Sophie Jones reveals how rejection therapy transformed her confidence and mindset. After a tough breakup, Sophie turned to TikTok and rejection therapy as a way to overcome her fear of judgment and rejection. By facing constant "no's," she discovered how to build resilience and embrace new opportunities.

We dive into the science behind rejection therapy, how it rewires your brain, and how it helped Sophie stop caring about what others think. From tackling social anxiety to taking solo dates, Sophie explains how practicing rejection can lead to personal growth, confidence, and even unexpected success.

If fear of rejection is holding you back, this episode is your guide to turning “no” into new possibilities!

Host: Gaby Mendes

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro: Sophie Jones
1:00 - Breakup & Starting TikTok
2:45 - What is Rejection Therapy?
4:00 - Overcoming the Fear of "No"
5:25 - Exposure Therapy vs Rejection Therapy
7:25 - Fear of Judgment & Its Impact
9:44 - The Science Behind Rejection Therapy
10:50 - Retraining the Brain to Handle Rejection
13:45 - How Rejection Therapy Changed Sophie’s Life
15:40 - Anxiety During the First Weeks of Rejection Therapy
17:30 - The Worst Part of Rejection Therapy
18:50 - "Rejection is Redirection"
19:50 - Self-Sabotage & Negative Thinking
23:30 - How Confidence is Built Through Rejection
24:50 - 30 Days of Yes: How It Transformed Sophie
28:20 - Spotlight Anxiety & Solo Dates
30:40 - Baby Steps for Building Confidence
32:40 - Sophie’s Adulting Fail: Seeking Happiness Externally
34:20 - What Sophie is Working on Right Now
38:30 - Advice to Younger Self