Public speaking, speaking up, being singled out...all of these activities can lead to serious fear and anxiety. In fact, you may feel so much fear and anxiety about them that all of your life decisions are made in an effort to avoid them. If this is you, you are going to love today's episode. My guest today is Judy Grupenhoff, MEd, NBC-HWC. She is an Integrative Wellness Coach, HeartMath® Certified Trainer and Interventions Professional. She specializes in anxiety coaching with a focus on the neurobiology of change and self-compassion. For over 10 years she has been helping women of all ages learn practical brain-based skills to calm the nervous system, quiet inner critical dialogs, and live with greater power, peace and possibility. We discuss: The neurobiology of self-criticism vs self-compassion The difference between anxiety and fear Neural pathways and the role they play in anxiety and fear The three essential steps to calm an anxious brain How to shift your thinking to self compassion Learn more about Judy and get her 3 Steps to Calm an Anxious Brain. ---------- If you'd like to check out my new course, Public Speaking for Shy Creatives, and get one free month of Skillshare, go here. Want to improve your public speaking skills and check out a Speaker Sisterhood club as a guest? Your first meeting is free and all clubs are meeting online. Find the club that works for you here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app