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Aug 21
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Afraid of Being Judged? Here’s the Real ...

SEBASTIAAN VAN DER SCHRIER
About this episode

In this episode...

Are you afraid of what other people think of you? Worried they’ll judge you negatively?

You’re not alone. In this episode, I share my personal journey with the fear of judgment and how it shaped my social anxiety for years. You’ll hear how constantly seeking approval and avoiding disapproval becomes a rigid pattern, and why that pattern becomes your prison.

I also explain where this fear really comes from, how it’s often rooted in early emotional wounds, and the deeper reason it feels so hard to be your authentic self in social situations.

Then, I walk you through the ultimate solution and what real freedom looks like when you no longer fear their judgment.

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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!

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All the best on your journey to effortless social ease.
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Warm regards,
Seb

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