Entertainment Industry: Taking the Pressure Off of Flow
There has been an entire industry developed around flow. The word that once described a quality of movement – has
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Mental Health
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Aligning Professional Paths With Our Values
Working in an unpredictable industry and an unstable economy can sometimes mean that we say “yes” to every job and
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Mental Health: Stage Managing Myself to Sanity on a Cruise Ship
Pammy writes about how she makes space for mental health breaks and ways to prioritize your mental health while working
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Unearthing Your Core Values: Living with Purpose and Intention
What are your three top values? Think about it. Core values are the cornerstone of well-being. Everything we do and
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The Actor’s Journey: Walking the Line Between Success and Setback
In the unpredictable world of the performing arts, the road to success is often fraught with unexpected twists and turns.
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How to Slow Down – A Guide for Type A Personalities
I’ve always been an action-taker. I decide what I want, then I proceed to make detailed lists, action steps, and
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How to Create Boundaries As Part of Self-Care
When I work with high-achieving clients, one question I get asked most often is, “How do I set healthy boundaries?”
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“Why should I care?” How Empathy and Curiosity Can Help Us See “The Big Picture”
In this edition of Half-Hour, my friend Nicholas Lambros Smith discusses the importance of empathy and curiosity and how using these
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3 Simple Ways for Performers to Break Free from Perfectionism
Perfectionism was my superpower–until it wasn’t. Growing up in Barbados, life was predictable. We were all expected to focus on
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An Invitation to Create/Lessons From the Lake
The other day I stepped outside with my coffee as I do most mornings, no matter the season, and breathed
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Beyond Smiles and Splits – The Circus Label
We live in a time where labels and their necessity are questioned. Does a product need a known brand to
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How Tamsin Embleton’s New Book Tackles Mental Health on Tour
More of the music industry is now beginning to talk about the mental health of everyone within it, specifically those
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Preparing for a Hard Conversation: Defining Feelings, Uncovering Identity Triggers, and Setting a Purpose
In this week’s edition, I’m talking more about hard conversations. Last week, I laid out a structure of questions to
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Beyond Smiles and Splits: Closure and Conclusions
Many artists lose a sense of belonging and can’t seem to find their footing once a show is wrapped and
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Protecting Your Energy as a Performer
Protecting your energy as a performer isn’t always a walk in the park. As artists, having enough energy and stamina
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Beyond Smiles and Splits: Giving 100%?
Circus artists repeat the same tricks over and over again to reach a level of excellence and performance quality that
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Leaving Traces: Looking at the Anatomy and Health of Circus Artists with Faon Shane
Astronomers, dancers, carpenters, jugglers: everyone wants to be healthy. There are vitamins, supplements, diets, and countless forms of exercise and
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Overcoming Stage Fright
Even veteran performers can find themselves feeling paralyzed when it comes time to face the audience. German juggler and meditation
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Trampoline Tricks to Mind Tricks: A Trampoline Guru’s Guide to Better Mental Health in the Circus Industry
Combining her passion for circus with her academic background, aerialist and writer Fleur Van Rens, Ph.D., set out to help
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Original Series ROUNDUP – Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus
This week, we’re bringing you a CircusTalk Original Series ROUNDUP of Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus with Janelle
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Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus–Transparency and Safety around Sexual Harassment & Assault in Circus–
In this video series moderated by Janelle Peters, a Licensed Social Worker, they will discuss the importance of addressing mental
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