Overcoming Social Anxiety: A Journey To Emotional Freedom With Kam Knight

“I just allow the feelings to take over, and as long as I sit in it, they tend to subside.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Kam Knight about the complexities of social anxiety, emotional intelligence, and the journey of self-discovery. Kam shares his personal experiences with social anxiety, the impact of his upbringing, and how he navigates emotions in various situations. What to listen for: Social anxiety can stem from childhood experiences Sitting with emotions can lead to clarity and insights Vulnerability is key to overcoming personal struggles Expressing feelings can alleviate the pressure of holding them in The importance of finding supportive spaces to share experiences Self-mastery involves recognizing and overcoming mental blocks Desire alone is not enough; action is required to achieve goals “The more I sit with my emotions instead of fighting them, the more they lose their hold on me.” The more you fight an emotion, the stronger it feels. Sitting with it allows it to pass naturally Feelings, no matter how overwhelming, always change. Letting them flow instead of suppressing them helps you move forward Observing emotions without reacting gives you power over them instead of letting them control you Facing emotions head-on, even the tough ones, builds resilience and self-awareness “Healing comes from allowing yourself to feel, without fear, without judgment, and without running away.” True healing happens when you give yourself permission to experience emotions fully, rather than avoiding them Avoiding emotions out of fear only prolongs pain Being hard on yourself for feeling a certain way only adds to the struggle Distractions and numbing only delay the inevitable Every feeling has something to teach you About Kam Knight Kam Knight is a coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of a dozen books in the area of mental performance and personal mastery. He’s known for bringing fresh solutions and insights that are a rare departure from traditional ideas. Because of his fresh perspective, his books have become the gold standard for their respective topics, which have helped over 500,000 people. When he is not coaching or writing, he is traveling, having traveled to over 100 countries around the world. https://kamknight.com https://www.linkedIn.com/ikamknight https://instagram.com/ikamknight Resources: Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? Send Nick an email or schedule a time to discuss your podcast today! nick@themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com Thank you for listening! Please subscribe on iTunes and give us a 5-Star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-and-self-mastery-show/id1604262089 Watch Clips and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1tCM7KTe3hrq_-UAa6GHA Guest Inquiries right here: podcasts@themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com Your Friends at “The Mindset & Self-Mastery Show”