Izyaan Burney

The Vital Acts: Podcast by Izyaan Burney

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Hi, I’m Izyaan I’ve always been drawn to the act of performance, the shifting moods, the quiet tension, the emotional ignition. There’s something powerful in how a story unfolds, how the mind responds, and how, sometimes, healing begins with a single line spoken out loud. As a playwright fascinated by the human body and mind, I’ve come to see that our responses fear, joy, grief, even courage are not just emotional, but biological. This podcast is where those two worlds meet. I explore how drama helps us express, react, and sometimes heal, not just through the stories we tell, but through the s...

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Izyaan Burney

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"A Discussion With Sarah: How Can Theater Help Us Emotionally?" 26.08.2025 18:08

Send a text In our season finale, we talk with Sarah, an avid theater goer and witness of the emotionally-benefitting qualities of theater! We ask her about her experience with theater, how it's helped her overcome tough times, and the possible avenues in which medicine and theater can cross over in the future!

Heartbeat Monologues 29.07.2025 5:05

Send a text Trauma lives in the body — but what if storytelling could rewrite our relationship with it? In this episode, we explore trauma’s physiological roots and how art becomes a vessel for processing pain, reclaiming memory, and finding release.

"Trauma is a Script We Didn't Write" 29.07.2025 6:37

Send a text Trauma lives in the body. But what if storytelling could rewrite our relationship with it? We explore trauma’s physiological roots and how art processes pain.

“Fight, Flight, or Freeze: The Drama of Survival” 17.06.2025 4:17

Send a text Why do we freeze in fear? What’s the chemistry of courage? A dive into the body’s ancient survival script and how it mirrors the best drama.

The Masks We Wear 24.05.2025 4:51

Send a text From theater masks to psychological masks, we explore how people hide, protect, and present themselves. What’s the science behind the “roles” we play daily?

Introduction 23.05.2025 1:07

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