Beyond Comfort
Do you want to get a coffee? Do you wanna go out tonight? Would you come with me to a networking event? Ummm…NO! Beyond Comfort is all about pushing the bounds of our social anxiety to see just how far we can get when we quiet that often overbearing voice that tells us we can’t. Co-hosts and best friends Elle and Michelle are no experts at combating their anxiety, but they’re gonna at least try. Join them as they talk through their anxious thoughts, go to events, chat with new friends, and ultimately try to work through their anxieties. No matter how loud your social anxiety is, Beyond Comfort is for those who are tired of living in limbo. Let’s go Beyond Comfort.
Episodes
Jul 27, 2025
Jul 27, 2025
1 min
Welcome to Beyond Comfort: The Social Anxiety Podcast!
Beyond Comfort is all about testing the limits of social anxiety. Join hosts Michelle and Elle as they delve into the complexities of social anxiety by going to events, exploring their anxious thoughts, and ultimately try to go Beyond Comfort.
Stay updated with their adventures and join the ongoing conversation by following them on Instagram @beyondcomfortpodcast. Tune in every Monday at 7:00 pm EST for a candid chat that promises inspiration and a few laughs!
We are so happy that you're here, and we can't wait for you to see what we have in store this season.
Your Hosts
Beyond Comfort is hosted by best friends Michelle and Elle — two ambitious and creative 23-year-olds who are learning to navigate adulthood while managing the everyday challenges of social anxiety. The pair first met at a dance studio when they were just 13 years old, instantly bonding over their shared distaste for ballet class and their love for honest conversation. What started as whispered jokes during pliés grew into a decade-long friendship rooted in vulnerability, humour, and mutual growth.
Now, ten years later, Michelle and Elle are closer than ever. Though they're often seen as outgoing and sociable, there’s still that persistent voice of doubt and anxiety in the back of their minds — one they confront with courage, curiosity, and connection.
Book Recommendations
Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine M. Pittmanm PhD, Elizabeth M. Karle MLIS
Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen
A Gentle Reminder by Bianca Sparacino
How To Talk To Anyone by Leil Lowndes
Notes On A Nervous Planet by Matt Haig
Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer, MD, PhD
Don't F*cking Panic by Kelsey Darragh PhD, MD
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson