If you're a singer, musician, or performer, you know how to practice the material. You've run it a hundred times and feel prepared walking into the audition. And yet the moment the stakes go up, your brain starts micromanaging every breath, every note, every choice, and suddenly you're performing and judging yourself at the same time. In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, Sophie breaks down exactly why this happens and what you can do about it right before you walk into the room.

Drawing on research from sports psychology, we explore why experienced performers can suddenly feel like beginners under pressure, and introduce the single most important mindset shift you can make before any audition or performance.

We close with a grounding breathwork and focus-setting sequence to help you narrow your attention, trust your training, and walk in ready to let it run.

Perfect for: singers, actors, musicians, and any performer who has ever felt like their best work stayed behind in the practice room.

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