Embarrassment & CBT

Embarrassment & CBT

From MyCBT by Dr. Julie Osborn, LCSW, Psy.D

June 12, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 186

About this episode

Dr. Julie Osborn discusses how to identify and combat embarrassment using CBT tools.

Experiencing embarrassment, especially in public or social settings, can really knock your confidence. Some people experience embarrassment so acutely that they just can’t deal with an embarrassing situation. How can you identify and combat hot thoughts in an embarrassing situations? How can you handle the catastrophic thinking that can happen? How can you use CBT tools to process an embarrassing situation in a healthier way? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as we discuss how to deal with embarrassm...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Julie Osborn

Topics covered

  • embarrassment
  • CBT
  • confidence
  • social anxiety
  • mental health

Keywords

  • embarrassment
  • CBT
  • hot thoughts
  • catastrophic thinking
  • mental health

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