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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 14 MIN

Why Your Body Betrays You When You Speak (And What To Do About It)

from Reclaim Your Voice · host Savanna Madden

You know your topic inside out. You've prepared. And then you step up to speak and suddenly your hands are shaking, your voice goes tight and your mind goes completely blank.In this episode, Savanna Madden breaks down exactly what is happening in your body when nerves take over, and why most speaking advice completely misses the mark.You'll learn:Why your nervous system can't tell the difference between danger and a speaking gigThe five most common physical symptoms of speaking nerves and what's behind each oneThree practical tools you can use in the minutes before you speak, including a breathing technique you can do in a bathroom cubicle before you walk onWhy structure beats script every timeHow anchoring your identity changes everythingThis episode also gives you a first look at the VOICE framework, Savanna's methodology for helping female founders show up and speak with genuine confidence, not the white-knuckled kind.Whether you have a speaking opportunity tomorrow or in six months, this episode gives you something you can use straight away.Connect with Savanna: Instagram: @iamSavannaMadden For one to one and group coaching: join the email list via the link in bioRegister for my Free Masterclass hereGrab My Free Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series HereFollow me on Instagram hereBook you Free 20minute call with me here

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You know your topic inside out. You've prepared. And then you step up to speak and suddenly your hands are shaking, your voice goes tight and your mind goes completely blank. In this episode, Savanna Madden breaks down exactly what is happening in your body when nerves take over, and why most speaking advice completely misses the mark. You'll learn: Why your nervous system can't tell the difference between danger and a speaking gigThe five most common physical symptoms of speaking nerves and ...

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