Why CBT Didn't Work for Me — And What Finally Did
Tried CBT, exposure therapy, affirmations — and still anxious? You're not alone. I spent years trying to "change my thoughts" and "face my fears," only to make minimal progress. In this episode... I share the full story of how I went from crippling social anxiety to calm confidence — without forcing myself into scary situations or endlessly challenging my thinking. You'll hear: Why traditional methods like CBT helped intellectually but didn't shift my emotional reactions The missing piece that finally created real relief The specific method I used to dissolve anxiety at the root How you can start experiencing relief — even if everything else has failed 🎁 Free Mini Course: The 7 Secrets to Social Confidence 👉 https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast Learn how you can start feeling calmer in social situations — even before you "fix your thinking." Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You're not alone. I've been there. It sucks. Big time. But there's hope. I've been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I've helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there's a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won't happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you'll also get my FREE "7 Secrets to Social Confidence" Mini Course. 3.) Let's connect! ● SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel ● Facebook ● Instagram ● X ● TikTok ● LinkedIn All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. 💪 Warm regards,Seb
30 Okt 16min
The Night I Thought I'd Never Overcome This
In this episode... Social anxiety can feel more intense even after years of progress. I share a personal story of a tough setback and how I handled it without forcing scary exposures. You'll learn: ✅ How a new trigger can show up even after feeling like you've come so far ✅ How I used EFT tapping to reduce the perception of threat ✅ How to track progress by intensity, duration, and frequency. Triggers can be worked through. Persistence wins. Start building hope now with the free 7 Secrets to Social Confidence: https://bit.ly/socialconfidencenow Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You're not alone. I've been there. It sucks. Big time. But there's hope. I've been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I've helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there's a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won't happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you'll also get my FREE "7 Secrets to Social Confidence" Mini Course. 3.) Let's connect! ● SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel ● Facebook ● Instagram ● X ● TikTok ● LinkedIn All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. 💪 Warm regards,Seb
24 Okt 13min
Replay: Live EFT Coaching: Release the Fear of Blushing (Tap-Along)
Blushing can feel like exposure. I lived it for years. In this episode... I guide a live tap-along session on blushing social anxiety. We focus on the fear of shame and rejection underneath the redness so your body can feel calmer and safer. I also share how I handled blushing myself and why releasing fear comes before fixing symptoms. No forced exposure. Practical EFT you can use today with the ARTX approach. You'll discover: ✅ Why fear of shame keeps blushing and social anxiety stuck ✅ How acceptance lowers reactivity and builds resilience ✅ Tap-along phrasing to ease fear in the moment ✅ A simple frame for setbacks so progress continues Tap along to build tolerance for uncomfortable feelings and more ease in social situations. Start your journey here: 🎁 Free Mini Course: The 7 Secrets to Social Confidence 👉 https://bit.ly/socialconfidencenow Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You're not alone. I've been there. It sucks. Big time. But there's hope. I've been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I've helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there's a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won't happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you'll also get my FREE "7 Secrets to Social Confidence" Mini Course. 3.) Let's connect! ● SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel ● Facebook ● Instagram ● X ● TikTok ● LinkedIn All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. 💪 Warm regards,Seb
16 Okt 38min
Your Social Anxiety Came Back?
Think your social anxiety came back after making progress? You're not alone, and it doesn't mean you failed. In this episode... You'll hear how my client "Karl" went from years of anxiety at jiu-jitsu to feeling calm, confident, and social - and what happened when his anxiety "returned" later. He thought nothing worked. In truth, something deeper was ready to heal. You'll learn: ✅ Why progress isn't linear ✅ What's really happening when you get triggered "again" ✅ How acceptance accelerates healing Karl's story proves that with steady commitment, real change is possible. Start your journey here: 🎁 Free Mini Course: The 7 Secrets to Social Confidence 👉 https://bit.ly/socialconfidencenow Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You're not alone. I've been there. It sucks. Big time. But there's hope. I've been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I've helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there's a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won't happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you'll also get my FREE "7 Secrets to Social Confidence" Mini Course. 3.) Let's connect! ● SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel ● Facebook ● Instagram ● X ● TikTok ● LinkedIn All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. 💪 Warm regards,Seb
9 Okt 9min
How to Face Social Anxiety Without Forcing Yourself
Avoiding social situations because they feel overwhelming? You are not broken. There is a safer way to take action. In this episode... I show how to stop shrinking your life and start building social ease with gentle at-home tapping and non-scary exposure. You will learn how to reduce fear first, then take small steps that create real-world wins. What you'll discover: 🔹 Why avoidance shrinks your world and keeps anxiety stuck 🔹 How to tap on resistance before any practice 🔹 A simple plan: lower the fear at home, then test it in real life 🔹 The "this is who I am" myth and how to change it 🔹 How progress works: intensity, frequency, and duration go down over time 🎁 Free Mini Course: The 7 Secrets to Social Confidence 👉 bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You're not alone. I've been there. It sucks. Big time. But there's hope. I've been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I've helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there's a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won't happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you'll also get my FREE "7 Secrets to Social Confidence" Mini Course. 3.) Let's connect! ● SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel ● Facebook ● Instagram ● X ● TikTok ● LinkedIn All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. 💪 Warm regards,Seb
2 Okt 12min
Healthy Boundaries and Emotional Strength for Social Anxiety Relief (with Dr. David Lake)
Are you saying yes when you want to say no? Struggling with people-pleasing and feeling unsafe in social situations? You are not alone. Weak boundaries keep social anxiety in place. In this episode... I talk with Dr. David Lake, medical practitioner and psychotherapist, about building inner security, setting clear boundaries, and using tapping to calm fear, anxiety, and old emotional hurt. We cover what healthy boundaries look like in real life, how to say no without guilt, and simple ways to use EFT in everyday situations. You will also hear when one-to-one therapy adds power and how to start strengthening your limits today. What you'll discover: 🔹 Why clear boundaries reduce social anxiety 🔹 How emotional strength makes social situations feel safer 🔹 Practical ways to use EFT to handle fear and old hurt 🔹 When to seek face to face support and why it helps 🔹 First steps to set limits without guilt 💡 Quote from Dr. Lake: "It is life-changing. The results are very compelling." 🎁 Free Mini Course: The 7 Secrets to Social Confidence 👉 bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You're not alone. I've been there. It sucks. Big time. But there's hope. I've been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I've helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there's a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won't happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you'll also get my FREE "7 Secrets to Social Confidence" Mini Course. 3.) Let's connect! ● SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel ● Facebook ● Instagram ● X ● TikTok ● LinkedIn All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. 💪 Warm regards,Seb
25 Sep 1h 12min
From Social Anxiety to Social Ease, One Step at a Time
Feeling stuck or demotivated? In this episode... I share a simple way to make real progress with social anxiety. We keep it small and doable with short daily tapping sessions (start with 15 minutes a day) that build momentum. I show what to do when you do not feel like tapping: tap on the resistance first. You will hear practical examples you can try today, like loosening old beliefs, easing the emotion on tough memories, and testing old triggers again when you feel ready. No pressure. No perfection. Just steady steps toward feeling more at ease being yourself. Take one step today. 🎁 Free Mini Course: The 7 Secrets to Social Confidence 👉 bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You're not alone. I've been there. It sucks. Big time. But there's hope. I've been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I've helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there's a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won't happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you'll also get my FREE "7 Secrets to Social Confidence" Mini Course. 3.) Let's connect! ● SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel ● Facebook ● Instagram ● X ● TikTok ● LinkedIn All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. 💪 Warm regards,Seb
18 Sep 7min
Licensed Therapist Reveals Little-Known Social Anxiety Hacks
😰 Still anxious after CBT, exposure, or affirmations? You are not broken. You may be missing a few little-known social anxiety hacks that calm the nervous system and remove inner blocks. In this episode... I talk with Greg Carpenter, licensed marriage and family therapist and intention tapping trainer. We dig into intention tapping, how it pairs with EFT tapping, and how sound therapy and neurotech can help you regulate quickly and gently. You will learn: What intention tapping is, and how it differs from EFT Simple statements that release emotional attachments and reduce resistance How to combine EFT and intention tapping for faster shifts Sound therapy basics, drum circles, singing bowls, flutes, and a short guided journey Nervous system tools that help in real life, including Apollo wearable, AVE goggles like DAVID Delight, and PEMF headbands like Neorhythm Resources: Intention Tapping training: intentiontapping.com Greg's music and sound baths: gregcarpenter.bandcamp.com Greg's YouTube: youtube.com/@GregCarpenter Greg's blog: gcarpenter.net 🎁 Free Mini Course: The 7 Secrets to Social Confidence 👉 bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You're not alone. I've been there. It sucks. Big time. But there's hope. I've been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I've helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there's a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won't happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you'll also get my FREE "7 Secrets to Social Confidence" Mini Course. 3.) Let's connect! ● SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel ● Facebook ● Instagram ● X ● TikTok ● LinkedIn All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. 💪 Warm regards,Seb
12 Sep 48min
