You're Worth Knowing

This episode discusses the importance of making bold, life-changing decisions to discover new aspects of oneself and promote personal growth. I’m touching on authenticity, societal pressures, and the daring act of doing something drastic. I’m also sharing how I’ve been holding myself back on this podcast and my goal for future episodes.Here's the link to this week’s episode

I’m introducing a new series called 'Areas of Toxic Shame,' in which I explore the pervasive impact of toxic shame on different areas of life. In this week’s episode, I’m focusing on financial management. From financial avoidance to overspending to prove worth, we will dive into the five ways that shame impacts our relationship with money.If you’re a paid subscriber, you ca

Subscriber-only episodeIn this subscriber-exclusive episode in the TikTok analysis series, we're focusing on the impact of toxic shame on our interactions and self-perception. I will use TikTok creator Zoe's experiences as a powerful example to dispel the myths around solo activities and encourage you to face your fears and take yourself out on a solo date. Zoe posted a c

In this episode, I'm letting you know why I'm pivoting my focus from only discussing social anxiety. Ultimately, a bigger and darker culprit is holding you back. And that's what's fueling social anxiety. I'll use the analogy of the whack-a-mole game to explain the underlying toxic factor at play. Grab the 5 Quick Ways to Manage Your Social Anxiety guide her

In this episode, we explore seven reasons you might be avoiding conversations and offer insights on easing back into them. Also, there will be a small announcement at the end about upcoming changes to the brand.Grab the 5 Quick Ways to Manage Your Social Anxiety guide here.❤️ Sign up for my newsletter, You're Worth Knowing:You're Worth Knowing | Roxana Claudia | Subst

I'm here to kick your butt and steer you into your authentic self. For too long, you've scrolled through other people's lives, wondering what it'd be like to have theirs, without giving yourself the chance and opportunity to succeed in what lights YOU up. You've held onto people's expectations of you for far too long without reflecting on whether you e

Subscriber-only episodeThis is a subscriber-only podcast episode.In this episode, I'm tackling a Reddit post from someone with a PhD struggling with social anxiety. Despite their high level of academic achievement, they feel socially isolated and inadequate. I will offer five actionable recommendations to help them overcome imposter syndrome, social anxiety, and low self-estee

As a huge fan of the Addams Family, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to analyze Wednesday from the social anxiety perspective. Not only is she a curious creature, but her awkwardness and obscure interests are endearing. I wanted to dig deeper into why this fictional character doesn't experience social anxiety and seems energized by rejection. Let's review the eight reasons Wednes

In this episode, we'll explore how societal standards of success, wealth, and fame impact our mental health and fuel social anxiety. Through the stories of Robin Williams, Elon Musk, and Demi Moore, we'll illuminate how external accomplishments don't equate to internal fulfillment.Now, fair warning and a disclaimer:We'll touch on some sensitive topics, including mental health and s

In this episode, we will explore five lessons I learned from the movie The Wild Robot. The movie touched on so many themes that I couldn't help but be inspired by it. As I watched, several lessons, notably related to the robot's perseverance in trying to belong on an island filled with animals, came to light. It made me think about social anxiety and understanding our self-worth.Ge