29. Confidence & Social Anxiety: Showing Up Without the Stress

Ever feel your heart race when you walk into a classroom, a party, or even just say hi to someone new? You’re not alone. In this episode of Teen Talk Central, we unpack the truth about confidence vs. social anxiety—what’s really going on in your brain, why you overthink every move, and how to quiet the inner critic.🧠 We’ll cover:The spotlight effect (why people aren’t judging you as much as you think).Tools for calming your body when anxiety spikes.Small steps to build confidence without faking it.How to reframe negative self-talk and stop the mental spiral.Confidence doesn’t mean being fearless—it means showing up anyway.Follow Us On Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/teen_talk_central/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find All Our Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/teentalkcentral