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.
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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 Scripts – the unconscious life plans we pick up in childhood, often without even knowing it. We’ll be breaking down the different types of Scripts, find out the characteristics of each of them and how they might be playing out in your own life right now.
This chat that we had with our resident expert, Sarah Lowes, will not only help you uncover the script you might be living but also guide you on how to re-write it. Because once you know your script, you gain the power to change it!
So, if you’re ready to take a closer look at the story you’ve been living, and maybe even start drafting a new chapter, then this episode is definitely for you.
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
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, confused, or even infuriated? What if I told you that these patterns are part of a hidden game – one you might not even realise you’re playing?
In part three of our mini-series on Transactional Analysis we’re exploring a fascinating and vital part of the TA world – the Games People Play as outlined in Eric Berne’s groundbreaking book of the same name.
In this episode, we’re joined again by our resident expert, Sarah Lowes, to help take us through some of the most interesting and often played games from Berne’s book – along the way we’ll discover how these games can dictate our relationships, influence our emotions, and even determine our life choices. But what exactly are these games, why do we play them, and – most importantly – how can we break free from them?
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
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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 Lauper, David Bowie and many more, appearing on over 200 albums.
In 2006, she released her debut album, Cat, to rave reviews and has since released a further 7 studio albums, two of which were Grammy nominated. Throughout the years, Catherine has also toured extensively all over Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States.
In the episode, we discuss the similarities between acting and singing, what it takes to bring a great performance to the stage and find out how the Spiritual Psychology of Acting helped Catherine to overcome various obstacles, including her initial fear of stepping out into the spotlight.
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
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 our series on Storytelling, we discuss what questions we can ask ourselves to help create meaningful art.
From Mozart to Paul McCartney, from William Shakespeare to Phoebe Waller-Bridge – we find out what drives artists to make work that stands the test of time and resonates with others.
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
Drawing on examples from popular plays and films, we discover how it continues to shape the stories that resonate with us all.
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
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?
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
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, from Independent film to American blockbusters.
In our chat, we discuss Martin’s varied career, the acting journey he’s been on and find out what he’s learnt about the industry along the way.
If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing podcast@spiritualpsychologyofacting.com If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
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 and dialects from all across the globe. Using her unique ‘Valentine Method’, Sarah trains actors to master accents for film and TV roles, most recently working on John Wick 4.
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
Do you ever struggle with procrastination? Do you find yourself getting stuck in negative patterns of thinking? Are you often disappointed that things never seem to go your way?
This week, we delve into the fascinating but murky world of Shadow Purposes. In our chat, we discuss why so many of us seem to be drawn to failure, rejection and suffering and find out how we can overcome the obstacles in our life.
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
This week, we chat to actor, Emerald O’Hanrahan about the world of Audio Drama.
After leaving drama school in 2009, Emerald won the Carleton Hobbs Bursary and has since worked extensively with the BBC, featuring in many productions but is perhaps most well-known for playing Emma Grundy in The Archers.
As well as having a varied television career, Emerald has also worked for over a decade in Video Games – appearing in Alien: Isolation, Assassin’s Creed and the soon to be released Baldur’s Gate III.
In our chat, we find out how different the process is for working in audio drama, discuss if drama school prepares you for the industry, and find out what impact studying the Spiritual Psychology of Acting had on Emerald's life and career.
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
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