Acting Real with Kat Foster
By Kat Foster
Acting Real with Kat FosterNov 29, 2017
Deepak Chopra
On Formlessness, The Mystery Of Existence, and The Vast Expanse Of Consciousness That Is Us.
Angel Parker
On the beauty of aging, setting goals, and finding gratitudes. Also, a real conversation about what has and has not changed over this past year during the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Michael Chernus
On becoming ourselves, contending with our fear of fucking up, and learning to groove.
Maria Dizzia
On navigating paralyzing anxiety under high pressure (AKA stage fright), the rewards of acceptance, and where ideas come from.
Amir Arison
On creating, donating, and feeling great.
Camille Guaty
On moving through loss, the power of quitting, and the journey of becoming a parent.
Nadine Crocker
On surviving, thriving, and honing your superpowers (gratitude, passion, and being of service).
Lindsey Kraft
On (almost) effortless creating, shadow projection, the (sometimes) razor thin line between story and truth, and the meaning of bravery.
Bianca Kajlich
On universal human needs, morphic resonance, and the true benefit of self-care.
Elizabeth Reaser
On pain management, shifting beliefs, and prioritizing fun.
Jason Mantzoukas
On touching the void, achieving intimate connectivity, and the controversial phrase, ‘meant to be.’
Michael Urie
On ‘better than worse than’ thinking, the meaning of social media, and the energetics of money.
Zibby Allen
On self worth, hitting walls, feeling more, and caring less.
Aasif Mandvi
On Parenting, Otherness, Racism, and Connection.
Nick Kroll
On navigating fear when the stakes are high, preparing for the future while living in the present, and learning from our insecurities.
Parisa Fitz-Henley
On observing your shortcomings, eating like a kid, and the experience of being a Black woman in rural South Carolina.
Season Two Special Announcement
ACTING REAL SEASON TWO is COMING! And I need your help!!
Please send us stories about your moments of clarity at claritystories@actingrealpodcast.com. I will read them anonymously or not, whichever you prefer. I can’t wait to hear from you.
Zachary Levi
On loving yourself, being a beautiful speck, and how to do less shitty things.
Michaela Watkins
On the excitement of feeling decimated, finding gratitude for the shittiness, and going deeper when you think you’re gonna die.
Kyle Howard
On transformation, truth, and attaining enlightenment on the way to the airport.
Stephanie Hunt
On the hows and whys of remaining inspired, really knowing what you want, and nurturing mystery.
Jarrett Sleeper
On Samurai ethos, what to say to the guy at the airport, and the value of getting your ass kicked.
Yara Martinez
On aging, agelessness, and swimming deeper when you’re sinking.
Mo Collins
On Mo, Clown, Sarah, Gina, and Monster.
Mark Feuerstein
Status, status, status and the myth thereof.
Azita Ghanizada
On Dharma, Neuroplasticity, and Mentor-Angels.
Angela Kinsey
On the joy of quiet moments, being authentically you, and saying morning affirmations.
Luka Jones
On neurodiversity, interestingness, coolness and luck.
Briga Heelan
On showing up imperfectly and distinguishing problems from discomfort and confidence from self-worth.
Ed Begley Jr.
On diving off the high dive, filling the pool yourself, and getting that ‘this is it.’
Kellee Stewart
On how to learn from the seasons, how to have a boyfriend even when you’re single, and how the top of one hill is the bottom of another.
Jonathan Tucker
On pursuing excellence, bringing in the boat, and harnessing an unrivaled sense of power.
Angelique Cabral
On the simple rules of social media posting, finding ease in life, and Hara Hara Hara.
Pej Vahdat
On working with our fear of failure, reaching our life goal, and facing our inner Jason Vaughn.
Bryan Greenberg
On the value of extreme moderation, "how to show up for things that may want to happen", and the only time it’s great to not have enough time.
Jon Bernthal
On making self-criticism work for you, living life with stakes, and who to look out for at the boxing gym.
Joshua Bitton
On awareness, acceptance, action, being inherently interesting, and finding bravery in your work.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar
On not getting too excited, the glass-half-empty (or full) of it all, and keeping the worry alive.
Katie Lowes
On the value of storytelling, the importance of consistency, and how it’s all a mental game.
Eddie Kaye Thomas
On leaning into discontent, finding freedom at Starbucks, Kobe Bryant Moments, and much, much more!
Aya Cash
On the privilege of emptiness, the guiding light of jealousy, and seeing misbehavior as an opportunity.
Adam Shapiro
On demystifying sorcery, resumé tricks, and why not getting a job isn’t the same as being rejected.
Mary Elizabeth Ellis
On smacking, vibrating, shamanic journeying, letting go of fear, and much, much more!
Josh Radnor
On outsourcing our belief in ourselves, the one disadvantage of “dreaming” big, the surprising benefit of LA traffic, and much, much more!
Welcome to Acting Real (Teaser)
Kat Foster (JEAN CLAUDE VAN JOHNSON, WEEDS, TIL DEATH) interviews fellow actors about how they use all the stuff they’ve learned from acting, in their real, everyday lives – stuff like how to deal with fear, how to go with the flow, and how to follow instincts. She thinks that talking about that stuff will be not only useful, but also maybe inspiring for all kinds of listeners – actors and non-actors alike. Mostly, Kat is interested in knowing and talking about being authentic. In fact, right now, out of respect for authenticity, she’d like to let you know that she’s the actual writer of this blurb, wherein she’s written about herself in the third person, because that’s the convention. (Hey. It’s Kat. This is me now, writing about myself, as myself. Thanks for hanging out. I’m excited for us to discuss ACTING REAL. I love you. Really.)