Brain Burrow: Digging Deep into Psychology and Horror

Do you have trouble asserting your needs?
How do you handle it if you feel someone is wasting your time?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor and director Roger Conners shares his perspective on film making, his experiences with learning from disappointment, and advice on asserting one's worth.

After appearing in an array of independent horror films he was dubbed as being horrors first "Scream Queer", a spin on the classic term "Scream Queen". 

He had major roles in multiple recognizable films such as Chill: The Killing Games, American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lilith Ratchet, Fighting the Sky, Mother Krampus: Slay Ride, Teacher Shortage, and many more.  He is the director of the horror film Rebirth.

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Have you ever experienced dark times?
Are you sometimes your own worst critic?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, Bianca Crespo shares her vulnerabilities about her darkest times and how she channeled that energy into art.  

She shares about her rough experiences in Los Angeles and the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people. 

She also talks about the importance of disconnecting from social media.

Bianca established her company SANTA MIRA in 2017, where she has been able to create her own original content: award-winning short films BRUTE (2018), BANSHEE (2018), MIDNIGHT DONUT (2018), THE CARVING (2018) starring Nick Searcy (Justified, The Shape of Water), and CAROUSEL (2019) starring Alfonso DiLuca (Jane the Virgin, Burn Notice).

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How important is loyalty?
How do you feel when you are betrayed? 
How do you persevere whenever you feel hopeless?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, Destiny Soria shares her raw perspective about her struggles, betrayals, and her ultimate satisfaction with following her passions...no matter how many times she feels down.  Ultimately an uplifting story.

She also talks about her empowering evolution from passivity to communicating her needs through radical candor.

Destiny is an acclaimed actor, director, and dancer and has been making waves from Texas to Minnesota and is constantly looking toward her next adventure.  She is known for Christmas Slasher,  Some Fangs, and Stuck Between Stations.

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How do you feel when you see others bullied? 
How do you maintain your sense of stability when life gets stressful?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, Crystal Cleveland shares her thoughts on defending others, the importance of community, and the path to self-realization. 

She also talks about women in horror and the perils of romanticizing relationships.

Crystal has acted in film, web, commercial, and theatre productions and is known for The Sacrificed, Backward Creep,  and COVID 2024.   She is also a director and writer.

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Do you ever struggle with confidence?  
How do you push yourself to move forward in uncomfortable situations?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, David E. McMahon shares his vulnerable perspective on self-confidence, his challenges with the current culture of Indie filmmaking, and his use of acting as a tool to boost self-esteem.

David E. McMahon is an actor and producer, known for Teacher Shortage  (2020), The Inspectors (Series), and Blind Cop 2 (2021).

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How do you regain "control" when you feel you have none? 
How do you challenge yourself...to look outside yourself?

In this Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, find out how Mindy Dougherty persevered through struggles with depression, anxiety, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Her ultimate message is one of hope: she talks about stepping outside one's own emotions and using mind mapping to look to the future and positivity.

Mindy is an actor, writer, US Army Veteran, and Resilient Warrior.

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Is it possible to label "pessimism" as a positive trait?  Find out in this candid conversation with cult actor, Genoveva Rossi.

Genoveva is also an award-winning actress of film & theatre, published model, tarot reader, personal trainer, writer, and director.

She appears in the Zack Snyder film, Army of the Dead.

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When can fear cripple you?

A lighthearted and authentic discussion with actor, writer, and director, Hannah Fierman.
In this "Digging Deep" segment of Brain Burrow, Hannah talks about her desire to collaborate with others and her intrinsic motivation to create.  She also explores some of her own fears and personal growth during pandemics and lockdowns. 

Hannah is known for her work in V/H/S, American Hell, and The Unwanted.  She most recently appeared in the Creepshow episode, "Night of the Living Late Show."

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Do you self-sabotage?  Do you struggle with perfection paralysis?

An authentic conversation with my actor colleague and friend, Amelia Duncombe.
In this "Digging Deep" segment of Brain Burrow, Amelia talks about her own struggles with self-sabotage and perfection paralysis.  She also talks about her approaches to self-reflection, self-improvement, and her intrinsic motivation.   This is Amelia's first appearance on a podcast.  Amelia will star in the upcoming film, Freak.

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How do you cope with disappointment?

A true "look behind the mask" discussion with David Howard Thornton, the man who stalks us as Art the Clown in Terrifier and Terrifier 2. In this "Digging Deep" segment of Brain Burrow, David shares some of his struggles, his self-reflections, and his wisdom on coping with disappointment. 

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