How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley artwork
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How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley

May 18, 2026 · 2 hr 30 min

Dr. Nick Epley, PhD, is a professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago and a leading expert on the science of social connection. We discuss how seemingly small daily interactions with strangers (as well as with people we know) can meaningfully improve our mental and physical health. Dr. Epley also explains how to reduce social anxiety using simple and easily accessible science-supp…