HeyJaredPerformance Pep Talk
No more allowing stage fright, negative thought spirals, and self-doubt to run the show. Performance Pep Talk is your go-to tool if you’re a performer, actor, singer, or speaker who wants to feel centered and confident walking onstage.
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How to Stay Focused during Auditions and Stop Worrying about What Other People Think About You (Ep. 29) (opens the original)
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Distracted in the audition room because you’re worried about whether the people behind the table like you? Feel like you’re constantly trying to people-please, and it’s making you feel ungrounded and insecure? In this Episode of Performance Pep Talk, we unpack WHY we tend to get distracted during auditions (from mind-reading the people behind the table to hyperfixating on our own mistakes), AND we discuss a method to help you REFOCUS your energy on something more productive. It’s perfect for act
Social Media Comparison for Artists: Escape the Spiral (Ep. 28) (opens the original)
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You're feeling good after a great audition or lesson and then you open your phone and see someone from your program just booked a huge role. Suddenly, you're spiraling, wondering if you'll ever get there. In this episode, Sophie breaks down the psychology of upward comparison and the spotlight effect: why social media comparison hits so hard, and why so many performers hesitate to post their own work out of fear of judgment. Plus, a guided reset for the next time you're triggered by someone else
Handling Rejection: A Performer's Guide (Ep. 27) (opens the original)
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Rejection hurts no matter what level you are as a performer. But it's not just the "no" that gets you; it's the anticipation before you even walk in the room, scanning faces for signs you're about to be rejected. In this episode, Sophie breaks down the psychology of rejection sensitivity and three truths to hold onto before, during, and after every audition, plus a guided grounding exercise for the moments right before you walk into the room. This is a great episode for actors, singers, and musi
When You're Feeling Behind as an Artist: Managing Imposter Syndrome (Ep. 26) (opens the original)
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That feeling of "I should be further along by now" is something most actors, singers, and musicians have experienced. But where does this feeling actually come from? In this episode, Sophie unpacks the psychology behind why so many performers carry the pressure of an internalized timeline and shares helpful reflections to help you catch yourself before you spiral into self-doubt. Great when you're stuck in a cycle of comparison, self-doubt, or worry that you'll never be good enough. Listen to Ep
Stop Fighting your Nerves: Why Nerves aren't your Enemy (Ep. 25) (opens the original)
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Every singer, musician, or performer has had the thought, "Don't be nervous." Hoping that by willing their nerves away, they will suddenly disappear. Unfortunately, the science proves otherwise, and suppression can actually make the nerves even MORE intense. So what can we do instead? In this episode, we break down how to embrace the nerves instead of fighting them, and walk you through a pre-show mindset reset that will redirect your focus and channel that extra energy in a positive direction.
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