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How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley

May 18, 2026·2h 30m·8-min readinterviewself improvement
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Social connection is not a luxury but a biological necessity, and overcoming social anxiety comes not from avoiding discomfort but from changing our mistaken beliefs about others through real-world interactions. Small, everyday exchanges—like a compliment or a brief conversation—can signifi

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Nick EpleyAndrew HubermanJia JiangDanny KahnemanAngus DeatonFrank FlynnVanessa Lake

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