The Art of Accomplishment What To Do About Stage Fright
94 snips
Aug 15, 2025 Tara Howley and Janine Parziale tackle the anxiety of stage fright, turning it into a tool for energy and joy. They explore how to reframe fear as excitement and share body-based techniques to release tension. Practical strategies, from nutrition to mindset, help prepare for performances. The discussion emphasizes the beauty of embracing mistakes; they enhance authenticity and foster connection with the audience. Ultimately, chaos and imperfection become allies in creativity, making stage fright a surprising gift.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Stage Fright Is A Nervous-System Shutdown
- Stage fright is the overwhelming shutdown that happens before public performance or speaking.
- It often manifests as anxiety, panic, and nervous-system overwhelm that halts enjoyment and function.
Actor's Panic Led To Lifelong Study
- Tara Howley describes her own panic attacks and stage fright while transitioning from film to stage acting.
- She resolved it through retreats, therapy, elders' teachings, and nervous-system work to keep her career alive.
Reframe Fear As Excitement And Move
- Reframe fear as excitement and breathe into it to move frozen energy.
- Use phrases like "I'm excited" aloud and move your hands to bring blood back to the head and restore clarity.