# Anxiety & Intimacy w/ Dr. Shreya Hessler | Szn. 4 Ep. 10

An episode of [Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1754424612), 1 Feb 2026, 47 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/d83aac7c/podcast/play/114060934/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-15%2F416200264-44100-2-2577e86595eb.mp3

In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy interviews Dr. Shreya Hessler, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and founder of The Mindset Center, to discuss how anxiety, perfectionism, and self-worth shape intimacy in young adulthood and how this affects relationships of all structures. Together, they explore rejection sensitivity, shifting social norms, and how embracing imperfection can deepen connection. If you’ve ever felt anxious about dating, love, or being truly seen, this conversation offers fresh insight into building authentic intimacy in an anxious world. ✨ If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns of people-pleasing or self-doubt, my course will help you release those wounded dynamics and reconnect to your power. Learn to set clear boundaries, cultivate self-trust, and create relationships that actually feel safe and nourishing. Buy Now! Reach Dr. Shreya at: IG: dr.shreyahessler website: drhessler.com TEDx #anxiety #relationships #genz #youngadults #mentalhealth #selfworth #intimacy #datinganxiety #pleasureproject #drjennkennedy

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