Brain Burrow: Digging Deep into Psychology and Horror

What is something that you've always wanted to do?
What is stopping you from doing it?

In this inspirational Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor and model Bonnie Ann talks about her "unconventional" life and her approach to living a life without limits.    She candidly shares about her critical health-related incident and her moment of clarity. 

Bonnie Ann is an actor who appeared in From Dusk till Dawn: The Series.  She is also known for Unforgivable Sins, Dreadtime Stories (2014), and Deviant Behavior (2016).

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Are you your own worst critic?
Do you overanalyze your actions?

In this thoughtful Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor and special education paraprofessional Gwen Ruhoff shares her diverse history in acting and in mental health.  She reflects on her approach to enjoying life. Hint: Calm down!

She also talks about the importance of incorporating flexibility (and steering away from rigidity).  Gwen does admit that unstructured interactions (including this Brain Burrow interview) make her nervous...but she still perseveres.

Tune in to hear the one bit of advice that Gwen would give herself as a child. 

Gwen Ruhoff is an actress and producer, known for Kellie Lin Knott: Salt and Sand (2019), The Journey (2016) and The Price of Freedom (2016).

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Do you sometimes feel like you need to let off steam?
How do you release it?

In this insightful Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor, director, and writer L.C. Holt shares about the power of the creative process and the need to find interests to maintain "sanity."   He talks about his "obsession" with creating art and describes his "different wiring."

His inspiration: "The key to happiness is to always have something to look forward to."

L.C. is an actor, director, and writer, known for You're Next (2011), V/H/S/2 (2013) and Time's Up (2021).

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Do you wish things were different in your life?
What is stopping you from taking action?

In this delightful Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor Lisa Wilcox shares her perspective on staying true to her roots, the disturbing trends in online bullying, and the act of "telling your brain what to do."

Lisa has performed in over 100 film, television, commercial and theater productions, starting her career in Equity Waiver theater. Lisa played the lead role of "Alice" in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) and  A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989).  She was a regular in the television series, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1992), Knots Landing, General Hospital and numerous guest-starring roles. [IMDB]

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Do you ever wonder if you are doing what you are "supposed" to do?
How do you know you aren't "wasting" your life?

In this raw Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor, producer, and acrobat Helene Udy talks about the life-changing events that infused her with a sense of humility and gratitude.   She is inspirational in her discussion about her mission to connect disconnected humanity.

Helene's motto: "Nothing is meaningful except for the meaning you choose to give it."

Helene Udy is best known for playing edgy, rough-hewn and often sympathetic portrayals of misunderstood characters the most well-known of which is the series regular prostitute "Myra" on the popular CBS TV Western Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. [IMDB]   She is also known for My Bloody Valentine (1981), The Dead Zone (1983), and Pin (1988).

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Are you comfortable with...you?
Are you constantly trying to define yourself at the expense of accepting yourself?

In this inspirational Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, writer, artist, and actor Anthony Saint Thomas talks about his journey to accepting himself as Anthony Saint Thomas.  Self-described as a "Hard Nerd," Anthony shares about his internal conflict identifying as an artist in one of the toughest neighborhoods in New Jersey.   

Anthony is a creative individual with varied interests.  He is a published author with titles such as A Series of Left Hand Turns, 666 Newark Avenue, Trippin on Wisconsin, and more.   He is a poet and photographer.  He also acts in films such as The Mick and the Trick (2022) and The Blood is the Life (2019). 

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Are you sometimes afraid to give your all?
What stops you from reaching your full potential?

In this uplifting Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor, producer, and writer Felissa Rose shares her intensely positive outlook on life - one that incorporates an infectious philosophy of "living big" and always investing 100% into activities.  She talks about feeling recharged from connecting with others and the choice to make one's own reality. 

Felissa Rose Esposito grew up in New York always wanting to perform. At the age of 13, she landed the role of Angela in the cult film Sleepaway Camp (1983).   Film work includes Woody Allen's Another Woman (1988), Pain and Suffering, The Night We Never Met (1993), and MTV's The Party Phone Series opposite Adam Sandler.   

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Are you ever afraid to show others your work?
Does fear of rejection prevent you from taking risks?

In this enjoyable Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, author and screenwriter Michael Haberfelner talks about his approach to diversifying his interests to avoid boredom.  He also shares his strategy to "put himself out there" and not allow fear of judgment to prevent him from taking risks and embracing life.

Michael Haberfelner is known for his work on There's No Such Thing as Zombies (2018) and A Killer Conversation (2014).  He is the author of the novel, Bauliche Angelegenheiten.

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Are you an introvert?  Does the thought of social interaction give you the heebie-jeebies?
What do you do if your success depends on your ability to interact?

In this lighthearted Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor and podcast host Jo Gonsalves shares her experiences with social anxiety and her strategies to overcome it.  Jo talks about her passion for her creative work and her desire to help people connect.

Jo Gonsalves is known for her work on Christmas Party Massacre, Hi-Fear (2021) and An Evening at the Theater (2018).  She hosts the Any Last Words vidcast/podcast which focuses on "all things horror."

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Are you stagnant?  Or are you constantly mutating...evolving?
How do you maintain your core values in a world of constant negativity?

In this raw Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, director and actor Debbie Rochon talks about the importance of being true to oneself.   Debbie shares her perspective on adopting the "loner" mantle and navigating the world of exploitation and misogyny.   She promotes the idea of strength in individualism.

Debbie is known for directing Model Hunger (2016) and acting in Tromeo and Juliet (1996), Axe to Grind (2015), and Slime City Massacre (2010).  Be warned!  Debbie has a ton of other films to her name.  Check them out.

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