Say More About Letting Your Guard Down

28/07/2025 14 min

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Episode Synopsis

Navigating Social Anxiety and Embracing VulnerabilityIn this episode of 'Say More About That,' host La Toya delves into the sensitive topic of social anxiety, exploring the aftermath of feeling exposed when someone makes a casual yet impactful comment. She defines social anxiety using the DSM criteria, distinguishes it from shyness, and discusses the struggle between personal identity and external perception. LaToya shares personal experiences and offers practical grounding practices for managing anxiety, emphasizing the importance of showing up authentically. She closes with a reminder of the strength it takes to be vulnerable and encourages listeners to embrace their true selves.​If you have not done so already, please subscribe and comment Today.Stay connected...Get the FREE⁠ Soft Return⁠ email challenge ⁠HERE⁠.Support the show on Patreon.Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @livinlatoya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @toya.the.thrpst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter and other links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email- [email protected] learn more about La Toya visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:20 The Moment of Vulnerability01:26 Understanding Social Anxiety03:29 Defining Vulnerability04:02 Identity vs. Perception04:26 Personal Experience and Reflection05:34 The Instinct to Retreat10:15 Grounding Practices for Anxiety11:51 Journal Prompts and Affirmations12:50 Conclusion and Additional Support