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.
Self-Compassion for Performers: How to Handle your Inner Critic Without Silencing it (Ep. 33)
Many singers, actors, and musicians believe their inner critic is what keeps them sharp. But fighting that voice, or trying to silence it, often makes it louder.
In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we discuss what the research says about self-criticism vs. self-compassion, the three components of self-compassion (self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness), and why being kind to yourself doesn't mean lowering your standards. You'll also get four practical ways to respond to your inner critic after an audition, rehearsal, or performance, plus a guided exercise to try the next time that voice gets loud.
Great episode for performers who are tired of being their own worst critic.
Want to take your mental prep to the next level?
Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine HERE (https://mindbodystrengthcoaching.myflodesk.com/freebie).
Connect with me!
On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sophieperformancecoach)
On my Website (https://sophieadickes.com/)
30 Sept 2026
Burnout for Artists: What to Do When you Can't Take a Break (Ep. 33)
Burnout is a struggle for most singers, actors, musicians, and entrepreneurs. The constant responsibilities (day job shifts, auditions, rehearsals, running your own business) pile up until you have nothing left. Most people say "take a break." But what do you do when you don't have the choice?
In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we discuss why burnout is so hard to recover from once you're in it, three things to prioritize for stress management when a real break isn't an option, and a 5-minute daily self-care practice to help you show up for your next shift, rehearsal, or audition without running yourself into the ground.
Want to take your mental prep to the next level?
Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine HERE (https://mindbodystrengthcoaching.myflodesk.com/freebie).
Connect with me!
On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sophieperformancecoach)
On my Website (https://sophieadickes.com/)
23 Sept 2026
DO IT NERVOUS: Center the Body and Channel your Energy (Ep. 32)
You have one bad performance experience as a singer, actor, and performer, and suddenly, you're not just afraid of performing, you're afraid of getting nervous again.
In this episode, Sophie shares a two-step plan of action for the moment panic starts creeping in, helping to bring you back to the present and redirect nervous energy instead of suppressing it.
A great episode for singers, musicians, and performers who are ready to take back control and stop letting nerves run the show.
Want to take your mental prep to the next level?
Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a science-backed pre-performance routine HERE (https://mindbodystrengthcoaching.myflodesk.com/freebie).
Connect with me!
On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sophieperformancecoach)
On my Website (https://sophieadickes.com/)
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