Managing social anxietyhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/managing-social-anxiety--5963390
What is social anxiety?
It's the fear of being judged or laughed at in social settings, making everyday activities, like eating with others, stressful.

These students often face both personal and academic hurdles, including feeling isolated.

Social anxiety can hinder academic performance and make navigating the university's mandatory interactions difficult.

Adjusting to new social circles and expectations in university can be daunting for them.

This might lead to avoiding social situations, feeling lonely, and struggling with friendships. They may be nervous about making friends, participating in groups, or speaking up in class.]]>enMental HealthCopyright Deakin Lifehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/36e66699f35d7f28bf46a8f7b89e01c8.jpgManaging social anxietyhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/managing-social-anxiety--5963390Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:12:53 +0000Deakin LifeDeakin Lifeaskanurse@deakin.edu.auUniversity can be challenging for students with social anxiety. What is social anxiety? It's the fear of being judged or laughed at in social settings, making everyday activities, like eating with others, stressful. These students often face both...
What is social anxiety?
It's the fear of being judged or laughed at in social settings, making everyday activities, like eating with others, stressful.

These students often face both personal and academic hurdles, including feeling isolated.

Social anxiety can hinder academic performance and make navigating the university's mandatory interactions difficult.

Adjusting to new social circles and expectations in university can be daunting for them.

This might lead to avoiding social situations, feeling lonely, and struggling with friendships. They may be nervous about making friends, participating in groups, or speaking up in class.]]>falsec7e3c5f4-cc89-57b0-85b0-1030a885727depisodicFaa's Story: Living with Social Anxiety – Episode 5https://www.spreaker.com/episode/faa-s-story-living-with-social-anxiety-episode-5--72733859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72733859Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:51:13 +0000Deakin Life1203deakinuniversity,socialanxietyfalse15fullPractical Strategies for Managing Social Anxiety - Episode 4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/practical-strategies-for-managing-social-anxiety-episode-4--60854692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60854692Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:00:05 +0000Deakin Life532deakinuniversity,socialanxietyfalse14fullThe Power of Self-Compassion - Episode 3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-self-compassion-episode-3--60854677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60854677Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:47:43 +0000Deakin Life340deakinuniversity,socialanxietyfalse13fullFinding Calm Through Mindfulness - Episode 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-calm-through-mindfulness-episode-2--57746155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57746155Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:56:46 +0000Deakin Life703deakinuniversity,socialanxietyfalse12fullRecognising the Signs of Social Anxiety - Episode 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/recognising-the-signs-of-social-anxiety-episode-1--56923949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56923949Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:08:30 +0000Deakin Life544deakinuniversity,socialanxietyfalse11full