Ever walked into a meeting feeling like you're barely holding it together, silently praying no one notices you're winging it? Or picked up your kids from daycare after a rough workday, worried the other parents can tell you're struggling?

You're not alone. That constant worry about judgment is exhausting—and it's stealing your confidence at work and peace at home.

In this episode, my twin sister Dr. Gretchen interviews me about performance anxiety and how to work through it. While we originally discussed this in the context of MS symptoms, I realized the tools apply to ANY situation where you're worried about judgment—whether you're stepping into a leadership role, presenting to your boss, or just feeling like you're barely holding it all together.

🧠 The Worst Case Solution Technique — A simple journaling method that stops anxiety spirals before they hijack your day (works in under 5 minutes)

⚡ The 5-Second Grounding Practice — How to instantly shift focus back to yourself when you feel all eyes on you (perfect for meetings, school pickup, or anywhere you feel judged)

🔄 The Calm Mind Blueprint — My 5-step process to turn post-situation rumination into self-compassion and clarity

Instead of walking into spaces worried about what others think, you'll show up knowing your worth isn't tied to perfect performance. You'll stop replaying every interaction wondering if you "looked off" or disappointed someone.

This isn't about becoming fearless—it's about separating who you are from how you perform so you can be present with your family and confident at work, even when things don't go perfectly.

Your new reality: Walking into that presentation focused on your message, not your nerves. Coming home with energy for your kids instead of mental exhaustion from overthinking every interaction.

Enroll now for The Energized Summer Challenge: www.samanthapenkoff.com/energized-summer

Calm Mind Blueprint: www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod

Dr. Gretchen's podcast: The MSing Link Podcast

The Energized Summer Challenge :www.samanthapenkoff.com/energized-summer

1:1 Coaching: Now accepting applications, 2 spots open. Learn More: www.samanthapenkoff.com/working-together

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Is your summer not feeling how you imagined? You might be self-sabotaging without realizing it.

Ready to break free? The Energized Summer Challenge starts Monday - but registration closes THIS Friday, July 4th, for podcast listeners. Get details + join here → www.samanthapenkoff.com/energized-summer

In this 5-minute journaling session, I'll guide you through four specific sabotage patterns that might be stealing your summer joy: Hyper-Achiever, Perfectionist, Procrastinator, and Restless. You'll get targeted journal prompts to create awareness around these patterns - because awareness is what leads to those aha moments, simplifications, and real solutions.

Whether you're traveling this holiday weekend or at home, you can either journal through these prompts or simply think through them as I guide you.

What you'll discover:

• Which of the 4 sabotage patterns you recognize in yourself
• Specific ways these patterns show up during summer
• How to start breaking free from the cycles that keep you overwhelmed

Perfect for: Working moms, ambitious women, anyone feeling like summer is more stressful than restful

Ready to break these patterns before they steal your entire summer?

The Energized Summer Challenge starts Monday, July 7th - but registration closes THIS Friday, July 4th for podcast listeners.

We'll go deeper than awareness into actually disrupting these sabotage patterns so you can release overwhelm and create more energy for what matters most.

7 women are already inside. 5 spots left.

Get all the details and join here → www.samanthapenkoff.com/energized-summer

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• Free journal prompts via the Calm Mind Blueprint: www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod

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