"For the millions of Americans who consider themselves quiet, shy, introverted, or socially anxious... A groundbreaking roadmap to finally being your true, authentic self."  When I read this on the cover of Dr Ellen Hendriksen's book How To Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic And Rise Above Social Anxiety, I knew I had to speak to her! 

Dr Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who completed her training at Harvard Medical School, has a PhD from UCLA and she actually personally lives with social anxiety. She helps people with social anxiety to develop confidence, think through the buzz of anxiety, and feel comfortable in any situation, so that they can be their true, authentic self.

The questions we cover in this episode:

1. What is social anxiety? 
2. Can extroverts have social anxiety? What’s the difference between social anxiety and introversion and shyness?
3. What are some of the themes explored in your book?
4. What are some myths about social anxiety?
5. What are the upsides of social anxiety?
6. What’s it like dating with social anxiety? 
7. What are some practical tips for people avoiding dating due to anxiety?

Ellen's website: https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/
Ellen's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Be-Yourself-Critic-Anxiety/dp/1250161703

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