Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable – with Amy Schloerb

What happens when two podcast hosts exploring the same territory finally sit down and compare notes? I'm joined by Amy Schloerb, host of The Aligned Actor, for a conversation about mindfulness, presence, and what actually gets in the way of actors staying grounded. We talk about being comfortable "in the shit," why pretending you don't want something is usually a sign you want it badly, and why acknowledging a hard feeling is often the fastest way through it. We also try something new on the show — a live, unscripted improv exercise, right in the middle of the conversation — plus a demonstration of a technique for interrupting exhausting, repetitive thoughts.The Actor's Nervous System explores acting, embodiment, psychology, and the nervous system. Follow @theactorsnervoussystem on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack. If you'd like to support the show, you can buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/brianzane.