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Jun 20
11m 36s

How I Stopped Blushing In Social Situati...

SEBASTIAAN VAN DER SCHRIER
About this episode

Do you panic at the thought of blushing in public?
That rising heat in your chest… the burning in your ears… the shame of knowing people see it?
I used to live in fear of that exact moment.

In this episode...

I share my personal story of dealing with chronic, uncontrollable blushing in social situations, where it started, how it became tied to my social anxiety, and what I tried (unsuccessfully) for years to stop it.

Eventually, I discovered a way to release the shame, the fear, and the obsessive thoughts.
It wasn’t willpower. It wasn’t exposure therapy.
It was acceptance, combined with a powerful technique called EFT tapping.

You’ll learn:

  • Why blushing becomes an obsession and what fuels it

  • How past experiences create emotional triggers in the body

  • Why most solutions don’t work (and what finally did)

  • How I released the deep self-judgment and stopped caring… and then, the blushing stopped too

  • What I now use with my clients to help them overcome blushing and social anxiety for good


This is a vulnerable, honest episode that can shift how you see yourself and give you hope that change is possible.


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🎬 See how Tapani overcame blushing and anxiety 


 

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.

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All the best on your journey to effortless social ease.
 💪

Warm regards,
Seb

 

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