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The Aligned Actor
A podcast on mindfulness and mindset for performers.
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The Aligned ActorRejection Is Proof You’re an Actor
Welcome to The Aligned Actor Podcast! I’m Amy Schloerb, your friendly fellow actor and mindset coach. This is the podcast were I offer practical mindfulness…
The Aligned ActorEVEN More Actor Yapping! Days 15-21, coming at ya!
Welcome to The Aligned Actor Podcast! I’m Amy Schloerb, your friendly fellow actor and mindset coach. This is the podcast were I offer practical mindfulness…
The Aligned ActorMore Actor Yapping! Days 8-14, baby!
Welcome to The Aligned Actor Podcast! I’m Amy Schloerb, your friendly fellow actor and mindset coach. This is the podcast were I offer practical mindfulness…
The Aligned ActorIntroducing 100 Days of Actor Yapping
Welcome to The Aligned Actor Podcast! I’m Amy Schloerb, your friendly fellow actor and mindset coach. This is the podcast were I offer practical mindfulness…
The Aligned ActorThe Physical Energy Demands Of The Actor
It’s the final clip from my conversation with Brian Zane! Cue: Sad Trombone Sound! In this clip we discuss the physical energy that it takes to be an actor…
The Aligned ActorGetting Out Of Our Own Way
We’re back with even more from my conversation with Brian Zane! In this clip we discuss the ways we get in our own way as actors. Brian references an episode…
The Aligned ActorHow To Let Go Of The Thoughts That Drain Our Actor Energy
More Brian Zane awesomeness coming at ya this week! In this clip we talk about the energy of the thoughts we think as actors. Some thoughts drain our energy…
The Aligned ActorTalking Shop With Fellow Actor and Podcaster Brian Zane
Today I want to introduce you to Brian Zane. Brian is an actor, an acting teacher and the host of The Actor’s Nervous System, which is an amazing podcast you…
The Aligned ActorComfortably Uncomfortable
Welcome to The Aligned Actor Podcast! I’m Amy Schloerb, your friendly fellow actor and mindfulness and mindset coach. This is the podcast where I offer…
The Aligned ActorSit & Chat: Becoming Rejection Proof
NOTE: The written portion of this article is a lightly edited and abridged transcript, so it may seem more informal than usual. Hello and welcome to The…
The Aligned ActorActor Life is F-ing Stressful
Welcome to The Aligned Actor Podcast! I’m Amy Schloerb, your friendly fellow actor and mindfulness and mindset coach. This is the podcast where I offer…
The Aligned ActorWalk & Talk: Exhausting Thoughts
NOTE: This episode was recorded while I was on a walk with my dogs so you will hear “neighborhood noise” — planes, cars, poop bags, etc. The written portion of…
The Aligned ActorWalk & Talk: A Quiet Walk
NOTE: This episode was recorded while I was on a walk with my dogs so you will hear “neighborhood noise” — planes, cars, poop bags, etc. The written portion of…
The Aligned ActorWalk & Talk: Summer Break
NOTE: This episode was recorded while I was on a walk with my dogs so you will hear “neighborhood noise” — planes, cars, poop bags, etc. The written portion of…
The Aligned ActorLet's Give Your Breath A Call!
In this episode we’re once again going to practice mindfulness of breathing and apply the important phone call metaphor we talked about in a previous episode…
The Aligned ActorDon't Hang Up on Steven Spielberg!
In this episode I’m going to share a story-based metaphor for formal mindfulness meditation practice. As actors, we love stories, and humans in general tend to…
The Aligned ActorBring Your Calming Friend to Every Audition, Callback, and Booking
In this episode we’re going to practice mindfulness of breathing. As the name suggests, we’re going to pay very close attention to our experience of breathing…
The Aligned ActorNo Mic Hogs in Mindfulness Meditation
In this episode we’re going to really break down what’s happening in a formal mindfulness session so that you can see how simple the process actually is…
The Aligned ActorA Mindfulness Practice That's Shorter Than Most Co-Star Auditions
In this episode, we’re once again practicing mindfulness and in keeping with what we talked about in the episode about mindfulness misconceptions, I’m going to…
The Aligned ActorStop Performing Mindfulness
In this episode we’re going to talk about Mindfulness Misconceptions. Because unfortunately there are some ways that mass media and pop culture talk about…
The Aligned ActorA Little Character Study on Yourself
In this episode we’re going to practice what we learned in the previous episode — paying attention to the present moment with kind curiosity — which is the…
The Aligned ActorYour Nervous System Called. It Needs Mindfulness.
It is my firm belief that mindfulness is a tool that can be like a balm for so many of the things that challenge us the most as actors, and one of my goals…
The Aligned ActorIs Acting Good For You?
Welcome to The Aligned Actor Podcast! I’m Amy Schloerb, your friendly fellow actor and mindfulness and mindset coach helping us all thrive in our full actor…
The Aligned ActorYour Nerves Are Not Your Enemy
Raise your hand if you wish you could wave a magic wand and never feel nervous for an audition or a performance again. Well, you’re in luck because today on…
The Aligned ActorYour Inner Critic Is Abusing You. Let's Fix That.
If you’ve ever hit submit on a self tape or left an in-person audition and immediately started tearing yourself to shreds, this is the episode for you. Hello…
The Aligned ActorAre You Leaving Your Auditions Unfinished?
Hello and welcome back to The Aligned Actor Podcast on Substack. I’m Amy Schloerb your friendly neighborhood actor and mindfulness and mindset coach for actors…
The Aligned ActorAcknowledging The Elephant In The Audition Room
Hello and welcome back to The Aligned Actor Substack. I’m Amy Schloerb your friendly neighborhood actor and mindfulness and mindset coach for actors and…
The Aligned ActorOf Course You Want To Book It!
Hello and welcome back to The Aligned Actor Substack. I’m Amy Schloerb your friendly neighborhood actor and mindfulness and mindset coach for actors, offering…
The Aligned Actor"You don't want it bad enough..."
Hello and welcome back to The Aligned Actor Substack. I’m Amy Schloerb your friendly neighborhood actor and mindfulness and mindset coach for actors and…
The Aligned ActorWho's Your Biggest Fan?
*Note: If you watch the video, keep in mind that it is from 2023, the year that I thought using cute GIFs to illustrate my points was the most brilliant idea…
The Aligned ActorThe Day I Almost Quit Acting...
*Note: If you watch the video, keep in mind that it is from 2023, the year that I thought using cute GIFs to illustrate my points was the most brilliant idea…
The Aligned ActorIt's Good To Feel Disappointed When You Don't Book.
*Note: If you watch the video, keep in mind that it is from 2023, the year that I thought using cute GIFs to illustrate my points was the most brilliant idea…
The Aligned ActorHow To Move On Easily After Every Audition
Last week we talked about why it’s important to stop asking the question, “Why didn’t I book?” That question just keeps us stuck in a cycle of shame and…
The Aligned ActorThe Real Reason You Didn't Book It...
There’s an unhelpful question that many actors ask. “Why didn’t I book that role?” When enough time has passed that we know we didn’t book the role, our brains…
The Aligned ActorAre You Self-Sabotaging Your Auditions?
We’re gonna be talking more about auditions in March so it felt appropriate to re-release this article as a jumping off point. Enjoy! *Note: If you watch the…
The Aligned ActorHow Do You Want To Feel As An Actor? Part 2
Last week we talked about core desired feelings and you started figuring out how you want to feel as an actor as you engage in your career, in your craft, and…
The Aligned ActorHow Do You Want to Feel As An Actor? Part 1
Go to episode on Substack --> https://open.substack.com/pub/thealignedactor/p/how-do-you-want-to-feel-as-an-actor Let’s talk about goals. What are your goals…
The Aligned ActorMindfulness Restores Body, Mind, and Spirit
Last week, I presented the “What’s On Your Plate?” Exercise and you looked at everything you have going on in your life — all the stuff that requires energy…
The Aligned ActorStop Running Your Actor Life on Fumes
Before we get into our work today, I want to pause and acknowledge the horrible situation going on in Minnesota. If you have been feeling powerless, here are a…
The Aligned ActorMindfulness Restores Your Energy
Last week, I presented the “What’s On Your Plate?” Exercise and you looked at everything you have going on in your life — all the stuff that requires energy…
The Aligned ActorActing is an Exhausting Career
Acting is a unique career that requires A LOT of energy. Sure, it’s fun to play characters expressing all kinds of emotions, but it’s also exhausting. Not to…
The Aligned ActorHow to stay present amidst all the chaos
We’re practicing mindfulness today because mindfulness is an incredibly important tool that can help us thrive physically, mentally, and emotional in all areas…
The Aligned ActorA Super Simple Starter Practice
Today I want to share with you a super simple starter mindfulness practice. It’s so simple that you can do it anytime, anywhere. It’s small enough that you…
The Aligned ActorLet Your Imagination Run Wild This New Year!
Happy New Year! Happy 2026! I thought it would be fun to spend some time together exploring how we want 2026 to look and feel for us. I wrote a creative…
The Aligned ActorLet's Practice Loving Kindness
‘Tis the season of Peace on Earth and Goodwill Toward All, so in keeping with that theme, I thought it would be a good time for us to do a loving kindness…
The Aligned ActorLet's Celebrate Your 2025!
If you’ve spent any time in my world at all, you know that one of my favorite mottos is ABC: Always Be Celebrating. I celebrate EVERYTHING. I celebrate every…
The Aligned ActorLooking Beyond Your 2025 Numbers
As we approach the end of 2025, there’s a natural inclination to reflect on the year and for actors that can mean looking at our numbers. * How many auditions…
The Aligned ActorA Mindful PLAN for the Hectic Holiday Season
‘Tis the season of joy and magic and festive good cheer. ‘Tis also the season of… …rushing to finish all the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of…
The Aligned Actor"Outsiders" Will Never Get It...
An area of #ActorLife that is often overlooked, but crucially important when it comes to maintaining a strong, resilient mindset, is the interactions that we…
The Aligned ActorThe Actor Roller Coaster
Being an actor is not for the faint of heart. The delicious high of booking your first co-star! The agonizing low of being left on the cutting room floor after…
The Aligned ActorCreate, Because No One Cares!
Once again we’re exploring a letter I wrote a few years ago to Young Actor Amy who had just arrive in LA. This is A Letter to Young Actor Amy: Part 4 and our…
The Aligned ActorMindfulness and Increased Awareness
It’s time, once again, dear friends to practice mindfulness together. One of my major goals with The Aligned Actor is to demystify mindfulness and make…
The Aligned ActorAll Acting Work is Real.
Welcome to more fun on The Aligned Actor PodTubeStack! I’m Amy Schloerb. I’m a professional actress and a mindfulness and mindset coach helping actors ride the…
The Aligned ActorIt’s Time to Practice Mindfulness!
Hello friends! It’s time to practice mindfulness, again. I want to demystify mindfulness and make engaging in a regular practice as easy as possible for you…
The Aligned ActorFind Your Actor Friends
Here’s your moment of mindfulness — right up top — so you can find it easily! Hello and welcome back to the Aligned Actor PodTubeStack. That's what I'm now…
The Aligned ActorLet's Practice Mindfulness!
Hello friends! I’m adding a new element to The Aligned Actor PodTubeStack. We’re going to practice mindfulness together because mindfulness is a hugely…
The Aligned ActorSuccess is a journey, not a destination
Hello and welcome back to the Aligned Actor Substack, podcast, YouTube video, wherever you have found this content, I welcome you. I'm Amy Schloerb. I am a…
The Aligned ActorYour wandering mind is not a problem...
My mind tends to wander when I meditate and I bet yours does too. And really that's not a problem because it's just part of your present moment experience…
The Aligned ActorCurious, mindful breathing
How well do you know your breath? Have you ever REALLY studied it with wonder and awe? That’s what we’re going to do today. So settle in and prepare to observe…
The Aligned ActorWhat's in your shoe?
What are you putting up with in your life? 😒 The burned out light bulb in the kitchen. 🤪 All the clutter on the dining room table. 😩 The sink that never…