How to Overcome Social Anxiety?

How to Overcome Social Anxiety?

From LEP - Learn English Podcast by LEP by 3s Media

December 15, 2025 · 21 min

About this episode

In this episode, Leo and Gwen discuss social anxiety and provide tools for English learners to overcome their nervousness when speaking.

😌 Do you feel nervous when speaking English? Does your heart beat fast, your mind go blank, and even saying “hello” feels hard? In this episode of Podcast and Chill , Leo and Gwen talk about social anxiety in a simple, friendly way — especially for English learners 🌱. PDF: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XPwTUTnLsoJAHz53TK0U_nV-31OGpTDuC2mhWe9AIwk/edit?usp=sharing You’ll learn: ✨ What social anxiety really is ✨ Why your brain “shuts down” when you feel nervous ✨ Why it’s not your English level — it’s your mindset 🧠 ✨ 3 simple tools to feel calmer when speaking: 🐢 Micro exposure (very small steps) 📝 Script phrases to save you when your mind goes blank 🌬️ A quick breathing trick to calm your body We also explain useful vocabulary to talk about your feelings: 📌 anxious 📌 embarrassed 📌 insecure 📌 overwhelmed 📌 self-conscious This episode is perfect if you: ✔️ Feel shy or scared when speaking English ✔️ Want to build confidence step by step ✔️ Like calm, supportive English listening practice 🎧 📥 Free PDF included You can download the vocabulary and transcript using the link in the description. 💬 Question for you: When do you feel most nervous speaking English? Tell…

People in this episode

Hosts: Leo, Gwen

Topics covered

  • social anxiety
  • English speaking
  • confidence building
  • mindset
  • language learning

Keywords

  • social anxiety
  • English speaking
  • confidence
  • mindset
  • language learning
  • nervousness
  • vocabulary

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Organizations: LEP by 3s Media

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