

The Calm Confidence Podcast (Formerly the "Therapy on Tap Podcast")
Charles Perry
Social anxiety sucks. I am a former social anxiety sufferer who has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 10+ years. I combine my personal and professional experience to give you practical tools to help you face your fears and become a more confident and authentic you.
Email questions/topics to: info@calm-confidence-coaching.com
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Disclaimer: This is NOT Therapy and is not a replacement for therapy. Listening to this podcast does not constitute a client/therapist relationship.
Email questions/topics to: info@calm-confidence-coaching.com
Newsletter and Services: https://linktr.ee/calmconfidence
Disclaimer: This is NOT Therapy and is not a replacement for therapy. Listening to this podcast does not constitute a client/therapist relationship.
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Apr 6, 2025 • 18min
You Are Making Your Social Anxiety Worse
You may not realize this, but by trying to "improve" your social skills, you are actually making your social anxiety worse. If you struggle with social anxiety you already obsess about how you come across, what you are saying, how you are saying it, etc. By trying to "improve" your skills, you actually exacerbate the obsessiveness. In this episode I will discuss how you can let go and finally find the freedom you are looking for. #socialanxiety #socialanxietydisorder #shyness #shygirl #shyguy Socials:https://linktr.ee/calmconfidence

Mar 20, 2025 • 10min
People Will Judge You No Matter What You Do
We can't avoid judgement from others, so don't bother trying. Our attempts to avoid it only make our social anxiety worse and it won't stop the judgment from coming anyway. #socialanxiety #socialanxietydisorder #confidence #resilience #freedom Interested in getting in contact?https://charlesperrytherapy.com/Podcast link:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EdDP9fkklpSaLZhMxPwVE?si=d819309608b54a6aApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-on-tap/id1758550585Instagram Link: Instagram.com/anxietyfreecpFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlesperrytherapy?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mar 7, 2025 • 11min
How to Boost Confidence by Doing Less
We're often taught that if we want to feel confident in something, we have to practice until we have mastered it. We believe that confidence comes from developing skills and constantly improving ourselves. While this is sound advice in certain situations, it does little in building long lasting, internal confidence. What do we do if we are learning something new? How can we feel confident in ourselves if confidence is only supposed to come through mastery? In this video I explore a simpler, yet deeper form of confidence. #confidence #confidenceboost #confidencebuilding #selfimprovement #wisdom #depression #anxiety Interested in getting in contact?For NY/NJ residents: https://charlesperrytherapy.com/For non-NY/NJ Residents: https://calendly.com/cperry0814/30minhttps://calendly.com/cperry0814/1-hour-coaching-sessionPodcast link:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EdDP9fkklpSaLZhMxPwVE?si=d819309608b54a6aApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-on-tap/id1758550585Instagram Link: Instagram.com/anxietyfreecpFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlesperrytherapy?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mar 4, 2025 • 13min
Anxiety Can Crush Your Dreams
Anxiety, and mental health in general, is a dream crusher. It prevents you from living a full life and makes you believe you have to put your life on hold. Your life will slowly shrink more and more as you give in to the anxiety. In this video, I explore how you can begin to break free of this cycle and start dreaming again. #anxiety #anxietyrelief #anxietyanddepression #anxietyrelief Interested in getting in contact?For NY/NJ residents: https://charlesperrytherapy.com/For non-NY/NJ Residents: https://calendly.com/cperry0814/30minhttps://calendly.com/cperry0814/1-hour-coaching-sessionPodcast link:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EdDP9fkklpSaLZhMxPwVE?si=d819309608b54a6aApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-on-tap/id1758550585Instagram Link: Instagram.com/anxietyfreecpFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlesperrytherapy?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Feb 12, 2025 • 8min
4 Things Overthinkers Must Stop Doing!
Are you an overthinker? In this video I break 4 common mistakers overthinkers make, and how to overcome them! #overthinking #worry #rumination #anxiety #anxietyrelief Interested in getting in contact?For NY/NJ residents: https://charlesperrytherapy.com/For non-NY/NJ Residents: https://calendly.com/cperry0814/30minhttps://calendly.com/cperry0814/1-hour-coaching-sessionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharliePerrymentalhealthPodcast link:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EdDP9fkklpSaLZhMxPwVE?si=d819309608b54a6aApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-on-tap/id1758550585Instagram Link: Instagram.com/anxietyfreecpFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlesperrytherapy?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Feb 10, 2025 • 13min
Depression Changes You
Depression will change you in ways you cannot even imagine. It's important we recognize the power of depression so we don't fall into the trap of blaming ourselves, and we are able to recognize how depression is clouding our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. #depression #depressionawareness #depressed #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness Interested in getting in contact?For NY/NJ residents: https://charlesperrytherapy.com/For non-NY/NJ Residents: https://calendly.com/cperry0814/30minhttps://calendly.com/cperry0814/1-hour-coaching-sessionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharliePerrymentalhealthPodcast link:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EdDP9fkklpSaLZhMxPwVE?si=d819309608b54a6aApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-on-tap/id1758550585Instagram Link: Instagram.com/anxietyfreecpFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlesperrytherapy?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Feb 9, 2025 • 7min
6 Oddly Specific Symptoms of Social Anxiety
Social anxiety isn't just a fear of talking to others. In this video, I examine 6 oddly specific symptoms/signs of social anxiety that you may relate to. #socialanxiety #socialanxietydisorder #socialanxietyproblems #selfconscious Interested in getting in contact?For NY/NJ residents: https://charlesperrytherapy.com/For non-NY/NJ Residents: https://calendly.com/cperry0814/30minhttps://calendly.com/cperry0814/1-hour-coaching-sessionYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharliePerrymentalhealthPodcast link:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EdDP9fkklpSaLZhMxPwVE?si=d819309608b54a6aApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-on-tap/id1758550585Instagram Link: Instagram.com/anxietyfreecpFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlesperrytherapy?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Feb 9, 2025 • 9min
The 5 Ideas That Cured My Social Anxiety
I've battled with social anxiety for most of my life. Now older and wiser, I've reflected on the 5 main ideas/mindset changes that helped me break free of my social anxiety and become a more confident person. In this video, I share these 5 ideas in hopes that it can connect to some of you out there who are struggling with social anxiety so you can live a freer and more confident life. It's time to rid yourself of all that self-consciousness that is preventing you from being the person you want to be and living the life you want to live.Chapters0:00 Intro0:55 Idea 1 - Don't value those who judge2:12 Idea 2 - Seeking approval is a never-ending loop3:40 Idea 3 - Respect is not earned, it is assumed5:14 Idea 4 - I'm not awkward, I'm anxious6:39 Idea 5 - Do Less, Not More8:01 Outro #socialanxiety #socialanxietydisorder #selfconscious #selfacceptance #confidence #shyness #shyguy #shygirl Interested in getting in contact?For NY/NJ residents: https://charlesperrytherapy.com/For non-NY/NJ Residents: https://calendly.com/cperry0814/30minhttps://calendly.com/cperry0814/1-hour-coaching-sessionYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharliePerrymentalhealthPodcast link:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EdDP9fkklpSaLZhMxPwVE?si=d819309608b54a6aApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-on-tap/id1758550585Instagram Link: Instagram.com/anxietyfreecpFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlesperrytherapy?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Feb 7, 2025 • 7min
How Anger Can Help Your Social Anxiety
Are you tired of being a people pleaser and constantly suppressing your emotions? In this video, we'll explore the connection between people-pleasing, emotional suppression, and social anxiety. Learn why managing anger and expressing emotions in healthy ways is essential for building confidence and setting boundaries.
In this video I discuss how anger can be a powerful tool for communication and self-understanding, rather than seen as something to suppress or judge. I'll explain like why suppressing emotions causes anxiety, how to stop being a people pleaser, and how to reframe negative emotions as valuable information.
You’ll learn practical strategies to overcome the fear of expressing emotions, set healthy boundaries, and stop feeling like others can trample over you.
If you’re looking to break free from the cycle of people-pleasing, overcome social anxiety, and empower yourself emotionally, this video you may find this video helpful. Let’s explore how to stop judging your feelings, reframe anger as a positive force, and build the confidence to express yourself authentically in every situation.
#PeoplePleaser #SocialAnxiety #SetBoundaries #EmotionalHealth #ExpressYourself #OvercomingAnxiety #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthTips
Interested in getting in contact?
For NY/NJ residents: https://charlesperrytherapy.com/
For non-NY/NJ Residents: https://calendly.com/cperry0814/30min
https://calendly.com/cperry0814/1-hour-coaching-session
Podcast link:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EdDP9fkklpSaLZhMxPwVE?si=d819309608b54a6a
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-on-tap/id1758550585
Instagram Link: Instagram.com/anxietyfreecp
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlesperrytherapy?mibextid=LQQJ4d
https://youtu.be/_efmZ97LIM8

Feb 4, 2025 • 10min
Stop Putting Others On a Pedestal
Do you ever find yourself struggling with social anxiety or feeling less confident when you're around others? You’re not alone, in this video we’ll tackle the challenges of social anxiety, explore the endless cycle of comparing yourself to others, and how to start building real confidence.
In this video I explore why putting people on a pedestal is at the crux of your social anxiety. It's time to start seeing yourself as an equal to everyone around you. In this video, I cover negative self-talk, dealing with the effects of childhood experiences, and how to deal with the influence from social media and other social pressures.
I explore the psychology behind authority and power dynamics to help you understand why we seek validation, and show you how to break free from those patterns. This is your chance to focus on self-growth, build confidence that feels natural, and let go of worrying about what others think.
If you’re ready to stop comparing yourself, take back control, and break free from the mindset that’s been holding you back, this is the perfect place to start. Let’s take this journey together and work toward becoming the confident, authentic version of yourself that you deserve to be.
#socialanxiety #buildconfidence #stopcomparing #overcomingfear #confidence #selfgrowth
Sources:
Elevator experiment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y0KT0ajZBw
Asche Conformity Experiment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYIh4MkcfJA
Milgram Study:
https://www.britannica.com/science/Milgram-experiment
Podcast link:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EdDP9fkklpSaLZhMxPwVE?si=d819309608b54a6a
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-on-tap/id1758550585
Website: www.charlesperrytherapy.com
Instagram Link: Instagram.com/charlesperrytherapy
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlesperrytherapy?mibextid=LQQJ4d


