Psychology In Seattle Podcast Shyness and Immigrant Harm
Nov 14, 2025
Dr. Kirk and Bob dive into social anxiety, sharing insights on how common and relatable it is. They explore practical tools to manage anxiety, including conversation planning and cognitive behavioral therapy methods. Kirk shares personal anecdotes about his own experiences with shyness, revealing that even the most outgoing can feel frozen in certain social situations. They also touch on the use of beta-blockers for anxiety relief and discuss the importance of prioritizing personal needs over the pressure to change.
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Carry A Conversation Plan
- Do prepare a small set of conversation prompts or a note card to use when anxiety blocks your thinking.
- Try incremental exposure and CBT techniques to rework automatic thoughts and reduce avoidance.
Meet Your Needs, Not Others' Expectations
- Insight: You don't have to
Use CBT And Exposure Together
- Try cognitive therapy to challenge beliefs like "they can feel my anxiety" and rewrite automatic self-talk.
- Use exposure (progressive, repeated practice) to prove your anxious predictions wrong over time.