PerformZen YouTube Videos

Dramamine is a motion sickness and nausea medication that might be able to help with anxiety symptoms. In this video we break down some key facts about Dramamine, including how the antihistamine medication works in the body, whether it works for anxiety, what the side effects and dosages are, and even see how it compares to natural alternatives. By the end of this video you will know if Dramamine is effective for anxiety or not.

Ever wondered if there was a pill, or some sort of fast solution to help you deal with the performance anxiety and stage fright you feel before going on stage or in front of an audience to perform? In this video we find out if a stage fright pill really exists, how it works and see if you should try a stage fright pill before your next big performance!

Clonidine or Catapres is used off-script as a treatment for anxiety symptoms and disorders, particularly within psychiatry! In this video we look at how and why Clonidine works for anxiety, and finally determine if it is effective to use Clonidine for anxiety.

Learn the box breathing (sometimes called tactical breathing) practice – a super simple breathing technique developed by an ex Navy SEAL to help stay calm during the chaos of combat! If this simple technique can help soldiers stay calm during war, there’s a high chance it can be used to help overcome your pre-performance anxieties and stage fright! You don’t want to miss this video…

Propranolol & Xanax are both drugs prescribed to help with stress responses and anxiety. Xanax focuses on the brain & central nervous system while Propranolol focuses on the cardiovascular system & heart. This video looks at how these medications work against anxiety and which is best for performance anxiety purposes: Xanax or Propranolol?

Gabapentin is a anticonvulsant medication, essentially a synthetic version of the neurotransmitter GABA, that is used off-label or ‘off script’ as a treatment for anxiety symptoms and disorders, particularly within psychiatry! In this video we look at how and why Gabapentin or Neurontin works against anxiety, and finally determine if it is effective to use Gabapentin for anxiety.

Over 40% of US adults have a significant fear of public speaking, so why is there no discussion about how to beat one of the nations largest collective phobias! A heart-medication drug called Propranolol, a prescription beta blocker, has been the secret tool for public speakers trying to get a handle on their performance anxiety and stage fright issues for a long time now. Propranolol is actually the most commonly prescribed beta blocker drug in the US. In this video, we investigate why so many public speakers use Propranolol to help with their performance anxiety issues, discover if it works,…

Bisoprolol is a prescription beta blocker, available over the counter under the name Zebeta. Bisoprolol was developed to help treat cardiovascular conditions like hypertension and irregular heartbeats. It works by blocking the effects of adrenergic hormones (primarily adrenaline hormone). Many high-level performers have discovered that the adrenaline blocking effects of Bisoprolol and other beta blockers (Propranolol, Metoprolol, etc) help them stay calm and focused during their work or performances. Professional musicians, stage performers, CEOs, public speakers, singers and others are reportedly using bisoprolol and beta blockers ‘off script’ to reduce anxiety and stage fright before and during a big performance….

Propranolol, sold under the name Inderal, and Metoprolol, sold under the name Lopressor; are both beta blockers designed to block the effects of adrenergic hormones such as adrenaline, and are typically used to help with heart conditions, angina, arrhythmia, etc. However, there are many professional musicians, stage performers, CEOs, public speakers and others who use beta blockers like Metoprolol and Propranolol off-script to help with their anxiety (performance anxiety, social anxiety and generalized anxiety) symptoms. In this video we look into the two most prescribed beta blockers and see which is best for anxiety purposes! Make sure you watch to…

I am absolutely TERRIFIED of flying, but I still manage to take 20+ flights per year and stay (mostly) anxiety and stress free. In this video I share exactly how I overcame my fear of flying, sharing the books, Over-The-Counter medications, techniques and journey that helped me overcome flying anxiety.

Is nervousness and overall anxiety messing with your golf game? You may be suffering from golfing nerves, or ‘golf anxiety’ and believe it or not, golf anxiety can sometimes be a good sign! In this video I take a look at what is causing your golf anxiety, how to use the same techniques that golf pros use to overcome golf nerves & anxiety to improve your game, and a golf anxiety remedy that will help you elevate your performance on the course or at the driving range.

Atenolol, sold under the name Tenormin, is a pharmaceutical beta-blocker. Beta blockers (beta-adrenergic blocking agents) are prescribed to help with heart conditions, angina, arrhythmia, etc. Many professional musicians & stage performers use beta-blockers like Atenolol off-script to help with their stage fright and performance anxiety, as beta blockers essentially help the user steady their heart rate and block the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream. In this video I look at what Atenolol is exactly, examine it’s effectiveness against anxiety symptoms, and see if Atenolol is effective for anxiety!

Beta blockers are used by lots of performers ‘off script’ to help with stage fright and anxiety issues (think musicians, public speakers, athletes, etc). In this video we see how beta-blockers work for anxiety, what the side-effects are and uncover several natural alternatives to beta blockers that people suffering from chronic anxiety issues, but who are worried about beta blocker side-effects and using prescription drugs, can use!

UK singer Adele has suffered from crippling anxiety and stage fright for her whole career. While touring to sold out arenas and performing through her recent Las Vegas residency called “weekends with Adele”, she had to have a strategy in place to manage her stage fright and overcome performance anxiety. So Adele stole a technique from Beyoncé and developed an alter-ego in order to help her keep her stage fright at bay. In this video we do a deep dive into Adele’s stage fright and unique technique to combat it!

Propranolol is a commonly prescribed beta blocker medication typically prescribed to treat heart and cardiac conditions. However, Propranolol is also being used off-label by individuals from various professions, including musicians, singers, speakers, sales professionals and even doctors, to manage performance anxiety and stage fright. Propranolol works by blocking the effects of adrenaline, which helps stabilize heart rate and blood pressure. While generally considered safe, there are potential side effects such as dizziness and interactions with other medications. Some individuals claim that propranolol may have ototoxic effects, but this has not been extensively studied. For those seeking a natural alternative to…

The prescription beta-blocker Metoprolol is typically used to treat cardiovascular conditions like hypertension, irregular heartbeats and blood pressure. Mostly Prescribed under the brand-name Lopressor, Metoprolol is also used “off-script” by people seeking to reduce performance anxiety, social anxiety and stage fright before stressful situations. In this video we decided to investigate how Metoprolol is so effective against anxiety and why so many performers (including celebrities) use beta blockers like Metoprolol to help their anxiety symptoms; what Metoprolol does in the body; what the Metoprolol risks and side-effects are as well as some Metoprolol alternatives.

In episode 2 of ‘The Kardashians’ on Hulu, Khloé Kardashian opened up about her crippling anxiety issues, caused by being in the public eye and all of the social media scrutiny that surrounds the Kardashian family. Her mother & manager Kris Jenner recommends that Khloe Kardashian use beta blockers to help with her anxiety in that same episode. This opened up a lot of discussion online around the use of beta blockers for anxiety. Several other celebrities such as Katy Perry, Shawn Mendes and Whitney Cummings have also talked about how they use beta blockers like Propranolol, Metoprolol & Atenolol…

Most people don’t believe that Fear of Public Speaking is really the #1 fear in the world! Recent surveys have found that 77% of Americans listed public speaking as one of their biggest fears, and in this video we want to find out if Glossophobia (Fear of Public Speaking) really is a nationwide issue, why we’re so afraid of talking in front of strangers, and 3 techniques for overcoming this fear.