The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy is your go-to resource for every day tips and tricks on how to manage your stress and overthinking brain. If you are looking for easy ways to reduce your stress, improve your healthy and find more joy in your life, this is the podcast for you. Certified Life Coach, Jackie de Crinis gives you easily-digestible concepts that will help you feel calmer and more joyful in your life. If you would like even more ways to reduce your stress and create more joy, you can ...
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Speak L.A. the podcast is “a groundbreaking new series” in which insider Hollywood hosts, Jen and Camille, Interview the top players in the Film and T.V. industry.
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102. The Art of Manifestation with Jamie Berman
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Jamie Berman is a master-certified coach specializing in manifestation and the energetics of money. With a background in spiritual psychology, she has empowered thousands of clients to shift their beliefs and behaviors, enabling them to break free from under-earning and achieve financial success without the need for constant hustle. Manifestation h…
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101. Television, Growth, and Business with Bonnie Hammer
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Known as “the Queen of Cable” and “the most powerful woman in entertainment”, today I’m joined by Bonnie Hammer. In this episode, Bonnie shares her journey from starting as a production assistant, to becoming the Vice-Chair of NBCUniversal, and what helped her do so. She shares insight on career growth, leadership, and navigating the entertainment …
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Why is it that we’re often our own harshest critics? Why are we harder on ourselves for mistakes, we would easily forgive others for? I know I’ve experienced self-criticism, especially when it comes to perfectionism. Society expects us to always do well and emphasises achievement. We’re told to work hard and be resilient. Social media fuels this by…
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We all do it, even the most organized and motivated of us. Procrastination affects everyone - I procrastinated just this week when recording this episode. But why is it so common? Join me in this episode as I delve deep into all things procrastination.By Jackie de Crinis
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98. Reframing Negative Thoughts with the STEPS Model
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Negative thoughts can lead to frustration, anger, and irritation - especially for perfectionists. Luckily, we can reframe these thoughts using one of my favorite tools: the STEPS model. It’s a powerful tool for reframing your mindset in challenging circumstances, and you can use it too. Join me today as I take you on a personal journey in which I n…
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Jackie De Crinis - Studio Executive/Life coach
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In this episode, we covered: How do you shift gears when realizing you want a different career? As a studio executive, can you explain who gets the jobs and why? How do you learn to believe in yourself finally? What does it mean to “work on yourself?” How do you get to the next level?By Jen Jostyn & Camile Thornton-Alson Co-Founders of Speak L.A.
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97. Life, Television, Meditation and Mindfulness with Mark Feuerstein
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Mark Feuerstein, the successful actor, writer, producer and director known for his starring role in USA's Royal Pains, joins me today. We discuss Mark's journey into meditation years ago and how it has grounded him amid his successful acting career spanning television hits like The West Wing, Sex and the City, and Prison Break, as well as films suc…
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96. Your Brain Is Even More Powerful Than You Think
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As a society, we have a tendency to rely on external things for support and solutions. Things like good luck charms, superstitions and placebo effects are proof that the power to getting through hard times, actually comes from our minds - it’s called Associative Memory. And it is in no way a bad thing - I use Associative Memory in my life by listen…
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Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? Are you often kept awake by restlessness and an inability to drift off? I’ve struggled with insomnia most of my life, with trouble falling asleep when I was younger and difficulty staying asleep now. In this episode, we’ll go over my challenges and how I dealt with them. We’ll also talk about what might …
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94: Acting, Life and Reinvention with Tim Omundson
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Best known for his roles as Detective Carlton Lassiter in Psych and King Richard in Galavant, today I’m talking to Tim Omundson. After suffering a serious stroke in 2017, which caused him to need to learn to eat and walk again, Tim is sharing his nearly seven-year journey of adaptation, perseverance, and reinvention, which allowed him to act again …
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In this episode you will learn: Why L.A. has it's own special brand of acting? How you can rise as an actor by cultivating your Community? Why you can start your acting career without an agent? Why finding the right agent is like finding the right romantic partner? Why communication is the key to every professional relationship?…
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Fear is a primal instinct wired into our brains as a survival mechanism. It served our ancestors when facing immediate physical threats like predators, and now when we experience it, we feel as though we lack courage. However, courage and fear can coexist simultaneously, we just think they can’t because of our tendency to overthink and underestimat…
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92: Time Management: A Secret Hack to Staying Focused
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Moving from a structured, corporate job into owning your own business can be a learning curve when it comes to time management and focus. I found this when I started trying to write my own book. But through taking a course on how to write a book in 30 days, I discovered an amazing technique that generates focus, and it’s all to do with how you mana…
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The Fear of Missing Out, the Joy of Missing out and the Fear of Other People’s Opinions are the three musketeers of the modern social landscape. When I worked in television, I struggled with FOMO and FOPO. Everything was about getting on the right lists, being invited to big events, networking with the right people and curating a sense of a glamoro…
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Heidi Dean - Social Media Marketing Expert for Actors
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In this podcast you will learn: How to approach social media when you're not a fan. How to treat social media like a business. How to protect your energy on social media and get back to what you love - acting. How to connect to YOUR story in order to connect to and build your followers. How to make social media your virtual coffee house. Instead of…
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90. The Importance of Me Time with Maggie Lawson
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When life gets hectic, me time often falls by the wayside. My guest this week is someone who has followed her dreams and knows the real value of celebrating me time. Discovering and embracing me time is something she credits her success with, and we all need a little reminder to take some time for ourselves. Maggie Lawson is a lifelong actress who …
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The entertainment industry is smack-dab in the middle of award season, and like most people, one of my favorite parts of tuning in is the acceptance speeches. Niecy Nash-Betts has almost 100 acting credits, but it was her first time winning an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Series, and her speech was nothing short of show-stopping. …
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If you’re struggling with negative thoughts, tune in this week to discover how your brain’s natural negativity bias is influencing your perception of your life. I’m discussing how the brain processes negative stimuli versus positive, and you’ll learn how to avoid falling victim to the clutches of your brain’s negativity bias, without resorting to t…
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Kimber London - Professional Model - BMW, Post Malone, Black Eyed Peas, Crocs
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In this episode you will learn: How making a drastic change in appearance can help you find YOU? Why building a character in your body is more powerful than just learning your lines? Why it's important to say yes to the things that scare you and are important to you? Why models aren't just models anymore - how to embrace your look? Why a proof of y…
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87. Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work and What Does
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The New Year is an exciting time when all of us feel like we get to wipe the slate clean and start anew. Something that often goes hand-in-hand with the promise of a new year is the practice of setting resolutions, but I’m offering you a better way to start 2024 on this episode. Join me this week to learn why I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutio…
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86. Hypervigilance: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
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Whether it’s in your relationship, your family, or in your work, being the hypervigilant person in your circles can be utterly exhausting. So, before your hypervigilance leaves you stressed, burnt out, and overthinking more than usual, listen closely to this episode to learn what you can do about it. I’m showing you why being in a state of hypervig…
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It’s December, which means everybody is busy getting ready for the Holidays, or they’re busy avoiding the festivities. Emotions like overwhelm, incompleteness, and disappointment are common at the end of the year, and can lead us to coast through December, giving up on 2023 in the belief that we get to start 2024 with a clean slate. If you feel lik…
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John Levey - Casting Director - ER, The West Wing, Shameless
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In this episode, you will learn: What are three tips John gives to actors about auditioning? What should you NOT do when you audition? What kinds of parts will you most likely play at the beginning of your career?By Camille Thornton-Alson & Jen Jostyn, Co-Founders of Speak L.A.
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84: Which of These 5 Perfectionists Are You?
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There are five different varieties of perfectionist, as illustrated in a wonderful book I’ve been reading: The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler. Tune in this week to discover which one of the five perfectionist categories you fall into, and what you can do to start moving through the world without the anxiety of …
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In her documentary, Taylor Swift says, “When you’re living for the approval of strangers, one bad thing can cause everything to crumble.” For so many of us, we have a deep desire to be thought of as good, and hearing criticism can be crushing. How do we stop placing so much importance on the criticism we receive? This week, I’m sharing how your bra…
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If you’ve ever experienced chronic pain, occasional pain, or even general aggravation, you’ll know how hopeless it can make us feel. Whether physically or psychologically, we are anything but patient when we’re in pain, and in fact, it usually makes us more angry and we might even try pushing through it with gritted teeth. Join me on this episode t…
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81: Post-Quarter Life Crisis: A Conversation with My Daughter Morgan
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My daughter Morgan’s quarter-life crisis led to a complete reinvention of her entire life. At 25 years old, she quit her job, broke up with her boyfriend, and moved across the country all in the same week. If you too are at the end of your rope, sometimes it takes hearing someone else’s story to believe you can get unstuck, and Morgan has been a gr…
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80: Why You Procrastinate & How to Stop with Sarah Arnold-Hall
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Why aren’t you currently taking action on the goals you’ve set? Are you waiting for the mood to strike or for inspiration to arrive? Do you feel confused about your next steps? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, lethargic, or unmotivated after creating your initial plan? This week, I’m speaking to High Performance Coach and procrastination expert, Sarah Arn…
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Matty Cardarople - Actor - Stranger Things, A Series of Unfortunate Events
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In this episode, you will learn: How can you get through the difficult times as an actor? How does Matty not get nervous when he auditions? How can YOU have REAL confidence?By Jen Jostyn & Camille Thornton-Alson Founders of Speak L.A.
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Women have a propensity to carry excessive or irrational guilt, and it’s an emotion my female clients in particular tend to struggle with. So this week, I'm sharing what you need to know about the emotional habit of guilt, and how you may have unwittingly created neuropathways to reinforce this emotion. You’ll hear what happens when guilt becomes a…
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78: Meditation and Yoga with Peloton Instructor Kristin McGee
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Whether I'm waking up to a stressful day ahead or just a regular day, there is one voice in my ears every morning. It's my favorite meditation teacher, Peloton instructor Kristin McGee. Kristin is a pioneer in making yoga more accessible. She is an author, a yogi to the stars, and a mother of three. In this conversation, she shares how a meditation…
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77: Maui Fires: What Maui Needs & How to Help
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As a resident of the island of Maui, Hawaii, the recent wildfire crisis has motivated me to do something a little different on the podcast this week. I’m using my platform to discuss my experience of this tragedy, update others so they can expand their knowledge on the subject, and say thank you to everyone dedicating themselves to the relief effor…
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76: No Matter Where You Go, There You Are
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Do you ever have the thought that if you could just move to paradise, all your problems will be solved? Changing our location, jobs, or even relationships might temporarily lift our spirits, but as someone who actually moved to paradise, I can tell you that without doing the inner work, everything you’re trying to run from will come with you. Join …
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75: How to Break the Chronic Stress Cycle
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After living with chronic stress for many years, I have an important message to share this week: you do not have to live with chronic stress and anxiety. Tune in to discover the signs of chronic stress, the effect it’s having on your body, and how to say enough is enough. I’m sharing what contributed to my own chronic stress, and I’m showing you wh…
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74: How to Replace Bad Habits with Good Ones
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Discover why understanding your triggers is the key to breaking bad habits and developing good ones. I’m discussing how to recognize the emotional triggers that have you turning toward your bad habits for comfort, and most importantly, I’m sharing how to come up with an alternative, better habit to bring you comfort when you’re feeling triggered. G…
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Discover where perfectionism comes from and how it’s currently impacting your life, possibly without you realizing it. I’m sharing how perfectionism becomes a hard-wired part of everything we do, the patterns it creates in our lives, and I’m giving you a step-by-step process to start changing your perfectionism forever. Get full show notes and more…
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72: Stress, Show Business, and Meeting Your Heroes with James Roday Rodriguez
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Discover the importance of working hard and taking opportunities when they’re presented. James Roday Rodriguez is an actor, writer, director, and producer best known for his starring role in the hit comedy series Psych. In 2015, he made his feature debut as a director on the film, “Gravy,” which has gone on to become a cult classic horror-comedy. J…
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71: How to Hack Life: An Interview with Marc & Angel Chernoff
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Marc and Angel Chernoff are podcasters, coaches, and New York Times bestselling authors. They've spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love, and peace, and they're joining me this week to talk about about hacking life. Discover the life hacks that will bring you peace and happines…
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70: From Pro Surfer to Lifestyle Brand Creator: An Interview with Micah Nickens
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This week, I'm joined by pro surfer turned lifestyle brand creator Micah Nickens. Micah left the safety of corporate life to develop his own brand and philosophy, embrace change, and show the rest of us that it’s never too late to make a big change in your life. His brand and journey inspires me, and I know after hearing this conversation, it'll in…
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69: Turning Your Hobby into a Second Career with Greg Colden
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It’s never too late to follow your dreams. To demonstrate what’s possible when it comes to reinventing your life and taking the steps to turn your passion or hobby into your second career, I’m interviewing someone very special to me: my brother, Greg Colden. Discover the secret to turning your passion into your second career. Greg is sharing how he…
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For all of us who work on self-improvement, it’s easy to fall back into old habits. As we grow, we adopt new and better systems and strategies, but there is still a sneaky saboteur in all of us waiting for the other shoe to drop and bring us back down to earth. This is a particular problem for recovering perfectionists and overthinkers. Tune in thi…
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67: Coaching, Writing and All Things Television with Jen Grisanti
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This week I'm joined by an old friend and colleague from the entertainment business. Jen Grisanti is a coach for screenwriters, and like me, she is a former television executive. She is an author, International Speaker, 13-year writing instructor for NBS’s Writers on the Verge, and a former 12-year studio executive. We’re discussing all things coac…
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66: How to Speak Up in the Workplace Anxiety-Free with Ivna Curi
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If speaking up in the workplace induces stress and anxiety for you, you’re in luck. I’m speaking to Ivna Curi who is the founder of Assertive Way: a company that provides consulting, talks, and workshops on assertive communication speaking up skills for employees and leaders. Ivna shares her best practices for speaking up in the workplace anxiety-f…
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65: How to Have a 5-Star Marriage with Maggie Reyes
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Relationships are tricky, especially for overthinkers. We often think our partners need to change in order for us to have a happier, more fulfilling relationship. However, my guest has a different perspective to share on how you can create a 5-star marriage by working on yourself as an individual. Master Certified Life Coach and modern marriage men…
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