Drop the Act

Beth Clayton - How (and where) Trauma Gets Healed

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Summary

In this episode of Performance Anxiety, host Michael Cinquino engages in a deep conversation with transformational coach Beth Clayton. They explore the intersection of performance, authenticity, and healing, discussing how acting training can serve as a foundation for personal growth. Beth shares insights on deep listening, embodiment, and the importance of community in healing. They also touch on the challenges of navigating authenticity in a performance-driven world and the lessons learned from Beth's TED Talk experience.

Takeaways

  • Performance anxiety can be transformed into meaningful action.
  • Acting training provides tools for personal growth and authenticity.
  • Deep listening is essential for understanding our bodies and emotions.
  • Embodiment allows us to connect with our true selves.
  • Deconstruction in performance helps reveal authenticity.
  • Community plays a crucial role in healing and personal development.
  • Navigating authenticity requires vulnerability and courage.
  • Healing is a process that involves the body and nervous system.
  • TED Talks can be a platform for sharing personal insights and experiences.
  • Authenticity is about being true to oneself without the need for masks.


    • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Performance Anxiety and Transformation

    05:42 Understanding Deep Listening and Embodiment

    10:44 The Role of Authenticity in Performance

    16:02 Deconstructing Performance: From Technique to Authentic Expression

    29:04 The Importance of Community and Connection

    37:39 Reintegration: From Healing to Real-World Application

    43:12 Building Resilience Through Safe Spaces

    50:03 The TED Talk Experience: Insights and Reflections

    57:06 The Importance of Nervous System Rewiring




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    Drop the ActBy Michael Cinquino