Barbara G. Markway, Ph.D., is a psychologist and co-author of "Painfully Shy" and "Dying of Embarrassment". A nationally-recognized expert, she has appeared on Good Morning America and has been featured in "The New York Times, Prevention, Women's World, Shape", and other prominent national publications. Together with her husband, Greg, she was a part of an award-winning documentary, Afraid of People, which aired throughout the country. Dr. Markway practices in Jefferson City, Missouri where she is the director of The Anxiety & Stress Management Center of Mid-Missouri.