4164: [Part 1] Do These 5 Things When Social Anxiety Has Your Tongue by Roxana Alexandru on Self-Compassion

Roxana Alexandru narrates a personal story of stumbling over her words while mentoring a college student, which spiraled into impostor syndrome and harsh self-criticism. As an introvert who values precise communication, the minor slip felt like a major failure. She argues that rather than replaying the moment, choosing self-compassion prevents one bad moment from becoming a defining story. The episode also touches on how honesty and vulnerability can disarm social anxiety.