaker - Episode 27 12:11

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Mostly everybody fears public speaking. Everybody gets a bit shy when doing something new for the first time. But, this is not social anxiety. Social anxiety is when your brain is chronically impacted by a constant loop in your mind, body, nervous system, that keeps you irrationally fearing being judged and never relating to others socially, despit…

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Truth Behind Alcohol & Social Anxiety and Shyness - Episode 26 12:58

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I realized for the first time in my entire life I faced social anxiety and had no idea until I got drunk at a college party for the first time 😂 All of a sudden I was like... How does pouring a chemical down my body all of a sudden make me feel like I'm more free and able to talk? What I didn’t know back then was alcohol shuts down the part of your…

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Get Rid of Social Anxiety Naturally Without Medication - Episode 25 13:09

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Disclaimer: The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Please note: this is just my personal story. Don’t take it as advice, make your own educated …

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Anxiety Isn’t In Your Mind. It’s In Your Body - Episode 24 15:04

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Let me know if you’ve heard this before… ”It’s all in your mind” ”Just change your thoughts” ”Stop feeling like that” ”You just need to do talk therapy” 🙄 *** Learn more about the Kick Anxiety 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://www.markmetry.com/program *** I’ve dedicated …

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How Do I Know If I Have Social Anxiety? - Episode 23 10:09

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First and foremost, I’m not a doctor or psychologist. I’m not interested or equipped to diagnose anybody with any kind of medical disorder, especially through the internet. I would be cautious about fully trusting what you read or hear on the internet about your own sense of self without any degree of personalization or individualized solutions. **…

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Ultimate Gateway to Anxiety You Must Avoid - Episode 22 24:21

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Understand this to catch anxiety before it even begins... *** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://www.markmetry.com/program *** By far the most important concept I’ve learned about anxiety is it’s easier to prepare to avoid anxious momen…

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How to Turn Off Anxiety In 60-120 Seconds - Episode 21 10:47

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I’m a big believer in meditation, expressing gratitude, and really anything that helps with mental health in any way. BUT… As you may know, these things aren’t instant. Just because you ate a salad doesn’t mean your anxiety is cured. Just because you meditated once doesn’t mean you are immune to stress. What is the most instantaneous? Find out in t…

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#1 Reason Why Most Never Stop Being Shy - Episode 20 8:36

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Unfortunately. It's not effort or power of will... *** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://www.markmetry.com/program *** It’s not because they are dumb. It’s not because they aren’t hardworking. It’s not because they aren’t talented. It’…

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How to Be Productive Amidst Social Anxiety - Episode 19 21:39

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Thousands of resources already exist online on how to be more productive... So, what am I adding? Well, candidly speaking, I think most productivity tips online are BS. Why? ****Sponsored by Magic Mind: The World's First Productivity Drink**** Use Code MARK20 for 20% Off, or click https://magicmind.co/mark Because they make it seem as if productivi…

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Click This If You're Starting Your Journey - Episode 18 12:39

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“But, like how did you start, you know?” *** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://www.markmetry.com/program *** Some ask this question, because they see other people’s success like mine for example today and can’t fathom how I used to be …

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Maybe You're Not Actually a Shy Introvert - Episode 17 8:47

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*** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://www.markmetry.com/program *** For most of my life, I was told by the world I was a shy and quiet introvert. It turns out I had social anxiety, which is one of the most common mental health issues i…

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What's the Deal with Eye Contact & Social Anxiety? - Episode 16 13:02

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*** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://www.markmetry.com/program *** I spent my entire life rarely making eye contact with anyone. Fast forward now and I’ve spent the last 6 years making eye contact, being myself, and having great conve…

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How Introverts & Shy People Can Appear Rude to Others - Episode 15 17:44

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*** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://bit.ly/3jM7ZBc *** This is not about blaming you or shaming you to feel bad about yourself in front of others. I spent a lot of my life thinking other people hated me. Of course, some did hate me. …

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Stand Up to Shyness w/ Jay Shetty - Episode 14 6:56

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*** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://bit.ly/3jM7ZBc *** Right before COVID-19 hit, I was in NYC with Jay Shetty and got to sit down with him for over an hour. We talked about many different things but one thing that stood out to me wa…

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Deep Sleep Is the Antidote to Social Anxiety - Episode 13 13:23

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*** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://bit.ly/3jM7ZBc *** It was the fall of 2016. I woke up on a Monday morning feeling refreshed and filled with energy for the first time in my life. This is not an exaggeration 👆 I distinctly remember…

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How Meditating for 1,500 Days Rewired My Social Anxiety & Shyness - Episode 12 14:51

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*** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://bit.ly/3jM7ZBc *** Before 2016 I had never thought of meditating. I didn’t know much about it and sort of guessed it was for hippies or some ultra-religious tradition for monks, and not for a norma…

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How to Handle People Who Tell You What to Do - Episode 11 10:32

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*** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://bit.ly/3jM7ZBc *** People who tell you how to act and who to be as if you’re an actor reading a movie script. They’re not the directors of your Life story.... Unless you let them. You will meet som…

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How to Be Confident Without Faking It - Episode 10 16:56

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*** Learn more about the Screw Being Shy 45 Day Step by Step Affordable Program to Stop Shyness, Eliminate Social Anxiety, and Rewire your Mind: https://bit.ly/3jM7ZBc *** I meet many people on my journey today who say something like: “I could always manage my anxiety and how I showed up in the world for most of my life…and then ________ happened.”…