Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers

About Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers

This podcast is a clinical map for healing. It is for high performing individuals who suffer from public speaking anxiety disorder and the fear of being noticeably nervous. Learn the treatment architecture for performance anxiety, panic, fear of blushing (erythrophobia), fear of sweating (hyper-hidrosis), voice freeze (selective mutism), dissociation, obsessive worry, and perfectionism. Jonathan Berent, L.C.S.W. has pioneered treatment for social and performance anxiety having worked with thousands of patients since 1978. He is the author of "Beyond Shyness: How to Conquer Social Anxieties" (Simon & Schuster) and "Work Makes Me Nervous" (Wiley).Jonathan has extensive media experience including Oprah, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, Fox, The New York Times, Newsday, The Chicago Tribune, and The Boston Globe.

Publisher

Jonathan Berent,L.C.S.W.

Category

business · business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2021

Latest episode

16 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Episode 26: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Overcoming Social Anxiety: Insights Into Trauma, Perfectionism, and Therapy: On Kevin MD

   In this episode we explore the complexities of social anxiety with renowned psychotherapist Jonathan Berent. We delve into two contrasting cases: a high-achieving physician facing performance anxiety and a young adult paralyzed by avoidance. Jonathan shares insights on how trauma, perfectionism, and family dynamics contribute to social anxiety and discusses practical treatment strategies that integrate both technique and core emotional work. Join us as we uncover the critical elements for und...

2. 

   20 May 2026

   WBZ Boston Radio: "Jonathan Berent LCSW on Performance Anxiety

   Jonathan Berent, LCSW, joins WBZ Boston Radio to discuss performance anxiety, social anxiety, and the fear of public speaking. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, Berent shares practical strategies for overcoming anxiety, building confidence, and improving communication under pressure.

3. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Episode 24: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Depression and Social Anxiety: A Christian Perspective

   "Joe", a stock broker, describes from a "Christian" perspective his progress from long term depression and social avoidance to healing.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

24

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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