<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>SpeakVibe — Public Speaking Blog</title><description>Practical, science-tinged guides on overcoming the fear of public speaking, killing filler words, and walking in steady.</description><link>https://speakvibe.app/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking (Without Pretending You&apos;re Not Scared)</title><link>https://speakvibe.app/blog/fear-of-public-speaking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://speakvibe.app/blog/fear-of-public-speaking/</guid><description>An honest, science-backed guide to public speaking anxiety — what causes it, why willpower won&apos;t fix it, and the small techniques that actually work before the room goes quiet.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Anxiety</category><category>Confidence</category></item><item><title>Propranolol for Public Speaking: An Honest Guide (Not Medical Advice)</title><link>https://speakvibe.app/blog/propranolol-public-speaking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://speakvibe.app/blog/propranolol-public-speaking/</guid><description>The most-discussed solution on r/PublicSpeaking is a beta-blocker. Here is what the research actually says about propranolol for stage fright, what it does and doesn&apos;t do, and the questions to bring to your doctor.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Anxiety</category><category>Medical</category></item><item><title>How to Stop Saying Um, Like, and Other Filler Words (For Good)</title><link>https://speakvibe.app/blog/stop-filler-words/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://speakvibe.app/blog/stop-filler-words/</guid><description>A practical playbook for cutting filler words from your speech — why they happen, the three exercises that actually move the needle, and why deleting them entirely is a bad idea.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Delivery</category><category>Filler words</category></item><item><title>Meeting Introduction Anxiety: How to Survive the Dreaded Round-Robin Intro</title><link>https://speakvibe.app/blog/meeting-introduction-anxiety/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://speakvibe.app/blog/meeting-introduction-anxiety/</guid><description>If your worst part of any meeting is the moment when the facilitator says &apos;let&apos;s go around the room and everyone introduce themselves,&apos; you&apos;re not alone. Here&apos;s how to handle it without rehearsing for two hours.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Anxiety</category><category>Meetings</category></item><item><title>4-7-8 Breathing for Speech Anxiety (The 90-Second Reset Before You Speak)</title><link>https://speakvibe.app/blog/4-7-8-breathing-speech-anxiety/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://speakvibe.app/blog/4-7-8-breathing-speech-anxiety/</guid><description>The single most evidence-backed way to lower your heart rate before a speech. How 4-7-8 breathing works, why it beats deep-breathing, and the exact protocol to use in the bathroom of the venue.</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Anxiety</category><category>Breathing</category></item><item><title>Why Your Voice Shakes When You Speak (And How to Stop It)</title><link>https://speakvibe.app/blog/voice-shaking-when-speaking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://speakvibe.app/blog/voice-shaking-when-speaking/</guid><description>A shaky voice is one of the most embarrassing signs of speech anxiety — and one of the most fixable. Here&apos;s what causes it, why willpower won&apos;t fix it, and the breath and posture techniques that actually do.</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Anxiety</category><category>Voice</category></item><item><title>Wedding Toast Templates That Actually Land (7 Structures + Real Lines)</title><link>https://speakvibe.app/blog/wedding-toast-templates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://speakvibe.app/blog/wedding-toast-templates/</guid><description>Seven wedding toast structures that work — best man, maid of honor, parent of the bride, friend of the groom — with opening lines, story templates, and the one line you should never skip.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Occasion</category><category>Wedding</category></item><item><title>How to Practice Job Interviews Out Loud With AI (And Why You Should)</title><link>https://speakvibe.app/blog/interview-practice-ai/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://speakvibe.app/blog/interview-practice-ai/</guid><description>The case for rehearsing interview answers out loud — and how to do it efficiently with AI feedback. Includes the 12 questions worth drilling and the STAR template that works.</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Interviews</category><category>Career</category></item></channel></rss>