Episodes

  • 14| Bombed the Audition? The Resilience Reset Every Anxious Actor Needs

    14| Bombed the Audition? The Resilience Reset Every Anxious Actor Needs
    Jun 14 2026

    Have You Ever Felt This Way? ❓

    • Have you ever walked out of an audition feeling like you completely bombed one part, and let that one moment erase every single win that got you there?
    • Do you find yourself spiralling at midnight, replaying every choice you made, wishing you could go back and do it differently?
    • Are you tired of not knowing how to get out of your own head after an audition so you can actually move forward with confidence?

    What This Episode Is About 🌟

    In this episode, Miriam shares what happened when she walked into a prepared audition, got through the dance and script rounds feeling good, and then completely froze on the singing part—and how she processed that post-audition spiral so she could move forward with her resilience intact instead of getting stuck in the rearview mirror.

    If you are an actor who has ever felt like one bad moment cancels out everything good that happened, this conversation is for you. We dive into how to calm your nervous system when the anxiety and spiral kicks in, how to name your wins and learnings honestly without tipping into self-criticism, and how trusting your instinct keeps you grounded and lets you actually enjoy the audition experience—moving you from stuck, stressed, and spiralling to steady, clear, and anchored.

    Resources and Links 📚

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    Episodes You Might Also Love:

    • Ep. 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing As An Actor
    • Ep. 4: When the Audition Goes Silent: Managing Anxiety and Finding Stability
    • Ep. 9: No Callbacks: How to Find Stability When Acting Feels Quiet
    • Ep. 12: Didn't Get the Part? How to Let Go of Disappointment, Reset Your Mindset, and Build Acting Resilience

    If This Resonated With You 💌

    If this episode met you in a moment of doubt, disappointment, or that quiet spiral after an audition, please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs the reminder that one moment does not define the whole. Reviews and word of mouth are the main ways Anchored Actor reaches other actors and creatives navigating auditions, acting jobs, mental health, wellbeing, and real life—and it genuinely lights me up to know these conversations are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go. With love. 💚
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    21 mins
  • 13 | 77% of Actors Feel Lonely — The Sharp Cut Between Projects and How to Hold On to Yourself

    13 | 77% of Actors Feel Lonely — The Sharp Cut Between Projects and How to Hold On to Yourself
    Jun 7 2026
    Have you ever finished a project, watched everyone scatter, and felt completely invisible the next day?Do you find yourself performing fine to the world while quietly holding everything alone?Are you tired of always showing up for everyone else and never quite knowing how to let anyone show up for you? The Actors Trust Spotlights and Shadows 2026 landmark research reveals that 77% of actors feel lonely often or sometimes, and 85% of those are aged 25 to 34. For the first time, this groundbreaking report gives a comprehensive picture of the UK acting and stage management profession, showing a large and diverse workforce facing widespread and persistent challenges that remain invisible and inadequately addressed. The findings make one thing clear: this is a profession with real and urgent need. This episode is the honest conversation that data deserves. And one episode is not enough, which is exactly why this conversation continues in person. 🎭 PERFORMERS WELLBEING EVENING FOR ACTORS AND CREATIVES Saturday 20th June 2026 at 7pmThe Christ Church Venue, Woking, Surrey, UKA safe space to arrive, receive, and be held.https://tinyurl.com/5n6k63aj(Limited seats, so secure your place now!) In this episode of Anchored Actor, Miriam shares her personal journey through loneliness, the shame barrier that kept her silent for years, and what it finally felt like to stop performing fine and let the right people in. This is for every actor who has ever poured from their cup continuously and forgotten, for a while, to water their own plant. We talk about emotional resilience, mental health and wellbeing in acting, anxiety, stress, burnout, stability, and mindfulness. And what genuine connection actually looks like in a freelance acting career when the industry normalises struggle and admitting loneliness feels like admitting failure. In this episode, you will hear about the three phases every actor moves through, a practical thing to do before your next project ends, and why the number of connections you have matters far less than you think. I also share something personal I have never spoken about publicly before. And what happened when I finally did. Research referenced: Actors Trust Spotlights and Shadows 2026 https://www.actorstrust.org.uk/news/spotlights-shadows/ 🎭 🎭 PERFORMERS WELLBEING EVENING FOR ACTORS AND CREATIVES Saturday 20th June 2026 at 7pmThe Christ Church Venue, Woking, Surrey, UKA safe space to arrive, receive, and be held. This evening includes an interactive wellbeing workshop delivered by Netflix voice artist and West End actor John Gould, founder of The Actor's Cafe. A Q&A panel bringing together actors, an actorpreneur, and a wellbeing charity for honest conversation. A representative from the Actors Trust sharing what tools and resources are available to support you. And a raffle and silent auction with genuinely incredible prizes donated by industry professionals who believe in this work. All proceeds from the evening go directly to Actors Trust in support of performers' mental health and wellbeing. 🏆 SILENT AUCTION PRIZES Step Into the Spotlight (worth £300+) A full actor training course and showreel session with John Gould, Netflix voice artist, West End actor, founder of The Actor's Cafe, Drama Inspiration Award finalist, and the man who has trained over 1,000 students since 2015. Spotlight listed. The real deal.Your Brand, Your Story (worth £600) A personal branding photography session with Nele Teinfeldt of That Pink Studio and Feldt Photography, Surrey. Because how you show up visually matters, and you deserve imagery that tells your story the way you want it told.Your Headshots, Done Right (worth £220) A professional headshot session with Hugh Mitchell Photography. 90 minutes, 5 beautifully edited images, and a Spotlight-ready gallery. No more putting it off.Rock Star Hair Day (worth £100) A full hair session with Kelly, Director at Rock n Rolla Hairdressing in Walton-on-Thames. A boutique inclusive salon with a quiet room and wheelchair access available. Walk in feeling like yourself. Walk out feeling like a star. 🎟️ RAFFLE PRIZES Lights, Camera, Gimbal (worth £135) A DJI Osmo Mobile 8, sponsored by KCP Network, Awarded Leading Technology Provider 2026. 360 degree pan, 10 hour battery, advanced tracking. Your self-tapes are about to look very different.Your Portrait, Your City (worth £175) A portrait session plus a Photography 101 masterclass with Azem Alptekin, shooting in Westminster and Waterloo. Composition, lighting, exposure. Leave with stunning images and actual skills. Move Like Nobody's Watching (worth £150-£200) A 2 hour private salsa lesson with Azem Alptekin in Central London. Solo or with a partner. Weekday or weekend evenings. Pure joy.Win 6 Classes at Taka Strike Club London (worth £156) Six classes with Adrian C. Falconer, actor and martial artist with credits including Red Notice with Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot, RAYE: ...
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    18 mins
  • 12 | Didn't Get the Part? How to Let Go of Disapointment, Reset Your Mindset, and Build Acting Resilience

    12 | Didn't Get the Part? How to Let Go of Disapointment, Reset Your Mindset, and Build Acting Resilience
    May 31 2026
    Didn't get the part? I want to tell you how actors can turn jealousy or disappointment into fuel. They didn't pick you..... it happens. And you know that feeling..... the competition, your colleague, the role you really wanted… and the jealousy and bitterness that follow. It hits your confidence. It drains you. And if you're working in acting — whether on film sets, in theatre, or navigating the space in between — it can feel like the temperature just keeps rising. But here is the truth I've learnt the hard way: jealousy is natural. Holding on to it is a choice. And every time you choose not to dwell, you build emotional resilience that carries you forward. In this episode I break down why the audition invitation is the real win, how looking into your rear mirror crashes your acting career, and the gratitude practice that turns every rejection into data .....not defeat. I share my own story of processing jealousy after not getting a role, the mindset shift that stopped the spiral before it started, and why the weather always breaks... including the heat inside your head. In this episode you'll hear: Why the audition invitation itself is already a win, and how celebrating it before the outcome rewires your brain away from outcome-only validation The exact question to ask yourself the moment you find out you didn't get the part: "How does focusing on this help me moving forward?" How looking into your rear mirror creates a double loss — you waste energy on the past AND miss the opportunity right in front of you Why gratitude is not a fluffy exercise but a muscle you train — and how it compounds the more you practise it, just like any wellbeing habit How emotional resilience in acting is not about not feeling jealous. It's about what you do after you feel it. This isn't just about auditions. It's about building a relationship with your acting career — in film, in theatre, in every space — that doesn't leave you in a constant state of anxiety, stress, and self-doubt. Because stability through emotional resilience isn't built in the bookings. It's built in the spaces between them. Related Episodes: Episode 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing Episode 2: Stressed About Balancing Your Day Job With an Acting Tour? Episode 3: Think You Blew an Acting Audition? Think Again Episode 4: When the Audition Goes Silent: Managing Anxiety and Finding Stability Episode 11: 600 Unread Emails? How Anxious Actors Finally Reclaim Their Stability If this episode met you in a moment of jealousy after not getting the part, bitterness toward a colleague who did, or that sinking feeling that your confidence as an actor has taken another hit, please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs the reminder that your worth is not determined by outcomes. Reviews and word-of-mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, film and theatre work, and real life. It genuinely lights me up to know these stories about emotional resilience, wellbeing, stability, and mindfulness are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you navigate rejection, competition, and the spaces between auditions.
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    24 mins
  • 11 | 600 Unread Emails? How Anxious Actors Can Finally Reclaim Stability

    11 | 600 Unread Emails? How Anxious Actors Can Finally Reclaim Stability
    May 24 2026
    600 unread emails?! A phone that won't stop buzzing?! The feeling that you're falling behind?! If you are in acting whether on film sets, in theatre, or navigating the in-between, and you feel like you can never afford to miss a notification because the industry moves fast, but then find yourself mentally overwhelmed, anxious, and quietly convinced you're behind everyone else… this episode is for you. In Episode 11 of the Anchored Actor podcast, this episode breaks down a 5-step system for untangling platform overload, inbox anxiety, and the guilt that comes from trying to keep up. It covers the reality of juggling multiple casting platforms and paying for the same thing three times over without even realising it, and the moment of realising that the heaviness wasn't a sign of failing at acting, but a sign that the system itself was failing. In this episode you'll hear: How to map every platform you use as an actor and spot the duplicates draining your attention and your money, so you stop paying for the same thing three times over Why following the ROI on your acting job subscriptions is an act of emotional wellbeing and mental health care, not cold business When to optimise a casting profile and when to let it go, and why half-updated pages are one of the biggest sources of actor self-doubt and guilt How to design a notification rhythm that protects your mindfulness, your boundaries, and your mental health instead of fragmenting your day Why testing and journaling your system without demanding perfection, is how you build real stability, resilience, and a sustainable acting career This isn't just about managing emails. It's about building a relationship with your acting career in film, in theatre, in every space in between that doesn't leave you in a constant state of anxiety, stress, and burnout. Because the industry will always move fast. The jobs will always have last-minute calls. But the emotional resilience you build through a system that works for you that is what creates stability that lasts. Related Episodes: Episode 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing Episode 2: Stressed About Balancing Your Day Job With an Acting Tour? Episode 3: Think You Blew an Acting Audition? Think Again Episode 4: When the Audition Goes Silent: Managing Anxiety and Finding Stability If this episode met you in a moment of inbox overwhelm, quiet panic, or that low-level dread every time your phone lights up, please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs the reminder that your worth is not determined by outcomes. Reviews and word-of-mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, work, and real life, and it genuinely lights me up to know these stories are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go.
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    37 mins
  • 10 | The Lie Every Actor Believes About Selling, Networking & Their Value

    10 | The Lie Every Actor Believes About Selling, Networking & Their Value
    May 17 2026
    • Have you ever avoided a sales call or networking event because the thought of "selling yourself" in your acting career made your stomach turn?
    • Are you tired of putting out headshots and showreels, hoping for the best, but never really knowing how to communicate your value in film and theatre?
    • Do you dread the moment when someone says "you need to network more" — because it feels salesy, materialistic, and completely against who you are as a creative?

    In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from running from selling myself as an actor to realising that sales, at its heart, is simply communicating the value I genuinely bring to film, theatre and creative work, and the people in my life who caught me at every step of my journey towards emotional wellness and career stability. If you are an actor who feels anxious, stressed, or burned out about promoting yourself, this conversation is for you.

    We dive into the five layers every actor needs to communicate their value in film and theatre, branding, communicating your worth, character, networking, and generosity to help you move from avoiding sales and networking to showing up with confidence and generosity.

    We also talk about emotional resilience, anxiety and stress management in an acting career, why your network matters more than your skillset alone when it comes to acting jobs, and what it means to be the CEO of your own creative business. I share the story of a silent retreat up a mountain in Wales at 5AM, my therapist, my business coach, my financial advisor, and a 100mph zipline that became the perfect metaphor for why the right people around you will always catch you when you land.

    Related Episodes:

    • Episode 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing As An Actor
    • Episode 4: When the Audition Goes Silent: Managing Anxiety and Finding Stability
    • Episode 6: Exhausted Actor? Why Stability Feels Out of Reach
    • Episode 7: From Actor to CEO: What One Exercise Taught Me Stability
    • Episode 8: Actors & Financial Stability: Why Your Other Job Is Actually Smart?
    • Episode 9: Stressed Actor? The Quiet Season Secret That Casts Actually Notice

    If this episode met you in a moment of anxiety, stress, or feeling stuck about selling yourself and networking in the film and theatre industry, please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs the reminder that your worth is not determined by outcomes, and that the right people in your circle will always expand what you believe is possible. Reviews and word-of-mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, work, and real life, and it genuinely lights me up to know these stories are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go.
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    25 mins
  • 9 | No Callbacks — How to Find Stability When Acting Feels Quiet

    9 | No Callbacks — How to Find Stability When Acting Feels Quiet
    May 10 2026
    Have you been there, no auditions, no callbacks, no acting projects, and the anxious voice in your head is screaming "am I good enough?" Miriam shares a personal story about how she deals with the quiet periods in her acting career, and a funny, symbolic comparison with her orchid plant and what happened to it when she moved house. What it taught her about the quiet seasons in acting might just change how you see your own in-between moments forever. In this episode you'll hear: Why the seasons where nothing happens in your acting career are actually growing you, not breaking you How to stop fighting the in-between and nurture your emotional wellbeing instead The surprising truth about what casting directors actually see when you're not working (hint: it's not what you think) How salsa dancing, horse riding, and fight combat training all quietly built her emotional resilience and sense of stability The one tiny micro-action that helps you grow toward the light — even when everything feels quiet Here are the questions I'm answering today: Why does the quiet season trigger anxiety, exhaustion, or burnout for actors in film and theatre? What should you actually be doing when there's nothing booked? How can you protect your mental health and sense of stability when the next role isn't in sight? What is the one mindset shift that changes everything emotionally? Can burnout symptoms show up even when you're technically "not busy"? This episode is for you if: You're feeling burnt out or exhausted from the uncertainty of an acting career You want to build real emotional resilience without losing yourself You're navigating anxiety between film or theatre projects and need wellbeing strategies that actually work You want to hear from someone who's been there — a corporate girl by day, actress by passion, who knows the balance You're ready to move from constant stress to a more stable, intentional rhythm in your life Related episodes: Episode 1 | 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety & Protect Your Wellbeing as an Actor Episode 4 | When the Audition Goes Silent — Managing Anxiety & Finding Stability
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    17 mins
  • 8 | Actors & Financial Stability: Why Your Other Job Is Actually Smart?

    8 | Actors & Financial Stability: Why Your Other Job Is Actually Smart?
    May 3 2026
    Have you ever been asked "Is acting a full-time job for you?" … and felt your stomach drop?Do you worry that having another job means you're not a "real" actor in film or theatre?Are you tired of measuring your success by how frequently acting work comes in — and feeling that your wellbeing depends on it? In this episode, I'm sharing why the belief that you have to be a "full-time actor" to be real is a myth, and how diversifying your career as an actor is actually smart, responsible, and how you build long-term financial stability — without sacrificing your acting dreams in film, theatre, or any creative space. If you're an actor who feels torn between your acting dreams and the practical reality of needing another income, navigating anxiety around your identity, or quietly exhausted from the pressure of being "enough," this conversation is for you. We dive into: The "full-time actor" myth — and why the data shows it doesn't reflect reality for actors in the UK film and theatre industry. The Queen Mary University study — 2.5 million screen actors, only 2% make a living from acting alone. For actors navigating mental health, stability, and financial pressure, this number changes everything. The investment diversification analogy — why diversifying is praised in finance but seen as failure in acting. What would happen if we treated our acting careers the same way we treat our money? The "corporate girly" identity — what it's like to be an actor with another job, and why it doesn't make you less real. It makes you human, strategic, and building for the long-term. The Diversification Audit — a simple reflection exercise to see your life like a portfolio, so you can build emotional resilience alongside financial stability. The goal is to help you move from "I'm not a real actor because I have another job" to "I am my own business, and diversifying that business is smart." Because when you shift that mindset, your anxiety eases, your sense of stability deepens, and your acting career becomes something you own — not something that owns you. This episode is for you if: You're an actor in film or theatre with another job and feel guilty about it You want to build financial stability without losing your acting identity You're navigating anxiety, exhaustion, or self-doubt about what it means to be a "real" actor You're ready to stop shrinking yourself and start thinking like a creative business Related episodes: Episode 2 | Stressed Balancing Day Job + Acting Tour? Start With This Stability Plan Episode 7 | From Actor to CEO: What One Exercise Taught Me Stability If this episode met you in a moment of doubting whether you're a "real" actor because you have another job, please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs to hear that having more than one thing doesn't make you less real. It makes you human, smart, and building. Reviews and word-of-mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, work, and real life, and it genuinely lights me up to know these stories are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go.
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    20 mins
  • 7 | From Actor to CEO: What One Exercise Taught Me Stability

    7 | From Actor to CEO: What One Exercise Taught Me Stability
    Apr 26 2026
    Have you ever picked a "humble" number when asked what you want to earn as an actor, only to realise you were shrinking your own vision?Do you feel guilty wanting more money in film or theatre, like it makes you greedy or "not authentic"?Are you tired of seeing yourself as "just an actor waiting" — but not sure how to shift that mindset and find real stability in your creative career? In this episode, I'm sharing the "Who Is Being Selfish?" exercise from Daniel Priestley's Entrepreneur Revolution and how it revealed that what I thought was humility was actually limiting my sense of worth as an actor. It changed how I see myself — not just as someone waiting for the next yes, but as the CEO of a small, values-led creative business. If you're an actor in film, theatre, or any creative space who feels torn between wanting to be humble and wanting to be successful, or who secretly feels guilty about wanting more money, more impact, or more emotional stability — this conversation is for you. We dive into: Why actors resist seeing themselves as businesses — and why that resistance is actually keeping you stuck, draining your wellbeing, and feeding anxiety and exhaustion in your acting career. The "Who Is Being Selfish?" exercise — a powerful money mindset activity that reveals how much you're shrinking your own vision — and how to stop doing it without feeling guilty. The brand survey homework — a simple 2–5 minute exercise where you ask people what roles they could see you playing, what traits define you, and what celebrity you remind them of. The goal is to help you move from "I'm just an actor hoping someone picks me" to "I am the CEO of a small, values-led creative business — and I know my worth." Because when you start thinking like this, your emotional resilience grows, your sense of stability deepens, and your mental health improves — you stop waiting, and you start building. This episode is for you if: You're an actor in film or theatre who feels guilty about wanting more money or success You want to build real stability in your acting career without losing your values You're navigating anxiety around money, worth, or being seen as "greedy" You're ready to shift from waiting to building — with more emotional resilience and self-trust Related episodes: Episode 2 | Stressed Balancing Day Job + Acting Tour? Start With This Stability Plan Episode 5 | Nicole Scherzinger: From Pain to Brave Stability If this episode met you in a moment of doubting your worth as an actor — or feeling guilty about wanting more money, more impact, or more stability — please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs the reminder that your worth is not determined by outcomes, and wanting more doesn't make you greedy. Reviews and word-of-mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, work, and real life, and it genuinely lights me up to know these stories are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go.
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    23 mins