The Spiritual Psychology of Acting Podcast
The Spiritual Psychology of Acting is a course for actors, both newcomers and those professionals seeking something more. In this podcast, creator of The Spiritual Psychology of Acting, John Osborne Hughes chats with his co-host and student, actor Jordan Turk. Each week, John and Jordan discuss the philosophy, principles and techniques of great acting; sharing and exploring knowledge relating to the actor, the actor's life, and working in the industry.
Episodes
40 episodes
The Map of Consciousness Part 2: From Force to Power
Why do some people live in constant anxiety, while others face the same situations with courage?Why are some driven by pure ambition and desire, while others seem strangely calm and grounded?According to psyc...
The Map of Consciousness Part 1: The Anatomy of Suffering
What if human suffering wasn’t random?What if there were actually a 'map', a framework for understanding why certain people remain trapped in cycles of shame or anger, while others seem able to rise above the same circumstances and live ...
The Power of a Human Storyteller with Special Guest - Elise Arsenault
Today we’re diving into an area of the industry experiencing somewhat of a boom – audiobooks. We wanted to speak to someone who not only understands that world, but who’s shaping it from the inside.Our guest in this episode is Elise Arse...
Don't Believe Your Thoughts
This time of year can be great – but also quite intense. There are more expectations on us, more emotions at play, and more stories circling in our heads about family, money, the future, and how we think we should think and feel about ...
Making a Living Whilst Making Your Art: The Curator Method with Anne Alexander-Sieder
This week we are joined by Anne Alexander-Sieder - an American actor, podcaster and coach based in Germany.She’s someone who rebuilt her creative life from the ground up. After taking a sixteen-year break from acting and living far from ...
Know Yourself, Be Yourself
One of the big themes of this podcast is how acting and life are completely intertwined – the craft of acting isn’t just about performance, it’s about understanding yourself, other people, and the world we live in.And that’s exactly what...
Season 4 - Trailer
We're back! John and Jordan catch up with each other and discuss what's coming in season 4 of the podcast.Support us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/TheSpiritualPsych...
Active Embodiment
In this bonus episode, we discuss the new course to come out of the Spiritual Psychology of Acting – Active Embodiment. We chat about what is and give all the details of how you can study it.Request the Free Active Embodiment Intro ...
Building a Successful Career with Special Guest Richard Brake
We conclude our third season of the podcast by chatting to the brilliant, Richard Brake.If you don’t recognise the name, you will most definitely recognise the face as Richard has starred in a ton of movies and tv series over the last 2...
Life Scripts
This week’s episode is the final part of our mini-series on Transactional Analysis so if you haven’t listened to the previous three parts, do go back and check those out before listening to this one.Our final part is all about Life Scri...
The Psychological Games People Play
Have you ever found yourself in a conversation that feels strangely familiar, like you’re following a script you’ve played out a hundred times before? Do you ever wonder why certain interactions with others leave you feeling frustrated, confuse...
The Art of Authentic Communication
This week we are continuing our mini-series on Transactional Analysis – a powerful tool for understanding human behaviour and communication. We build here on the concepts we looked at in last week’s episode so if you haven’t listened to that al...
The Psychology of Human Relationships: An Introduction to Transactional Analysis
This week, we are kicking off a special four part mini-series diving into the world of Transactional Analysis – a form of social psychology that explores the dynamics of human interactions and those hidden parts of ourselves that often dictate ...
Character Archetypes in Mythology
This week we’re crossing the threshold and embarking on a journey through the timeless world of character archetypes.Have you ever wondered why certain characters resonate so deeply with us? Why we find ourselves rooting for the hero, d...
Non-Duality and the Actor with Special Guest - Stephen Park
This week features a conversation with American actor, Stephen Park.Stephen has had a varied career working with some of the best directors in the business. After a break out role in Spike Lee’s ‘Do the Right Thing’, Stephen went onto st...
The Chakras for Actors
This week we are looking at the Chakras – the energetic centres that influence every facet of our being.In our chat, we explore the ways in which the Chakras impact different areas of our lives – from our physical health and emotional w...
Body Language for Actors
They say that actions speak louder than words and we’re putting that to the test this week as we explore the topic of non-verbals, commonly known as body language. Understanding and mastering body language can really help an actor deliv...
Finding the Right Agent with Special Guest - Brian Patacca
To kick off our third season of the podcast, we chat to the wonderful Brian Patacca.Brian helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. He’s helped 724 actors find representation and is even known as “The Representation Whis...
Season 3 Announcement Trailer!
We're back! John and Jordan catch up with each other and discuss what exciting content is coming in the new season of the podcast.Support us on Patreon:www.patre...
The Art of Performance with Special Guest - GRAMMY award winning singer, Catherine Russell
For our final episode of this season, we chat to Grammy award winning singer, Catherine Russell.Catherine is an incredibly talented artist who had a career for a number of years as a backing singer with acts like Steely Dan, Cyndi Laupe...
Where Do Ideas Come From?
Creating and developing our own projects is a great way of staying proactive as an actor. But how do we find that initial inspiration? What can we do to unlock the creative potential we all have hidden away? In this final part of o...
The Hero's Journey
We continue our deep dive into storytelling this week by focusing on the work of Joseph Campbell and what he called ‘The Hero’s Journey’ – a narrative structure found in myths, legends, and stories from diverse cultures all around the world.
The Seven Qualities of a Great Director/Playwright
This week we begin a three-part look into storytelling by examining the world of the director. Whether in theatre or film, what makes a director great? And what similar qualities do we find in great writers?Support us on Patreon:
Navigating the Industry with Special Guest - Martin Delaney
This week we chat with actor, Martin Delaney.Martin got his break as a youngster, starring in several productions in London’s West End. His 25-year-long career so far has seen him build a diverse body of work – from kids TV to soaps, fr...
Acting Accents with Special Guest - Sarah Valentine
This week we chat to Accent and Dialect Coach Sarah Valentine. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Sarah has forged a career both in front of and behind the camera.She’s also dedicated her life to learning accents...