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The Aligned Actor
A podcast on mindfulness and mindset for performers.
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The Aligned ActorPracticing Selective Focus
When we practice mindfulness meditation we choose to place our attention and focus on our breath. Other things may be present in the moment around us and…
The Aligned ActorA Quiet, Mindful Walk
Today I wanted to share something I’ve really been enjoying in my life recently. A quiet, mindful walk. But I don’t want to just tell you about it, but really…
The Aligned ActorThe Point of Practice
The only way to get better at anything is to practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. That’s what we do in these mindful moments. We practice. We practice…
The Aligned ActorThe Cycle of Mindfulness
Mindful meditation is a beautiful cycle. Focus on your breath. Notice whatever you notice (without attaching to it). If you notice that your mind has wandered…
The Aligned ActorYour whole present moment
It’s so easy to get caught up in our thoughts and miss the present moment. The process of thinking is of course part of our present moment experience, but…
The Aligned ActorPracticing Gratitude
Gratitude is a great practice to cultivate in life. The more we pause to appreciate the good things in life, the more good things we tend to find. Let’s…
The Aligned ActorTo all my actor pals...
This one goes out to all my actor pals. 🎭 But even if you’re not an actor, this video still applies to you. 🤗 I read a Martha Graham quote that at its heart…
The Aligned ActorJust breathing and noticing...
When you distill mindfulness down to its most basic elements, it’s just breathing and noticing. Noticing the breath, noticing the mind, noticing the body…
The Aligned ActorTake a dog walk...
As you know, mindfulness is my jam. (I especially love it on toast! Ba dum bum. 🤣) Anyway, this video presents a fun twist on a mindful walk. I’ve been walking…
The Aligned ActorA restful evening meditation
As I say at the top of this recording, this meditation is intended for your evening practice. It’s a bit of a follow up to last week’s session where I guided…
The Aligned ActorLet's set an intention for the day
Today’s MMM was a request from a participant in my weekly mindfulness group. I am always open to suggestions for meditation themes or topics you wish me to…
The Aligned ActorThe creative process can feel like sh*t.
Transcript Okay, so this is a video for anybody who's in the midst of some kind of creative process and wants to f*****g tear their hair out. I am in that…
The Aligned ActorLoving Kindness
Quick side note: My kid was sick the day I recorded this, so you may hear him coughing in the background. You may also hear the occasional airplane flyover. I…
The Aligned ActorThe mindful breath
Quick side note: My kid was sick the day I recorded this, so you may hear him coughing in the background. You may also hear the occasional airplane flyover. I…
The Aligned ActorWhat is your breath saying today?
Today we’re back meditating with our good friend the breath to see if it has something to tell us. Just observing and being in conversation with your breath in…
The Aligned ActorMonday Mindful Moment
I’m starting something new, which I hope you will find beneficial. I’m going to be releasing short mindfulness meditations on Mondays. Like the title says, I’m…
The Aligned ActorWhat's on your plate?
Okay, so you're super stressed out. I get it. There's a lot going on in your life right now. Grab a piece of paper and write down everything that you have…
The Aligned Actor#35 - How to get through the holidays when the holidays are hard
In the episode I talk about the importance of setting an intention (aka making a plan) for how you will approach the holidays so that if they tend to suck for…
The Aligned Actor#34 - An Exercise to Eliminate Bad Habits
The Visual Swish process can help you eliminate your bad habits! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
The Aligned Actor#33 - An Exercise to Help with Your Relationships
The NLP process Perceptual Positions can help you gain new insights and understandings within your relationships. This is a public episode. If you would like…
The Aligned Actor#32 - What I did when a marketing email triggered me
My show notes: I got a marketing email that triggered me. It bothered me to the point that I had to investigate why. This episode explores how I did that…
The Aligned Actor#31 - How I Learned to Feel and Release Emotional Tension
My show notes… Join me as I share some thoughts on a practice that has helped me more fully feel and release any emotional tension I’m carrying…
The Aligned Actor#30 - Creative Inertia: Finding the "Outside Force" Pulling Me Forward on my Goals
Creative Inertia. It's a blessing and a b***h. www.thealignedactor.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or…
The Aligned Actor#29 - How I Survive Awkward Family Questions as an Actor
In this episode I share an excerpt from my free mindset workshop, "It's the most AWKWARD AF time of the year!" Actors and creatives know that the holidays can…
The Aligned Actor#28 - My Favorite Life Motto! ABC: Always Be Celebrating
September is my LA Anniversary and I'm celebrating myself and my career. This is the perfect opportunity to talk about my favorite motto - ABC: Always Be…
The Aligned Actor#27 - The Return of The Aligned Actor Podcast
We're back! Now with video! Join me as we talk about what's in store for The Aligned Actor Podcast moving forward and I share how perfectionism was getting in…
The Aligned Actor#26 - The Illusion of Control
This episode is about my control issues and how they are messing with my confidence as an actor. Let's connect! thealignedactor.com The Aligned Actor Community…
The Aligned Actor#25 - Let's Visualize!
Like the name suggests, this episode is all about visualizing! I take you through a little visualization using my number 1 top tip for Craftin' a Kickin'…
The Aligned Actor#24 - Manifesting My Soul.....Plumber!
It's true! I'm in love! I've finally found a great plumber! This is a fun story about the process of manifesting my "forever plumber" that has some useful…
The Aligned Actor#23 - Welcome, Newcomers!
This episode is a companion piece to my most recent blog post "Welcome to LA, Amy Schloerb" where I wrote a letter of advice to my younger self on the 14-year…
The Aligned Actor#22 - Wrestling with My White Supremacy - Cultural Appropriation
I have been questioning how I show up in the world. These are the beginning thoughts of that journey. Links: Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad I need to…
The Aligned Actor#21 - The Aligned Actor Vision Statement
I'm running a FREE alignment challenge for the month of August 2020 and what I share with you on this episode of the podcast is what manifested as a result of…
The Aligned Actor#20 - Stove Top Manifesting: How Working on Many Desires at Once Serves You
What's Stove Top Manifesting? Listen to this episode to find out! Links: The Aligned Actor Community The Aligned Actor on Instagram Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin…
The Aligned Actor#19 - The Racist Lie I Tell Myself as a White Actor
This episode is all about the racist lie that I've discovered I tell myself as a white actor. Do you tell yourself this lie, too? Links: Me and White Supremacy…
The Aligned Actor#18 - Align and then...
This episode is all about the success I've been having by getting into alignment and then following inspired action. But it can still be a challenge.... The…
The Aligned Actor#17 - Let Social Media Serve You!
In this episode I tell you about a fun new way I've been looking at social media posts that's offering me more excitement and alignment! Links: The Aligned…
The Aligned Actor#16 - Why Am I An Actor?
Finding my "why" on a daily basis has been keeping me "high vibe" lately! Links: The Aligned Actor Community Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod…
The Aligned Actor#15 - Pursuing vs. Engaging
A simple word change can make all the difference. This is the mindset shift that I've been engaging recently, and I've found it very grounding. Links: The…
The Aligned Actor#14 - Actor Hustle vs. Inspired Action
Hmmm, is this really a podcast episode? Well, it's more of an update on a new "business model" I'm testing out and still wrestling with my gremlins over…
The Aligned Actor#13 - A Fun Way to Think About Divine Timing!
Sometimes when I find myself feeling frustration or lack, I think of this one time at the grocery store with my son! Links: The Aligned Actor Community LOA…
The Aligned Actor#12 - Inspired Action with a side of FEAR!
"Yes, I'll have the inspired action, please!" "Great! That comes with a side of fear." "Wait, what? What do I do with the fear?!" "Record a podcast about…
The Aligned Actor#11 - Preschool Lessons
My son started preschool today and I'm the one learning the lessons! Duh! In this episode I talk about: "letting go of the 'how'" "releasing attachment to the…
The Aligned Actor#10 - "JUST" stop.
Episode 10! Yay! Today, I'm talking about eliminating the qualifying word "just" from how we talk about what's happening in our careers. It's not "just" an…
The Aligned Actor#9 - "In the arena"
I have a new favorite way of looking at the highs and lows of my career and it's really helping me live more authentically, which feels amazing. Links: The…
The Aligned Actor#8 - Alternative Vision Boards for Actors
This episode is exactly what it sounds like. I talk about 4 alternative types of vision boards that are specifically designed for actors. I've been playing…
The Aligned Actor#7 - Celebrating Our Decisions / Celebrating In Advance
This episode is just a big ol' celebration! Wooohooo! Party! Okay, well, really, I was intrigued by the idea that here in American we celebrate our…
The Aligned Actor#6 - Alignment Game "Playing Pretend" with Hilary Ward
This episode is super fun! I introduce a fun alignment game and you get to hear me play it "live" with my career/business coach, the amazing actress, Hilary…
The Aligned Actor#5 - Breaking The Habit of Waiting To Hear
Confession time! I have a "bad actor" habit of eagerly (okay, okay, obsessively) waiting to hear that I booked the job after an audition. I know I SHOULD just…
The Aligned Actor#4 - Reframing "Rejection"
What?! Episode 4? This one is all about finding a better feeling thought than "I got rejection" so we can let go of the limiting belief that "actors face a lot…
The Aligned Actor#3 - "Rehearsing" For The Best
In this episode, I try an exercise "live" on the podcast and then share my experience with you. I sometimes have a habit of "preparing for the worst" but I…
The Aligned Actor#2 - Listening To My Champion!
Oh boy! It's episode 2! (Well, technically it's episode 1, but you'll hear allllll about that!). In this episode I introduce you to a WAY more fun voice you…
The Aligned Actor#1 - Who am I and why I'm doing this
Welcome to the first episode of The Aligned Actor Podcast! Woohoo! In this episode you will get to know a little bit about me, Amy Schloerb, and why I'm doing…