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Use Your Name to Beat Anxiety Fast · PTT Music Podcast

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  Welcome to the PTT Music Podcast.
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  I'm Jordan Sterling, joined by Ava Brooks.
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  If you're tuning in with us for the first time or returning as part of our growing
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  community, we're thrilled to have you with us today.
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  This podcast is dedicated to exploring how music and purposeful mindset work hand in
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  hand to inspire confidence, awaken emotion, strengthen the mind,
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  and move people forward.
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  Hello everyone, I'm Ava Brooks.
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  As Jordan shared, our mission at PTT Music is all about music with purpose and sound
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  with impact.
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  Today's episode centers right on our title, Use Your Name to Beat Anxiety Fast.
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  In high stakes environments, whether you're stepping up to an executive presentation
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  or leading a decisive meeting, momentary apprehension can strike rapidly.
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  Today, we're sharing how a proven behavioral technique allows you to diffuse that
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  tension in seconds.
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  That speed is everything.
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  When anxiety flares, your brain gets locked in an immediate threat loop.
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  But there's remarkable research on how language breaks that cycle,
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  published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology by Doctor Ethan Kross
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  and his team at the University of Michigan.
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  They evaluated individuals facing demanding speaking challenges to observe how
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  linguistic framing directly influences performance and emotional regulation.
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  It's such an insightful study because speaking under pressure requires immediate
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  composure.
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  When people are put on the spot, the default reaction is usually internal immersion.
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  We get wrapped up in what we're feeling, our focus narrows,
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  and our thoughts speed up.
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  Understanding the mechanics of our internal language is a game changer for anyone
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  looking to perform at their highest level.
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  Precisely.
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  In the study, one group prepared using standard first person pronouns,
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  thinking internally as "I".
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  The other group practiced distanced self talk, addressing themselves explicitly by
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  their own name.
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  For instance, "What's Jordan focusing on to deliver excellence right now?"
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  or "How's Ava preparing to succeed?"
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  The simplicity is what makes it so powerful.
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  What measurable differences did the researchers uncover in both physiological stress
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  and executive delivery?
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  The findings were extraordinary.
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  Participants using their own name appraised the scenario as a positive challenge
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  rather than an overwhelming threat.
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  Independent evaluators scored their performance as significantly more confident,
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  poised, and articulate.
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  Their nervous systems settled much faster, and they avoided the draining second
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  guessing that typically fuels prolonged worry.
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  That's the scientific secret behind beating anxiety fast.
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  When you address yourself by your own name, you trigger instant psychological
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  distance.
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  You step out of the emotional storm and assume the perspective of an objective,
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  trusted mentor.
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  Instead of being consumed by the situation, you gain aerial clarity over it,
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  shifting your brain from reactive stress to proactive composure in seconds.
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  You instantly activate your inner strategist.
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  Asking yourself, "Jordan, what's the clear objective here and what's your next
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  move?"
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  directs brain activity straight toward executive problem solving.
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  When you use first person pronouns like "I", your limbic system treats tension as a
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  crisis.
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  But simply swapping in your first name acts like a cognitive gear shift that engages
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  the prefrontal cortex.
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  Think about how naturally we coach colleagues and teammates.
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  When a peer prepares for a big opportunity, we offer them calm,
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  constructive guidance: "You've done the preparation, focus on your key points,
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  and trust your abilities."
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  Distanced self talk simply applies that exact same wisdom inward.
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  It turns self dialogue into deliberate self leadership.
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  That's why we call this behavioral discipline the Name Shift Protocol.
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  Whenever tension surfaces before a decisive moment, pause, speak to yourself by
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  name, and redirect your focus toward your capability.
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  It takes five to ten seconds, yet it alters your neurochemical state,
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  settling shallow breathing into composed rhythm.
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  And that brings us to the profound connection between cognitive techniques and the
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  music we listen to.
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  Mindset techniques give you the mental blueprint, but sound provides the emotional
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  momentum that reinforces it.
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  That's why our music selections fit this theme so seamlessly.
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  When you look at our PTT Music release "Flipped the Script",
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  the title and sonic architecture mirror the exact shift that happens when you use
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  your name.
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  You're literally flipping the script on stress, replacing frantic internal noise
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  with confident authority.
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  "Flipped the Script" embodies that mental pivot.
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  In psychology, reframing is seeing an obstacle as an opportunity.
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  The sonic texture of "Flipped the Script" carries an assertive bassline and an
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  undeniable pulse that demands clarity.
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  When you listen to it right after calling yourself by name,
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  the track locks in that decision so you feel that new narrative settle into your
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  physiology.
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  It creates an immediate sensory anchor.
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  While "Flipped the Script" gives you that bold forward surge,
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  our companion track "Thought About It" explores the introspective depth that makes
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  sustained composure possible.
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  It captures that exact moment when you choose contemplation over impulsive reaction.
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  In moments of pressure, "Thought About It" reminds you to take a breath,
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  examine your thoughts, and act with measured precision.
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  Together, "Flipped the Script" and "Thought About It" serve as acoustic anchors,
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  pairing steady rhythms with lyrics that reinforce poise and self mastery: the calm
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  reflection to evaluate clearly, and the dynamic courage to step forward decisively.
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  To weave this into your daily routine before an important presentation or kickoff,
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  take sixty seconds.
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  Queue up "Thought About It" to quiet mental noise, and address yourself directly:
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  "Ava, you're clear on your objectives, and you're ready to add massive value."
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  Then queue up "Flipped the Script" as your walk up soundtrack to embody that
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  confidence.
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  That multisensory routine transforms passive anxiety into active preparation.
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  By pairing your spoken name with purposeful music from PTT Music,
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  you train your nervous system to associate high demand moments with composure and
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  strength.
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  That's practical behavioral optimization designed for real life success.
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  The next time you feel stress rising, take thirty seconds to speak to yourself by
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  name, turn on "Flipped the Script" and "Thought About It", and let that combination
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  reset your focus instantly.
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  You have the power to direct your internal narrative, and the right soundtrack will
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  back you up every single time.
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  Again, thanks for spending this time with us on the PTT Music Podcast.
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  We hope today's conversation left you inspired, encouraged,
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  and ready to carry that energy with you wherever life takes you.
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  I'm Jordan Sterling...
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  and I'm Ava Brooks.
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  We'll see you next time for another conversation that celebrates creativity,
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  purpose, and the power of music.
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  If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to continue the journey with us.
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  Visit PTTMusic.com to explore our latest music, official videos,
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  exclusive merchandise, artist updates, and much more.
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  someone who could use a little inspiration today...
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  Until next time, keep moving forward.
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  And let the PTT Music continue to move you closer to who you truly are.