In this episode, we dive into the complex yet familiar feelings of stage fright, performance jitters, and anxiety that many musicians face. Whether it's stepping onto a stage, presenting to a live audience, or even sending an important email to your fans, these emotions often stem from something deeper—fear of being seen. Cheryl breaks down the origins of this fear and provides actionable steps to heal it.

What Is Covered:

• The root of performance anxiety: Fear of being seen.


• How early childhood experiences can manifest as stage fright.


• Rewiring your nervous system to feel safe in the spotlight.


• A step-by-step guide to having a conversation with your younger self.


• How addressing past experiences can reduce anxiety, panic attacks, and other somatic symptoms.


• The path to healing and unlocking your full performance potential.

Key Takeaways:

The fear of being seen often stems from childhood experiences where we were seen but it didn’t go well.

Performance jitters are your body’s way of saying it doesn’t feel safe, but you can rewire your nervous system to change this.

Healing your relationship with your younger self can help you let go of the fear and expand your ability to perform confidently.

Practice connecting with your younger self and asking what they needed back then, offering reassurance from your present self.

Rewiring takes time, so be gentle with yourself and engage in this practice regularly before performances.

Resources Mentioned:

Cheryl’s one-on-one coaching: http://www.inthekey.co/coach

Download the FREE Releasify app for more resources: http://www.inthekey.co/app