Why Your Brain Goes Blank on Stage

That feeling of your mind going completely blank on stage is a top fear for any performer. But what if it's not a personal failure?

This week, I explain how this is often a biological response to being overwhelmed, not a lack of ideas.

In this episode, you'll learn a simple, three-step system to effectively reboot your brain when it crashes. This practical technique works with your body's natural responses to get you out of your head and painlessly back into the scene, turning a moment of panic into a moment of connection.

You'll also learn the final, most important safety net all improvisers have.

Read and share the web article for this episode, which includes the YouTube video and this podcast. Find it here.

In this episode, I refer to an earlier episode called "A Source of Great Improv Ideas (bonus: Get Out of Your Head)". This was episode 26.

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This podcast was created, written, and is hosted by Jen deHaan. Jen has certifications related to healthy communities (Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy), nervous system regulation and soon teacher training certification on community resilience. She has a BFA in teaching creative arts to adults. You can find her full bio here.

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