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Soulful Ambition

The podcast for ambitious people yearning for more soul. Formerly known as A Balancing Act, Soulful Ambition explores what it means to live inside out and go after our deepest longings. Analisa Leaming is a Broadway actor turned down what would have been her 5th Broadway show to move her family to the mountains of Colorado and become a full-time coach. Soulful Ambition might sound contradictory at first… Because we’ve let society define ambition as striving for individual success, monetary gain, and personal achievements. But that’s not what the soul really craves. In each episode, we’re calling back the parts of ourselves conditioned to society’s grind and external pressure. And awakening the longing in your chest that is so big it threatens to swallow you whole. So you can shine unapologetically, source from within, and work towards your dreams with abandon.
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Now displaying: May, 2019
May 29, 2019

I am so excited to welcome my friend Gavin Creel to the podcast!

We had the pleasure of working together in Hello, Dolly on Broadway where he won a Tony Award for his performance! Other Broadway credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage Aux Folles, Hair, She Loves Me, Book of Mormon, Waitress. West End credits include The Book of Mormon, Mary Poppins, Hair.

 

We chat about Gavin’s belief that when we open up and are vulnerable with people that is when true connection flourishes. He also credits much of his “success” as an artist to his ability to be vulnerable and bring his authentic self to the stage. We discuss the constant pursuit of finding our true selves while living in a social media centric world. Gavin shares so much wisdom in this episode, take a listen to hear some great storytelling and uplifting conversation about putting in the work!! Instagram: @gavincreelofficial

Andrew Rannells’ Book: Too Much Is Not Enough: A Memoir of Fumbling Toward Adulthood 

 

Take action:

  1. In life think of something that feels vulnerable and open up to someone you trust. Tell them your experience. Take off your mask and bare your heart. Then ask them what comes up for them and hold the space for their truths as well.
  2. Take a song or scene or monologue or dedicate your show tonight to seeing how you can bring more of your true, authentic self. No performing. No “getting it right.” Just raw, moment to moment honest.

 

This episode is sponsored by Gavin and my therapist, Thomas Jones of the Paradox Process. The Paradox Process brings the conscious mind to present by eliminating negative emotions from the past, and clearing anxieties and worries about the future. It isn’t about “fixing” oneself; it’s about using an innovative tool to actualize who you really are in the world. If you are interested in trying it out, contact ParadoxExperience@gmail.com to schedule a discounted introductory session. 

 

Monday Night Paradox Process Group meets at 8pm and your first Monday night is free when you mention A Balancing Act. This group meets in person but is also available virtually!

 

Retreat in Tulum, Mexico August 5th - 10th A Balancing Act Listeners get an exclusive 10% Discount when they sign up and use the code “Balance”

 


Music by: Joel Waggoner - Unlikely Warrior

 

May 15, 2019

We are so thrilled to welcome back Thomas Jones of the Paradox Process to A Balancing Act! “Art is one of the greatest vehicles of revealing the self to the self.” Thomas shares how we can start speaking to the soul of the artist and get back in touch with the most creative part of ourselves. Many of us, including myself, try to seek approval from the world and Thomas talks about how we must look inside ourselves in those moments of doubt. We also chat about marrying the artistic and the business side of the industry. This is the kind of conversation that feeds my soul and I believe will change the narrative of fear and lack many of us “starving artists” have. For an uplifting, inspiring conversation listen now!!

 

Take Action: A Paradox Process Morning Practice

  1. Determine 10 things you are grateful for and repeat “Affirm Clear” after each one.
  2. Determine 10 “negative things” and repeat “Detach Clear” after each one. Remind yourself this is just the emotional weather and it’s not who you are.

 

Schedule a session today with one of the amazing facilitators to learn the paradox process and begin applying it to your life.

 

Music by: Joel Waggoner - Unlikely Warrior

May 1, 2019

Today’s episode is with the multi-talented Jack Plotnick. Jack has built a career as an award-winning actor, director and performance coach. He has performed in countless TV shows, commercials and feature films (113 credits on IMDB). You most likely will recognize Jack from his series regular and recurring roles on Grace and Frankie, Z Nation, The Mentalist, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Reno 911, Action, Ellen, and Drawn Together, and his appearance in the films Meet the Fockers, Down With Love, Rubber, Wrong, and Gods and Monsters.

 

Jack co-wrote and directed the Sony Pictures feature film, Space Station 76, starring Patrick Wilson, Liv Tyler and Matt Bomer. He also co-wrote and directed the Broadway musical, Disaster!, to rave reviews (New York Times CRITICS’ PICK!)

 

This episode is jam-packed with useful insight. Jack talks about identifying your “vulture” and how to speak to it. He shares his actor affirmations and unpacks want versus’ need. We chat about Jack’s unique perspective on how to have a successful audition and he shares some tools on how to stay alive and truthful in the audition room. Lastly, he urges us all to start creating our own content. Take a listen to hear some helpful tools on how to begin!

 

Jack's book changed my life --- grab it for FREE here!

 

Ready, set, Action!

  1. Notice all day what your Vulture is telling you. Write them down.
  2. Practice saying “I release and destroy the need to ________.”
  3. Try out some of my favorite of Jack’s actor affirmations:

“I release and destroy my need to get this job.”

“I release and destroy my need to be an “Actor”. Let the other people here be the “Actors” and have all the responsibilities that come with it. I am just here to be myself and enjoy playing in the circumstances.”

“I am grateful for all the good in my life. I am worthy of all the good in my life.”

 

Today’s episode is sponsored by: The Paradox Process

The Paradox Process is a mindfulness tool used to identify, communicate and change negative feelings and perceptions. Their mission is to teach this tool to those who have the courage to confront themselves, in order to engage with the world and create the life they are capable of creating. Send them a message today to set up a session and tell them you hear about them here!

 

***Also check out their upcoming workshop on May 11th “Perfectly Imperfect”!

 

Music by: Joel Waggoner - Unlikely Warrior

 

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