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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 1H 9M

Alexis Floyd (Grey’s Anatomy) on Grief, Music, Inventing Anna & Becoming More Alive

from Holding Space with Tracy E. Gilchrist · host Tracy E. Gilchrist

Host Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with actress and musician Alexis Floyd to reflect on a difficult news cycle and a hopeful new year. Alexis shares the meaning of Chance the Rapper’s “Blessings,” her holiday trip to Ghana, and a slow, restorative start to 2026.The conversation covers her journey from theater, violin, and figure skating to Carnegie Mellon, Inventing Anna, and her current role on Grey’s Anatomy, plus the story behind her song and video “More Alive” with fellow cast members.Alexis also speaks about coming out, her father’s coming out, advocacy with the Trevor Project, and the importance of asking for help. She closes by holding space for grief and community care as paths to healing.

Host Tracy E. Gilchrist sits down with actress and musician Alexis Floyd to reflect on a difficult news cycle and a hopeful new year. Alexis shares the meaning of Chance the Rapper’s “Blessings,” her holiday trip to Ghana, and a slow, restorative start to 2026.The conversation covers her journey from theater, violin, and figure skating to Carnegie Mellon, Inventing Anna, and her current role on Grey’s Anatomy, plus the story behind her song and video “More Alive” with fellow cast members.Alexis also speaks about coming out, her father’s coming out, advocacy with the Trevor Project, and the importance of asking for help. She closes by holding space for grief and community care as paths to healing.

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