The Spiritual Psychology of Acting Podcast

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Why do some people live in constant anxiety, while others face the same situations with courage? Why are some driven by pure ambition and desire, while others seem strangely calm and grounded? According to psychiatrist and researcher David R. Hawkins, it’s not random. He proposed something called The Map of Consciousness, a framework th...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode What if human suffering wasn’t random? What if there were actually a 'map', a framework for understanding why certain people remain trapped in cycles of shame or anger, while others seem able to rise above the same circumstances and live with courage, and joy? In the 1990s, psychiatrist and researcher David R. Hawkins proposed...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Today we’re diving into an area of the industry experiencing somewhat of a boom – audiobooks. We wanted to speak to someone who not only understands that world, but who’s shaping it from the inside. Our guest in this episode is Elise Arsenault – she’s an award-winning audiobook narrator, actor, coach, and entrepreneur. Throughout her ca...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This time of year can be great – but also quite intense. There are more expectations on us, more emotions at play, and more stories circling in our heads about family, money, the future, and how we think we should think and feel about those things. Today’s episode looks at a simple idea from the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi that cut...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we are joined by Anne Alexander-Sieder - an American actor, podcaster and coach based in Germany. She’s someone who rebuilt her creative life from the ground up. After taking a sixteen-year break from acting and living far from the industry, she found her way back through a process she calls The Curator Method. She’s since gon...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode One of the big themes of this podcast is how acting and life are completely intertwined – the craft of acting isn’t just about performance, it’s about understanding yourself, other people, and the world we live in. And that’s exactly what this conversation is about. In just a few weeks, John will be running a brand new course. And this...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode We're back! John and Jordan catch up with each other and discuss what's coming in season 4 of the podcast. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheSpiritualPsychologyofActingPodcast If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing podcast@spiritualpsychologyofacting.com If you have any feedback, thoughts, top...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode In this bonus episode, we discuss the new course to come out of the Spiritual Psychology of Acting – Active Embodiment. We chat about what is and give all the details of how you can study it. Request the Free Active Embodiment Intro Recording: https://spiritualpsychologyofacting.com/courses/active-embodiment-online-intro-class/ Active E...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode We conclude our third season of the podcast by chatting to the brilliant, Richard Brake. If you don’t recognise the name, you will most definitely recognise the face as Richard has starred in a ton of movies and tv series over the last 20 years. After landing a supporting role in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins , Richard began to brea...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week’s episode is the final part of our mini-series on Transactional Analysis so if you haven’t listened to the previous three parts, do go back and check those out before listening to this one. Our final part is all about Life Scripts – the unconscious life plans we pick up in childhood, often without even knowing it. We’ll be bre...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Have you ever found yourself in a conversation that feels strangely familiar, like you’re following a script you’ve played out a hundred times before? Do you ever wonder why certain interactions with others leave you feeling frustrated, confused, or even infuriated? What if I told you that these patterns are part of a hidden game – one...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we are continuing our mini-series on Transactional Analysis – a powerful tool for understanding human behaviour and communication. We build here on the concepts we looked at in last week’s episode so if you haven’t listened to that already go back and familiarise with it before launching into this one. In this episode we cover...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week, we are kicking off a special four part mini-series diving into the world of Transactional Analysis – a form of social psychology that explores the dynamics of human interactions and those hidden parts of ourselves that often dictate how we behave in life. For this mini-series, we drafted in an expert to help guide us through...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we’re crossing the threshold and embarking on a journey through the timeless world of character archetypes. Have you ever wondered why certain characters resonate so deeply with us? Why we find ourselves rooting for the hero, delighted by the trickster, or guided by the mentor? It’s no coincidence that these types of character...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week features a conversation with American actor, Stephen Park. Stephen has had a varied career working with some of the best directors in the business. After a break out role in Spike Lee’s ‘Do the Right Thing’, Stephen went onto star in the popular 90s sketch comedy In Living Colour, and turned in a scene stealing performance as...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we are looking at the Chakras – the energetic centres that influence every facet of our being. In our chat, we explore the ways in which the Chakras impact different areas of our lives – from our physical health and emotional well-being to our creative expression and spiritual growth. Whether you’re an actor looking to deepen...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode They say that actions speak louder than words and we’re putting that to the test this week as we explore the topic of non-verbals, commonly known as body language. Understanding and mastering body language can really help an actor deliver a performance that is rooted in truth and that resonates deeply with the audience. But how do we do...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode To kick off our third season of the podcast, we chat to the wonderful Brian Patacca. Brian helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. He’s helped 724 actors find representation and is even known as “The Representation Whisperer”. Through his wildly popular online courses (Audition Magnet® and #agentgoals®) and entertainin...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode We're back! John and Jordan catch up with each other and discuss what exciting content is coming in the new season of the podcast. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheSpiritualPsychologyofActingPodcast If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing podcast@spiritualpsychologyofacting.com If you have any feed...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode For our final episode of this season, we chat to Grammy award winning singer, Catherine Russell. Catherine is an incredibly talented artist who had a career for a number of years as a backing singer with acts like Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie and many more, appearing on over 200 albums. In 2006, she released her debut album, Ca...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Creating and developing our own projects is a great way of staying proactive as an actor. But how do we find that initial inspiration? What can we do to unlock the creative potential we all have hidden away?  In this final part of our series on Storytelling, we discuss what questions we can ask ourselves to help create meaningful art. F...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode We continue our deep dive into storytelling this week by focusing on the work of Joseph Campbell and what he called ‘The Hero’s Journey’ – a narrative structure found in myths, legends, and stories from diverse cultures all around the world. Drawing on examples from popular plays and films, we discover how it continues to shape the stor...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we begin a three-part look into storytelling by examining the world of the director. Whether in theatre or film, what makes a director great? And what similar qualities do we find in great writers? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheSpiritualPsychologyofActingPodcast Check out the Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we chat with actor, Martin Delaney. Martin got his break as a youngster, starring in several productions in London’s West End. His 25-year-long career so far has seen him build a diverse body of work – from kids TV to soaps, from Independent film to American blockbusters. In our chat, we discuss Martin’s varied career, the act...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we chat to Accent and Dialect Coach Sarah Valentine.  With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Sarah has forged a career both in front of and behind the camera. She’s also dedicated her life to learning accents and dialects from all across the globe. Using her unique ‘Valentine Method’, Sarah trains actors to master a...