PODCAST: Harvey Martin on Fear, Performance, and Becoming

In one of the most vulnerable and expansive episodes of the Hold The Standard podcast, I sit down with performance coach and former professional pitcher Harvey Martin for an unforgettable conversation on identity, anxiety, and the human condition.

This is about the human experience. 

Harvey opens up about the hidden chapters of his life—from a crippling fear of flying that nearly derailed his career to battling the yips on the pitcher’s mound. What unfolds is more than a story about baseball or performance—it’s a masterclass in self-awareness, resilience, and learning to breathe again, literally and metaphorically.

This episode dives deep into:

• The quiet spiral of anxiety and how it manifests in high achievers
• The power of exposure therapy, breathwork, and somatic awareness in healing trauma
• The paradox of chasing success only to find peace in surrender
• What it means to play life’s roles without becoming them
• The subtle art of tolerating the next step instead of conquering the entire staircase

Harvey’s journey from a gripped nervous system to global performance coach is one of pain, awakening, and rediscovery—told with raw honesty and philosophical clarity. If you’ve ever faced fear, burnout, or felt lost after a major life transition, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Follow Harvey Martin:
📷 Instagram: @harveyjmartin

This episode isn’t just about performance. It’s about remembering who you are—beneath all the roles you play.

LISTEN.