The Spiritual Psychology of Acting Podcast

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Do you ever struggle with procrastination? Do you find yourself getting stuck in negative patterns of thinking? Are you often disappointed that things never seem to go your way? This week, we delve into the fascinating but murky world of Shadow Purposes. In our chat, we discuss why so many of us seem to be drawn to failure, rejection an...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week, we chat to actor, Emerald O’Hanrahan about the world of Audio Drama. After leaving drama school in 2009, Emerald won the Carleton Hobbs Bursary and has since worked extensively with the BBC, featuring in many productions but is perhaps most well-known for playing Emma Grundy in The Archers. As well as having a varied televisi...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Emotions are universal – they transcend language and culture, and we all experience them every day. Why is it then they can often make us feel out of control? Why do we get overly angry or sad about things we think are unimportant to us? Why do our emotions sometimes lead us to act in ways we later regret? For the actor, how can we harn...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode To kick off our second season, we welcome award-winning actor Eddie Marsan. One of the hardest working and most versatile actors in the industry today, Eddie has worked with the likes of Mike Leigh, Martin Scorsese, Guy Ritchie, and Steven Spielberg. Over the course of the last 25 years or so, he has appeared in over 130 films and TV sh...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode It’s our final episode of this current series and this week we delve into the fascinating world of Human Zoology, looking at the work of renowned British zoologist and ethologist, Desmond Morris.   In our chat, we explore where we came from as a species, how we adapted to survive, and how understanding our animal nature can enhance our...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we welcome another guest to the podcast – British actor, Duncan Hess. Duncan first made a name for himself as a director, working for over 40 years making television for the BBC. Although acting was always his first love, it wasn’t until well into his late 50s that Duncan decided to pursue an acting career professionally. Afte...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Do you ever find yourself feeling superior or inferior? Are you constantly thinking about the past or the future, or feel the need to label yourself and others? It could be your ego interfering with your life. So, how do we quieten that voice in our head and is the ego all bad? This week, we discuss what the ego is, the role it plays in...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we welcome our second guest to the podcast – American film and television actor, Bill Coelius.   For our American audience, you may recognise Bill’s face as he’s acted in over 50 commercials throughout his career.    In our chat we discuss what it’s like auditioning for commercials and being on set, the dos and don’ts of comme...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode The Joker, Moriarty, Darth Vader, Norman Bates, Sauron, Voldemort…the list of classic villains we all love to hate is endless. Whether in the rise in popularity of true crime stories or in the indelible performances of Oscar winning screen actors, people are obsessed with the dark side of human nature. In this episode, we delve into the...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we weigh in on one of the most studied yet misunderstood topics – love. It exists in all cultures around the world, and is the subject of countless movies, novels, pieces of music and artwork throughout human history.   In fact, it’s hard to imagine any of us would be here without it. Love is essential for our survival. And ye...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we welcome our very first guest to the podcast – English film and television actor, Paul Blackthorne.  You may recognise him from the superhero drama series Arrow, in which he played the character Quentin Lance for eight years.  Making a name for himself in hit television series’ such as ER and 24, Paul has also guest starred...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode The audition is the all-important step for an actor landing the role, whether in person or more commonly now by self-tape - but very often actors dread the process and don’t set themselves up to do a good job. It can be scary stepping into the unknown territory of an audition and it’s easy to feel judged. However, the truth is that bein...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Meditation is the cornerstone of the Spiritual Psychology of Acting, but what exactly is it and how can it help us in our day to day lives? John and Jordan discuss in detail not just the general health benefits but also why meditation is a useful practice for the actor.  Find out how it can radically transform your life, the lives of th...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode In this first episode of the podcast, actor and co-host Jordan Turk chats with creator of The Spiritual Psychology of Acting, John Osborne Hughes, to find out about John’s life and work, what led to the creation of The Spiritual Psychology of Acting, what exactly it is and how it can help actors in their craft. They then go on to discus...

Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode The Spiritual Psychology of Acting is a comprehensive acting technique, evolved from the system of Stanislavski, combined with wisdom teachings from the Himalayas and modern psychology, for both newcomers and those professionals seeking to take their acting to the next level. Join creator and director of the Spiritual Psychology of Acti...