Gigi Presents "Calm Your Nerves and Your Public Speaking Anxiety" with Deb Dana
Nov 19, 2024
In this enlightening conversation, Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker and Polyvagal Theory expert, shares insights on managing public speaking anxiety. She discusses befriending your nervous system to find calm amidst nerves, emphasizing the importance of preparation and audience connection. Deb highlights transformative hosting experiences, the power of sighing to ground oneself, and recognizing 'glimmers'—small moments that uplift. This journey of self-discovery can empower individuals to navigate anxiety effectively and embrace their authentic speaking voice.
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Nervous System's Fight or Flight
- The nervous system shifts into fight or flight under perceived threat, causing anxiety symptoms.
- Regulation occurs as the system moves back to a safer state, allowing relaxation and engagement.
Use Safety Cues To Calm Anxiety
- Recognize when your sympathetic nervous system kicks in and consciously ask yourself if you feel safe.
- Look for cues of safety, like kind faces, to prevent escalation of anxiety.
Understanding Polyvagal Theory
- Polyvagal theory explains how the nervous system detects safety or danger and shifts states accordingly.
- The system transitions in a hierarchy from regulation to fight or flight and, if needed, to shutdown.
