Anchored Actor | Acting, Wellbeing, Stability, Film, Theatre

Have you ever received a "no" from an audition, a competition, anything and felt completely shaken by it for days? Do you struggle with anxiety or stress every time you're waiting on a result? Are you tired of feeling like your confidence rises and falls with every outcome? In this episode, I'm sharing what happened when I competed in the Miss Great Britain Surrey final and didn't take home the cr...

Have you ever had to show up for an audition while your personal life was completely falling apart? Have you ever smiled through a casting, performed fine on the outside, while quietly carrying something heavy no one else could see? Have you ever felt like your body was screaming something your mind was not ready to hear yet? This episode is for every actor who has kept going anyway. In this episo...

Have You Ever Felt This Way? ❓ Have you ever walked out of an audition feeling like you completely bombed one part, and let that one moment erase every single win that got you there? Do you find yourself spiralling at midnight, replaying every choice you made, wishing you could go back and do it differently? Are you tired of not knowing how to get out of your own head after an audition so you can...

Have you ever finished a project, watched everyone scatter, and felt completely invisible the next day? Do you find yourself performing fine to the world while quietly holding everything alone? Are you tired of always showing up for everyone else and never quite knowing how to let anyone show up for you? The Actors Trust Spotlights and Shadows 2026 landmark research reveals that 77% of actors feel...

Didn't get the part? I want to tell you how actors can turn jealousy or disappointment into fuel. They didn't pick you..... it happens. And you know that feeling..... the competition, your colleague, the role you really wanted… and the jealousy and bitterness that follow. It hits your confidence. It drains you. And if you're working in acting — whether on film sets, in theatre, or navigating the s...

600 unread emails?! A phone that won't stop buzzing?! The feeling that you're falling behind?! If you are in acting whether on film sets, in theatre, or navigating the in-between, and you feel like you can never afford to miss a notification because the industry moves fast, but then find yourself mentally overwhelmed, anxious, and quietly convinced you're behind everyone else… this episode is for...

Have you ever avoided a sales call or networking event because the thought of "selling yourself" in your acting career made your stomach turn? Are you tired of putting out headshots and showreels, hoping for the best, but never really knowing how to communicate your value in film and theatre? Do you dread the moment when someone says "you need to network more" — because it feels salesy, materialis...

Have you been there, no auditions, no callbacks, no acting projects, and the anxious voice in your head is screaming "am I good enough?" Miriam shares a personal story about how she deals with the quiet periods in her acting career, and a funny, symbolic comparison with her orchid plant and what happened to it when she moved house. What it taught her about the quiet seasons in acting might just ch...

Have you ever been asked "Is acting a full-time job for you?" … and felt your stomach drop? Do you worry that having another job means you're not a "real" actor in film or theatre? Are you tired of measuring your success by how frequently acting work comes in — and feeling that your wellbeing depends on it? In this episode, I'm sharing why the belief that you have to be a "full-time actor" to be r...

Have you ever picked a "humble" number when asked what you want to earn as an actor, only to realise you were shrinking your own vision? Do you feel guilty wanting more money in film or theatre, like it makes you greedy or "not authentic"? Are you tired of seeing yourself as "just an actor waiting" — but not sure how to shift that mindset and find real stability in your creative career? In this ep...

Have you ever felt like an exhausted actor just "pushing through" while something in you is quietly burning out? Have you had seasons where you numb out with busyness, scrolling, or "being fine" because actually naming the dark room feels too scary? Are you curious whether faith and forgiveness could be a soft support — a tiny medicine — instead of more pressure on your already-tired shoulders? In...

Have you ever felt like you're performing a polished version of yourself while hiding the parts that are in real pain? Do you long to become a "brave you," but feel held back by old patterns, shame, or the version of you the film and theatre industry expects to see? Are you tired of living in fragments — one self on stage or on camera, another in private — and wondering what it would take to feel...

You've made it all the way to the final round as an actor. You know you're close. You've rearranged your entire life for the opportunity — balancing auditions, a day job, and everything in between. You've managed the logistics, handled the pressure. And then comes the silence. The waiting for that last verdict. This episode explores the emotional tension actors feel when they're on the edge of a f...

This episode is for the moments you open your inbox, see a missed audition email or deadline, and feel that awful drop in your stomach. I share a real story from a very full season — balancing a day job, acting auditions in film and theatre, and life — where I spotted a paid audition too late, watched the shame spiral kick in, and then chose a different response. If you're an actor scared that one...

If you've ever wondered how on earth you'd make a theatre tour work alongside your day job, this episode walks you through the honest prep most actors never talk about. I share how I made a touring contract workable with a corporate role, and why the real key was what happened before I said yes: looking at my actual capacity, having transparent conversations, and putting simple structures in place...

Do you ever walk into an audition with a racing heart and shaky hands, then replay every moment for days afterwards This episode is for actors in film, theatre, and every space in between who feel stuck in overthinking, performance anxiety, and early signs of burnout — and want grounded, gentle tools they can actually use in the waiting room or before a self-tape. I share three simple practices th...

Welcome to the Anchored Actor Podcast — where actors in film and theatre discover how to build emotional stability, overcome anxiety, and protect their wellbeing without burning out. In this trailer, host Miriam Kaerma — actress, actorpreneur, mindset mentor, emotional resilience mentor, trained Mental Health First Aider, and corporate girly — shares exactly what you can expect from each episode....