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How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley

Explore episode May 18, 2026
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The Elk Hunt That Turned Strangers Into Friends

How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley · May 18, 2026 Leisure

Miles deep in the Oregon wilderness, Nick Epley and his son Ben spotted a group of camouflage-clad hunters. Ben wanted to move on. Nick insisted they stay and talk. Those strangers turned out to be decades-long hunters who invited the Epleys to their tent for wine, shared knowledge, and kept in touch — proving that social courage pays off even in the most unlikely settings.

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