Emotional Badass · Nikki Eisenhauer

Stage Fright, Self Worth, and the Power of Showing up

August 3, 2025·1 hr 20 min·8 clips
Chris Iacono warns that everything you've heard about show business is true and 'more sinister than you think.'
Host Nikki Eisenhower interviews her co-host and producer Chris Iacono about his journey from childhood magic performances to a decade-long career in entertainment, exploring the psychology of stage fright, the challenges of show business, and practical advice for overcoming fear and building self-worth.

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A conversational episode about stage fright, self-worth, and keeping boundaries intact.

Emotional Badass focuses on stage fright, self-worth, and the work of showing up. Nikki Eisenhower and Chris Iacono keep the discussion personal and easygoing while they move through sensitivity, genuineness, showy work environments, networking, and the effort of staying…

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You want a gentler way to move through the moments that make you brace.

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