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Mar 2020
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When social anxiety, fear, and lonelines...

PAUL COLAIANNI
About this episode
Social anxiety and feeling awkward in social situations is more normal than you might think. Not everyone is a gregarious extrovert that can start a conversation with anyone. If you're dealing with social anxiety, fear of judgment from others, or loneliness, and you feel like you're not living life to the fullest, this episode may be what gets you through th ... Show More
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