Ep. 168: Dr. Gillian Sandstrom - Strangers Aren't Scary

Send us a text Entering a space full of strangers can be as scary as entering a snake pit. The brain cannot help but think “oh-no” and is likely to look for an exit strategy. Even though humans are social creatures, approaching or engaging with strangers invokes unparalleled fear or social anxiety that keeps us from making connections, sharing, or seeking help. Is this hesitation to talk with strangers legit and true? On this episode, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Essex a...