You're Worth Knowing
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What holds you back from leading the life you want to lead? From sharing your thoughts and opinions with others? From being ok with being misunderstood? From not taking things personally anymore? From making decisions for yourself without anyone else's approval?
There are many factors at play, and we'll explore them all.
We'll take tiny stabs at social anxiety, people-pleasing, lack of confidence in yourself and in your decision-making, imposter syndrome, societal norms, and expectations so that we can get to the core of it all: toxic shame.
Let's work on your self-worth. More than anything, I want you to believe you're worth knowing instead of banking on external elements making that call for you.
In this podcast, I’ll cover topics like:
- How toxic shame and childhood trauma shape our beliefs and decisions
- The impact of people-pleasing and how to start setting boundaries
- Navigating the fear of rejection and overcoming social anxiety
- The struggle with decision-making and how to trust your instincts
- Myths we hold onto about our worth and identity
Through a mix of personal stories and research-backed insights, I’ll help you navigate these challenges and uncover your true potential.
My goal is to help you fight the toxic shame that impacts all areas of your life so you can walk on the path you were always meant to be on. My goal is to give you the confidence to go out into the world, share your worth, build meaningful relationships, and believe you’re worth knowing just as you are.
Episodes
48 episodes
TikTok Analysis: Go ahead and do it solo
In this subscriber-exclusive episode in the TikTok analysis series, we're focusing on the impact of toxic shame on our interactions and self-perception. I will use TikTok creator Zoe's experiences as a powerful example to dispel the...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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17:43
The "dark mole" pulling your strings
In this episode, I'm letting you know why I'm pivoting my focus from only discussing social anxiety. Ultimately, a bigger and darker culprit is holding you back. And that's what's fueling social anxiety. I'll use the analogy of the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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19:57
7 reasons you might be avoiding conversations
In this episode, we explore seven reasons you might be avoiding conversations and offer insights on easing back into them. Also, there will be a small announcement at the end about upcoming changes to the brand.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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14:25
How will you do YOU today?
I'm here to kick your butt and steer you into your authentic self. For too long, you've scrolled through other people's lives, wondering what it'd be like to have theirs, without giving yourself the chance and opportunity to succeed in what lig...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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13:56
Q&A: I have a PhD and I'm still unable to socialize
This is a subscriber-only podcast episode.In this episode, I'm tackling a Reddit post from someone with a PhD struggling with social anxiety. Despite their high level of academic achievement, they feel socially isolated and inadeq...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:14
Reasons why Wednesday Addams doesn't have social anxiety
As a huge fan of the Addams Family, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to analyze Wednesday from the social anxiety perspective. Not only is she a curious creature, but her awkwardness and obscure interests are endearing. I wanted to dig deeper...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:05
Our definition of fame, wealth, and accomplishment fuels social anxiety
In this episode, we'll explore how societal standards of success, wealth, and fame impact our mental health and fuel social anxiety. Through the stories of Robin Williams, Elon Musk, and Demi Moore, we'll illuminate how external accomplishments...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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29:15
5 lessons for social anxiety from the movie "The Wild Robot"
In this episode, we will explore five lessons I learned from the movie The Wild Robot. The movie touched on so many themes that I couldn't help but be inspired by it. As I watched, several lessons came to light, notably related to the robot's p...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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14:46
Don't fall victim to the fresh start effect
In this You're Worth Knowing episode, we're back with a fresh start mindset for 2025! More aptly, we'll explore the 'fresh start effect' and why setting specific dates for starting a goal can backfire. Instead, we'll discuss a different strateg...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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10:33
Avoid these 6 passive aggressive phrases
It’s easy to miscommunicate and to resort to passive-aggressiveness. We all do it, especially when we feel vulnerable or the conversation is getting out of control and we don’t know what to do.But when that happens, it’s best to keep the...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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12:40
The quickest way to not take things personally
In this episode, I want to share the fastest way to avoid taking things personally. Do not let others' judgment of you take over your thoughts. For those of us with social anxiety, being personally attacked sticks with us forever - we internali...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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16:36
TikTok Analysis: 15 sec dance or 30 page paper?
I'm going to walk you through a TikTok video. We're going to dissect it, talk about what happened in it, and discuss what I think should be the main takeaways. I think it's super relevant to social anxiety, as there are a few lessons to take aw...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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10:19
Gotta go through the "dreaded low" to get to the high
If you’ve ever made it to the gym at 6 am, you’ll know it’s practically impossible to wake up, but once you walk out of the gym, you feel like a million bucks. In this episode, I want to walk you through the "dreaded low" or "dreaded zone...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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7:28
Do you have "Eulogy" values or "Resume" values?
How do you want people to remember you? This is something I’ve been pondering since the tragic death of a co-worker and her family a few years ago.It made me think about David Brooks’ TED talk on working on your Eulogy resume. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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8:28
Running into a rude dude on the train
I took the train to another city to meet my best friend for a movie date, but on the way there, I encountered an unpleasant situation. One that I usually do my best to keep silent on (because of social anxiety). This time, I decided to speak up...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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8:12
Social anxiety meets the standard of beauty
In this episode, I discuss how the concept of beauty, as it stands today, can negatively impact us and awaken Social Anxiety when we least expect it. Yes, it's subjective, and yes, it's a sensitive subject, and I'm doing my best to approach it ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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9:32
Are you forgettable? Depends on the path you take
In this episode, I share an experience I had with feeling "forgettable" and how it messed with my head. I also walk you through how to manage yourself if you have similar thoughts about yourself. I introduce you to two paths (secure vs. insecur...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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9:25
How to handle "on-the-spot" conflict
This episode is about dealing with conflict, but it’s not about conflict with the people in your life; it’s about on-the-spot conflict that arises out of nowhere and makes your blood boil instantly. When you know you should say somethin...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:54
You should want to talk to strangers
Today, I want to discuss why you should go out of your way to talk to strangers. Chances are you’re going out of your way to NOT talk to strangers; I know the feeling. I'll walk you through some findings from a study they did aski...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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8:05
6 signs of self-acceptance
I'm not reading off of a "list" or taking these signs from Psychology Today; these are the signs I've noticed and experienced on my journey to self-acceptance (work in progress). I hope you can relate to them and see how they impact your self-a...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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20:04
It's time to create your impossible list
New year, same social anxiety? No, we are going to change that in 2024! Whether you subscribe to New Year’s resolutions or detest having to sit down and write out goals you’ll forget about in a month, like I usually do, you’ll bene...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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8:14
The benefits of social anxiety
In this episode, I highlight 5 benefits of social anxiety. While there are significant downsides to experiencing social anxiety frequently, it also comes with some positive aspects. Once you learn how to manage your social anxiety and not be de...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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7:17
Which of the 10 universal fears do you fear the most?
In this episode, I connect the dots between 10 universal fears and social anxiety. If you've been feeling extra debilitated because of social anxiety, you can see some of the underlying reasons why. Carrying around these fears and tapping into ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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10:19
Social anxiety in the city
In this week's episode, I'll discuss a few situations all city dwellers encounter —some more than others—and explain why these situations raise our anxiety and what we can do about them.This episode is mostly about my personal experienc...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:41
Reduce social anxiety this holiday season
Let’s stop dreading the end-of-year office party, New Year’s at the neighbors, or Christmas with the family (or any other holiday function you celebrate). As you may or may not know, avoiding social anxiety only increases it. It’s an interestin...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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9:09