Hey Dave!

the first step is always to not over think. i know it’s super frustrating, i struggle with things like that too. even when im around my best friends, people who i could not possibly be more comfortable with, i sometimes draw a blank on being able to carry a conversation. whenever that happens i always find its because im too inside my own head (either thinking about what others of thinking of me, or obsessing over the fact that i can’t think of anything to say). not sure if that’s the same for you.

everyone is different so certain things might work for some people and not for others, but i found doing meditation to balance my chakras helped a lot (you can find SO many guided meditations on youtube). especially the throat chakra (for carrying conversation), the heart chakra (for higher levels of love and happiness, which automatically makes me more talkative).

Also, relax. its easier said than done, but try not to think “this is so frustrating, why am i always drawing a blank!!” because those thoughts block out most other thoughts.

i hope the could help a little 🙂

Jennie