Dr Thomas Smithyman Podcast

The Day I Overcame Social Anxiety

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 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3NXOFhJY0tOQ2VvQjdTaU5HOTdaZlA1OTdBd3xBQ3Jtc0ttSlRJdnVmRFhPbk8yZHFaNnM1Tm10ejVIUkM2SDRRSkVtLVZUYXdMOVhDNmttWldValh4MFNsaWJJdFBUY2tnN1BlOXdkWlplZXJ0b3pEWTc5eW5aSV9IbFhFcjJ5LUNsYUgzTWJKQW82NmMyMG5qcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgeni.us%2FDatingWithoutFear&v=bokdL9XIWVs] Optimize your social and psychological health with my newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email [https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email]

The Real Secret to Self-Confidence (You’ve Been Doing It Wrong)

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 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3NXOFhJY0tOQ2VvQjdTaU5HOTdaZlA1OTdBd3xBQ3Jtc0ttSlRJdnVmRFhPbk8yZHFaNnM1Tm10ejVIUkM2SDRRSkVtLVZUYXdMOVhDNmttWldValh4MFNsaWJJdFBUY2tnN1BlOXdkWlplZXJ0b3pEWTc5eW5aSV9IbFhFcjJ5LUNsYUgzTWJKQW82NmMyMG5qcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgeni.us%2FDatingWithoutFear&v=bokdL9XIWVs] 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 [https://forms.gle/MUBu4MqMGcPsqNMDA] Optimize your social and psychological health with my newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email [https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email]

How to Master Small Talk (Even If You Hate It)

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 [https://forms.gle/MUBu4MqMGcPsqNMDA] For more on psychology and social interaction, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0Y2WDF3VkUtd1VxNWdtUXBxVHdrVFVmRGhCd3xBQ3Jtc0tuZ1RMc05ab3doVkctTFFxbXllLVNVYUdSMk1BZWxzNm5OMzAwSUxJZEN4X3dINDJWNEprUjgzdG1jazMxWGtUZTh5WXI0ZmJwa016cGpVVDdCZzRYeHVsMHc3QWljcDNHSU91ZlhJX05qdTRta3ktVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgeni.us%2FDatingWithoutFear&v=Zsl-8iP_iBw] Optimize your social and psychological health with my newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email [https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email]

Psychologist On Feeling Down: What I Do and What I Never Do

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 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWN0Z3VsXzFUZ1pxaUJRTHFYanZhTXhVOHBKd3xBQ3Jtc0tuV1Q3eUgyNU5xVUhGZkV6RW52WmFlWDBMUVZKLTBNTTczWTczU05zZW1mQ21oUmpTeW45RTYydk5mR3oxR1ZTV0ZvV1pKUXZzYmhGS21oRWFaQWM1YkhBTlVZLTYyVlgxemtFUk1ELTBNa2lPcUo1TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgeni.us%2FDatingWithoutFear&v=I_nUZ4rcyOw] 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 [https://forms.gle/MUBu4MqMGcPsqNMDA] Optimize your social and psychological health with my newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email [https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email]

Become Better Looking Through Psychology

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 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0F3MVFrU25pdE1TVjh6ekc4RHUyMElQR1hXd3xBQ3Jtc0ttQ1Y0RW9GQVdZdzI1QmtRVGwzdHBFX0tNV2hnWExTdU5vUENpLXN6QmpfaTJKWkVxa2UxcHkwc2ptbkV2Unp4YmhnZVA0Mmt0Y1FaeXpkVDIwbVp0eGhjaG5Dcmh1YXhIT0JIMDhncUdCa3pxMjR0NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgeni.us%2FDatingWithoutFear&v=D0rpiKYF3Os] 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 [https://forms.gle/MUBu4MqMGcPsqNMDA] Optimize your social and psychological health with my newsletter:  https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email [https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email]