Sinopse
This is not your typical social anxiety tips show... You'll get revolutionary solutions available from Western traditional therapy AND Eastern energy psychology.You'll hear from the super stars of the therapy and psychology world who have been originally trained psychologists or psychotherapists who have incorporated energy psychology into their practice. They share their most effective techniques, most empowering solutions, and share unbelievably inspiring stories and perspectives that help you on your journey to social confidence. Each show we discuss a social anxiety related topic (shame, self acceptance, sensitivity, bullying, fear of rejection, connection, loneliness, etc) and you'll get specific action steps to move forward each episode. Listen in and gain the wisdom, inspiration and techniques to beat your social anxiety. Be supported on your journey and create effortless social confidence where you enjoy connecting with others, unlock your potential, have fun in social situations and create a satisfying social life.
Episódios
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Why You Still Fear Rejection and How to Stop
23/05/2025 Duração: 55minIn this episode... If rejection terrifies you, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. In this episode, Social Confidence Coach, Sebastiaan van der Schrier, and EFT expert, Rick Wilkes, reveal what’s really behind your fear of rejection… and why it lingers, even after therapy or exposure. You’ll discover how to gently dissolve the emotional charge behind past rejections, and why tapping (EFT) helps you feel safe being yourself, without needing approval from everyone. Get the free “7 Secrets to Social Confidence” mini course here → bit.ly/socialconfidencepodcast _________________________________________________________________ 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.
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Why Bullying Still Hurts... and How to Finally Heal It
22/05/2025 Duração: 09minHave you ever been teased, humiliated, or bullied... and felt like you should be over it by now, but it still haunts you? In this episode, Seb shares how bullying in his own past triggered years of social anxiety, and why those early experiences can quietly shape how safe you feel in the world today. You’ll hear a short but powerful conversation with EFT Master Tania Prince. She explains how bullying memories get stuck in your nervous system, why they still affect you today, and what you can do to finally break free. • Why some painful moments still feel so fresh • What bullying does to your sense of identity and safety • How EFT tapping helps release those emotional charges • A surprising truth about the beliefs that make us more vulnerable to being bullied If you’re ready to let go of the past and finally feel safe being yourself...
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Tiffany's Social Anxiety Recovery Story
08/05/2025 Duração: 39minIn this episode... Tiffany shares her powerful journey of healing social anxiety after decades of sadness, isolation, and self-judgment. She talks openly about the trauma that shaped her, how she discovered what was really driving her anxiety, and how she gently found freedom through deep inner work. We worked together for 17 sessions using the best of psychology, EFT tapping, and energy psychology. And what unfolded was a quiet but profound transformation.
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Replay: Live EFT Coaching – Fear of Feeling Confident
01/05/2025 Duração: 16minIn this episode... “If I feel confident… I’ll be humiliated.” This is a fear many people with social anxiety carry, but almost no one talks about. In this live coaching session, you’ll hear a Social Confidence Club member gently unpack that exact fear. What unfolds in under 15 minutes is a calm, respectful release of what’s been blocking her from feeling confident. No pressure.No pushing through fear.Just a powerful example of what happens when your system feels safe enough to let go. This is part of what I call the ART approach: Allowing acceptance, Releasing resistance, and Terminating triggers And it’s also the kind of work I do with VIP clients, people who are serious about overcoming their social anxiety once and for all.
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“I Have to Be Perfect or Else…” - A Simple Way to Start Breaking This Pattern
24/04/2025 Duração: 05minIn this episode... Do you feel like you have to be perfect just to be accepted? Or to avoid criticism or rejection? This unconscious belief can quietly fuel social anxiety, burnout, and relentless self-pressure In this short minisode, EFT Founding Master and psychotherapist Carol Look shares a powerful insight to help uncover where this pressure really comes from and how to begin letting it go
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Always Trying to Be Cool? Do This to Finally Feel Free
18/04/2025 Duração: 14minAlways trying to be cool... but just end up feeling anxious?
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Replay: Live EFT Coaching – Why Social Anxiety Makes You Feel Like You Have to Be Perfect (Tap-Along)
10/04/2025 Duração: 13minIn this episode... You’ll hear a live EFT coaching session where a Club member opens up about a deep fear: sounding dumb in social situations. He shares how he constantly overthinks what to say, feels pressure to sound smart, and worries he’ll be judged if he messes up — a pattern Seb calls social perfectionism. As they tap through it, the pressure eases — and something powerful clicks: “I realized… it’s not others judging me. It’s me.” Social anxiety doesn’t disappear overnight. But every emotional shift brings you closer to ease.
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Releasing Shame: A Key to Social Confidence – with EFT Master Emma Roberts
03/04/2025 Duração: 51minShame is at the core of social anxiety. Yet, most people don’t realize it. Emma Roberts does. She’s lived it. Once held back by deep embarrassment and fear of being seen, Emma now trains therapists around the world. In this episode, she shares: How shame manifests and why it often goes unrecognized Her raw, personal story (including hiding in a bathroom before a training!) Why EFT Tapping is uniquely powerful for releasing shame and anxiety A simple Heart Anchor technique you can use immediately What makes healing possible, even after decades of suffering Emma is a world-renowned EFT Master, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and NLP Master Practitioner. She co-founded Integrated Energy Techniques, which blends energy psychology, coaching, and cognitive psychotherapy. “Don’t waste time thinking you’re stuck. You can take control of your life and change it faster than you might think.” — Emma Roberts
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Replay Live EFT Coaching Fear Of Judgment
13/03/2025 Duração: 24minIn this episode... We share a replay of a live EFT tapping coaching session with James, where we focus on easing the fear of judgment—one of the most common struggles for those dealing with social anxiety. You'll hear how anticipatory anxiety showed up for James before the session, how self-judgment and the belief of "I'm not good enough" made social situations feel unsafe, and how physical tension and emotional discomfort were part of his experience. Together, we explore these feelings, clear resistance to change, and use tapping to reduce the intensity of these emotions. By the end of the session, James felt calmer, lighter, and gained new insights into what was really fueling his anxiety. If you relate to the fear of being judged, or the constant worry about how you come across in social situations, this session can offer helpful perspectives and possibly relief by simply following along.
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TAT + EFT = Faster Social Anxiety Relief
07/02/2025 Duração: 48minIn this episode... Struggling with social anxiety and looking for an effective way to build confidence and feel at ease? In this powerful interview, Sebastiaan Van Der Schrier sits down with Tapas Fleming, the creator of the Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT), to explore how combining TAT with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping) can support your journey toward social confidence.
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Turning Anxiety Into an Ally: The Power of Acceptance with Gene Monterastelli
31/01/2025 Duração: 23minIn this episode... What if your anxiety wasn’t the enemy but an ally? I sit down with EFT specialist Gene Monterastelli from the Tapping Q&A podcast to explore the power of acceptance in overcoming social anxiety. We dive into why anxiety exists, how our system is actually trying to protect us, and how embracing acceptance can ease social discomfort. Plus, Gene guides you through a simple yet powerful tapping exercise to help shift your mindset and bring more ease into your life.
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Overcoming Social Anxiety: Why the 7-Day Challenge is the Key to Your First Shift
23/01/2025 Duração: 19minIn this episode... I’m sharing my personal journey of overcoming social anxiety and how EFT tapping played a major role in my transformation. I’ll explain why the 7-Day Social Confidence Challenge is such a powerful tool for breaking through the barriers that hold you back from social ease, even if nothing has worked for you before. You’ll hear about my first life-changing shift with tapping and why it’s the key to unlocking lasting results. Plus, I’ll share a powerful client breakthrough story that shows how subconscious resistance can keep you stuck—and how you can overcome it. If you're ready to experience your first shift and begin your journey to social confidence, sign up for the 7-Day Social Confidence Challenge today! For a limited time, you can join for just $7—an offer available only for the next 72 hours. Don’t miss out—take the first step toward a more confident, social you! Hurry, this offer ends soon! Get the 7-Day Social Confidence Challenge (Was $99, now just $7 – offer ends on Jan 26, 23:
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Feel Calmer & More Confident with EFT Tapping (Follow Along)
16/01/2025 Duração: 18minIn this episode... Does social anxiety hold you back? Seb shares a guided EFT tapping session to help you reduce social anxiety and boost self-acceptance. Whether you’ve been struggling for years or are just starting to address it, this powerful tap-along exercise is for you. You’ll Learn: ✅Why social anxiety is something you experience—not who you are. ✅How to release shame and self-judgment through EFT tapping. ✅A simple routine to gently expand your comfort zone and feel more confident.
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How EFT Tapping Helps Overcome Social Anxiety and Leads to Social Confidence Wins
14/01/2025 Duração: 05minIn this episode... Seb shares an inspiring story from Martin, a member of the Social Confidence Club, who experienced both a setback and a breakthrough in his journey to social confidence. After feeling ignored at a meeting, Martin used EFT tapping to address his emotional trigger—and the very next day, he won the best improv speech award at Toastmasters, feeling calm and confident. He discusses how setbacks in the journey to social confidence aren't failures, but opportunities to heal unresolved emotional triggers. With EFT tapping, these moments can lead to profound breakthroughs and unexpected social confidence wins. Tune in to hear Martin’s story, and learn how tapping can help you overcome social anxiety, stay on track, and make progress—even when challenges arise.
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Why EFT Could Be Your Breakthrough for Social Anxiety Relief
11/01/2025 Duração: 05minIn this episode... A comprehensive study involving 5,000 patients across 11 clinics over 5.5 years compared the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety. The findings revealed that 90% of patients receiving EFT showed improvement, compared to 63% in the CBT group. Notably, only three EFT sessions were needed to reduce anxiety, whereas an average of 15 sessions were required for CBT. Complete relief of symptoms was observed in 76% of the EFT group, compared to 51% in the CBT group. One year later, improvements were maintained by 78% of the EFT group, compared to 69% of the CBT group. The study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2515690X18823691 ______
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Real Social Confidence Wins: How Members Overcame Social Anxiety
07/01/2025 Duração: 04minIn this episode... I’m sharing some inspiring success stories from members of the Social Confidence Club who have made incredible progress on their journey from social anxiety to effortless social confidence. Here are a couple of highlights: Graham’s Big Win: He went to a concert of his favorite artist fully sober—something he never thought he could do. And not only that, but he danced the night away! Alexander’s Breakthrough: After struggling for years with a lump in his throat that made it hard to speak, Alexander now has his voice back and can speak freely without the fear of being triggered. These are just a few examples of how the Social Confidence Club has been transforming lives, and we’re only getting started. With six weeks left until the next opening of the club, stay tuned for more incredible stories and tips to help you unlock your own social confidence!
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21 Milestones to social confidence - reach these with the 30D challenge
31/12/2024 Duração: 02minIn this episode... I’m sharing powerful stories from participants of the FREE 30-Day Social Confidence Challenge, starting in just a few hours! Listen to inspiring feedback from people who’ve experienced real change—feeling more relaxed, less anxious, and socially confident. These incredible milestones prove that real change is possible. Whether you're just starting your journey or want to see what’s achievable, this episode shows how the 30-Day Challenge helps people break free from social anxiety and step into their true social confidence.
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10 Questions About the Social Confidence Challenge Answered
28/12/2024 Duração: 12minIn this episode... Seb answers the most common questions about the 30-Day Social Confidence Challenge. Wondering how it works or if it’s right for you? This video covers it all. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside: 1. What Is the 30-Day Social Confidence Challenge? Seb explains what the challenge is and how it’s designed to help you overcome social anxiety. 2. Does EFT Really Work? Discover the science behind Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and why it’s proven to reduce anxiety. 3. Do I Have to Do Awkward Social Exposures? Find out if this challenge requires any uncomfortable exposures to people or situations. 4. What If Tapping Hasn’t Worked for Me Before? Learn why EFT might not have worked for you in the past and how this challenge offers a new approach. 5. Can I Commit to Just 15 Minutes a Day? Get an idea of how the challenge fits into your busy schedule with just 15 minutes of daily commitment. 6. Is This Just Another Quick Fix? Seb explains how this challenge is a structured journey for las
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Use This Quick Technique to Stop Worrying (Feel Better Fast)
26/12/2024 Duração: 20minIn this episode... Are you tired of being stuck in a cycle of worry? In this video, I’ll show you a quick and powerful technique to release your worries and feel better fast. Worrying often happens when our minds try to control uncertainty. But what if there was a way to break free from the endless cycle of "what ifs"? I’ll guide you through a simple method to help you let go of those fears and find calm, with the added power of EFT tapping. Whether it’s social anxiety, stress, or daily worries, this technique will help you regain control and feel more at ease. Remember, this is just the beginning. For more techniques and support, join my FREE 30-Day Social Confidence Challenge, where you'll get 30 more strategies to help you feel confident and in control. It's 100% anonymous and done from the comfort of your own home.
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Testimonials Tuesday: What to Expect and What You'll Gain from the 30-Day Social Confidence Challenge
24/12/2024 Duração: 06minIn this episode... We dive into what you can expect from the free 30-Day Social Confidence Challenge and the progress you'll make. Hear real stories of participants who have found hope, relief, and excitement for change. You too can experience this progress—sign up for the challenge at bit.ly/socialconfidencechallenge and start your journey toward social confidence now! "I looked forward to each email and video every day of the challenge, and it was a breeze." - Benny "Knowing there's something that can help me, rather than just withstand the feelings of social anxiety, is really empowering." - Maddy We can’t wait to see you inside!