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Oct 2024
1h 25m

Understanding and Overcoming Social Anxi...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the all-too-common challenge of social anxiety. They break down what it really means to be socially anxious (hint: it's not just being shy), where those feelings come from, and why they stick around. Rick explains the roots of social anxiety, highlighting the role of attachment styles and individual temperament, ... Show More
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