Social anxiety is an interesting topic. Natasha Daniels is a social anxiety therapist and mom who joined us recently to discuss OCD and kids; today, we are exploring another form of anxiety as Natasha helps us understand social anxiety. She wrote a memoir, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Out-Shell-Overcoming-Childhood-Adulthood/dp/1805011979">Out of My Shell</a>, detailing her personal experience. Show Highlights:<ul>
<li>Natasha’s background, personal experience, and book about social anxiety</li>
<li>The neuro-divergent affirming movement</li>
<li>The difference between social anxiety and introversion</li>
<li>Do we ALL have some degree of social anxiety?</li>
<li>Thoughts on “bed rot,” social anxiety, and what’s “normal”</li>
<li>Social anxiety as a defense mechanism</li>
<li>The isolation that comes with social anxiety</li>
<li>OCD, social anxiety, and autism—a common connection?</li>
<li>“A paralyzing fear of others’ perceptions and a preoccupation with managing those perceptions”</li>
<li>The difference between a defense mechanism and a personality trait</li>
<li>An overview of Natasha’s experience with social anxiety and why she wrote her book</li>
<li>Social anxiety is NOT a self-esteem issue.</li>
<li>Outsmarting the negative critic in your head</li>
<li>Dr. Kristin Neff’s concept of “fierce self-compassion,” which is “a feistiness of advocacy”</li>
</ul><h1>Resources and Links:</h1>Future Fans:<a href="https://www.futurefans.com/?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=struggle">Helping little kids become BIG fans</a>Connect with Natasha Daniels: <a href="https://www.socialanxietyreality.com">Website</a> (and book) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/socialanxietyreality/">Instagram</a>Connect with KC: <a href="https://www.strugglecare.com/">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@domesticblisters?lang=en">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StruggleCare/">Facebook</a>Get KC’s book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Keep-House-While-Drowning/dp/1668002841">How to Keep House While Drowning</a>We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:<a href="http://www.strugglecare.com/promo-codes"> </a><a href="http://www.struggl">www.struggl</a><a href="https://www.strugglecare.com/promo-codes">ecare.com/promo-codes</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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