Your Social Anxiety Bestie with Sadie
By Sadie Hall
Your Social Anxiety Bestie with SadieMay 15, 2021
S2. E20. Why I Take Medication for Social Anxiety
*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 is. At all times, trust your doctor's expertise over mine.*
Medication is not a magical cure-all. But for me, it's been a science-backed help-a-lot.
I was afraid to take medication because of the potential side effects I read about online... until I realized that untreated anxiety had its OWN side effects, and those side effects sucked.
This episode shares some insight into my medication journey and opens the floor to questions and discussion!
Blog post version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/why-i-take-for-65593428
Links mentioned:ย
- The 9 Best Anxiety Podcasts for 2022: https://psychcentral.com/health/best-anxiety-podcasts
- JOIN THE CLUB: www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
- Send me a voice message! https://podinbox.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
- BOOK A FREE, NO-PRESSURE PEER COACHING MEET AND GREET: https://calendly.com/sadie-hall/meet
- Check out our Google Calendar for the Besties Club here!
Intro/outro music: Move Your Body (Hallman Remix) by Loving Caliber, Hallman
Support the showS2. E19. How courage, connection, and practice help this dad chip away at social anxiety [Social Anxiety Besties Club interview: Chris]
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 busy day-to-day life as a dad.
He also candidly discusses how social anxiety impacts his parenting and what it was like to tell his wife about his anxiety and depression.
We touch on sweating as well, which I know many listeners will find reassuring (nope, it's super not just you).ย
- JOIN THE CLUB: www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
- Send me a voice message! https://podinbox.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
- BOOK A FREE, NO-PRESSURE PEER COACHING MEET AND GREET: https://calendly.com/sadie-hall/meet
- Check out our Google Calendar for the Besties Club here!
Intro/outro music: Move Your Body (Hallman Remix) by Loving Caliber, Hallman
Support the showS2. E18. 15 lessons I learned about social anxiety from therapy
Here's the written version of this list: Click here.ย
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Support the showE2. S16. The One Where an Awesome Introvert Brings Together 12 Other Awesome Introverts
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 when you have social anxiety. In today's episode, we talk about all the summit and what's it been like for Roxana to organize it behind-the-scenes as an introvert with social anxiety herself.ย SUMMIT DETAILS: The summit runs from July 4th-9th, and I will be there to talk about how to lead a community when you have social anxiety, because having social anxiety doesn't mean we can't or don't want to be leaders! The sessions are pre-recorded, so you donโt need to wake up at 3:00 AM to watch (hurray!).ย Iโll be joined by other amazing introverted leaders who are making an impact in their space, and I would love for you to hear all the insightful conversations that are going to take place. And it's totally free with the option to purchase lifetime access to replays! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!* :) All you have to do is register here https://sadiehall--honestrox.thrivecart.com/sadie-hall-online-summit-discount/ and thatโs it! *this is an affiliate link, which means that if you upgrade to lifetime access to the summit, I'll get a small commission at no extra cost to you. thank you so much!
S2. E15. Confessions of a Socially Anxious Introvert (Social Anxiety Besties Club interview: Nicole)
"Welcome to my hiding place. Shhhโฆ Donโt 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 candidly shares her social anxiety journey on her blog and Instagram account (see below for links!). She has a background in theatre, is a mom to twin teens, and enjoys writing on a variety of topics.ย
- Nicole's IG: @sociallyanxiousconfessions
- Nicole's blog: https://sociallyanxiousintrovert.wordpress.com/ย
- Nicole's Social Anxiety at Home series: https://sociallyanxiousintrovert.wordpress.com/2022/04/30/social-anxiety-at-home-welcome/ย
More links!
- Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
- Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8ย ย
- Google Calendar for the Social Anxiety Besties Club: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=2tt56s7hkdklfviakck8cp4rsk%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FTorontoย ย
S2. E14. Would you rather pick up the phone or bathe in lava? (let's talk about phone anxiety)
S2. E13. Have I eliminated all of my safety behaviours?
Spoiler alert: Nope. But my safety behaviours have definitely taken a back seat compared to my coping strategies.ย Social Anxiety Safety Behaviors: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/social-anxiety-safety-behaviors Book: Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry https://www.amazon.com/Rewire-Your-Anxious-Brain-Neuroscience/dp/1626251134 //ย
Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8 Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Check out my โVideos mentioned on the podcastโ playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/
S2. E12. Social anxiety and intimacy with clinical psychologist Dr. Tynessa Franks
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? Wedding: What should we do if weโre terrified at the thought of our own wedding? Letโs say one partner wants a traditional wedding but the socially anxious partner is terrified by that idea. Marriage: How can social anxiety impact a healthy marriage? Sex: What are some ways sexual intimacy can be impacted by social anxiety, and what can we do about it? About Dr. Franks: Tynessa Franks is a clinical psychologist and self-defined "shy girl". She realized a strong passion for helping people who struggle with worrying too much about what other people think and started Bashful & Bright in 2019 with this mission at the forefront. She creates videos, conducts group psychotherapy, and teaches a comprehensive online course to help women and men improve their social anxiety so they can start showing up, speaking up, and engaging in social interactions in a way that feels good. You can catch her weekly tips for improving your social anxiety @DrTynessaFranks on YouTube and learn more about her work atย bashfulandbright.com. Dr. Franksโ website: https://www.bashfulandbright.com/ Dr. Franksโ YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/DrTynessaFranks/ Links mentioned in the show:ย Virtual Social Anxiety Support Group on Meetup: https://imaginehealing.com/my-story-timothy-long/ The 36 Questions That Lead to Love: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html
Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8 Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Check out my โVideos mentioned on the podcastโ playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/
S2. E11. Creative ways to face your social anxiety (Social Anxiety Besties Club interview: Anthony)
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S2. E10. Freelancing + social anxiety: a candid Q&A
Thank you so much for the wonderful questions you submitted over on IG! If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out: sadie@yoursocialanxietybestie.comย
COURSE LINKS:
- Write Your Way to Freedom Copywriting Program: https://www.writeyourwaytofreedom.co/a/13857/YV7VbzWP (*affiliate link*)ย
- Edit Republic's courses: https://editrepublic.com/courses/
- Translation course (it's been updated by it's still run by Corinne McKay): https://www.trainingfortranslators.com/ย
Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8 Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie Check out my โVideos mentioned on the podcastโ playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/
S2. E9. Social anxiety in a marriage ft. MY HUSBAND
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 really hope you enjoy this episode!ย
- Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8
- Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
- Check out my โVideos mentioned on the podcastโ playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs
- EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/
Audio vlog: Discovery call anxiety
Before and after a call with a prospective client for freelance editing and translation!ย
Video mentioned: How Do I Get New Clients If I Have CRUSHING Anxiety?!? by Sarah Turner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbWlZgK7O88ย
- Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8
- Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
- Check out my โVideos mentioned on the podcastโ playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs
- EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/
S2. E8. How do you set fitness goals when you struggle with body image issues?
I set a fitness goal that is (finally) NOT a number on the scale. But it's also not that simple.ย ย
Links:ย
- Video mentioned: Y2K Fashion Gave Rise to EDs in Young Teens (and itโs coming back!) by Abbey Sharpe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrC6I9W5ISAย ย
- Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8ย
- Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestieย
- Check out my โVideos mentioned on the podcastโ playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgsย
- EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/
Mini: Walmart Grocery Pickup
Do I stay in the car? Do I offer to help?
- Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8
- Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
- Check out my โVideos mentioned on the podcastโ playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs
- EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/
S2.E7. Gym anxiety with personal trainer Chris
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!ย
- Submit questions and topics for future episodes here: https://forms.gle/iDu7AwWki7Rs475R8
- Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
- Check out my โVideos mentioned on the podcastโ playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCq7hPWn3jm-XY6jTEGNPoQFBXH9Pesgs
- EXPERT RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/free-resources and https://www.bashfulandbright.com/
Mini: Returning shoes at SportChek
Audio vlog: Drive with me (driving anxiety chat in real time)
S2. E6. I'm an imposter (but you're not)
My YT channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFYy3qUqSBUFv2n0BxdR9g
JOIN THE SOCIAL ANXIETY BESTIES CLUB ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
S2. E5. So I DON'T have to rely on self-confidence and inspiration?
I wrote in my calendar: "Sit down and say words at the microphone." This is the result of that prompt.ย
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Previous episodes that talk about social anxiety in children:ย
- #36. How To Be Yourself with Ellen Hendriksen, PhD
- S2.E2. The fear of blushing with REDFACE author Russell Norris
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Resources mentioned:
- What to Do When You Feel Too Shy: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Social Anxiety
- AT Parenting Survival Podcast (links to episodes on website)
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Let's connect!
- Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon: patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestieย
- Find me on IG @yoursocialanxietybestieย
- Let me know how you're doing: sadie@yoursocialanxietybestie.com
S2. E4. The One Where I Update You on ALL the Things
Have I been having social anxiety about talking about social anxiety?ย 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/writing business after mental health recovery, medication adjustments, and *content warning* infertility. xo
- Join the Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon: patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie
- Find me on IG @yoursocialanxietybestie
- Let me know how you're doing: sadie@yoursocialanxietybestie.com
Where I've been and what's happening with Season 2
S2.E2. The fear of blushing with REDFACE author Russell Norris
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Russell Norris has always struggled with social anxiety and (in particular) erythrophobia: the fear of blushing. He's been a copywriter for 20 years and eventually became an exec at a big advertising agency in London. But the anxiety and blushing were always there. And he desperately tried to hide it all from everyone. Until he wrote the book "Redface", released in April 2021, a memoir that opens up about his lifelong fear of blushing โ and encourages fellow blushers to do the same.
BUY THE BOOK (use code BESTIE at checkout for 20% at the link below):
www.canburypress.com/discount/BESTIE
FOLLOW THE AUTHOR
Twitter: @BeyondTheBlush
Instagram: @rustychuck
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
iblush Facebook group
Because We Are Bad by Lily Bailey (OCD and a Girl Lost in Thought)
TV interview
S2.E1. Messy courage
#41. It's Okay To Take a Break (is this the end of season 1?)
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We're moving next week, but that's only part of it. โ
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It's time for me to face one of the biggest fears I've had for a couple of years now: โ
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Sitting with my own thoughts. Alone. โ
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I've been pushing myself to take big messy action in how I show up online, and I've done that, and it's been transformative. It's good advice and I'm grateful it was given to me. โ
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They say it's easier to steer a ship that's already in motion, and so I've been afraid to allow any stop, any inertia. I've been afraid that if I stop doing scary things online, I'll never start again. โ
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But I know that I need to pause. Reassess. Make sure the ship is going in the right direction, at least broadly speaking. โ
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I'm an overthinker. There's no sense denying it. But I've been trying to force myself too far in the other direction. I've been forcing myself to underthink. โ
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So it's time for a pause, with the exception of my Social Anxiety Besties Club on Patreon. We'll still be doing our weekly livestreams and Zoom chats. โ
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I'm planning to come back to regular posting, Stories, and podcast episodes in time for my next Live with @honestrox on October 20. โ
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Thank you so much for reading and for being here. I appreciate you. โ
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Please know that I'll be reflecting deeply on how I can best help others who struggle with social anxiety and shyness. I believe that will always be my core mission -- I just need to take some time to figure out what that will actually look like going forward. โ
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Warmly,โ
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Sadie
#40. Ten Things That Still Scare Me (+ life update!)
What would you add to the list?
10 things that still scare me
- Walking across a crowded room, especially with food in my hand
- Serving myself at a buffet with a line of people in front and behind
- When my husband gets loud in public
- Unfamiliar public restrooms
- Asking for napkins at a restaurant counter
- Registering my kids for their new school
- Asking for money
- Eating across from someone I donโt know well
- One-on-one hangouts
- Asking for favours or help, or reaching out to family for support
Life update
- We sold our house and weโre moving!
- Are we having a 3rd baby or not?!
- The Social Anxiety Besties Club
- Coaching? Grad school? Editing?
- HAMILTON'S MOST WANTED RACCOON
#39. Embarrassing Questions with Dr. Tynessa Franks
#38. Social Anxiety & Body Image Issues
When it comes to my relationship with my body, the Facebook status would be โitโs complicated.โ Every day, I face an ongoing struggle to accept the body that has carried me through life and carried my babies into this world. โ Looking back at my teenage years, body image issues stand out clearly -- more clearly, in some ways, than social anxiety, shyness, or perfectionism. If I didnโt have the vocabulary and knowledge I have now, Iโd probably describe my teenage self as self-conscious and shy.
It turns out, body image issues are actually quite common in people with social anxiety disorder. Let's talk about it.
If you're interested in the book club, check out patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie, or reach out to me and I'll answer any questions you may have! We'd love to have you.
- Code for REDFACE: https://www.canburypress.com/discount/BESTIEโฃโ
- Objective Binge Eating Vs. Subjective Binge Eating: https://www.recoveryranch.com/addiction-blog/objective-binge-eating-vs-subjective-binge-eating/
- Orthorexia: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/other/orthorexia
- Body Image and Social Anxiety: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/co-occurring-dual-diagnosis/anxiety/body-image-and-social-anxiety
#37. Does social anxiety go away with practice?
THE PODCAST HIT 10,000 LISTENS!!!!! Thank you so, so much!!!!
Today I'm answering two questions from a wonderful community member on Instagram: Does social anxiety go away with practice? and How do I deal with shame after a social interaction?
NEW: SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON FOR EARLY ACCESS TO EACH NEW EPISODE! patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestieย
#36. How To Be Yourself with Ellen Hendriksen, PhD
Today we're talking with the one and only Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, author of my all-time favourite book on social anxiety disorder, How To Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. WE TALK ABOUT: Building a genuine connection with others and making friends Social anxiety in young children Behind-the-scenes of writing How To Be Yourself Managing social anxiety at work Post-lockdown anxiety Social anxiety versus shyness and introversion Social anxiety versus narcissism and self-centredness Social anxiety treatment The unexpected positive qualities that accompany social anxiety How to start being yourself in the world ABOUT ELLEN HENDRIKSEN, PHD 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 she is the author of HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. Her scientifically-based, zero-judgment approach has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC News, New York Magazine, The Guardian, Harvard Business Review, Scientific American, O: The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, Business Insider, Psychology Today, Quiet Revolution, and many other media outlets. Dr. Hendriksen earned her Ph.D. at UCLA and completed her training at Harvard Medical School. She lives in the Boston area with her family. FIND ELLEN ONLINE Book, course, and other shenanigans: ellenhendriksen.com Instagram: @ellen_hendriksen
#35. Social Anxiety Strikes In 3 Phases
There's the pre-party (dread), the main event, and the after-party (rumination). Let's break it down with my recent trip to a garden centre.ย (Mostly focused on anxious thoughts. I need to do an episode going in-depth on physical symptoms and behaviours too!)
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- Get your free ticket to the Coach-ela Blogging Festival: https://radicaltransformationproject.lpages.co/coach-ela-2021-presented-by-blogging-breakthroughs-with-faith-mariah/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Ffaithmariah.mykajabi.com%2Fa%2F2147488044%2FVfkZupiL (affiliate link)
- Sign up for my email list! First you'll get the free Brain Dump Kickstarter, and then you'll start getting all the freebies mentioned in the episode! Click here: https://sadie-hall.ck.page/22963ed342ย
- Check out Anxiety Radio Live: https://live365.com/station/Anxiety-Radio-Live-a96827ย
- JOIN THE SOCIALLY AWKWARD BOOK CLUB! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestieย
#34. Social Anxiety & Mindset with Marijke Visser
#33. Podcasting for Introverts with Sandi D
Starter Guide to Sandi's podcast:
Your Social Anxiety Bestie, Sadie Hall
The 3 Pillars of Wellness, Jen Baucom
Astrology Is My Anchor, Toni Black, Founder, Jupiter's Playground
Do Ladybugs Hibernate? and Other Random Musings
Hold Your Vision for 2021
Sandi and G's programs (includes affiliate links):
Find Your Inner Zen Digital Bundle (includes FIRE audio affirmations)
7 Steps to Rock Your Podcast with Confidence (free Quick Guide)
The Introvert's Guide to Rocking Your Podcast eCourse
CONNECT WITH SANDI:
All Things Relax Studios
Website
All Things Relax podcast
Promo spots
Produced: All Things Relax Studios
Music Licensed: Soundstripe, Strength To Last (ASCAP) (music for Sadie's promo)
Graciously provided by All Things Relax Studios for use in this episode.
#32. Social Anxiety Revealed with Miriam Drori
#31. Acting While Socially Anxious with Barry O'Neil
This episode was originally an Instagram Live interview I did with Barry. Check out the video version here!
Follow @singalongfilm on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos and updates on the fim!โฃ
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You'll hear me ask Barry these questions: โฃ
1. Can you tell us what inspired you to write this film?โฃ
2. Why did you choose the metaphor of feeling like everyone around you knows the words to a song and you donโt? โฃ
3. Can you tell us what it's like to be a performer/actor with social anxiety?โฃ
4. Are there any other ways social anxiety has impacted your creativity?โฃโฃ
5. What takeaways do you hope viewers will get from the film?โฃ
6. Do you have any tips for anyone out there who is interested in screenwriting, acting, or other creative pursuits but who feels like they are too shy, introverted, or socially anxious?โฃ
โฃ7. What's the best way for us to watch the film and support your work?โฃ
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The story follows Ben, who throws a dinner party to conquer his fear of speaking in groups. โฃ
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As the party gets away from him, Ben grows increasingly frustrated and suddenly finds himself at the center of a real-life musical theatre number in his dining room, only he's the only one who doesn't know the words or music. โฃ
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After escaping to the bathroom for a panicked call with his therapist, Ben finally musters the courage to try singing along with his guests, even if the outcome is disastrous.โฃ
โฃMore info
Director: @alycia_delmore
Screenplay: Barry OโNeil
Producer: @kate_dandel
www.siff.net/festival/sing-along-if-you-know-the-words
#30. Let's Go Shopping!
#29. [INTERVIEW] Build your anxiety toolkit ft. Lucy J. Smith (Stand Up To Anxiety)
This episode was originally an Instagram Live interview I did with Lucy. Check out the video version here!
***Update after recording: Lucy just launched a BRAND NEW STAND UP TO ANXIETY DAILY JOURNAL! https://lucyjsmith.com/journal/***
Tune into to hear Lucy answer these questions...
1. Can you tell us what your anxiety management mentorship looks like?
2. Early in your book, you wrote about how scary it was to reach out to a doctor for help with your mental health when you didn't know what you were dealing with. Can you talk to us about that?
3. In your book, you talk about driving anxiety, and how you had a near-accident during one of your practice sessions. But you kept practicing. Can you talk to us about that incident, and how you managed to push through?
4. A big part of your book is about developing healthy morning and evening routines. What do your routines look like these days?
5. Can you talk to us about your anxiety toolkit? Does it go beyond morning and evening routines?
6. What advice would you give to someone who wants to build their own anxiety toolkit?
Thank you so, so much Lucy @lucyjsmith_26 for this heartwarming and encouraging conversation!
To learn more about Lucy's inspiring journey, check out her account @lucyjsmith_26 or her podcast Stand Up To Anxiety.
Be sure to check out her super accessible, easily digestible book Stand Up To Anxiety and her BRAND NEW STAND UP TO ANXIETY DAILY JOURNAL!
These show notes are also available here: yoursocialanxietybestie.com/episodes/29lucy
#28. [INTERVIEW] Hey Dad! Let's talk about mental health ft. Tim Scapillato
And thatโs exactly why I invited my dad on the show. I am extremely lucky to have the father I do. My dad has been way more supportive of my mental health journey than he will ever give himself credit for. He's also amazingly open and willing to discuss mental health with meโฆ and with you!
SHOW NOTES: yoursocialanxietybestie.com/episodes/28-dad
SPECIAL EDITION GREETING CARD: yoursocialanxietybestie.com/card
#27. [INTERVIEW] Get comfortable being uncomfortable ft. Roxana (@honestrox)
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Roxanaโs mission is to help other introverts become socially confident.
As a former socially anxious person, she knows how hard it is to be yourself in social situations without letting anxiety get the best of you.
She created HonestRox to provide you with the best content to help you show up as yourself, confidently.
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In this episode, I talk to Roxana about:
How she became a social anxiety-focused content creator online
Whether it is hard to try to help others with social anxiety while also experiencing social anxiety herself
Social anxiety vs. shyness vs. introversion
Texting anxiety
How social anxiety shows up in her daily life and how she copes
Her upcoming 21-Day Social Anxiety Challenge (free to join!)
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For complete show notes, visit yoursocialanxietybestie.squarespace.com/episodes/episode-27
#26. Fear doesn't mean you can't [pep talk]
#25. 5 Lessons from perfectionism therapy
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โฃ|| ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ข๐บ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ฏ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ฎ! ๐'๐ฎ @๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ด๐ฐ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐น๐ช๐ฆ๐ต๐บ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ฆโฃ
โฃ|| ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ข๐ช๐ญ ๐ข๐ต ๐ด๐ข๐ฅ๐ช๐ฆ@๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ด๐ฐ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐น๐ช๐ฆ๐ต๐บ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ฆ.๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ
#24. Imposter syndrome has me in its clutches [real talk]
#24. Imposter syndrome has me in its clutches [real talk]
Here's the Imposter Syndrome Scale I mentioned: paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPscoringtest.pdf
#23. [INTERVIEW] You are so f***ing lovable ft. Megan Griffith (Healing Unscripted)
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๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฌ, ๐ ๐จ ๐ญ๐จ www.yoursocialanxietybestie.com/episode23 โฃโฃโฃ
๐๐ญ๐ฆ๐ข๐ด๐ฆ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ท) ๐ธ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฑ ๐ข ๐ค๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฑ๐ฑ๐บ ๐ญ๐ช๐ต๐ต๐ญ๐ฆ ๐-๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ด ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ช๐ด๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ฆ, ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ธ) ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ด ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ค๐ฌ๐จ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ช๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ด ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ด ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ข๐บ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ช๐ณ๐ด... ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ช๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต ๐ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ถ๐ญ๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ต ๐ช๐ต'๐ด ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ. โฃ
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Megan Griffith (she/her) is a mental wellness coach and blogger who specializes in internalized shame, executive dysfunction, and high sensitivity. โฃโฃโฃโฃ
โฃShe runs the blog Healing Unscripted and hopes that her work can help women at the beginning of their mental health journeys feel a little less lost, through validation and community. When she's not working on coaching or blogging, she's probably off dying her hair or snuggling with her son. โฃโฃโฃโฃ
โฃโฃ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง'๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ : Episode 2 | What's Your Mask? open.spotify.com/episode/0bvpIB3DYNr51RGmRr8sFh?si=4-HjDa-YS8qbbkIohLlYiA โฃโฃโฃโฃ
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingunscriptedโฃโฃโฃโฃ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingunscriptedโฃโฃโฃโฃ
- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@megmoxie?lang=en โฃโฃโฃโฃโฃ
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- Coloring Page Freebie: healingunscripted.com/free-swear-word-coloring-sheet/ โฃโฃโฃโฃ
- Coloring Book: healingunscripted.com/product/printable-swear-word-coloring-book/ โฃโฃโฃโฃ
- Shameless Group Coaching Program: healingunscripted.com/shameless-coaching-program/
#22. Other people aren't perfect either [pep talk]
Backgrounds: yoursocialanxietybestie.com/bestiegifts โฃ
#21. You are not alone! [mental health pep talk]
#20. Shopping tips for social anxiety
Tips you'll hear about:ย
- Divide your list.ย
- Think of it like exposure practice.ย ย
Podcasts mentioned at the very end of the episode:ย
- Healing Unscripted @healingunscripted
- The Anxious Therapist @theanxioustherapistย
- Ask Kati Anything! @katimortonย
- Shy and Mighty @iamshyandmighty (check out her latest episode "How to Overcome Social Anxiety with Mark Metry"!)ย
- Stand Up To Anxiety @lucyjsmith_26
#19. Who else needs to reduce decision fatigue? [real talk]
Thoughts on reducing decision fatigue in 2021.ย
#18. Tummy trouble tips for social anxiety
I used to think I was lactose intolerant. It was the only explanation I had for how much tummy pain I was in ALL THE TIME.ย
- Mayo Clinic article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/social-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353561ย
- Calm Clinic article: https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/stomach-painย
- Yoga for Gut Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p433HzhvB44ย
- Stand Up To Anxiety: Food To Help Anxiety With Ashley: https://open.spotify.com/episode/50pUv9vjMtjXaFQUDyKKgL?si=lN_Eav65RIOOzvQpsbvTmAย ย
- The Anxious Therapist (check out episodes 218 and 220!): https://open.spotify.com/show/2M81RFGI2Smj7rXb2CrEOi?si=VPtejiWjTdKNsfoopXBRCAย
#17. Driving tips for social anxiety
Itโs okay if you take the long way home.ย
#16. Phone tips for social anxiety
Tips you'll hear about:ย
- Voice notesย
- โSafeโ callsย
- โGo to phrasesโย
ย Instagram: @yoursocialanxietybestieย
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