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Performance Anxiety

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The girls cover performance anxiety - everything from work, stage fright, and sex. They discuss the physical responses we can experience with performance anxiety, tips for managing it, and share personal stories. There’s talk of sweaty hands, nervous poops, and even the mention of playing patty cake with a wiener (take your best guess at who did that one). This episode was sponsored by Feals and BetterHelp. Start feeling better with Feals. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/helpless and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/selfhelpless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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