Are you the kind of person who low-key dreads certain social situations? Maybe you get so nervous before parties or a date that you find excuses to cancel. Yet, the confusing part is around your close friends and family, you have no problem being your crazy extroverted self.

If the average unpredictable social encounter stresses you the eff out, you might have some social anxiety brewing beneath the surface. Chances are it’s keeping you safe, but it’s also keeping you stuck.

You might even feel like, on some level, you’re missing out on things in life, as if you’re chance for happiness is constantly passing you by. But what if you knew a way to break free safely and at your own pace? 

Today comedian, influencer, and author Haley Faulkner explains how to slowly take back your power over social anxiety by consistently making bold, courageous choices. Turns out that the way you may have grown up responding to social stress is neither your identity nor your personality. You don’t have to let fear and worries stop you from putting yourself out there so you can meet your person.

By the end of this episode, you will learn several strategies you can use to steadily unravel the ropes currently tying your heart in knots and instead lasso yourself the forbidden fruit that your social anxiety has convinced you to avoid at all costs. You’ll feel empowered to pursue love, no matter what.

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Haley Faulkner is an author, influencer, and comedian who is driven by her passion for empowering the queer community to live their most authentic and fulfilling lives. With a unique blend of humor, creativity, and wisdom, Haley has made it her mission to inspire and uplift others.

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💃 About Your Host

Lauren is a speaker, author of "The Mindful Dating Journal: Find a Healthy Love that Lasts," and creator of the free MettaDate Journal mobile app. She combines her personal success dating story with her professional mindfulness training to help singles ditch the dating struggle and claim the loving relationship they deeply deserve.

**Disclaimer**

Neither myself nor my guest today are therapists or practitioners of any kind. The advice, opinions, and techniques offered in this episode are not meant to be replacements for medical treatment. We are not attempting to nor are qualified to treat clinical anxiety. Rather, we hope to validate the emotions and experiences of social anxiety as it shows up while dating. Please seek the help of a trained professional is you feel anxiety is negatively impacting your life.