Performance Pep Talk

Stuck in a worry spiral pre-audition? Wondering "What if I forget the lyrics?" "What if I don't book this?" "What if I never book again?" If your brain spirals into worst-case scenarios the second you sit down in the holding room, this episode is for you. We break down how future-focused worry affects the brain, and we walk you through a simple, repeatable mindfulness exercise to anchor back into the present moment before you walk into the room. A great episode for actors, singers, and musicians ready to stop spiraling in the waiting room and start focusing on what's actually in their control.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 Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠On my Website⁠

One good audition and you feel unstoppable. One rough rehearsal and you're lying awake wondering if you even deserve to be there. If you're a singer, musician, or performer who feels like your sense of self-worth rises and falls with every audition, callback, or note from a director, this episode is for you. In this episode, we break down the research on why tying self-worth to performance doesn't just hurt emotionally, it actually works against your performance too, and we share concrete shifts to build a sense of worth that doesn't collapse on a bad day. A great podcast episode for actors, singers, and musicians ready to stop letting their performance identity be defined by the quality of their performance.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 Instagram⁠⁠On my Website⁠

Distracted in the audition room because you’re worried about whether the people behind the table like you?Feel like you’re constantly trying to people-please, and it’s making you feel ungrounded and insecure?In this Episode of Performance Pep Talk, we unpack WHY we tend to get distracted during auditions (from mind-reading the people behind the table to hyperfixating on our own mistakes), AND we discuss a method to help you REFOCUS your energy on something more productive. It’s perfect for actors, singers, and musicians ready to stop people-pleasing and finally enjoy auditioning. 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 Instagram⁠⁠On my Website⁠

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 Instagram⁠⁠On my Website⁠

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 Instagram⁠⁠On my Website⁠