Let’s talk public speaking and procrastination, two big beautiful topics. Have you ever wondered why we sabotage ourselves before we even start public speaking? The voice is a powerful tool for healing, not performance. Pressure is really about worthiness, and your most embarrassing stories are actually your most valuable. The big idea: the stakes are high, not because you need to be perfect, but because your voice matters.
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Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:50 You have to believe enough to try.
03:30 Retreat tour.
06:40 The storm: anxiety & public speaking.
08:30 Feeling like you lose control.
11:00 Familiarity beats fear.
14:30 My failure story.
21:00 Approach avoidance: what it is & how to release it.
27:00 Procrastination.
32:45 The kid who “doesn’t care” & “it’s not cool to care.”
38:00 Sound: 3 parts of the brain.
41:30 Your voice as an instrument to get familiar with.
43:30 Pressure
46:00 On needing validation
47:40 Embarrassing stories are gold
49:00 The stakes are not high in the way you think they are.
51:00 Recap
