# How to Overcome Approach Anxiety in Dating (Ep. 79)

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Podcast: [Just Ask Her - Dating Advice for Single Men](https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-ask-her-dating-advice-for-single-men-7118757)
Published: 2026-06-03T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gracie-pleschourt5/episodes/How-to-Overcome-Approach-Anxiety-in-Dating-Ep--79-e3k8f27
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## Resource

Approach anxiety, fear of rejection, and limiting beliefs are keeping too many men stuck in modern dating. In this episode of Just Ask Her , Gracie and Tracy break down how men can build real confidence, stop pre-rejecting themselves, and create meaningful connections in dating. From navigating political and religious differences to dating as a divorced dad, this episode is packed with practical mindset shifts and actionable advice for men who want to stop overthinking and start showing up with confidence. If you’ve ever felt intimidated approaching women, struggled with dating apps, or questioned your value in the dating world, this episode is for you. Self-Made Man Dating Journal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9B7M5B3?th=1 Use Coupon SMMAN20OFF when purchasing Journal for 20% off. Submission Form: https://forms.gle/e7LTvCkT1fhkFQEF8 Time Stamps / Chapters: 00:00 Anxiety Never Fully Goes Away 00:00:36 Welcome Back to Just Ask Her 00:03:27 Should You Date Someone With Opposite Beliefs? 00:06:04 Are Politics & Religion Actually Dealbreakers? 00:11:03 The Danger of Pre-Rejecting Yourself 00:13:03 “I’ve Approached Exactly Zero Women” 00:17:17 Confidence Comes From Reps, Not Talent 00:18:17 Why Discomfort Is the Price of Growth 00:20:47 The Biggest Mistake Men Make Approaching Women 00:22:02 How to Start Small With Social Confidence 00:24:02 Dating as a Divorced Dad 00:30:42 Why Getting Numbers Isn’t the Real Problem 00:40:13 The Right Way to Text After Getting Her Number 00:42:18 Listener Success Story + Final Advice #DatingAdvice#Confidence#ModernDating Keywords: approach anxiety in dating dating confidence for men fear of rejection dating dating after divorce divorced dad dating advice how to approach women confidence talking to women overcoming social anxiety datin…

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