If you've ever had questions about social anxiety and sex/intimacy, race/cultural background, work/promotions, and more... THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Listen to a social anxiety expert get into the nitty-gritty of these topics to help us feel better. How can I get a promotion at work if I feel too anxious to speak up or take on a leadership role at work? How does my race and cultural background factor into my experience of social anxiety? How does social anxiety impact intimacy and sex? Is my social anxiety part of my personality or is it something that’s a problem/disorder that I need to get help with? MEET DR. TYNESSA FRANKS Tynessa Franks received her Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Virginia and has worked in a range of mental health care settings including VA hospitals, private practice, and academic institutions. As a self-defined "shy girl", she realized a strong passion for helping people who struggle with worrying too much about what other people think and started Bashful & Bright in 2019 with this mission at the forefront. She creates videos, conducts group psychotherapy, and teaches a comprehensive online course to help women and men improve their social anxiety so they can start showing up, speaking up, and engaging in social interactions in a way that feels good. You can learn more about her work at bashfulandbright.com or reach her directly at [email protected]. *** MY PATRONS GOT EARLY ACCESS TO THIS EPISODE! Join here to support the show and access new episodes before anyone else: https://www.patreon.com/yoursocialanxietybestie

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