EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 43 MIN
#11: Simon Huebner | From Asperger’s to Authenticity | Turning Schoolyard Comebacks Into Comedy Gold
from The Confidence Shortcut with Niki Sterner · host Niki Sterner
Comedian Simon Huebner shares how he transformed his Asperger's diagnosis into comedy gold through developing quick comebacks, studying other comedians, and taking action before feeling ready. He reveals the mindset practices and habits that helped him overcome social anxiety and build authentic confidence on and off stage.• Started comedy through YouTube algorithms that led him down a rabbit hole of stand-up performances• Discovered using humor as a defense mechanism reduced bullying in school• Focuses on authenticity in his comedy while playing with story details for maximum impact• Practices one bit at a time to refine his craft and builds confidence through consistent performance• Hosts a regular comedy show at Beer Growler in Brookhaven on second and fourth Mondays• Manages negative self-talk by breaking challenges into small, manageable steps• Uses the personal mantra that everyone is "in God's image" to overcome social anxiety• Believes "no one remembers your screw-ups" which helps him take more risks on stage• Found confidence through action rather than waiting to feel completely ready• Recommends reading widely across different subjects to expand comedic materialFollow Simon on Instagram: @simonsaysfunny https://www.instagram.com/simonsaysfunny/Follow Simon on Facebook: Simon Huebnerhttps://www.facebook.com/smhuebnerFollow Simon on Threads: Simonsaysfunnyhttps://www.threads.com/@simonsaysfunnyNew episodes every week — packed with honest conversations, mindset tools, and real-life shortcuts to help you move before you feel ready, build confidence through action, and create your Bigger Life.📌 Subscribe + share if you're ready to stop overthinking and finally move forward messy.💛 For weekly inspiration, podcast updates, book launch news, 50-State Courage Tour adventures, and practical tools to help you move before you feel ready, join the Move Forward Messy Newsletter.✨ Grab your free Confidence Kickstart Guide.
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Comedian Simon Huebner shares how he transformed his Asperger's diagnosis into comedy gold through developing quick comebacks, studying other comedians, and taking action before feeling ready. He reveals the mindset practices and habits that helped him overcome social anxiety and build authentic confidence on and off stage. • Started comedy through YouTube algorithms that led him down a rabbit hole of stand-up performances • Discovered using humor as a defense mechanism reduced bullying in s...
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