126. How Can We Overcome The Fear of Connection In Social Anxiety?

Welcome back!

In today’s episode of Anxiety Rx, we’re diving into the real root of social anxiety…and spoiler alert: it’s not just about being shy at parties.

Social anxiety is often misunderstood as a surface-level fear of people, but it runs much deeper than that. It’s a fear of connection - especially with yourself. In this episode, I break down how social anxiety stems from a body-based alarm, not just overthinking or awkwardness.

If you grew up feeling like love had strings attached or rejection was around every corner, your nervous system probably learned to associate connection with danger. I’ll walk you through why that happens, what’s really going on in your body, and how to gently start rewiring that alarm.

We’ll talk about courage (not confidence), co-regulation, and why healing starts with reconnecting to the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding. Because you can’t truly connect with others until you start feeling safe inside your own skin.

Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG and TikTok here: @theanxietymd

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Understanding Social Anxiety

07:16 The Role of Childhood Experiences

13:39 Connecting with Your Inner Child

18:50 Courage and Connection in Social Situations