In this episode, Zach and Jeremy share their experiences with anxiety and panic when leaving the comfort of a hotel room to head out to conferences, networking events, and other unfamiliar social situations. Jeremy describes his mounting worry about interacting with crowds after being isolated during Covid. They discuss techniques like exposure therapy to push through the discomfort and make connections, finding that it gets easier over time. The episode covers managing social anxiety, perfectionism, and fear of the unknown when traveling for work. Topics discussed:
Social anxiety around networking and meeting new people
Using exposure therapy to push through discomfort
Techniques like box breathing to manage anxiety
Learning to be present and grounded when anxious
Letting go of control over uncontrollable things
Taking small steps forward to overcome limitations
Stories of dealing with fear on turbulent flights
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