Stage Fright with Dr Déirdre Cooper

I’ve promised to get a specialist on performance anxiety within classical music for months now, and today we finally get there. Today’s guest is board certified neurologist and psychiatrist, Dr. Déirdre Cooper.Together we chat about performance anxiety, the psychology of anxiety, inter-generational trauma, emigration, child prodigies and so much more. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xAnd finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)Chapters:00:00 - An Introduction05:48 - West Cork to Köln 14:23 - Exposure Therapy and Anxiety Explained22:54 - Classical vs Other Music40:16 - Fight or Flight and Teacher Trauma52:08 - Emigrating Musicians1:04:03 - Child Prodigies