#112 – Dealing with Social Anxiety

High Noon March 2, 2022

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Having social anxiety is more than just being uncomfortable around people – it involves fear that one might be judged or criticized negatively, which results in being self-conscious and losing confidence to show their true selves. Having the courage to interact with others can be frightening at first, but it will benefit us in many ways and bring out the best version of ourselves in all aspects of our lives.

It’s difficult to live with this anxiety because it hinders us from experiencing the unexpectedly amazing experiences that people around us can possibly bring. Connecting with people who inspire and push us to become the person we want to be can allow us to see life in a new light. Most importantly, connecting with genuine people can save us from self-destruction and become a blessing to the lives of those around us as well.

In Episode 112, Andrew and Benjy talk about how to deal with social anxiety as well as the importance of socialization in our lives. They also discuss how significant it is to have an accountable community to provide us warmth and guidance.

Learning to step outside of our comfort zones and try new things might be intimidating at first, but it does not mean we should avoid doing so simply because it is unfamiliar. One of the best things we can have in this lifetime is to have people with whom we feel comfortable being ourselves, and High Noon is an accountable community where we can meet people who will help us become the person we want to be and live a fulfilled life.

Listen to Episode 112 to learn more!

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The significance of sociality in our life
The struggle of having social anxiety
Social anxiety can be self-destructive
How to connect with people
The importance of socializing with a moral based community
High Noon is an accountable community
Isolation isn’t healthy and should be avoided
Don’t be scared to grow into the person you want to be
The secret to life

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#113 – Does High Noon Really Work?

In Episode 113, Andrew and Benjy talk about High Noon and how it functions. They also discuss the significance of commitment for people who want to make a difference in their lives, as well as how High Noon may serve as an accountability partner.

High Noon March 9, 2022

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#120 – The Need To Be Wanted

In this episode, Andrew and Benjy Andrew and Benjy talk about our need to be wanted, the powerful feeling it brings us, and why we should allow ourselves to feel wanted by God. They also discuss the importance of having genuine inner peace and having a reciprocal relationship with God.

High Noon April 27, 2022

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#129 – How ‘Turn-Ons’ Can Be Customized

In this episode, Andrew and Benjy talk about the value of emotional self-awareness, the reasons we shouldn’t conflate our emotions with sexuality, and how to make our lives significant and purposeful without turning to porn for fulfillment. They also discuss how “turn-ons” can be customized, the significance of commitment to a long-term relationship, and the negative impact of social media’s so-called beauty standards.

High Noon June 29, 2022

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#137 – Eroding Values + Sexuality

In this episode, Andrew and Benjy talk about the significance of having values that are aligned with the kind of person we want to become, why is it important to understand them, as well as how social media is undermining our values. They also talk about the risks of excessive consumption of social media and the need of taking a break from it in order to break unhealthy habits.

High Noon August 24, 2022

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#130 – Getting Out Of Your Head

In this episode, Andrew talks about why we shouldn’t get trapped in our own heads, the healthy things we should engage in to re-establish connections with other areas of our lives, as well as the importance of constantly growing emotionally and spiritually. He also discusses why it’s important to limit our usage of technology and social media.

High Noon July 6, 2022

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	Richard & Mari Curry have been Blessed in married since December 2005 and have four children. They love working together as a team and are passionate about caring for others, especially in the realm of marriage development. After Mari received her Masters of Divinity from Cheongshim Theological Seminary, she and Richard served as co-pastors in Florida. Since then, they moved to New Jersey and over the years have happily served in a variety of ministry roles from music to education. All the while, working together to serve the Blessed Marriage Project and now High Noon Couples. They were a part of the founding team in 2013 and have been a part of it ever since. They currently serve as the directors of Highnoon Couples. They love the Energize! Retreats because they help realize True Parent’s desire for healthy couples and reminds us of Heavenly Parent’s love and hope for us all! Contact Mari at: mari@edu.highnoon.org
	Crescentia & Leighton DeGoede have been Blessed in married since October 2010, and have three children. Crescentia is currently serving as the District Pastor of district 3 and local pastor of the Clifton Family Church. Previously Crescentia was the Director of the National Blessing and Family Ministry of FFWPU for six years. Both Leighton and Crescentia currently serve as Matching Supporters. Prioritizing their marriage, while juggling children, work, and community service has been an exciting challenge. But they continue to find that the more they invest in their marriage, the more they have to give in all areas of their lives. They love giving other couples the opportunity to infuse their marriages with love deposits through marriage enrichment programs.
	Christoph & Lena Yasutake have been Blessed in marriage since April 2002 and have three teenagers. They are both equally passionate about marriage education and helping blessed couples create happy and healthy families. The Energize! Retreats are one of their favorite ways to share this passion. They served in the Young Couples ministry for six years and are frequent guest speakers at Blessing Workshops.
	Kate Pugnoli has served as the Community Liaison and is also responsible for generating our monthly newsletter. A former journalist, she has a Masters of Religious Education from the Unification Theological Seminary where she took focused her studies on counseling courses. She has also had experience facilitating small groups. The mother of two sons, now Blessed in marriage, she lives in Tucson, AZ with her husband Simon Herbert. She is committed to working with the Blessed Marriage Project in hopes that marriage enrichment will be available to communities across the country and particularly to bring the Energize! Couples Retreat to as many couples as possible.

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