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Performance Pep Talk

Sophie Adickes

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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  • 23 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 9 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E15
    May 20 · 9 min

    Why Artists Are So Hard on Themselves and How to Show yourself Compassion as a Performer

    If you would never speak to a friend the way you speak to yourself before a performance, this episode is for you. In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we dig into why artists and performers tend to have the loudest inner critics, why trying to suppress that voice only makes it worse, and how to open the floor to something far more powerful: self-compassion We will explain why trying to banish the inner critic completely isn't the solution, and introduce a powerful tool to help you access that voice of compassion right before you walk onstage. We close with a guided breathwork and visualization to help you quiet the critic, connect to your compassionate self, and walk in ready. 🎧 Perfect for singers, actors, musicians, and any performer who is way kinder to everyone else than they are to themselves. Connect with me: On Instagram On my website Looking to craft a personalized Pre-Show Routine? Grab this FREE GUIDE to building a pre-performance routine that helps you calm the body, center the mind, and walk into feeling confident in what you bring to the table.

  • S1 · E14
    May 13 · 12 min

    Do Pre-Show Rituals Actually Work? What Every Performer Needs to Know

    You wouldn't walk into an important meeting without preparing. So why are so many performers still winging it in those crucial minutes before they walk into the audition room? So much of performance anxiety stems from a lack of control, and establishing a pre-performance routine is one of the ways we can regain control, stop "faking it til you make it," and feel grounded walking into any room. In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we get into the real science behind pre-show rituals: why they work, what to include, and how to build one that's flexible enough to actually hold up under pressure. Perfect for singers, actors, musicians, artists, and performers who want to beat performance anxiety and build self-confidence. And as a special gift to all podcast listeners, I have this FREE GUIDE to building your pre-performance routine. It'll walk you through a five-day process to crafting your personalized pre-show ritual to calm the body and center your mind. Connect with me: On Instagram On my website

  • S1 · E13
    May 6 · 11 min

    How to Deal with Comparison as an Artist, Singer or Performer

    Looking around the audition waiting room and suddenly feeling like everyone else is more talented, more prepared, and more likely to book the job? There's actually a neurological reason it happens. In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we break down the psychology of comparison, why it's almost impossible to avoid in competitive performance environments, and what you can actually do about it before you walk into the room. We explore why your career is absolutely not a zero-sum game, plus the mindset shift that will help you stay in your lane rather than looking from side to side. We close with a guided breathwork and visualization to help you reconnect to YOUR why and walk into the room focused on what's actually within your control. 🎧 Perfect for: singers, actors, musicians, and any performer who has ever lost themselves in the comparison spiral. Episode on Why anxiety makes you feel like you're the only one. Episode on Perfectionism and Setting Goals for Auditions Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a pre-performance routine HERE. Connect with me: On Instagram On my website

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