Kevin Sussman: Weighted Blankets, Actor Anxiety & the Science of Sobbing

Dr. Mayim Bialik
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Chapters & Sections (109)

0:02 Introduction to the Breakdown Podcast chapter
3:43 Rumination, Complaining, and Anxiety chapter 4
3:43 Defining Rumination vs Complaining
4:14 Understanding Stuck Thought Loops and Anxiety
5:16 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
6:50 The Evolutionary Purpose of Anxiety
7:20 Anxiety and Physical Expression chapter 5
7:20 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
7:51 Personal Experiences with Nervous Habits
8:23 Anxiety and Performance
9:26 Constant State of Potential Rejection
9:57 Anxiety and External Factors
10:58 The Impact of Quarantine on Mental Health chapter 3
10:58 Anxiety and Emotional Strains During Quarantine
11:28 Increased Stress and Conflict in Personal Relationships
11:59 Introduction to Kevin Sussman and Anxiety Discussion
13:32 Introduction to Online Therapy and Better Help chapter 1
13:32 Benefits of Online Therapy with Better Help
14:03 Introduction and Sponsorship chapter 5
14:03 Promoting Better Help and Uncomfortable Shoes
14:34 Rothy's Comfortable Shoes
15:07 Personal Experience with Rothy's Booties
15:39 Customer Reviews and Special Offer
16:40 Scoremaster Credit Score Improvement
17:12 Introduction to Score Master chapter 1
17:12 Getting Started with Score Master and Staten Island Ferry
18:44 Kevin Sussman's Family and Upbringing chapter 2
18:44 Growing Up on Staten Island and Family Dynamics
19:45 Creative Vibe and Identifying with Woody Allen
21:18 The Actor's Journey chapter 4
21:18 Mistakes and Influences
22:19 Comic Sensibility Development
23:21 Anxiety and Family Dynamics
24:56 Acting Training and Experience
25:26 Acting School Experience and Challenges chapter 6
25:26 Misinterpreted Training and Confusion
25:57 Main Difference in Training Approach
26:29 Anxiety and Formal Training
26:59 Free Form Improv and Performance Anxiety
27:29 Difficulty with Instruction and Feedback
28:32 Anxiety and Method Acting
29:04 Away Suitcase Features and Benefits chapter 4
29:04 Design, Durability, and Organization
30:05 Materials and TSA-Approved Lock
30:37 Return Policy, Shipping, and Customer Service
31:37 Daily Harvest Introduction
32:38 Daily Harvest and Summer Heat chapter 1
32:38 Introduction to Daily Harvest and Summer Heat
33:10 Performance Anxiety and Rehearsal Time chapter 4
33:10 Cancelling Auditions due to Performance Anxiety
33:43 Rehearsal Time and Performance Anxiety
34:45 Anxiety and Unpreparedness
36:22 Gary Shandling's Advice on Anxiety
36:53 Anxiety and Worry chapter 4
36:53 Gary Chandling's Philosophy on Anxiety and Worry
37:24 The Futility of Worrying
37:56 Evolutionary Origins of Anxiety and the Fight-or-Flight Response
38:27 The Difficulty in Overcoming Anxiety
40:32 Anxiety and Self-Consciousness in Performance chapter 8
40:32 Childhood Experiences and Anxiety
41:03 The Approval System and Feedback Loop
41:34 Anxiety in Performance and Self-Watching
42:04 Distracting Thoughts and Anxiety
42:35 Focusing on Others to Overcome Anxiety
43:07 Preparation and Self-Awareness
43:40 Strategies for Overcoming Anxiety
44:11 Alexander Technique and Physical Tension
44:45 The Alexander Technique and Body Mechanics chapter 3
44:45 Introduction to the Alexander Technique and its Principles
45:46 The Impact of Tension on Body and Mind
47:49 Mind-Body Connection and Similarities with Other Approaches
48:20 Emotional Expression and Support chapter 4
48:20 Importance of Understanding and Relating to Others' Experiences
48:53 Personal Experiences with Unconventional Health Advice and Allergies
49:24 Alexander Technique as a Tool for Emotional Release
49:56 Personal Experience with Alexander Technique and Overcoming Emotional Blockages
53:04 The Importance of Emotional Expression chapter 5
53:04 Why People Don't Cry and the Body's Natural Response
53:37 Personal Experience with Grief and Acting
54:07 The Difficulty of Accessing Emotions
54:37 Conjuring Tears and the Importance of Emotional Availability
55:09 The Complexity of Emotions and Medication
56:44 Discussion on Medication for Anxiety chapter 3
56:44 Personal Experience with Medication and Side Effects
57:15 Side Effects and Variability in Response
59:19 Convenience Culture and Medication
1:00:24 Anxiety and Sleep Issues chapter 3
1:00:24 Exercise as a Solution for Anxiety and Sleep Issues
1:00:55 Meditation as a Solution for Anxiety and Sleep Issues
1:02:30 Personal Experience with Therapy and Techniques
1:04:34 Overcoming Anxiety During Auditions chapter 4
1:04:34 Using Mind Tricks to Manage Anxiety
1:06:10 The Dangers of Overthinking and Self-Doubt
1:07:14 Tricking the Mind into Liberation
1:07:46 Recognizing and Breaking Anxiety Loops
1:08:50 Overcoming Anxiety and Self-Doubt chapter 4
1:08:50 Finding Confidence in Auditions
1:09:23 The Anxiety of Not Getting the Job
1:10:58 Letting Go of Self-Doubt and Fear
1:11:30 The Science of Crying and Stress Relief
1:13:04 The Power of Crying chapter 3
1:13:04 Crying as a Release of Stress Hormones
1:14:05 The Purpose and Effectiveness of Crying
1:14:38 Managing Anxiety and Sleep
1:16:44 Strategies for Anxiety and Sleep chapter 4
1:16:44 Weighted Blanket and Relaxation Techniques
1:17:14 Middle-of-the-Night Anxiety and Journaling
1:17:44 Symbolic Gestures and Letting Go
1:18:47 God Box and Reviewing Thoughts

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