Does facing your fears work to beat social anxiety?

In this episode... Have you been told that confronting your social fears head-on is the ultimate cure? It's a notion many of us have grappled with, and I did too, from the bustling streets of Amsterdam to nerve-wracking public speaking stages... ...but what if this mainstream advice isn't the golden key? In this episode, I share my own experiences with social anxiety and explore why the "face your fears" mantra may not be the ideal solution. I'll also highlight four critical drawbacks of this tactic that many people overlook. But don't lose hope! There's a groundbreaking method on the horizon: EFT Tapping. Backed by over 100 scientific studies, this approach has been proven to help people overcome social anxiety. Skeptical? Join me as I dive into awe-inspiring stories, like John's remarkable transition from debilitating anxiety to confidently addressing a crowd. 👉 For a deeper dive into EFT Tapping, check out our testimonial segment with John: https://youtu.be/UWHsYK6rko8 🌟 Unlock a new realm of social confidence. Get our FREE Starter Kit: "7 Secrets to Social Confidence" Mini Course now! 💪 https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast References mentioned in the video: ✅ https://psychcentral.com/ptsd/childhood-trauma-social-anxiety ✅ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0887618520300426 ✅ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284243439_Childhood_Maltreatment_and_Symptoms_of_Social_Anxiety_Exploring_the_Role_of_Emotional_Abuse_Neglect_and_Cumulative_Trauma ✅ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6381429/ ✅ EFT reasearch: https://eftuniverse.com/research-studies/ ______ Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you struggle to be yourself around others? And do you fear being judged, being seen anxious, and embarrassing yourself? You’re not alone. I’ve been there. It sucks. Big time. But there’s hope. I’ve been fortunate enough to overcome my Social Anxiety... ... and I’ve helped hundreds of socially anxious clients overcome their struggles too. Thankfully, there’s a gentle, powerful, and effective solution to beat it. It won’t happen overnight, but with certain techniques and strategies, you can reduce your Social Anxiety quickly. And with persistence, you can become completely anxiety-free. Without needing to force yourself to awkwardly face your fears. Ready to get started on your journey to Social Confidence? Here are your first steps: 1.) Follow this Podcast and always get the latest episodes! 2.) Go to https://bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast and receive access to a short transformational video to reduce your anxiety immediately. AND you’ll also get my FREE “7 Secrets to Social Confidence” Mini Course. 3.) Let’s connect! • SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Social-anxiety-solutions • FB https://www.facebook.com/socialanxietysolutions • IG https://www.instagram.com/socialanxietysolutions • Twitter https://twitter.com/socialanxietysb All the best on your journey to effortless social ease. Warm regards, Seb