The One You Feed How to Manage Your Inner Critic and Social Anxiety with Ellen Hendriksen
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Dec 1, 2023 
Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical psychologist and author of "How to Be Yourself," shares her transformative journey with social anxiety. She discusses the evils of avoidance and how to confront fears through gradual exposure. Tune in for practical strategies like reframing negative thoughts and using mindfulness to tackle the inner critic. Ellen emphasizes the power of meaningful connections and self-compassion in overcoming social anxiety, making interactions feel more manageable and empowering.
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Social Anxiety's Silver Lining
- Social anxiety, while challenging, isn't entirely bad.
- It often comes with positive traits like empathy, conscientiousness, and high standards.
Brain Response in Social Anxiety
- People with social anxiety have a slower, less robust prefrontal cortex response to perceived threats.
- This delay creates room for negative thoughts and worst-case scenarios to escalate.
Avoidance Fuels Anxiety
- Avoiding social situations fuels anxiety by reinforcing negative beliefs.
- It prevents individuals from learning they can cope and that feared outcomes are unlikely.
