Living with social anxiety doesn't mean your dating life has to be on permanent pause.

In this candid and encouraging episode, we share our personal journeys of navigating romance while managing social anxiety - from the sweaty palms of first dates to building lasting connections despite our racing hearts.

You'll hear real stories about the challenges we faced, including how we dealt with the overwhelming fear of rejection, managed anxiety spirals before dates, and learned to communicate our needs to partners.

We break down practical strategies that actually worked for us, like choosing anxiety-friendly date activities, using grounding techniques in the moment, and reframing rejection as redirection rather than personal failure.

We also explore how social anxiety affected our relationships once we got into them - the good, the challenging, and the surprisingly beautiful moments when vulnerability became our superpower.

From setting boundaries around social events to finding partners who truly understood our experience, we share what we wish we'd known earlier in our dating journeys.

Whether you're just starting to dip your toes back into dating or you've been struggling to connect authentically while managing anxiety, this episode offers hope, humour, and actionable advice from people who've been exactly where you are.

Dating with social anxiety isn't just possible - it can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections than you ever imagined.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses social anxiety, rejection, and dating challenges. Please listen with care and reach out for professional support if needed.