Parwy's Blog: How to Overcome Social Anxiety - Dr Andrew Huberman with Dr Nick Epley

Engage in real-world exposure: Practicing or simulating social interactions alone is ineffective for curing anxiety.
Take action: To overcome the fear of rejection, you must go out and interact with strangers in real life.
Test your beliefs: Engaging with others proves that fears of rejection are often misplaced and that people are generally more accepting than you might guess.
Update your worldview: Anxiety is eased not by dulling your emotions, but by actively changing your mistaken beliefs about other people.

Convey accurate intentions: Hearing a voice allows the listener to determine intentionality, making it much easier to detect humor or sarcasm compared to typed text.

Reveal your mind: Along with eye gaze, the human voice provides critical information that helps others understand what is on your mind and proves you have an active, thinking mind.
Sound more intelligent: Many people believe that writing makes them look smarter because they can carefully edit their words. However, experiments show that people are actually judged as significantly more intelligent when they deliver their message vocally.
Avoid dead text: Text lacks the humanizing nuances of sound, making it significantly harder for others to connect with your message.

Stop practicing in isolation: If you struggle with social anxiety, force yourself to ask strangers for simple help instead of avoiding interactions altogether.
Prioritize speaking over typing: When a conversation requires nuance, humor, or deep connection, pick up the phone or speak in person instead of sending an email.
Pitch with your voice: When trying to impress an employer or win a professional opportunity, use audio or video pitches rather than relying solely on a written cover letter.
Embrace discomfort: Actively step into social spaces you normally avoid, as these initially uncomfortable interactions often lead to unexpected happiness and deep connection.