xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/ Interviews with Real People who have Overcome their Social Anxiety Jonathan Berent, LCSW, ACSW, has pioneered psychotherapy for social and performance anxiety, including public speaking, blushing and sweating, selective mutism, shyness, and related disorders. His podcast presents one-of-a-kind interviews with real patients who have successfully resolved their social anxieties. For more information, visit www.social-anxiety.com Jonathan Berent Jonathan Berent jonathanberent@yahoo.com Interviews with real people who have resolved social anxiety podcast interviews, berent, social anxiety, social phobias, social dysfunction, blushing, hyper-hidrosis, sweating, performance anxiety, shyness, public speaking, selective mutism, intimacy issues, self-help, therapy, psychotherapist, mental health, wellness No http://www.social-anxiety.com/ Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST en-us Copyright 2007 Berent Associates Jonathan Berent interviews "Kevin" - a successful lawyer - who describes in depth, how he overcame his problem with excessive sweating (hyper-hidrosis). "Kevin" - a successful lawyer - describes insightfully and in depth how he learned psycho-physiological control and accomplished his therapeutic objectives. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, hyper-hidrosis, sweating, psychology, psychological problem Once having considered an operation to sever her nerves, "Diane" describes her drug-free resolution - through therapy via telephone - of excessive blushing. Once having considered an operation to sever her nerves, "Diane" describes her resolution - through therapy via telephone - of this medical disorder. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, hyper-hidrosis, sweating, psychology, psychological problem "Robert" describes his success in resolving public speaking anxiety without the use of medication. "Robert" describes his drug-free success in resolving public speaking anxiety. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, public speaking fear, psychology, psychological problem "Mike" - a successful salesman/entrepreneur - describes in detail his "mindset" that enabled him to conquer his performance anxiety and public speaking fears. "Mike" - a successful salesman/entrepreneur - describes in detail his "mindset" that enabled him to conquer his performance anxiety and public speaking fears. Jonathan Berent Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:15:00 EST social anxiety, performance anxiety, fear of public speaking, blushing, public speaking fear, psychology, psychological problem, alchohol abuse "Rob", a highly successful salesman, describes his 12-session treatment experience enabling his resolution of social anxiety panic and obsession with fear of public speaking. "Rob", a highly successful salesman, describes his 12-session treatment experience enabling his resolution of social anxiety panic and obsession with fear of public speaking. Jonathan Berent Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:15:00 EST social anxiety, fear of public speaking, blushing, psychology, psychological problem, obsession "Carol", an ovarian cancer survivor who once said that "she would rather be back in chemotherapy than speak in front of a group", describes her success. "Carol", an ovarian cancer survivor who once said that "she would rather be back in chemotherapy than speak in front of a group", describes her success. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, blushing, public speaking fear, psychology, psychological problem With dramatic insight into his self-esteem and special education experience, "Mike" describes his resolution of multiple psychological challenges. With dramatic insight into his self-esteem and special education experience, "Mike" describes his resolution of multiple psychological challenges. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, build self-esteem, public speaking fear, psychology, learning disability, special education, psychological problem "Arthur" describes his metamorphosis and the reality that there can be a "cure". "Arthur" describes his metamorphosis and the reality that there can be a "cure". Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, school phobia, social phobia, social isolation, depression, psychology, psychological problem With creativity, insight, and high energy, "Jim", a successful 26-year-old businessman (who at one time considered an operation to sever his nerves) describes his "turnaround". With creativity, insight, and high energy, "Jim", a successful 26-year-old businessman (who at one time considered an operation to sever his nerves) describes his "turnaround". Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, obsessive blushing, turning red, public speaking fear, psychology, psychological problem "Lauren", a successful businesswoman, describes her challenge and path to healing. "Lauren", a successful businesswoman, describes her challenge and path to healing. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, public speaking fear, social dysfunction, psychology, psychological problem "Joe", a banker, describes his descent into emotional turmoil and recovery. "Joe", a banker, describes his descent into emotional turmoil and recovery. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, depression, emotional turmoil, psychology, psychological problem With special insight into family dynamics, "David" describes, in detail, his struggles with learning disabilities and social anxieties - and eventual success. With special insight into family dynamics, "David" describes, in detail, his struggles with learning disabilities and social anxieties - and eventual success. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, avoidant personality, learning disability, psychology, psychological problem "Mike", a 35-year-old, describes his long- term struggle and recovery from this insidious a debilitating condition. "Mike", a 35-year-old, describes his long- term struggle and recovery from this insidious a debilitating condition. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, selective mutism, excessive shyness, psychological problem "Karen", a film editor, relates her emotional and physiological challenges and success "Karen", a film editor, relates her emotional and physiological challenges and success Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, emotional problems, psychological problem "Vicki" portrays the "process" of problem to resolution. "Vicki" portrays the "process" of problem to resolution. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, overcoming medication dependence, drug-free, psychological problem "Mike", a successful media professional, graphically details his "process" from problem to success. "Mike", a successful media professional, graphically details his "process" from problem to success. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, intimacy phobia, performance anxiety, depression, psychological problem "Steve" describes how he resolved his challenges at age 38. "Steve" describes how he resolved his challenges at age 38. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, intimacy phobia, involuntary virginity, psychological problem "Eric" describes the "energy" of his anger as it relates to anxiety and depression. "Eric" describes the "energy" of his anger as it relates to anxiety and depression. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, angry loner, depression, anger, social problems, psychological problem "Lynn" details how treatment success was achieved for her daughter. "Lynn" details how treatment success was achieved for her daughter. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, selective mutism, excessive shyness, parenting problem children, psychological problem An enlightening discussion with parents who describe the realities of this complex disorder, and their role in productive treatment. An enlightening discussion with parents who describe the realities of this complex disorder, and their role in productive treatment. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, selective mutism, excessive shyness, parenting problem children, psychological problem "Delia" describes how, through "non-enabling" parenting, she accomplished dramatic success. "Delia" describes how, through "non-enabling" parenting, she accomplished dramatic success. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, selective mutism, excessive shyness, parenting problem children, psychological problem "Ellen" describes her long term struggle with her developmentally challenged son and how "empowering parenting" resulted in dramatic success with socialization and independence skills. "Ellen" describes her long term struggle with her developmentally challenged son and how "empowering parenting" resulted in dramatic success with socialization and independence skills. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, selective mutism, excessive shyness, parenting problem children, psychological problem "Lanette" describes how "non-enabling" parenting strategies facilitated success for her 12-year-old with profound developmental challenges. "Lanette" describes how "non-enabling" parenting strategies facilitated success for her 12-year-old with profound developmental challenges. Jonathan Berent Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, selective mutism, excessive shyness, parenting problem children, psychological problem New York's #1 sports radio station, WFAN, broadcasts Jonathan Berent discussing public speaking anxiety, selective mutism, and other social anxieties. (Live from Sept. 16, 2007). New York's #1 sports radio station, WFAN, broadcasts Jonathan Berent discussing public speaking anxiety, selective mutism, and other social anxieties. (Live from Sept. 16, 2007). Jonathan Berent Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:30:00 EST social anxiety, performance anxiety, selective mutism, excessive shyness, parenting problem children, psychological problems Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:00:00 EST en-us Copyright 2007 Berent Associates Jonathan Berent interviews "Tom", a senior executive of a billion dollar company, who describes how anxiety management changed his life and enabled him to conquer his fear of public speaking. Jonathan Berent interviews "Tom", a senior executive of a billion dollar company, who describes how anxiety management changed his life and enabled him to conquer his fear of public speaking. Jonathan Berent Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:00:00 EST social anxiety, performance anxiety, fear of public speaking, psychology, psychological problem