Dr Thomas Smithyman Podcast

I share my journey overcoming social anxiety, which led me to write my book. Through personal stories and strategies backed by clinical experience, I explore how to move from fear and avoidance into what I call the "Warm Social World," where meaningful connections feel natural.
For more on psychology and personal growth, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
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Becoming self-confident is easier than it seems (if you understand it). In this episode, I discuss the insight that changed everything for me. Backed by psychological research and personal insights, I reveal the real meaning of self-confidence and how it can transform your life.
For more on psychology and personal growth, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
I’m creating a workshop to help you date and connect with confidence — tell me what you want me to cover: https://forms.gle/MUBu4MqMGcPsqNMDA
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Ever been in a conversation and had NO idea what to say next? This episode will help with that.
I’m creating a workshop to help you date and connect with confidence — tell me what you want me to cover: https://forms.gle/MUBu4MqMGcPsqNMDA
For more on psychology and social interaction, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
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I woke up feeling down, and decided to record a podcast (that day) describing what I did in response. I thought this could be helpful since I’m a psychologist and you can see how I used to deal with it, and how I’ve learned to respond differently now. And by the way, I stuck to this system and my mood returned to baseline within a couple of days.  Remember, it’s okay to have down days. What’s important is how we respond to them. 
For more on working with all the shame or low moods associated with social anxiety, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
I’m creating a workshop to help you date and connect with confidence — tell me what you want me to cover: https://forms.gle/MUBu4MqMGcPsqNMDA
Optimize your social and psychological health with my newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email

Can your personality actually make you more physically attractive? I explore how certain traits can change how others see your looks, backed by surprising psychology and neuroscience findings.
What key characteristics shift these perceptions, and why? Listen to learn how your interactions and behavior could enhance your attractiveness, without changing your appearance.
For more on psychology and dating, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
I’m creating a workshop to help you date and connect with confidence — tell me what you want me to cover: https://forms.gle/MUBu4MqMGcPsqNMDA
Optimize your social and psychological health with my newsletter: 
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Download my "Worry Time Pocket Guide" here: 
https://thomas-smithyman.mykajabi.com/worry-time-pocket-guide
For more on psychology and anxiety, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear

Our phones are quietly undermining our social lives by pulling attention away from real human connection. In this episode, I explain the psychology behind how phones reduce happiness, weaken relationships, and block connection—and the small, practical changes that can help you level up.
For more, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
I’m creating a workshop to help you date and connect with confidence — tell me what you want me to cover: https://forms.gle/MUBu4MqMGcPsqNMDA
Optimize your social and psychological health with my newsletter: https://drthomassmithyman.beehiiv.com.
 

Discover the evidence-based methods to staying positive even when your circumstances are difficult. I share my own story of how and why I had to learn all about this.
You can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
Optimize your social and psychological health with my newsletter: https://drthomassmithyman.beehiiv.com.