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We are all Hypocrites by Kyle MacDonald on April 9, 2016 This week on the Confident Mind, I talk about how I’m a hypocrite.  In fact, we all are.  I explore the ways that hypocrisy can be a useful driver of behaviour and attitudinal change, and also a hurtful and unhelpful way of thinking about…

Yes, My Social Anxiety Podcast is Here! by Kyle MacDonald on April 22, 2015 In this, the first episode of “The Confident Mind,” the weekly Podcast of overcomingsocialanxiety.com, I outline the basics of Mindfulness, talks about the sorts of topics that this Podcast will cover and gives a small practical example or “taster” of mindfulness practice….

Going to college is a life-changing event in any case. You suddenly have to cope with a completely different schedule, among strangers, often far for home, and having to manage your life on your own, from making sure you get to class on time to looking after yourself. If you are afflicted with social anxiety,…

Reposted: Online Therapy: Interview with Dr. John Grohol of psychcentral.com by Kyle MacDonald on December 23, 2015 Over the next five weeks I’ll be taking a break for the Southern Hemisphere Christmas and Summer Holiday.  So each week I’ll be posting one of my interview podcasts from the last year.  New Episodes from the 20th…

How To Talk To Someone About Your Social Anxiety by Kyle MacDonald in Social Anxiety Probably the most common anxiety for those who are shy or live with social anxiety is how to talk about the topic of social anxiety with those with whom you are close. We’ve already discussed the types of way in…

Is Our Internal Voice a Social Anxiety Friend or Foe? 30 September 2014 Cognitive Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Social Anxiety / Kyle MacDonald We may not always be aware of it, but we go about our daily lives against a background of running commentary. Some of it is practical and useful like “I’ve got…