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Pat Healy can next be seen in the much anticipated Martin Scorsese film "Killers of the Flower Moon". He's also currently a series regular on ABC's Station 19. If you caught the last season of "Better Call Saul" then you likely fell in love with him as Saul's partner in crime, Paul.

Welcome back to another episode of the Think Bigger Actors podcast!

Today’s guest is Pej Vahdat - actor on Hulu’s new series - The Old Man with Jeff Bridge, City on a Hill on Showtime…and one of my favorite Dex Dexter on Dynasty. And how his one episode on BONES turned into 8 – this is what a working actor looks like – 

…but I really want you to hear his ORIGIN story on how he couldn’t get an agent to save his life…and how he ended up becoming his own agent…enter his alias Jason Vaughun…and how that role that almost broke him and he got so frustrated with this industry he literally had to leave the city to go to his happy place – been there.  And if you don’t listen to the end where we dive into his LOVE HATE relationship with the word Series Regular…are you even trying to Think Bigger??? 

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Whether you're stressed about COVID19, or just hella frustrated with the challenges that come with acting - this episode shares strategies from meditation teacher, life coach, and happiness trainer - Kelsey Mathes. 

What we chat about

• Why we're married to our stress (and what to do about it)
• A strategy to check in with yourself and adjust your day, based on how you're feeling
• The difference between needing a break versus "just not feeling like doing the work."
• Avoiding guilt when you need self care time
• Avoiding guilt when you actually feel okay, but know others don't feel the same

About Kelsey

Kelsey Mathes is a Chicago-based world traveler, and Happiness Trainer, specializing in Vedic meditation and holistic nutrition. Kelsey's mission is to help clients uplift their lives utilizing ancient, tried-and-true systems, while making them practical for the modern person. She believes if it's not practical, it won't work, and empowers her clients by teaching them how to be self-sufficient. 

Get to know Kelsey

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• Listen to her meditations on Spotify 
• Meditate with Kelsey
• • For a limited time, Kelsey is offering free Zoom meditations throughout the week. For more information and how to sign up - visit www.meditatewithkelsey.com.
  • Or read her article on Why Does My Meditation Suck Right Now? 

Other things we chat about: 

• Previous episodes

• Marie Forleo Podcast Episode : 

• Life Coach Baker Podcast - 

• Headspace - Meditation App 
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Plus gain access to my free give away, “How to Win the Day!” 

Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you.

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Schedule a free call with me here! 

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Remember - we can be messy and still get the things that we want

#notperfect #stillenough 

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Steve was at a casting call when a friend and agent begged him to audition for another commercial. She said it was a national campaign, he'd make a ton of money...it was an ad for Viagra.

In and [Out of] The Arena is a weekly, topic-driven podcast where actors discuss how they work and move in the world. We engage with actors whose work spans from Broadway to network television, top regional theatres to top-grossing films... indie films, cable television, daytime television, commercials, voiceover and much more. Each week will address a different topic. The Me-Too movement, automation, religion, addiction, and how they deal with rejection are just some of the topics that will be covered. This podcast will illuminate and reveal what it means to be a part of the working class of a billion dollar industry.

In and [Out of] The Arena is a weekly, topic-driven podcast where actors discuss how they work and move in the world. We engage with actors whose work spans from Broadway to network television, top regional theatres to top-grossing films... indie films, cable television, daytime television, commercials, voiceover and much more. Each week will address a different topic. The Me-Too movement, automation, religion, addiction, and how they deal with rejection are just some of the topics that will be covered. This podcast will illuminate and reveal what it means to be a part of the working class of a billion dollar industry.

In and [Out of] The Arena is a weekly, topic-driven podcast where actors discuss how they work and move in the world. We engage with actors whose work spans from Broadway to network television, top regional theatres to top-grossing films... indie films, cable television, daytime television, commercials, voiceover and much more. Each week will address a different topic. The Me-Too movement, automation, religion, addiction, and how they deal with rejection are just some of the topics that will be covered. This podcast will illuminate and reveal what it means to be a part of the working class of a billion dollar industry.