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Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers

Jonathan Berent,L.C.S.W.
Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers
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26 episodes

  • Episode 26: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Overcoming Social Anxiety: Insights Into Trauma, Perfectionism, and Therapy: On Kevin MD

    16/07/2026 | 16 mins.
    In this episode we explore the complexities of social anxiety with renowned psychotherapist Jonathan Berent. We delve into two contrasting cases: a high-achieving physician facing performance anxiety and a young adult paralyzed by avoidance. Jonathan shares insights on how trauma, perfectionism, and family dynamics contribute to social anxiety and discusses practical treatment strategies that integrate both technique and core emotional work. Join us as we uncover the critical elements for understanding and overcoming social anxiety.
    Jonathan Berent is a psychotherapist. He discusses the KevinMD article, "When high achievers and isolated adults share a common enemy: social anxiety.”
  • Episode 25: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: WBZ Boston Radio: "Jonathan Berent LCSW on Performance Anxiety

    20/05/2026 | 8 mins.
    Jonathan Berent, LCSW, joins WBZ Boston Radio to discuss performance anxiety, social anxiety, and the fear of public speaking. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, Berent shares practical strategies for overcoming anxiety, building confidence, and improving communication under pressure.
  • Episode 24: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Depression and Social Anxiety: A Christian Perspective

    30/04/2026 | 5 mins.
    "Joe", a stock broker, describes from a "Christian" perspective his progress from long term depression and social avoidance to healing.
  • Episode 23: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Performance Anxiety, Depression, Medication Dependence, Learning Disability - Freedom from Medicine & the Belief “I Was Born This Way”

    06/03/2026 | 10 mins.
    “Mike”, a 26 yr. old ambitious entrepreneur describes his resolution of multiple psychological challenges. With dramatic insight he communicates the impact his special education experience had on his social anxiety and self- esteem. He originally “did not understand what was going on” regarding his panic and anxiety. Before treatment he believed “he was born this way” and there was nothing he could do about it!"
  • Episode 22: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Psychopharmacology for Social and Performance Anxiety

    12/01/2026 | 41 mins.
    When I started my psychotherapy practice in 1978, I was doing biofeedback and psychotherapy for stress related disorders to empower patients to heal without medication or to get off medication. Forty-five years and over 60.000 clinical hours later I have discovered there are high performance strategies to incorporate pharmaceuticals into the treatment process. This discussion with Dr. Mathew Lorber MD is the first in a series of interviews, the purpose of which is to educate the listener on what can be a complex process.
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About Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers
This podcast is a clinical map for healing. It is for high performing individuals who suffer from public speaking anxiety disorder and the fear of being noticeably nervous. Learn the treatment architecture for performance anxiety, panic, fear of blushing (erythrophobia), fear of sweating (hyper-hidrosis), voice freeze (selective mutism), dissociation, obsessive worry, and perfectionism. Jonathan Berent, L.C.S.W. has pioneered treatment for social and performance anxiety having worked with thousands of patients since 1978. He is the author of "Beyond Shyness: How to Conquer Social Anxieties" (Simon & Schuster) and "Work Makes Me Nervous" (Wiley).Jonathan has extensive media experience including Oprah, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, Fox, The New York Times, Newsday, The Chicago Tribune, and The Boston Globe.
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