The pressure. The expectations. The anxiety. If there’s one thing that many of us have in common, it’s the stress that can come from performing in front of others. In this week’s episode, we revisit our 2021 conversation with cognitive scientist Sian Beilock about why so many of us crumble under pressure — and what we can do about it.
Jun 2025
The Truth About Pressure: What It Builds in You
<p>Pressure shows up at the front door in broad daylight, stress lurks in the shadows of your own mind. One is the world’s expectation. The other is your own resistance to it.</p><br><p>In this episode, Jake and Damian unpack the crucial difference between pressure and stress, an ... Show More
32m 27s
Aug 2024
Overcoming the Fear of Anxiety: Tips for Tackling Fear Head-On
#705 In this week’s episode of Anxiety Slayer, we’re responding to listener question about a common struggle many people face—managing the fear that comes with anxiety and, more specifically, the fear of anxiety, or having an anxiety attack. Thanks for listening! If you love our ... Show More
29m 15s
Aug 2025
The Guide to Overcoming What's Stopping You
This week, Ellie dives into the fears that hold us back—fear of failure, fear of embarrassment, and fear of what other people might think. She unpacks how easily we let others’ opinions steer us away from our dreams and passions. But why do people, even ourselves, try to dim our ... Show More
17m 2s