Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy

432: Finding Humans Less Scary Marathon Returns! Yay!

Jan 20, 2025

Guest

Michael Luo

Guest

Jacob Towery

Join child psychiatrist Jacob Towery, a protégé of David Burns, and psychiatric resident Michael Luo as they discuss their transformative 'Finding Humans Less Scary' workshop. They tackle social anxiety head-on, promising engaging activities that help participants embrace vulnerability and build genuine connections. With humor and heartfelt stories, they explore acceptance, specific thinking, and the importance of recognizing our shared humanity. Their mission? To empower you to step out of your comfort zone and foster a more joyful, connected life!

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Books

Transcript

Episode notes

ADVICE

Workshop for Social Anxiety

Attend the "Finding Humans Less Scary" workshop to address social anxiety.
Practice skills like starting conversations, flirting, and handling rejection.

INSIGHT

The Anxious Mindset

Socially anxious individuals often view others as judgmental and aggressive.
This defensive mindset hinders genuine connection and creates unnecessary fear.

ANECDOTE

Finding Commonalities

Michael Luo now focuses on commonalities with others rather than differences.
This mindset shift helps him connect with people more easily.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

Jacob Towery, MD

Michael Luo, MD

Finding Humans Less Scary The 3rd Annual Triumphant Return of the Incredibly Popular and Awesomely Effective Social Anxiety Marathon Two Full Days of Unbelievable-- and Incredibly Cheap-- Help for You! Featuring Two Super-Shrinks--Drs. Jacob Towery and Michal Luo March 29-30 2025, Palo Alto, California (In-Person Only, No Zoom) 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday and Sunday

Today we interview two eminent and fantastic psychiatrists, Dr. Jacob Towery and Dr. Michael Luo, who describe their upcoming and mind-blowing two-day social anxiety weekend marathon, This intensive experience is dedicated to addressing and drastically reducing feelings of social anxiety.

What's that? Social anxiety simply refers to the intense discomfort that so many people struggle with in social situations and interaction's with strangers. This will NOT just be some kind o head trip or motivational talk, but rather a fabulous experiential journey into a new and more confident you! Do you want freedom from your fears? Do you want a new life and a radical shift in your views of other human beings. Do you want great love, more friendships and deeper and more genuine connections?

Then this is for you! JUST say YES!

How much does it cost, you ask? It cost a great deal in terms of courage and the decision to change your life--but it's ridiculously cheap in terms of $.:All we ask is your $20 donation to one of the charities listed on the website.

The location will be secret until you register, but it will be in Palo Alto, California.

Seating, as in previous years, will be strictly limited, so ACT FAST to reserve your spot!

How does it work? Well, you'll learn and practice many of the popular and powerful TEAM-CBT methods, in real world settings, such as Shame-Attacking Exercises, Smile and Hello Practice, Talk Show Host, Rejection Training, Flirtation Practice, Self-Disclosure, the Survey Technique, and much, much more.

Thank you for listening today!

Jacob, Michael, Rhonda, and David