How to Overcome Speech Anxiety with Mindfulness | Dr. David Lee Fish on Speaking with Confidence | Amb. Elisha

What if confidence isn't the real solution to public speaking anxiety?In this episode of the Amb. Elisha Podcast, Amb. Elisha sits down with Dr. David Lee Fish, performance anxiety expert and creator of the READ Method, to explore why even highly confident people struggle with speech fright—and how mindfulness can help.Drawing from decades of experience, Zen philosophy, and practical coaching, Dr. Fish explains how to stop letting fear control your performance and instead develop a healthier relationship with anxiety.In this conversation, you'll discover:• Why confidence alone doesn't eliminate speech anxiety• The real cause of performance anxiety• How mindfulness helps reduce the grip of fear• What "Only go straight, don't know" really means• Why anxiety doesn't have to disappear before you perform well• Practical ways to speak with greater confidence under pressure• The READ Method for managing performance anxietyWhether you're a public speaker, leader, student, entrepreneur, musician, athlete, or anyone who gets nervous speaking in front of others, this conversation offers practical insights to help you perform with greater calm and confidence.Connect with Dr. David Lee Fish: https://riseupeight.com/Join my membership: https://www.patreon.com/14825901/joinBe my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow📩 Join The Elisha Show community for exclusive insights, new episodes, and special updates: https://theelishashow.com/join🌐 Website: https://theelishashow.comThe Elisha Show Resource Hub: https://theelishashow.com/the-elisha-show-resource-hub/© 2026 The Elisha Show. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.