Lauren Hammersley on Storytelling, Performance Anxiety, and Canadian Culture | S1E6

Lauren Hammersley joins Alan Frew for a candid and emotional conversation about acting, performance anxiety, comedy, music, and life in today's world. Known for her roles on Mr. D and Virgin River, Lauren opens up about the reality of auditions, self-doubt, stand-up comedy, and why music can transport us through memory and emotion. The two also dive into the changing entertainment industry, Canadian culture, and live performance nerves. A funny, honest, and deep episode of Life Frew Music. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:39 - Meeting Lauren Hammersley 02:25 - Why acting auditions are terrifying 05:03 - How the entertainment industry has changed 08:09 - Performance anxiety and live television 09:51 - Lauren's stand-up comedy background 11:38 - Behind the scenes of Mr. D 13:49 - Canada, politics, and today's world 20:55 - Comedy culture and women in stand-up 27:27 - Music, nostalgia, and growing up in the 80s 30:35 - Why music becomes the soundtrack of our lives 36:54 - Behind the scenes stories from Mr. D 52:00 - Creativity, acting, and emotional vulnerability 1:04:00 - Final thoughts and reflections