Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get discussed enough: awkward, uncomfortable, “WTF just happened?” spiral that can hit after you speak.

You step off stage, finished a podcast interview, or close your laptop after a virtual workshop. You should be celebrating—you prepped, you showed up, and you delivered. 

But instead? You’re in your head, replaying every little moment, overanalyzing, second-guessing, and maybe even low-key regretting things that no one else noticed.

Sound familiar?

In Episode 236 of The Ramble Refinery, I dig into this very real experience—the post-speaking spiral—and why it doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. In fact, it’s often a sign that you’re stretching into new territory, showing up in bigger ways, and doing work that matters to you. But it can still feel really uncomfortable.

In this episode, I break down:

• What causes the post-speaking spiral (and why even seasoned speakers experience it)
• Letting your inner critic vent—but setting limits
• How to turn that critique into something useful
• The 5 practical things you can do right after to help you bounce back after
• How to get more out of your speaking opportunities

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress and growing your confidence while you’re doing the thing.

If you’ve ever been hard on yourself after doing something brave, this one’s for you. It’s a quickie, honest conversation about what really happens behind the scenes—and how to actually grow from it without beating yourself up.

Tune into Episode 236: You Crushed the Talk… So Why Do You Feel Like Crap?

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→ Read the episode transcript 

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