This podcast is based on learnings from following resources-

Cuncic, A. (2023, December 6). How to manage public speaking anxiety. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-for-managing-public-speaking-anxiety-3024336

Gershman, S. (2019, September 17). To overcome your fear of public speaking, stop thinking about yourself. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2019/09/to-overcome-your-fear-of-public-speaking-stop-thinking-about-yourself

Mayo Clinic Staff. (2024, December 20). Fear of public speaking: How can I overcome it? Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/specific-phobias/expert-answers/fear-of-public-speaking/faq-20058416

Montijo, S. (2022, March 8). Public speaking anxiety: What is it and tips to overcome it. Psych Central. https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/public-speaking-anxiety

Moseley, J. (n.d.). How I overcame my fear of public speaking [Video]. TEDx Talks. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aImrjNPrh30

National Social Anxiety Center. (n.d.). Public speaking anxiety. https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/social-anxiety/public-speaking-anxiety/

Reddit user dannyjerome0. (n.d.). Speaking anxiety is killing my career [Online forum post]. Reddit, r/PublicSpeaking. https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicSpeaking/comments/15el5w3/speaking_anxiety_is_killing_my_career/

U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2013). Cognitive behavioral therapy vs. exposure therapy in public speaking anxiety: A comparative clinical trial [PDF]. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 9, 609–619. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3647380/pdf/ndt-9-609.pdf

The provided sources a comprehensive look at public speaking anxiety, also known as glossophobia, a common social fear. Dr. Justin Moseley's TEDx talk provides a personal narrative of overcoming this fear, emphasizing the importance of sharing one's message, shifting focus from self to audience, and transforming fear into excitement. This personal account is complemented by two medical/psychological articles from Psych Central and Verywell Mind, which define public speaking anxiety as a social anxiety disorder, list its psychological and physical symptoms, discuss potential causes and risk factors, and outline various treatment options, including therapy (CBT, VR exposure) and medication (beta-blockers like Propranolol). Finally, a Reddit thread from r/PublicSpeaking showcases real-world experiences, with individuals sharing their struggles, seeking advice, and discussing the effectiveness of various strategies, including medication, in managing their public speaking anxiety.