# The Spotlight Effect

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Podcast: [Curiosity Chronicle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/curiosity-chronicle-3997065)
Published: 2026-04-03T03:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/12b4d6f1
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/12b4d6f1/4eb71a6c.mp3
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For the last decade, I've had a recurring nightmare that I can trace back to my days as a Division 1 baseball player at Stanford... I'm on the mound in a critical situation. All eyes are on me. The entire stadium waits for my pitch. But as I start my motion, I realize I've completely forgotten how to throw the ball. My body moves like it's stuck in mud. Completely paralyzed. Inevitably, I wake up in a cold sweat—thankful that it was just a dream. While specific to my prior endeavors, as it turns out, this type of dream is a rather common one. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that most of you have experienced some variation of it in the last few months. All eyes on you in a big moment. And suddenly, you're completely paralyzed. Unable to perform. It's the byproduct of a very common (and damning!) psychological phenomenon—one that has a tangible impact on the way we show up in every area of life. It's called The Spotlight Effect ... ••• This episode brought to you by: DeleteMe - DeleteMe makes it quick, easy, and safe to remove your personal data online. Origin Financial - Your personal AI Financial Advisor. Track your spending, investments, and net worth—all in one place. Innerbody Labs - A Higher Standard. After reviewing thousands of health products, we built formulas we wished existed. Lemon - The Al agent that turns your voice instructions into finished tasks.

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