Brain Burrow: Digging Deep into Psychology and Horror

Do you ever keep pushing forward with a project...even if you know you should stop?
Why is it so hard to start over, even when you know it is the right thing?

In this heartwarming Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, director and actor John Reign reveals the story of his colorful life.  From his time running away from home, to living on the California streets, to creating his inspirational film, "Finding Purpose: The Road to Redemption," John is a true free spirit.   

John also digs deep and shares about the most influential person in his life...his brother.

John Reign is known for Finding Purpose: The Road to Redemption (2019), Brokedown (2018) and Blood Woods (2017).

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Do you ever feel you are out of options?
Do you feel like you've lost control of your life?

In this insightful Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor and producer Kelli Maroney shares her perspective on infusing gratitude in her life and her crucial practice of choosing positivity over negativity.  Kelli stresses that recognizing her own autonomy is vital to her satisfaction.

Kelli made her film debut as the 'Spirit Bunny' "Cindy Carr" in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). Kelli achieved her greatest enduring cult popularity with her turn as  "Samantha" in Night of the Comet (1984). She's especially memorable as the sweet, killer-robot slayer, "Alison Parks", in the entertaining romp, Chopping Mall (1986). [IMDB]

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Have you experienced trauma in your life?
How do you heal and grow?

In this raw Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor Crystal Loverro shares about her unique journey of trauma, continuous healing, and personal growth.   Crystal's message is one of self-affirmation, challenging oneself, and following through with your dreams.

(Note: this powerful interview includes sensitive references to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).   

Crystal Loverro is a working actor, producer, model, & martial artist.  Crystal graduated from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and pre-health in 2017.  She is known for Braces (2021), Morbid Stories (2019), and Roll It (2021).

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Do you sometimes find it difficult to accept help from others?
Do you have a delegation dilemma?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, writer and director Tony Mardon talks about the importance of accepting help from others...even if you don't always feel you deserve it.  

Tony Mardon is a director, writer, and actor known for Beyond Fury (2019), The Witches of the Sands, and Our Manor (2021).

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What if you knew the day you were going to die?
What would you change about the way you live?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor Danielle Harris shares her perspective on living a regretless life, finding balance in structure and freedom, and changes she would make if she knew her death day. 

Danielle is an actor and director, known for Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991), Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), the Hatchet series, Roseanne, The Last Boy Scout (1991), and many many more appearances on film and television.

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Do you sometimes find yourself stuck in draining arguments?
How do you refocus circular conversations back to your core motivation?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, director Monte Light talks about the challenges of multi-tasking, his strategies to simplify his life, and the art of stepping away from arguments.

Monte Light is a director, writer, and producer.   Through his film company, American Courtyard Productions, Light's work has been recognized by Toronto Wildsound Film Festival, Las Vegas Film Festival, and Austin Film Festival. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Do you ever struggle with anxiety? 
How do you get out of your own head so you can realize your full potential?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor Dilynn Fawn Harvey shares about her struggles with anxiety, her advice on navigating stress, and the importance of putting family first.

Dilynn Fawn Harvey is an actress, known for Bonehill Road (2017), Dreaming Purple Neon (2016), and Clownado (2019).

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What makes you happy?  How do you feel when you help others?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, we take a peek behind the monster as actor Steve Hansen talks about his desire to help others and his hope for humanity.  He shares an important (and timely) bit of advice for the audience.

Steve Hansen is an actor and enjoys playing monsters and madmen.  According to Steve, "Some know me as 'Nameless' Others just don't know yet."

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Do you like to take risks?  Or do you sit back and let the world pass you by?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor G. Larry Butler talks about his experiences with taking calculated risks.

G. Larry Butler began his career as an actor in the feature film The Women's Club in 1985 in which he co-starred with Maude Adams, Michael Pare and Eddie Valez. Since then he has been involved in more then 150 projects in television, theater, radio and feature film.

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Do you struggle with focusing on resentment instead of looking to the future?
How might you unstick yourself when you feel mired in stagnation?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor, writer, and director Debra Lamb shares about her rise from humble beginnings, how she pushes through stagnation, and her motivation to leave a legacy.   Debra talks about her focus on the positives and her approach to leaving time for herself to recharge.

An accomplished author, Debra's stories have been published in Dark Beauty magazine since its second issue in 2010 to 2015 during her stint as a writer/contributor for the magazine, and in the anthology "Creepies 2: Things That go Bump in the Closet." Debra is also a screenwriter with several scripts in development.

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