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In this revealing episode of the Socially Delightful podcast, Jewel pulls back the curtain on what social anxiety really is - and spoiler alert, it's probably not what you think! Forget the usual "just push through it" advice; we're diving deep into the real roots of social anxiety and why it's more about perfectionism than fear.
Ever feel like you're carrying around a secret "fatal flaw" that would make everyone run for the hills if they discovered it? Jewel unpacks this common experience and shows how it feeds into the cycle of social anxiety. It's like having an inner critic on steroids, but don't worry - she's got strategies to help you turn down its volume.
The conversation takes an unexpected turn as Jewel challenges popular beliefs about confidence and self-esteem. Instead of quick fixes and surface-level solutions, she advocates for something more powerful: radical self-acceptance. Think of it as making peace with yourself instead of constantly trying to upgrade to a newer model.
Whether you're dealing with full-blown social anxiety or just occasional social jitters, this episode offers fresh insights and practical tools for building genuine confidence. Get ready to see your social anxiety in a whole new light - and maybe even make friends with the parts of yourself you've been trying to hide.
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
02:51 The Relationship Between Social Anxiety and Confidence
09:23 The Surprising Opposite of Social Anxiety
17:45 Understanding the Fatal Flaw and Shame
24:53 Building Self-Esteem to Overcome Social Anxiety
29:00 The Importance of Self-Esteem
39:01 Embracing Flaws and Practicing Radical Self-Acceptance
If you are new here, WELCOME! The Socially Delight-full Podcast is an edu-tainment podcast created for the big-hearted girlies who want to not just feel more confident but DELIGHT in themselves, delight in socializing and other people, and create delightful friendships and relationships. We are on a mission to create a culture of connection in our modern world, and to more DAMSELS LIVING IN SOCIAL DELIGHT.
Your host Jewel (from @ConnectionWithJewel) is a future therapist, overly certified coach, and human-connection obsessed, imperfect human. Jewel has helped 65+ people through her one-on-one program, and is now going to be helping YOU through her podcast! If you want Jewel’s help becoming your most socially delighted self, check out her one-on-one program, group program, retreats and MORE at www.connectionwithjewel.com!
This ain’t your average self-help podcast. Each week, through stories and shenanigans and laughs and modern philosophy, Jewel will be LIGHTING YOU THE F UP so you can enjoy being yourself and fill up your cup through connecting to the other people around you. And help create a culture of connection and SOCIAL DELIGHT.
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