Vinessa Shaw on acting, perfectionism and success

Today’s episode is an in-depth conversation with actor Vinessa Shaw, who is known for her success as a child actor in movies such as Ladybugs and Hocus Pocus and then, as an adult, in Eyes Wide Shut and most recently, 12 Mighty Orphans, which is in theaters.Vinessa has been practicing Buddhism since childhood, and today she shares her honest experience dealing with success at a young age, struggling with perfectionism and finding true self-worth.She also shares advice on auditioning and rejection for actors, and her three favorite Buddhist quotes.CHEAT SHEET1:59 Why Vinessa started practicing Buddhism7:06 How she got into acting and the challenges of success as a child actor24:28 The role that chanting played in dealing with depression and anxiety33:45 What is self-esteem when you’re in the spotlight?40:07 How Buddhism helped her navigate taking a break from acting47:30 How she feels about acting now51:38 How chanting helped her battle negative self-talk57:32 Advice on rejection, especially for actors64:01 Being in rhythm and how she got 12 Mighty Orphans66:58 Three Buddhist quotes on believing in yourself