In this episode of "Understanding Social Anxiety," hosts Simon and Sarah explore the surprisingly common experience of social anxiety around friends. Inspired by listener Sally's thoughtful comment, they dive into why we might feel anxious even with those we trust the most. Through insightful contributions from our listeners, the episode uncovers various factors that can trigger anxiety, including the pressure to maintain valued friendships, the impact of social settings, and the influence of personal dynamics. Join us as we navigate this complex topic and share strategies for managing anxiety within our closest relationships.

In this episode of "Understanding Social Anxiety," hosts Simon and Sarah explore the surprisingly common experience of social anxiety around friends. Inspired by listener Sally's thoughtful comment, they dive into why we might feel anxious even with those we trust the most. Through insightful contributions from our listeners, the episode uncovers various factors that can trigger anxiety, including the pressure to maintain valued friendships, the impact of social settings, and the influence of personal dynamics. Join us as we navigate this complex topic and share strategies for managing anxiety within our closest relationships.

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In this sneak peak, Sarah and Simon explore the impact of friends bringing along others to a social meet without forewarning them beforehand. Do you agree with this?

Full episode available on Friday 5th July from 06.00am

In Season 2, Episode 6 of "Social Anxiety Life," we dive into the question: is social anxiety hereditary? We reveal fascinating poll results from our social media platforms, highlighting varied perspectives on whether social anxiety is influenced by genes or environment. We also share compelling listener contributions, discussing personal stories that shed light on the role of supportive environments. Our discussion covers the complexities of social anxiety, the impact of genetic predisposition, and environmental factors.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform. Join us next time as we continue to explore the fascinating world of social anxiety. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories!

In Season 2, Episode 6 of "Social Anxiety Life," we dive into the question: is social anxiety hereditary? We reveal fascinating poll results from our social media platforms, highlighting varied perspectives on whether social anxiety is influenced by genes or environment. We also share compelling listener contributions, discussing personal stories that shed light on the role of supportive environments. Our discussion covers the complexities of social anxiety, the impact of genetic predisposition, and environmental factors.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform. Join us next time as we continue to explore the fascinating world of social anxiety. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories!

In this sneak peak of Episode 6, we explore whether experiences in school shapes social anxiety.

Full episode being released on Friday 22nd June.

A sneak peak of our latest episode - the full version will be available from 06:00am on Friday 17th May.

In this clip, we explore the links between likes, follows and engagement on social anxiety.