Hi Everyone, it’s Tiffany Soithongsuk: welcome to my conversation for WeMove Magazine titled “Living beyond Limits & Mental Resilience”. I am so excited to share my talk with Joey Ansah, an undeniable beacon for these themes: this conversation is well worth its time stamp and I urge you to listen all the way through. 

Joey Ansah, of British-Ghanian descent, is an actor, film maker & lifelong martial artist. He is renowned for THAT iconic fight scene with Matt Damon in the action thriller The Bourne Ultimatum. In more recent times, you may have seen him in MI6, Aladdin, to name a couple. He is also the director- producer of the revamped comic-cult web series of “Street Fighter”. 

Joey is one of the most charismatic, articulate and knowledgeable men I know. This conversation is a revelation on multiple levels: Yes, he shares fascinating insight into the acting industry - the graft, the patience and the will needed to succeed. As a martial artist, he shares his deep appreciation and application of the philosophies around the spirit of essence & endurance, that lead to mastery not just in physical terms, but in this game of life. But what really hits hard and ties this all up is his sincerity in opening up about his nervous breakdown: Joey is able to express and articulate the mechanics of his breakdown which I hope will be of real insight - if not comfort - for those who have suffered, or are suffering, from panic attacks/phobias, extreme distress and/or depression. In touching on the realities of suicidal thinking, we also highlight the power of genuine human connection and how at the root of all, that is what we all really crave in life. 

On the parallels of his journey through film, physicality, and all important mindset, we see how discipline, process, observation, and choosing to be pro-active vs reactive can be the differentiating factor in finding a way through this life. There is so much to learn from in this conversation and I hope you relish the dialogue.

As Joey shares: “Try to not let fear consume you completely, maintain your will, get help if you need it, find your way through, keep the fight…endure.”

If you are in need of mental health support or resources, I highly recommend the Samaritans samaritans.org  and Mind mind.org.uk

Joey Ansah 

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Tiffany Soi 

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