We often hide ourselves, try to be someone we are not to gain approval from others.
We wear masks.
If we are our true selves, that requires being vulnerable
We are afraid that if we let others see who we are we could be judged. People might not like who we really are deep down.
Our brains are terrified of rejection. We desperately want to fit in.
When ... Show More
Sep 2024
254: You Are Not Alone: Reaching out for Support with Dr. Shairi Turner
September is suicide prevention month and knowing when and how to get help can make a world of difference. This week on the podcast Dr. Shairi Turner, Chief Health Officer at Crisis Text Line, joins me to talk about getting help during a crisis, mental stigma, as well as tips on ... Show More
37m 13s
Aug 2024
253: Social Media is Good For Teens! with JoAnn Schauf
Social media and teens doesn't always equal a bad thing. On the podcast this week I have author JoAnn Schauf, MS, joining me to talk about why social media is a great tool and resource for teens to use. To learn more about JoAnn, visit: https://www.yourtweenandyou.com/about-joann ... Show More
26m 21s
Apr 2019
If You Trust Yourself Everything Will Be Okay
So many of us try to protect ourselves by not trusting other people. Yes, we do need to try to make good decisions for ourselves, but if we make our entire lives about a lack of trust in other people, we will close our hearts to new experiences. A better approach may be learning ... Show More
10m 22s
Dec 2024
Talking Yourself Out Of Authenticity
n this episode of Shrink for the Shy Guy, Dr. Aziz delves into a universal and thought-provoking question: Do you talk yourself out of being authentic? Spoiler alert—most of us do. He explores how fear, doubt, and social conditioning can often lead us to hold back who we truly ar ... Show More
23m 28s
Oct 3
The Ego Can Disguise Itself as Love (or the Holy Spirit)
We have an ego and a soul. We are human AND divine, but if we don't truly know our ego, it can disguise itself as Love or even the Holy Spirit, and lead us to behavior that serves its own selfish needs, unknowingly. Example: We give unsolicited advice to our loved one because our ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2025
Overcoming your fear of being perceived (rerun)
Our fear of being perceived is more than just social anxiety, its a real phobia around being scrutinised, observed and primarily judged by others. It's also greatly limiting your potential and ability to be your true self. But there is a way through, there is a way to escape the ... Show More
44m 54s