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.
Yesterday
What Art Does For Your Brain
Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support lo ... Show More
49m 18s
Aug 17
How to Be A Better Partner
When we look at the people we love, how clearly do we really see them? This week, we talk with psychologist Edward Lemay about how our fears, desires, and insecurities can shape our perceptions of our partners — sometimes creating the very reality we expect. He explains how we ca ... Show More
1h 26m
Aug 10
How Feelings Make Us Smarter
Some people are remarkably good at reading the emotional temperature of a situation. They can pick up on what others are feeling, manage their own emotions, and respond skillfully. What's their secret? This week, we explore the science of emotional intelligence with psychologist ... Show More
48m 7s
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