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Social Anxiety Solutions - your journey to social confidence!

Sebastiaan van der Schrier

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My name is Seb.

More about the show

I used to struggle with severe social anxiety. Since 2009, I've helped people work through social anxiety in a way that is structured, practical, and gentle.

No forced exposure. No pressure to perform. No "just push yourself" advice.

Social anxiety is not a defect. It's a protective nervous system response that can be gradually retrained.

My work combines psychology with EFT tapping to update the emotional learning that drives social anxiety.

Progress is not dramatic. It's gradual. Intensity decreases. Duration shortens. Confidence builds quietly.

If you're looking for a calm, realistic path forward, you're in the right place.

— Start Here: The Social Confidence Blueprint www.social-anxiety-solutions.com/social-confidence-blueprint/

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If you're interested in deeper 1:1 support: VIP Coaching www.social-anxiety-solutions.com/social-anxiety-coach/

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  1. How To Stop Getting Rejected and How To Make More Friends

    · 15 min

    In today's episode... Have you been rejected in a social situation that then resulted in feelings of shame and guilt? Were you miserable for days and thought about it over and over? In this episode, Sebastiaan will…

  2. Getting profound insight every single day for 30 Days! [30 Day Social Confidence Challenge]

    · 2:54

    In today's episode... Do you ever feel discouraged to express yourself every time you speak in front of people? Do you feel awkward in social situations? Do you feel that there is something inside of you that is not…

  3. EFT Myth #1: Tapping Is Just A Self-Help Tool

    · 9:09

    In today's episode... While there are tons of scientific research proving the effectiveness of EFT Tapping (like this research done by The Tapping Solution: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/science-research/)…

  4. A clearer path of what to do to overcome social anxiety [30 Day Social Confidence Challenge]

    · 2:04

    In today's episode... Scared to join our FREE 30 Day Social Confidence Challenge? Have you thought that "It won't be worth it"... ...or that "This will be a waste of time"? Be inspired by today's comment made by Laura…

  5. EFT Myth 2: There is only one core event

    · 10 min

    In today's episode... Have you ever wondered if there is one significant negative emotional experience that caused your social anxiety? Did you think that if you clear this one negative experience, your social anxiety…

  6. "Overcoming your Social Anxiety: Focus and Be Persistent With Your Journey" [Testimonial]

    · 3:35

    In today's episode... Have you ever asked yourself why you are suffering so much that no one seemed to understand your feelings? Do you feel still stuck with your negative memories? Do you want to get rid of those…

  7. EFT Myth #3: My Issue Should Be Collapsed In A Single Session

    · 11 min

    In today's episode... When you go to a session with your therapist, have you asked yourself... ...how long should I wait for me to get rid of my Social Anxiety problem? ...will I overcome my problem in just a single…

  8. "I have made a lot of progress in eliminating my Social Anxiety" [30Day Social Confidence Challenge]

    · 2:14

    In today's episode... The next FREE 30 Day Social Confidence Challenge is coming up! What are your expectations? What is your goal? In this episode, hear Dennis share his testimonial about how this challenge helped…

  9. EFT Myth #4: A tapping script will solve my Social Anxiety

    · 9:48

    In today's episode... When you hear the word tapping or Emotional Freedom Technique for the first time, what was your initial reaction? Were you curious about it? Did you try it by watching tap-along videos? Were…

  10. "EFT is a powerful technique to reduce your Social Anxiety" [30 Day Challenge Testimonial]

    · 5:09

    In today's episode.. Do you want to experience relief within 30 days? Do you want to experience tapping and learn the concepts that can help you reduce your suffering? Do you want to increase your self-confidence and…

  11. EFT tapping myth #5: I only get temporary results

    · 15 min

    In today's episode... The three reasons why your changes are just temporary. Are you feeling confused as to where and how to tap the right way? Are you lost with words to say during a tapping session? Do you feel…

  12. "EFT is a powerful technique that becomes so natural" [30 Day Social Confidence Challenge]

    · 5:06

    In today's episode.. Do you have a fear of being seen anxious in a social situation? Do you have blushing problems? Or do you get nervous often? Do you feel awkward about making eye contact with other people? If…

  13. EFT Tapping Myth #6: Tapping is all I need...I need nothing else!

    · 14 min

    In today's episode... "Tapping is all I need to overcome my social anxiety." In this episode, Sebastiaan will be busting another myth that people usually think about tapping. He will also give you great insights…

  14. Are you ready to be socially at ease? Hear this now!

    · 6:09

    In today's episode.. Do you have problems being in a social situation? Do you have problems with blushing, sweating, and nervousness? Do you want something that would help you get rid of that? In this episode,…

  15. Does makeup help you to overcome your Social Anxiety easier?

    · 15 min

    In today's episode... Does makeup make you overcome your Social Anxiety easier and faster? How does this relate to overcoming your Social Anxiety? In this episode, Sebastiaan will be sharing with you how the process…

  16. My journey to healing has started...and I'm excited to see what is coming next! [30 Day Social Confidence Challenge Testimonial]

    · 5:22

    In today's episode.. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! THE FREE 30-DAY SOCIAL CONFIDENCE CHALLENGE IS COMING UP THIS JANUARY 1, 2022 If you want to have something that will help you change, make progress, have a breakthrough, and…

  17. Social Anxiety Myth: You Cannot Overcome It

    · 16 min

    In today's episode... Imagine when you were young, and all the things you did looked and felt FUN. Now...imagine having a similar experience where everything suddenly became awkward! What is the reason behind it?…

  18. It is different from any other approach. It has been amazing! [Testimonial]

    · 4:19

    In today's episode... THE FREE 30-DAY SOCIAL CONFIDENCE CHALLENGE IS COMING UP THIS JANUARY 1, 2022! Don't miss out! Get your momentum going! Join us and make significant progress towards your…

  19. The 5 Stages to Social Confidence

    · 18 min

    If social situations make you tense, overthink, or avoid, the FREE 30-Day Social Confidence Challenge starts Jan 1, 2026. Private. From home. 15 min/day. No forced exposure. Join:…

  20. "I'm on the right path." [Testimonial]

    · 4:10

    THE FREE 30-DAY SOCIAL CONFIDENCE CHALLENGE IS COMING UP THIS JANUARY 1, 2022! Don't miss out! Join us in this life-transforming challenge! Go to: https://bit.ly/socialconfidencechallenge Why join? ⭐ Get short yet…

  21. What you need to know about the 30 Day Social Confidence Challenge

    · 26 min

    In today's episode... And so, the countdown begins! 2022 is just right around the corner. Do you want to start your 2022 with renewed social confidence? Sign up for the next FREE 30 Day Social Confidence Challenge…

  22. "I got a step by step direction to where I am now" [30 Day Social Confidence Challenge Testimonial]

    · 5:08

    The anticipation... The excitement... And the thrill and will to start is real! The next FREE 30 Day Social Confidence Challenge is coming really soon! Gear up and be ready for the profound, life-transforming…

  23. "I made more progress than with your course" [30 Day Social Confidence Challenge]

    · 18 min

    7 days to go before the start of New Year! And... 7 days to go before the start of the FREE 30 Day Social Confidence Challenge! Are you ready? In this episode, I interviewed Jun Rong about his experience of the…

  24. "There has been a big difference from where I started...to where I am now"[30 Day Testimonial]

    · 17 min

    Here is a mad statistic: Over 50% of the people who signed up for the previous Social Confidence Challenge… … never even started the challenge! Madness. They might give reasons like: I don't have time, I'm too…

  25. Top 10 benefits reported by previous Social Confidence Challenge takers

    · 13 min

    What are the top 10 benefits you can get from the free 30 Day Social Confidence Challenge? Here's the top 10: 1. Reduced social anxiety 2. No anxiety in certain social situations 3. Feel more calm and at ease 4. Less…

  26. "I made significant improvements in certain situations." [Testimonial]

    · 3:10

    The 30 Day Social Confidence Challenge is free and so it's likely lame... NOT! This is some of the best of the best of my work. I've been obsessed with solutions for social anxiety because I used to have severe social…

  27. Worried that EFT tapping won't work for you? Hear this!

    · 16 min

    Are you worried that tapping won't work for you or that you cannot overcome your social anxiety? In this episode, Sebastiaan will be giving you a bit of a story about how he first learned about EFT tapping and how he…

  28. A socially confident you in 2022?

    · 7:51

    In today's episode... Imagine in 2022... ...as your most confident you. What would it be like? And how will you achieve that? This episode is a special invite (if you haven't already) to join the next FREE 30 Day…

  29. The concepts I learned are now incorporated into my daily life [Social Confidence Club Testimonial]

    · 13 min

    The 30-Day Social Confidence Challenge has begun! And because of this, Sebastiaan will be dedicating our testimonial Tuesdays to the people that have been suffering from Social Anxiety, have gone through the…

  30. "I finally felt understood" [Social Confidence Club Testimonial]

    · 32 min

    In today's episode... Hear Jessica as she shares her experience being a member of the Social Confidence Club She'll be sharing the healing process she had gone through... ...the memories she made during that…

  31. "I don't feel Socially Anxious for weeks" [Social Confidence Club Testimonial]

    · 13 min

    Do you want to be part of the guided journey from Social Anxiety to Effortless Social Ease? Do you want to know the five stages to effortless social ease? Or do you want to know which milestones are you now on your…

  32. Compassion Tap-Along

    · 21 min

    In today's episode... Are you tired of being harsh and judgmental towards yourself? Do you want to change that by having self-compassion? In this episode, Sebastiaan will be giving you a tap-along exercise that will…

  33. Being in the club makes me accountable [Social Confidence Club Testimonial]

    · 16 min

    Have you been suffering from Social Anxiety? Do you want to overcome it? Do you need to be supported and guided to overcome your Social Anxiety? Then listen to Brent as he shares the highlight of being a member of…

  34. The 5 Stages To Effortless Social Ease

    · 21 min

    In today's episode... In this episode, Sebastiaan will be discussing the up and down journey to overcome your Social Anxiety and the 5 Stages to effortless social ease. So... ...sit back, gain insights, and join the…

  35. "We are united on this journey to overcoming Social Anxiety" (Social Confidence Club Testimonial)

    · 13 min

    What are you looking for in terms of being in a community? Do you want to be guided along the way? Do you want 24/7 support from people all around the world? Or do you want to learn concepts about tapping and how to…

  36. "My blushing problem is not a big deal anymore!" [Social Confidence Club Testimonial]

    · 50 min

    In today's episode... Have you ever blushed during a conversation? Have you ever felt tired of being anxious? Have you ever been in a community where you can feel safe sharing your setbacks and breakthroughs? In…

  37. Social Confidence Club Testimonial: "Everybody got each other's back on this journey to social ease."

    · 16 min

    In this episode, listen to James as he talks about the things he liked the most inside the club such as: -the support with each other -the comfort and wisdom he gets during his setbacks -the information he gets every…

  38. Brent's 1 Year Update: "I'm getting better and better as I go."

    · 37 min

    In today's episode... Have you ever felt that the world is caving in and of itself? Well, that was what Brent felt years before he joined the Social Confidence Club. Together, as a community and as a team, we will help…

  39. "70% of my Social Anxiety has simply disappeared!" [Social Confidence Club Testimonial]

    · 2:47

    Do you have social fears such as social phobia, social perfectionism, and the likes? Did you know that there is a scientifically proven and effective technique that can help you get rid of those fears? In this…

  40. "I now have an active social life!" [Testimonial]

    · 1:42

    Here we are! The Social Confidence Club 3.0 has officially begun. And it has been a whirlwind of emotions, and we are proud of each and everyone who took the leap of faith forward and started their…

  41. "After tapping, my physical symptoms alleviated and I return to a more natural state" [Testimonial]

    · 1:45

    How would I gain benefit just by watching the tap-along sessions? Will I really feel more at ease? Will it help me reduce the pain that I am feeling? Can I really relate to the person? If you asked yourself the…

  42. The 2 Types of Social Anxiety

    · 13 min

    In today's episode... Did you know there are two kinds of anxiety we experience socially? In this episode, that is what Sebastiaan will talk about Curious about what these two are? Or want to know the difference…

  43. "Heart racing and face blushing are now gone, and I am definitely making progress!" [Testimonial]

    · 1:09

    If you are suffering from Social Anxiety, one problem for you might be having physical sensations around your body. ...and although you cannot see what other people can see ...you feel tensed and judged...and more…

  44. Feel like a loser? Tap along!

    · 19 min

    In today's episode... Do you ever feel like a loser because you're dealing with Social Anxiety? Do you ever feel ashamed, uncomfortable, judged because of this? In this episode, Sebastiaan will be doing a tap-along…

  45. "Working through the aspects of Social Anxiety has been life-changing" [Testimonial]

    · 3:03

    Do you want something to inspire you? Maybe something that can give you insights about how Mahsa overcame her fear of negative judgment? Or better yet... ...do you want to know how others, who watched Mahsa started…

  46. Unrealistic Expectations On The Journey To Social Ease

    · 8:36

    In today's episode... When you first learned about how EFT tapping can help you overcome your Social Anxiety, what were your expectations? In this episode, Sebastiaan will be talking about how to help you prevent…

  47. How to shift your limiting beliefs

    · 13 min

    In today's episode... What are your limiting beliefs? And how can it affect your mental well-being? How can you shift your limiting beliefs? In this episode, Sebastiaan will be sharing a new perspective into helping…

  48. "5 Positive Changes I Got Through Tapping" [Testimonial]

    · 3:02

    Is your Social Anxiety triggered by small talks? Do you feel insecure looking someone in the eyes? Do you feel awkward socializing with other people? And are you afraid of judgment from others? In this episode,…

  49. Do you feel… 'different'?

    · 18 min

    In today's episode... Have you been feeling different because of your Social Anxiety? In this episode, tap along with Sebastiaan on the belief that you are different because of Social Anxiety. Go here for the show…

  50. "I have definitely noticed a lift in many areas after tapping!" [Testimonial]

    · 1:48

    Are you feeling nervous before a social presentation? Do you have bodily sensations such as a lump in your throat, heart beating fast, butterflies in your stomach, and hands shaking and perspiring? In this episode,…

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