Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers
Episodes
WBZ Boston Radio: "Jonathan Berent LCSW on Performance Anxiety
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Berent, LCSW, joins WBZ Boston Radio to discuss performance anxiety, social anxiety, and the fear of public speaking. Drawing from decades of...
Episode 24: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Depression and Social Anxiety: A Christian Perspective
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Joe", a stock broker, describes from a "Christian" perspective his progress from long term depression and social avoidance to hea...
Episode 23: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Performance Anxiety, Depression, Medication Dependence, Learning Disability - Freedom from Medicine & the Belief “I Was Born This Way”
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Mike”, a 26 yr. old ambitious entrepreneur describes his resolution of multiple psychological challenges. With dramatic insight he communicates t...
Episode 22: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Psychopharmacology for Social and Performance Anxiety
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When I started my psychotherapy practice in 1978, I was doing biofeedback and psychotherapy to empower patients to heal without medication or to get o...
Episode 21: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Professional Speaker Resolves Public Speaking Anxiety
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“John” describes how he once had “joy” with public speaking but lost it due to his anxiety which drove his avoidance and performance phobia. H...
Episode 20: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: No Surgery No Drugs: Performance Anxiety and Blushing Resolved
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once having considered an operation to sever her nerves, “Diane”, in her 40’s, describes her resolution – through therapy via telephone – of...
Episode 19: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: An Introduction to Mind States for Social & Performance Anxiety Resolution
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When considering treatment for social and performance anxiety thoughtful evaluation would say that a model adapted to the specific needs of this speci...
Episode 18: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: 7 Figure Salesman Addresses Performance Anxiety
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear “Ray” describe his battle and success with performance anxiety and fear of public speaking in an ultra-competitive business. Core work includ...
Episode 17: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: "“I’d Rather Be Back in Chemotherapy Than Speak in Front of a Group”: Erythrophobia Resolved
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Carol” an ovarian cancer survivor, and mother of two, describes the intensity of her anxiety. “Cancer shook me to my core. It was just me with ...
Episode 16: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Anxiety vs Character Disorder: Alcohol Insights
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid discussion “Mike” describes the “grey cloud over his head” caused by his daily worry regarding public speaking. His primary fea...
Episode 15: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: High Performance Use of Beta Blockers
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All too often I encounter patients who have become overly dependent on prescription medication for their social and performance anxiety. A common prob...
Episode 14: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Public Speaking Anxiety Resolved by "Gifted Salesman"
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert described his anxiety upon initiating treatment with the following: “As I approached the boardroom I would experience a spiraling effect. I...
Episode 13: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Perfectionism, Public Speaking Dysfunction and Burnout
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism is a symptom of obsessive compulsive personality disorder. It is a characteristic of insecurity. The rigidity of perfectionism inhibits ...
Episode 12: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Social Anxiety: The Real & Untold Story - A Deep Clinical Dive
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome. This is Jonathan Berent. I’m going to tell you the real story about social anxiety. You are not going to hear the real story anywhere else....
Episode 11: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: College Athlete Resolves Social Anxiety and Obsessive Disorder
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Jack”, a standout golfer, discusses the process by which he resolved his conversation anxiety, social avoidance, and obsessive perfectionism. His...
Episode 10: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Pharmaceutical Rep Resolves Chronic Public Speaking Phobia and Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Bill” had achieved a relatively high level of success in sales relying on one to one scenarios and spontaneous interactions with physicians in ho...
Episode 9: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: "Discovering Self-Nurturing after Decades of Self-Help & Therapy"
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Richard”, a successful businessman and dedicated family man describes his “core” work of self-acceptance that had been eluding him after expe...
Episode 8: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Performance Anxiety and Hyper-hidrosis Resolved Without Medication: Successful Lawyer
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear “Kevin”, a successful lawyer describe insightfully how he learned to resolve his hyperhidrosis-driven public speaking anxiety and fear of bei...
Episode 7: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: The Power of Alcohol and the Pharmaceutical "Cocktail"
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Sam” remembered experiencing anxiety since he was 15 in high school when there was any situation where he was the focus of attention. His anxiety...
Episode 6: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Technology Exec Makes Friends with Adrenaline
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn from this technology executive of a 30 billion dollar company who suffered from intermittent, but long term social anxiety and public speaking a...
Episode 5: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: “Blush, Sweat and Tears” - Clinical Proof that Blushing-Erythrophobia is Controllable
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This unique discussion may be one of a kind! Four patients who suffered from Erythraphobia and social anxiety discuss their healing journey and treatm...
Episode 4: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Senior Exec Resolves Public Speaking Anxiety
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brought to you by Jonathan Berent L.C.S.W. & Social-Anxiety.comSr. Executive of a Multi-billion Dollar Company, Describes How He Changed His Life ...
Episode 3: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: World Renowned Physician Describes “Cure” for Public Speaking Anxiety Disorder
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brought to you by Jonathan Berent L.C.S.W. & Social-Anxiety.comThis is a remarkably insightful clinical/medical description of a journey into heal...
Episode 2: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 bei...
Episode 1: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 bei...