S2 E16: Social Anxiety, Intrusive Thoughts & Caring What People Think

This week, we’re talking about social anxiety: the pressure to be liked, the fear of saying the wrong thing, and the mental spiral that can happen before, during, and after social situations. We unpack how social anxiety shows up differently for everyone — whether you shut down completely, overshare to fill the silence, or replay conversations in your head for hours afterward. From work events and friendships to social media and people pleasing, we explore why connecting with others can feel so complicated sometimes. If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately questioned yourself or assumed everyone else was more confident than you, this one’s for you.