Performance Pep Talk

Sophie Adickes
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No more allowing stage fright, negative thought spirals, and self-doubt to run the show. Performance Pep Talk is your go-to tool if you’re a performer, actor, singer, or speaker who wants to feel centered and confident walking onstage. Hosted by mental performance coach Sophie Adickes (M.A. Psych, M.M., ICF ACC), each 10-minute episode blends psychology and practical tools to help you calm nerves, quiet imposter syndrome, and reshape your self-talk pre-performance. Because resilience, confidence, and self-belief aren’t personality traits, they’re skills you can train.

  1. 19 ago

    Social Media Comparison for Artists: Escape the Spiral

    You're feeling good after a great audition or lesson and then you open your phone and see someone from your program just booked a huge role. Suddenly, you're spiraling, wondering if you'll ever get there. In this episode, Sophie breaks down the psychology of upward comparison and the spotlight effect: why social media comparison hits so hard, and why so many performers hesitate to post their own work out of fear of judgment. Plus, a guided reset for the next time you're triggered by someone else's highlight reel, or afraid to share your own work online. This is the perfect episode for actors, singers, and musicians ready to stop letting a post decide how they feel about their talent. Want to take your mental prep to the next level? Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine ⁠HERE⁠. Connect with me! ⁠On Instagram⁠ ⁠On my Website⁠

  2. 12 ago

    Handling Rejection: A Performer's Guide (Ep. 27)

    Rejection hurts no matter what level you are as a performer. But it's not just the "no" that gets you; it's the anticipation before you even walk in the room, scanning faces for signs you're about to be rejected. In this episode, Sophie breaks down the psychology of rejection sensitivity and three truths to hold onto before, during, and after every audition, plus a guided grounding exercise for the moments right before you walk into the room. This is a great episode for actors, singers, and musicians ready to stop letting the fear of "no" make it difficult to enjoy the audition or stay present in the room. Want to level up your Pre-Show Routine? Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine ⁠HERE⁠. Connect with me! ⁠On Instagram⁠ ⁠On my Website⁠

  3. 5 ago

    When You're Feeling Behind as an Artist: Managing Imposter Syndrome

    That feeling of "I should be further along by now" is something most actors, singers, and musicians have experienced. But where does this feeling actually come from? In this episode, Sophie unpacks the psychology behind why so many performers carry the pressure of an internalized timeline and shares helpful reflections to help you catch yourself before you spiral into self-doubt. Great when you're stuck in a cycle of comparison, self-doubt, or worry that you'll never be good enough. Listen to Episode 22: Imposter Syndrome as a Performer: Why You Feel like a Fraud and What You Can Do About It Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine ⁠HERE⁠. Connect with me! ⁠On Instagram⁠ ⁠On my Website⁠

  4. 29 jul

    Stop Fighting your Nerves: Why Nerves aren't your Enemy (Ep. 25)

    Every singer, musician, or performer has had the thought, "Don't be nervous." Hoping that by willing their nerves away, they will suddenly disappear. Unfortunately, the science proves otherwise, and suppression can actually make the nerves even MORE intense. So what can we do instead? In this episode, we break down how to embrace the nerves instead of fighting them, and walk you through a pre-show mindset reset that will redirect your focus and channel that extra energy in a positive direction. Want to level up your pre-show ritual? Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine ⁠HERE⁠. Connect with me! ⁠On Instagram⁠ ⁠On my Website⁠

  5. 22 jul

    How to Motivate Yourself as a Performer (Ep. 24)

    What should you do when you don't feel like performing, when the auditions feel stale, and when you're reaching burnout but still have a show to do? This week on Performance Pep Talk, we're going to address why motivation can be so difficult to find AND how to show up authentically anyway. We break down what is actually happening when you hit the wall, why "faking it til you make it" is actually making it worse, and what you can practically do to find your way back to yourself, even on the hardest days. We close with a gentle grounding sequence to help you release the pressure, find your anchor, and walk onstage confidently no matter the circumstances. Perfect for singers, actors, musicians, and any performer who has ever had to show up and perform when the tank is feeling empty and performing feels stale. Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine ⁠HERE⁠. Connect with me! ⁠On Instagram⁠ ⁠On my Website⁠

  6. 15 jul

    Performance Anxiety in Your Body: Why You Feel Physically Nervous And How to Release It (Ep. 23)

    Feeling physically nervous before a performance is one of the most annoying things a performer can experience. All that work only to be sabotaged by your body. Sound familiar? In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, Sophie breaks down exactly why performance anxiety shows up so intensely in the body, why telling yourself to calm down rarely works, and what you can actually do about it right before you walk into the room. Drawing on neuroscience research on the fight or flight response, amygdala activation, and nervous system regulation, we walk through the specific tension sites that affect performers most and give you a practical, body-based tool sequence to release that tension, metabolize the adrenaline, and bring your rational brain back online before you perform. 🎧 Perfect for: singers, actors, musicians, and any performer who has ever felt like their body was working against them right before they needed it most. Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine ⁠HERE⁠. Connect with me! ⁠On Instagram⁠ ⁠On my Website⁠

  7. 8 jul

    Imposter Syndrome as a Performer: why you feel like a fraud and what you can do about it (Ep. 22)

    Imposter syndrome (or imposter phenomenon) affects almost all singers, actors, and musicians at some point in their careers. And the tricky part is, it can show up despite your level of talent, preparation, or experience. In fact, sometimes after you've booked the role is when the imposter shows up the most! So how do we feel confident when that voice inside our head is telling us we don't belong? In this episode, we break down why imposter syndrome hits performers so hard, and we give you three practical tools to start addressing it. Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine ⁠HERE⁠. Connect with me! ⁠On Instagram⁠ ⁠On my Website⁠

  8. 1 jul

    Why You Get Stuck in Your Head while Performing: How to Refocus and Stay Present (Ep. 21)

    If you're a singer, musician, or performer, you know how to practice the material. You've run it a hundred times and feel prepared walking into the audition. And yet the moment the stakes go up, your brain starts micromanaging every breath, every note, every choice, and suddenly you're performing and judging yourself at the same time. In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, Sophie breaks down exactly why this happens and what you can do about it right before you walk into the room. Drawing on research from sports psychology, we explore why experienced performers can suddenly feel like beginners under pressure, and introduce the single most important mindset shift you can make before any audition or performance. We close with a grounding breathwork and focus-setting sequence to help you narrow your attention, trust your training, and walk in ready to let it run. Perfect for: singers, actors, musicians, and any performer who has ever felt like their best work stayed behind in the practice room. Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine ⁠HERE⁠. Connect with me! ⁠On Instagram⁠ ⁠On my Website⁠

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No more allowing stage fright, negative thought spirals, and self-doubt to run the show. Performance Pep Talk is your go-to tool if you’re a performer, actor, singer, or speaker who wants to feel centered and confident walking onstage. Hosted by mental performance coach Sophie Adickes (M.A. Psych, M.M., ICF ACC), each 10-minute episode blends psychology and practical tools to help you calm nerves, quiet imposter syndrome, and reshape your self-talk pre-performance. Because resilience, confidence, and self-belief aren’t personality traits, they’re skills you can train.

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  • Creador
    Sophie Adickes
  • Años de actividad
    2026
  • Episodios
    29
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