Flute 360 | Episode 93: “Mind-Body Integration Techniques to Help Relieve Performance Anxiety, Part 2” (42:36)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Chris Neal (LPC) about mind-body integration approaches to lessen the symptoms of performance anxiety. There are many techniques that fall under the mind and body integration category, according to The National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health Association. Listen to today’s episode to hear all the details. Please note, last week’s episode (E92) is Part 1 of today’s episode (E93).

Episode 93 – Main Points:

• 0:28 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• 1:19 – Reference to Episode 92
• 1:32 – Topic: Relationships Between Teacher & Student
• 9:38 – Question: What are some mind-body integration approaches that we can do to relieve the symptoms of performance anxiety? 
• 9:54 – Chris’ Answer
• 10:08 – “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.” – Chris references this quote
• 11:19 – Topic: Beta Blockers
• 20:49 – Topic: Yoga & Meditation
• 27:07 – Question: Besides yoga and meditation, what are other mind-body integration approaches that you would recommend?
• 27:45 – Chris’ Answer: “You have to find what works well for you!”
• 28:17 – “The body reacts first, so if we can reduce tension in the body – the mind will follow!” – Chris
• 29:03 – Topic: Neurofeedback
• 34:37 – Chris sums up his thoughts on this topic.
• 35:01 – Topic: Supplements & Amino Acid
• 35:23 – Passion Flower (Supplement)
• 35:50 – Magnesium
• 36:00 – Topic: The Benefits of Sleep (Refer to Episode 04)
• 36:57 – Bulletproof Coffee
• 39:09 – Conclusion
• 39:27 – Chris Wraps-Up
• 39:51 – Chris talks about his online courses.
• 40:15 – “I want to normalize this for people. It’s easy to beat yourself up. It’s easy to feel ashamed. It’s easy to feel less of a person, less of an artist...but it’s just not true.” – Chris
• 41:00 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 93 – Resources Mentioned:

• The National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health
• Psychology Today: Neurofeedback
• Bulletproof Coffee
• Passion Flower
• Flute 360’s Episode 04
• Flute 360's Episode 92

Episode 93 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• Bronze Level: J&K Productions