Grounded Confidence: Social Anxiety, Self-Awareness, and Authentic Communication

Grounded Confidence is for people who want to move better, think clearer, and communicate with more presence.Host Dylan Wheatley — Personal Trainer and counselling student — brings in experts across movement, psychology, and communication to give you practical tools you can actually use.No fluff. No guru talk. Just real conversations that help you understand yourself and show up better.

Grounded Confidence: Social Anxiety, Self-Awareness, and Authentic Communication is a education podcast hosted by Dylan Wheatley, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dylan Wheatley hosts Grounded Confidence: Social Anxiety, Self-Awareness, and Authentic Communication, a education show with 41 episodes published.

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  How to Sound More Confident Without Sounding Fake: A Casual Chat on Breathing, Habits & Posture

  Aug 25, 202646 min

  How to Sound More Confident Without Sounding FakeMost people trying to sound confident just end up sounding stiff. In this episode of Grounded Confidence, I sit down with vocal and communication coach Helen von Dadelszen to break down why chasing "perfect" is what actually kills connection, and what to do instead.We get into:Why perfectionism makes you sound flatter, more rushed (or more hesitant), and more self-focused than audience-focusedHow to define your own communication intention with concrete words (grounded, warm, thoughtful, etc.) and translate that into actual pace, pitch and pause choicesWhy your voice is a habit, not a fixed trait, and how to retrain it with small daily drillsThe link between breathing, nervous system regulation and vocal control, including a simple diaphragm breathing exercise you can do before any call or recordingHow posture and hand movement directly affect your energy and pacing on cameraWhy "louder" isn't the fix for sounding flat, it's more air, not more volumeHelen also breaks down my own voice live on the episode, if you want a real example of this process in action.If this episode helped, subscribe to my channel for more conversations on movement, mindset and communication.About Helen von DadelszenHelen von Dadelszen is a communication and vocal coach, speaker and author who helps smart, thoughtful professionals express their ideas with clarity, confidence and impact. Through Present Potential, she provides practical coaching and training in public speaking, vocal presence and confident communication. Her clients include professionals and teams working across technical, scientific, academic and humanitarian fields. Helen is also the author of Courageous Action, a practical guide to building communication confidence by taking small, achievable steps.Connect with Helen:LinkedIn: / helen-von-dadelszen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/present_pot... YouTube: / @presentpotential2090 Her book, Courageous Action: https://courageousaction.ch/ Her business, Present Potential: https://academy.presentpotential.ch/

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  From Chronic Pain to 28K Followers: Anan Davis on Movement, Rehab & Building a Coaching Business

  Aug 22, 202630 min

  In this episode I'm joined by Anan Davis, a rehab specialist and postural coach based out of Malaysia. We get into his own injury story (shin splints that turned into chronic lower back pain), why generic physio advice never fixed it, and how he ended up building a coaching business around finding the actual root cause instead of just treating symptoms.We cover:His injury journey during COVID and why standard physio fixes didn't workWhy the nervous system, not just "weak muscles," drives most painRib cage compression, breathing mechanics and how it connects to your pelvis and postureHis go to breathing drill (sideline breathing) and why he starts every client thereWhat actually changes when clients dial in their breathing (posture, grounding, hip pressure release)Building an Instagram following from 10 views a video to 28K followersWhy he moved away from selling a course and switched to 1:1 coaching for accountabilityWhere AI tools like Claude fall short when it comes to programming your own trainingHis future plans, including the dream of running his own gymTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:56 Where Anan is based and his background02:23 What got him into coaching06:10 How long he's been coaching06:40 Digging into his injury and finding the root cause09:10 Why breathing gets overlooked and how rib compression happens13:45 What clients notice after breathing drills16:33 His go to breathing drill18:33 Building his page from scratch21:15 Growing to 28K followers and the slow start24:19 The video that finally broke through24:47 Course vs 1:1 coaching and why he made the switch26:34 Accountability and where AI falls short28:00 Future plans and his dream gym28:41 Coaches he looks up to30:00 Where he sees himself in 5 years30:33 Where to find himFollow Anan Davis:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anan_davisw/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@anandavisFollow Grounded Confidence for more conversations on movement, mindset and communication.

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  45 Years of Anxiety & OCD Solved | Brian Briskey Remembers Peace

  Aug 1, 202655 min

  What if the problem isn't your anxiety or OCD, but your relationship with it? In this episode of Grounded Confidence, I sit down with Brian Briskey, who spent 45 years living with anxiety, OCD, panic, and chronic fight or flight. After years of therapy, medication, and searching for answers, Brian shares his personal journey and the mindfulness practices that helped him change his relationship with his thoughts, emotions, and anxiety. This conversation explores anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, panic, overthinking, and what it means to live with greater awareness and acceptance. In this episode, we discuss: • Brian's 45 year journey with anxiety and OCD • What living in constant fight or flight felt like • How he changed his relationship with anxious thoughts • The difference between thoughts, emotions, and awareness • How mindfulness and meditation influenced his journey • Learning to observe thoughts instead of being controlled by them • Why acceptance and surrender became important parts of his approach ⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode shares Brian's personal experience, reflections, and perspectives on anxiety and OCD. The information shared is for educational and conversational purposes only and is not medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Brian also discusses periods of significant mental distress, including past experiences with suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or is in crisis, please seek immediate support through emergency services or a crisis support service available in your region. If you are experiencing anxiety, OCD, or other mental health concerns, consider speaking with a qualified mental health professional. Connect with Brian: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianbriskeyrememberpeace/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bbriskeyrememberpeace/ About Grounded Confidence: Grounded Confidence is hosted by Dylan Wheatley, exploring movement, mindset, mental health, and communication through conversations with experts and people with lived experience. Follow the podcast for more conversations around personal growth, mental health, movement, and communication.

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  The Lie Social Anxiety Tells You with a Social Anxiety Therapist

  Jul 24, 202631 min

  The Lie Social Anxiety Tells YouSocial anxiety tells you that hiding it and controlling every interaction keeps you safe. It doesn't, it keeps you stuck.This episode: therapist Charlie (Calm Confidence) on his own social anxiety, why traditional therapy didn't work for him, why hiding your anxiety makes it worse, and why it's a presence problem, not a skills problem.Subscribe, and leave a comment with what you'd like me to talk about more.Charlie's links:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EdDP9fkklpSaLZhMxPwVEYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalmConfidencePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calmconfidencepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calmconfidencepodcastWebsite: https://calmconfidencetherapy.com/

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  Speak with Confidence: Voice Tips, Mindset & Authenticity with Experts Andrew Eggelton & Toddy Keys

  Mar 5, 202647 min

  Learn how to use your voice with confidence in this episode of the Dylan Wheatley Podcast! I chat with two expert voice coaches, Andrew Eggelton and Toddy K (Todd Keys), as they share personal stories, mindset strategies, and practical exercises for speaking, performing, and presenting with authenticity.Topics covered:Overcoming fear and self‑doubtWhy perfectionism backfires and how to be authenticPreparation and practice techniques for confident deliveryStories from acting, public speaking, and musical theatreWhether you're a speaker, performer, or just want to communicate more confidently, this episode gives you actionable insights you can start using today.Connect with Our GuestsAndrew Eggelton – Presenting Mentor & Speaker🌐 Website: https://andreweggelton.au/ 📸 Instagram: / andreweggelton 💼 LinkedIn: / andreweggelton 📘 Facebook: / andreweggelton Toddy K (Todd Keys) – Founder, 3T’s Vocal Academy📸 Instagram: / 3ts.vocalacademy 📘 Facebook: / 3tsvocalacademy 🌐 Website: https://www.3tsvocalacademy.com/ Tags:voice confidence, public speaking tips, improve your voice, presentation skills, speaking anxiety, overcome fear, self‑doubt, performance mindset, vocal training, Andrew Eggelton, Toddy K, 3Ts Vocal Academy, Dylan Wheatley podcast, communication skills, mindset for success, authenticity in speaking

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