How Podcasting Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Speaking

Have you ever felt your body betray you when it’s time to speak in public ?Your heart races. Your hands shake. Your mind goes blank.That used to be me — every single time.In this episode, I share how I used podcasting to face my fear of public speaking and how each rep behind the mic helped me find my voice again. From my first nervous recordings in a closet to lessons learned through hundreds of interviews, this one’s about courage, repetition, and learning to breathe through the fear.You’ll learn:How to reframe stage fright as energy, not failureWhy repetition builds rhythm and confidenceThe power of hearing your own voiceSimple tools like box breathing and grounding to calm your nervesWhy courage is built in reps, not in perfectionTakeaway:You don’t have to be fearless to be heard. Every time you face the mic, you shrink the fear.Links Mentioned:Guided Meditation for Anxiety: https://youtu.be/wNpvALOKXlw?si=4JSbpKTg04BGN0yZBox Breathing Exercise: https://youtu.be/pobbcE7Ov3o?si=nns62irf-ZvIAV8RJoin the Community:LeadersLeadThePodcast.com – Click Free Community Signup and connect with other leaders who are learning to speak, serve, and lead even when it hurts.