Overcoming the fear of public speaking and meeting new people

The fear of public speaking, also known as Glossophobia is one of the most debilitating phobias, causing extreme anxiety and often accompanied by physical symptoms that can feel like your body is betraying you.



According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a staggering 75% of the population fear public speaking during their lifetime. That’s a lot of people feeling anxious – 3 out of every 4!

But amidst this apprehension, I’d like to introduce you to Eishle, one of my clients who is no longer included in this statistic!

Within her journey lies a beacon of hope —a progression from fear to freedom, overcoming anxiety, speaking confidently and feeling good.

The paralysing grip of public speaking anxiety

Despite being in a job she loved, behind the scenes, Eishle was stressed and overwhelmed, battling anxiety on a daily basis.

During presentations, her hands would sweat, her voice would shake, and her heart would race. Despite having prepared meticulously for weeks on end, she would freeze and resort to reading her presentation instead.

She’d even learned it word for word, but that didn’t help either.

She dreaded meetings, fearing to speak up and felt frustrated because she had a lot of great ideas she wanted to share.

Even in social situations, she struggled with meeting new people feeling at a loss for words, or fear upsetting someone and saying the wrong thing.

The anxiety was disrupting her sleep, hindering her ability to be present and connect with others, and diminishing her quality of life.

From fear to confidence in less than 3 months

However, within just one week the transformation was profound.

The intense anxiety that was paralysing her began to subside and she gained a newfound sense of calm and confidence.

We worked together for less than three months in my Stress and Anxiety Programme and every follow-up appointment, 2 weeks apart saw her conquering another fear, talking confidently, expressing her opinions freely, and experiencing a significant boost in self-worth.

The homeopathic approach to healing anxiety

My approach to addressing her anxiety wasn’t about strategies to speak or prepare better.

Instead, it involved heartfelt conversations about her feelings and exploring the underlying issues.

I prescribed remedies tailored to her specific needs, to heal both the deep-seated emotional wounds and acute anxiety remedies to take before public speaking, to give her an extra boost of confidence.

I’ll leave you with Eishle’s explanation of what happened…

Testimonial: Speaking confidently and self discovery

“I can’t express how grateful I am to have found Eileen and her homeopathy services. Before working with her, my life was consumed by acute anxiety, especially when it came to public speaking, meeting new people, and speaking up in meetings. I had tried various methods such as meditation, yoga, breathwork, therapy, and hypnosis, but nothing seemed to work.

It wasn’t until I started taking the remedies that I noticed a significant change. Within a week, the intense anxiety I felt before meetings began to subside, and I was able to speak confidently without my voice breaking. The weight of anxiety that had been holding me back for so long was finally lifted, and I found myself enjoying life more and doing things I never thought I could do.

Homeopathy allowed me to address the root cause of my anxiety, including feelings of shame, performance anxiety, childhood humiliation, and neglect. It was amazing to discover parts of myself that I didn’t know were fractured and to heal them without having to relive those emotions.

The check-ins with Eileen were always enjoyable, and she was an excellent listener who allowed me to explore what was coming up for me. I couldn’t wait to share my progress with her and the incredible transformation I was experiencing. If I hadn’t worked with Eileen, I would have never had the confidence to take on more speaking opportunities or realize how strong and capable I truly am. I am now in control of my life and no longer in a constant state of fight or flight. I feel present and embodied, and I’m excited to see the leaps and bounds I can make in my career and relationships without the burden of anxiety.

I highly recommend Eileen’s homeopathy services to anyone who wants to take control of their life and overcome their anxiety. It has truly been a life-changing experience for me.

Many, many thanks Eileen!”

Esihle

Take the First Step to an anxiety-free future

If you’ve ever felt the fear of public speaking or the anxiety of meeting new people and you’re ready to take the first step towards a brighter, anxiety-free future, I invite you to book a free 15 minute call to learn how we can work together. You can also check out the details of the Stress and Anxiety Programme here.