Silence the Stress: How to Beat Media Anxiety

Host: Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RDN, CDN
Podcast: Media Savvy

Episode Overview:
Feeling anxious about TV, radio, or print interviews? You’re not alone! In this episode, I share proven strategies to turn nerves into confidence and shine in any media setting because even the calmest-looking interviewee may be silently trembling, and you’d never know it.

Bonnie knows firsthand how those butterflies in your stomach can feel more like a swarm of bees but she doesn’t let those feelings distract her from what she needs to accomplish or from getting her messages out there. Staying sharp and focused is especially important when you’re representing brands.

What You’ll Learn:

• TV Interviews: Why they’re intimidating and how to prepare, from picking the right attire to mastering body language and breathing techniques.
• Radio/Podcast Interviews: Tips for voice control, staying engaging, and using bullet-point notes to sound natural.
• Magazine/Print Interviews: How to be concise, avoid jargon, and beat, not meet deadlines to ensure your quotes are featured.

Key Takeaway:
Preparation and a positive mindset are your secret weapons. Embrace your nerves, use them as fuel, and remember: confidence grows with every step you take.

Call to Action:
Subscribe to Media Savvy for more insider tips, and share your media experiences — exciting and exhausting —  with me on Instagram @BTDmedia!

Teasers:
Next up: how to stand out with your message, the importance of a media kit, and getting press coverage even without a huge following.

Bonnie’s Resources:

• Bonnie’s proven media training course: How To Work With Media and Make The Media Work for You: https://btdmedia.teachable.com/p/media-masterclass 
• Bonnie’s website: https://betterthandieting.com 
• BTD Media Makers News Digest: https://bit.ly/BTDMediaMakers 
• Better Than Dieting Newsletter: https://bit.ly/BTDsubscribe 
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• Bonnie’s Book: Read It Before You Eat It - Taking You from Label to Table
• Get in touch: mediasavvybtd@gmail.com
• Download a free chapter of Bonnie’s latest book