503 How to Talk to Strangers When You Have Social Anxiety
503 How to Talk to Strangers When You Have Social Anxiety  
Podcast: Your Anxiety Toolkit - Anxiety & OCD Strategies for Everyday
Published On: Fri Aug 21 2026
Description: In this episode, I walk you through the practical skills I teach my clients with social anxiety when they want to feel more comfortable talking to strangers and connecting with others. Instead of expecting conversation to suddenly feel natural, we start small and build these skills through repetition. We begin with open body language, a gentle smile, and brief eye contact before working our way up to saying hello, offering a compliment, asking a simple question, and eventually practicing small talk.