You Can Be Confident and Have Social Anxiety
Welcome home, lovely!
In this revealing episode of the Socially Delightful podcast, Jewel pulls back the curtain on what social anxiety really is - and spoiler alert, it's probably not what you think! Forget the usual "just push through it" advice; we're diving deep into the real roots of social anxiety and why it's more about perfectionism than fear.
Ever feel like you're carrying around a secret "fatal flaw" that would make everyone run for the hills if they discovered it? Jewel unpacks this common experience and shows how it feeds into the cycle of social anxiety. It's like having an inner critic on steroids, but don't worry - she's got strategies to help you turn down its volume.
The conversation takes an unexpected turn as Jewel challenges popular beliefs about confidence and self-esteem. Instead of quick fixes and surface-level solutions, she advocates for something more powerful: radical self-acceptance. Think of it as making peace with yourself instead of constantly trying to upgrade to a newer model.
Whether you're dealing with full-blown social anxiety or just occasional social jitters, this episode offers fresh insights and practical tools for building genuine confidence. Get ready to see your social anxiety in a whole new light - and maybe even make friends with the parts of yourself you've been trying to hide.
In this episode:
02:51 The Relationship Between Social Anxiety and Confidence
09:23 The Surprising Opposite of Social Anxiety
17:45 Understanding the Fatal Flaw and Shame
24:53 Building Self-Esteem to Overcome Social Anxiety
29:00 The Importance of Self-Esteem
39:01 Embracing Flaws and Practicing Radical Self-Acceptance
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Meet your host, Jewel!
Jewel is on a mission to create a more connected world. For the past four years, she has been helping clients embrace their authentic selves, overcome social overthinking, and build meaningful connections. Jewel’s journey began with her own struggles in social situations—often feeling not fun or interesting enough and constantly comparing herself to others. Through studying psychology, self-esteem, confidence, and belonging, and with the guidance of her first coach, she discovered what Brene Brown calls true belonging: confidently sharing who you are and feeling strong even when standing alone.
Today, Jewel is committed to helping over 10,000 people create true belonging within themselves and connect more deeply with others.
