Think Fast, Talk Smart · October 29, 2026 · 15m

336. Rethinks: The “ABC’s” of Fright-Free Communication

This Halloween-themed Rethinks episode compiles strategies for managing speaking anxiety from past Think Fast, Talk Smart conversations with Andrew Huberman, Kelly McGonigal, and Alison Wood Brooks. Matt Abrahams walks through the ABCs of anxiety management: practical techniques for reframing emotions, calming the body, and redirecting thoughts. The episode encourages building and testing a personalized anxiety management plan rather than trying to eliminate nerves entirely.

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Anxiety is normal and doesn't have to be eliminated00:02:41

Abrahams argues that rather than trying to eliminate speaking nerves entirely, you should prepare for when they inevitably appear.

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Reframe anxiety as a sign that you care00:04:07

Acknowledging nerves as normal and reframing them as a sign that you care can help you approach speaking with a more positive mindset.

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