You're Worth Knowing: Transformative Tips for Social Anxiety
January 17, 2024
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Peace Grows Here Podcast with your host, Yeliena Theofilatos.
In this episode, I engage in a heartfelt conversation with the remarkable Roxana Alexandru, a social anxiety expert, mentor, and the founder of Honest Rox. Together, they explore the transformative journey from social anxiety to empowerment and share insights to help female entrepreneurs conquer their fears.
Roxana shares her compelling journey, highlighting the challenges she faced as a young professional dealing with social anxiety and how her experiences led her to establish Honest Rocks.
Understanding the Essence of Social Anxiety:
Delving into the core of social anxiety, our discussion unfolds the misconceptions that often plague those affected. We navigate through the basics of social anxiety, exploring its types, therapeutic approaches, and debunking the toxic shame associated with it.
Proactive Strategies for Overcoming Social Anxiety:
A key focus of our conversation revolves around proactive measures to overcome social anxiety. Roxana emphasizes the power of exposure therapy, encouraging female entrepreneurs to step out of their comfort zones deliberately. e discuss practical tasks, ranging from embracing solitude in public spaces to initiating conversations, that can gradually build confidence.
The Impact of Empowerment:
Reflecting on personal and shared experiences, Roxana underscores the profound impact of empowerment. We both share anecdotes of breakthrough moments, revealing how facing uncomfortable situations and embracing vulnerability became stepping stones to building lasting confidence.
Your Worth Knowing - Empowering Female Entrepreneurs:
Roxana introduces her podcast name, "You're Worth Knowing," aiming to shatter the myth that individuals with social anxiety are not worth knowing. The upcoming episodes of it will delve into the scientific aspects of social anxiety, strategies for various situations, and inspire female entrepreneurs to embrace their uniqueness.
Roxana is sharing about how she is supporting her audience by providing primarily free content but she also has a couple of exciting workshops down the pipe. In the meantime, you can connect with her here:
Instagram @honestrox
Her Podcast “You’re worth knowing"