Dr Thomas Smithyman Podcast

Ever find you have good conversations with people, but feel like you're not really getting much closer to them? Here's one thing that can help. If you think anxiety might be holding you back, learn more about my course:  https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/about-the-course-?podcast=podcast%20conversation For more on anxiety and social connection, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear For more insights and tips, subscribe to the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email

Halloween gives us permission to express ourselves more freely. But how often do we hold back because we worry about what others think? If you think anxiety might be holding you back, learn more about my course:  https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/about-the-course-?podcast=Email%2012%20-%20Halloween%20Podcast For more on anxiety and social connection, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear For more insights and tips, subscribe to the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email

You have to expect your social anxiety to get triggered sometimes. The key is to accept the feeling without giving in to the motivation to escape or shut off.  It's completely possible to socialize well while feeling uncomfortable by shifting attention away from yourself, practicing curiosity, and using fundamental social skills. If you think anxiety might be holding you back, learn more about my course:  https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/about-the-course-?podcast=What%20to%20do%20if%20nervous For more on anxiety and social connection, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear For more insights and tips, subscribe to the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email

In this episode I explore how self-criticism and the  pressure to perform can fuel anxiety, and how changing the way we respond to ourselves can change our experience. If you think anxiety might be holding you back, learn more about my course: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/abo...  For more on psychology and social interaction, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear For regular insights and tips, subscribe to the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email

Do you enjoy socializing, but find yourself completely drained afterwards? This video describes how I’ve learned to connect without exhausting my social battery. Download the full list of 15 ways I became more self-confident here: https://thomas-smithyman.mykajabi.com... For more on psychology and social interaction, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear For regular insights and tips, subscribe to the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email

If you want help finding better answers to the questions people actually ask (including examples of what I would say), get the worksheet here: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/Con... In this episode, I share five surprising things I’ve learned that lead to better conversations. For more on psychology and social interaction, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear For regular insights and tips, subscribe to the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email

If you want help finding better answers to the questions people actually ask (including examples of what I would say), get the worksheet here: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/Con... Ever been asked about yourself and felt like the conversation went NOWHERE? This episode will help you with that. For more on psychology and social interaction, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear For weekly insights and tips, subscribe to the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email

In this episode, I explain three hidden psychological barriers that may be causing you to unintentionally filter out people who are actually into you. To work more on your social and psychological health, join the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email If you want to work on dating and connecting, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear

In this episode, I explain why dating can feel like a performance or evaluation, and what helps it feel more natural and enjoyable instead. To work more on your social and psychological health, join the email list: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email. If you want to work on dating and connecting, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear

If you're a hard-worker who's feeling the grind, this episode is for you. As a psychologist, I've delved into both the research and real-world cases to uncover the truth about the necessity of vacations and the fears that keep us from taking them. Think you can power through without ever taking a break? The truth might surprise you. Skipping the downtime doesn’t just affect your performance; it could be sabotaging your life. You can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear Optimize your social and psychological health with my newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email