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Being an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorCurious, mindful breathingHow well do you know your breath?Have you ever REALLY studied it with wonder and awe?That’s what we’re going to do today.So settle in and prepare to observe your experience of breathing with mindful curiosity.Join me for weekly mindfulness!In addition to Monday Mindful Moments, I also host a mindfulness group called Mindful Creators every Wednesday on Zoom. The practices are recorded and emailed out the same day, so even if you can’t make it live, you can still enjoy some guided mindfu...2025-06-3005 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorWhat's in your shoe?What are you putting up with in your life? 😒 The burned out light bulb in the kitchen. 🤪 All the clutter on the dining room table. 😩 The sink that never drains.How much better would you feel if those things were no longer present in your life?You will be amazed at the amount of renewed energy and relief you will get by getting “that thing” taken care of.Give it a try!Video TranscriptI just started my walk. There's something in my shoe.S...2025-06-2601 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorPracticing Selective FocusWhen we practice mindfulness meditation we choose to place our attention and focus on our breath. Other things may be present in the moment around us and within us (thoughts, sensations, sounds, etc), but we choose to keep our focus on our breath.We don’t have to fight with those “distractions.” We can just allow them, notice them, witness them.And then choose to bring our focus back to our breath.How might selective focus help you in other areas of your life?Join me for weekly...2025-06-2307 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorA Quiet, Mindful WalkToday I wanted to share something I’ve really been enjoying in my life recently. A quiet, mindful walk. But I don’t want to just tell you about it, but really share it with you by guiding you through the experience of a mindful walk for yourself.And if you enjoy this mindful walk experience, you should really check out my weekly mindfulness group, Mindful Creators. I guide two mindfulness practices for the group, and then email out the recordings of those practices if you can’t make it live. It’s a...2025-06-1915 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorThe Point of PracticeThe only way to get better at anything is to practice.Practice.Practice.Practice.That’s what we do in these mindful moments.We practice.We practice focusing.We practice noticing.And practicing here makes it easier and easier for us to focus and notice in the rest of our lives.And speaking of practicing…In addition to these Mindful Moments, I also host a mindfulness group called Mindful Creators every Wednesday on Zoom. The practices are recorded and emai...2025-06-1606 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorThe Cycle of MindfulnessMindful meditation is a beautiful cycle.Focus on your breath.Notice whatever you notice (without attaching to it).If you notice that your mind has wandered away from your breath and is focused on something else, gently guide your focus back to your breath.The full cycle is mindfulness, not just the part where you’re focused on your breath.You’re not “getting it right” when you’re focused on your breath and “getting it wrong” when your mind wanders.You’re getting it right the whole time.2025-06-0905 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorYour whole present momentIt’s so easy to get caught up in our thoughts and miss the present moment. The process of thinking is of course part of our present moment experience, but today, we’re going to open ourselves up to our whole experience.And if you’re enjoying these weekly mindful moments, you should really check out my weekly mindfulness group, Mindful Creators. I guide two mindfulness practices for the group, and then email out the recordings of those practices if you can’t make it live. And it’s all free! Truly a great deal if you wan...2025-06-0206 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorPracticing GratitudeGratitude is a great practice to cultivate in life. The more we pause to appreciate the good things in life, the more good things we tend to find.Let’s practice gratitude today in our mindful moment.Join me for weekly mindfulness!In addition to these mindful moments, I also host a mindfulness group called Mindful Creators every Wednesday on Zoom. The practices are recorded and emailed out the same day, so even if you can’t make it live, you can still enjoy some guided mindfulness.Audio TranscriptWelc...2025-05-2605 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorTo all my actor pals...This one goes out to all my actor pals. 🎭But even if you’re not an actor, this video still applies to you. 🤗I read a Martha Graham quote that at its heart speaks to the unique self expression that we were each born into this world to fulfill.And if you’re curious what the heck “Self Tape May” is, it is a free challenge created by Audrey Moore, host of the podcast Audrey Helps Actors. Each May, actors attempt to complete 16 mock self tape auditions as a way to practice their audition skill...2025-05-2202 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorJust breathing and noticing...When you distill mindfulness down to its most basic elements, it’s just breathing and noticing. Noticing the breath, noticing the mind, noticing the body, noticing whatever is happening around you.Noticing your present moment experience.That’s what we’re doing in our mindful moment today. Enjoy!Join me for weekly mindfulness!In addition to these mindful moments, I also host a mindfulness group called Mindful Creators every Wednesday on Zoom. The practices are recorded and emailed out the same day, so even if you can’t make it live...2025-05-1906 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorTake a dog walk...As you know, mindfulness is my jam. (I especially love it on toast! Ba dum bum. 🤣)Anyway, this video presents a fun twist on a mindful walk. I’ve been walking like this a lot lately and I’m finding it very calming and relaxing.If you’re looking for more calming ideas to help you manage the stressful world we live in, check out Accessing Calm. It’s my collection of super simple, fun mindfulness life hacks I use every day to calm down quickly when stress is high.These are the tools that...2025-05-1501 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorA restful evening meditationAs I say at the top of this recording, this meditation is intended for your evening practice. It’s a bit of a follow up to last week’s session where I guided you to set an intention for your day.In this practice we are letting go of the day and setting an intention for a restful night sleep.Enjoy!TranscriptWelcome to your Monday Mindful Moment.Today's meditation is intended as an offering for your evening.It's a chance for you to connect with your brea...2025-05-1205 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorLet's set an intention for the dayToday’s MMM was a request from a participant in my weekly mindfulness group. I am always open to suggestions for meditation themes or topics you wish me to explore in another way on Substack. Just let me know!Enjoy!TranscriptWelcome to your Monday Mindful Moment.This is a chance for you to practice connecting to your breath, practice finding presence right here in this present moment, and it’s also a chance for you to set an intention for the day ahead.So go ahead and find a co...2025-05-0505 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorThe creative process can feel like sh*t.TranscriptOkay, so this is a video for anybody who's in the midst of some kind of creative process and wants to f*****g tear their hair out.I am in that place. I am creating something and I feel like the whole thing is s**t.Everybody's gonna hate it. Nobody's gonna like it. It's not even gonna work.It's just garbage and all my thoughts are garbage. Everything about it is garbage.It’s unclear and I don't know wh...2025-05-0102 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorLoving KindnessQuick side note: My kid was sick the day I recorded this, so you may hear him coughing in the background. You may also hear the occasional airplane flyover. I invite you to just be present with an extra sounds and observe them as part of your present moment.Transcript(00:00:01):Welcome to your Monday Mindful Moment.We're going to do something a little different today.We're going to connect with our breath, as always.And then we're going to practice loving kindness, flowing loving kindness out to...2025-04-2805 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorThe mindful breathQuick side note: My kid was sick the day I recorded this, so you may hear him coughing in the background. You may also hear the occasional airplane flyover. I invite you to just be present with an extra sounds and observe them as part of your present moment.TranscriptWelcome to your Monday mindful moment.This is a chance for you to connect with your breath find presence right here in this present moment and perhaps set an intention to be more mindful this coming week so go ahead and get comfortable.2025-04-2105 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorWhat is your breath saying today?Today we’re back meditating with our good friend the breath to see if it has something to tell us.Just observing and being in conversation with your breath in this moment.Get comfortable, press play, and enjoy!Join me for weekly mindfulness!In addition to Monday Mindful Moments, I also host a mindfulness group called Mindful Creators every Wednesday on Zoom. The practices are recorded and emailed out the same day, so even if you can’t make it live, you can still enjoy some guided mindfulness.I’m Amy...2025-04-1405 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorMonday Mindful MomentI’m starting something new, which I hope you will find beneficial. I’m going to be releasing short mindfulness meditations on Mondays.Like the title says, I’m calling this a Monday Mindful Moment. And since it’s short, I could also call it a Monday Mini Mindful Moment, but that feels like too much alliteration even for me!So find a comfy spot, settle in, and press play.I hope you enjoy!Join me for weekly mindfulness!In addition to Monday Mindful Moments, I also host a mindfuln...2025-04-0704 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned ActorWhat's on your plate?Okay, so you're super stressed out. I get it. There's a lot going on in your life right now. Grab a piece of paper and write down everything that you have going on right now.What are your responsibilities? What do you have going on in your life? What's just stressing you out? What’s weighing on your heart and your mind? Write it all down.Every single bit of it. Put it all on that piece of paper.I...2025-04-0302 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#35 - How to get through the holidays when the holidays are hardIn the episode I talk about the importance of setting an intention (aka making a plan) for how you will approach the holidays so that if they tend to suck for you, they can hopefully suck less.And if you want help making your intentional holiday plan, schedule a free session and we'll tackle it together. Then if you want, you can add on-going support from me throughout the holidays via email, messenger, Marco Polo, or your favorite app for only $50. Other things mentioned...Mindful Creators can add...2024-12-0532 minA Study of StrangeA Study of StrangeBéla Kiss The Vampire of CinkotaBéla Kiss was a Hungarian conman and serial killer who is infamous for his macabre practice of storing his victims in metal drums filled with alcohol. His devious crimes were not discovered until he was allegedly killed in action during the first World War. However, his death was debated and rumors persist that he survived the war and even made his way to America.  With special guest Amy Schloerb! thealignedactor.com Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ...2024-11-2644 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#34 - An Exercise to Eliminate Bad HabitsThe Visual Swish process can help you eliminate your bad habits! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack.com2024-09-0515 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#33 - An Exercise to Help with Your RelationshipsThe NLP process Perceptual Positions can help you gain new insights and understandings within your relationships. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack.com2024-08-2214 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#32 - What I did when a marketing email triggered meMy show notes:I got a marketing email that triggered me. It bothered me to the point that I had to investigate why. This episode explores how I did that. Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amyschloerb Check me out on Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/81R4D3NwdKb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share Check out my website: https://www.thealignedactor.com/home Find out how to work with me: https://www.thealignedactor.com/life...2024-06-0610 minA Study of StrangeA Study of StrangeReal UFO EncountersOn a special episode of "A Study of Strange" we read listener submitted witness accounts of unidentified flying objects. Real stories from real people.  Performers include Matt Glass (@glassbrain), Tara Perry (@taratarafotara), Amy Schloerb (@amyschloerb), Kara Schaaf, and Michael May.    Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Subs...2024-05-2819 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#31 - How I Learned to Feel and Release Emotional TensionMy show notes… Join me as I share some thoughts on a practice that has helped me more fully feel and release any emotional tension I’m carrying.  thealignedactor.com And here’s some stuff AI wrote that is a bit more comprehensive and maybe will help with SEO and all that fun stuff… In this podcast episode, the host shares their personal journey of learning to fully feel and express their emotions, a practice they initiall...2024-05-1613 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#30 - Creative Inertia: Finding the "Outside Force" Pulling Me Forward on my GoalsCreative Inertia. It's a blessing and a b***h.www.thealignedactor.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack.com2024-04-0520 minA Study of StrangeA Study of StrangeUnraveling the Mystery of the 1916 NJ Shark AttacksThe first recorded shark attacks in history were part of a group of deadly strikes that occured in New Jersey in 1916. Four deaths occured in a matter of 12 days, and the fallout included panic and a new fear of sharks. The events terrified the community and later inspired Peter Benchley to write JAWS.  The shark attacks were not just deadly but very strange. Groups of shark attacks like these are not known to happen, and to this day no one knows for certain what type of shark was involved, if it was one shark or more, of e...2024-03-0554 minA Study of StrangeA Study of StrangeAmerica’s First Serial KillersConsidered to be the first American serial killers, Micajah and Wiley Harpe were born in North Carolina in the mid to late 1700s and became notorious for their violent crimes in Kentucky and Tennessee. They are known for committing a series of brutal murders.  We dive into the fascinating and dark history of the Harpe Brothers, exploring their lives, their crimes, and the rumors and legends that have grown up around them.  The Harpes proved to be an immensely hard subject to research and pinpoint exact details. Both because of the time the Harpes lived and because ru...2023-04-181h 01A Study of StrangeA Study of StrangeAmerica’s First Serial KillersConsidered to be the first American serial killers, Micajah and Wiley Harpe were born in North Carolina in the mid to late 1700s and became notorious for their violent crimes in Kentucky and Tennessee. They are known for committing a series of brutal murders.  We dive into the fascinating and dark history of the Harpe Brothers, exploring their lives, their crimes, and the rumors and legends that have grown up around them.  The Harpes proved to be an immensely hard subject to research and pinpoint exact details. Both because of the time the Harpes lived and because ru...2023-04-181h 01Being an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#29 - How I Survive Awkward Family Questions as an ActorIn this episode I share an excerpt from my free mindset workshop, "It's the most AWKWARD AF time of the year!" Actors and creatives know that the holidays can be full of questions and comments from our friends and family who don't understand what we do. Let's take a look at this dynamic and find a way to support ourselves and our mindsets better this holiday season.Get free and immediate access to the full workshop here: https://www.thealignedactor.com/awkwardAF This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...2022-12-1624 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#28 - My Favorite Life Motto! ABC: Always Be CelebratingSeptember is my LA Anniversary and I'm celebrating myself and my career. This is the perfect opportunity to talk about my favorite motto - ABC: Always Be Celebrating.Learn more about my transformational program Become Your Biggest Fan - https://www.thealignedactor.com/becom...Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amyschloerb/Visit my website - https://www.thealignedactor.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack.com2022-09-2617 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#27 - The Return of The Aligned Actor PodcastWe're back! Now with video! Join me as we talk about what's in store for The Aligned Actor Podcast moving forward and I share how perfectionism was getting in the way of its return.Links to things I mention...The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/book/the-gifts-of-imperfection/ The Lazy Genius: https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/ My website: https://www.thealignedactor.com/ Email me: amy@thealignedactor.com More about the show: Being a creative is hard. Let’s not ma...2022-09-1925 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#26 - The Illusion of ControlThis episode is about my control issues and how they are messing with my confidence as an actor. Let's connect!thealignedactor.comThe Aligned Actor Community on Facebook@amyschloerb on Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack.com2021-09-2417 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#25 - Let's Visualize!Like the name suggests, this episode is all about visualizing! I take you through a little visualization using my number 1 top tip for Craftin' a Kickin' Visualization (see blog post). Please don't listen while driving! Be safe! The Aligned Actor Community mailing listThe Aligned Actor Community (private) Facebook group Visualization Music: Adrift Volume 2 by Christopher Lloyd Clarke Intro/Outro Music:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Att...2020-10-1418 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#24 - Manifesting My Soul.....Plumber!It's true! I'm in love! I've finally found a great plumber! This is a fun story about the process of manifesting my "forever plumber" that has some useful manifesting lessons, even though it has nothing to do with acting. (And I'm sorry about the audio volume issues. I switched microphones and I am still trying to figure out input levels. The content is still good though!) Links:The Aligned Actor Community on FacebookThe Aligned Actor Community mailing listThe Aligned Actor on Instagram2020-09-3018 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#23 - Welcome, Newcomers!This episode is a companion piece to my most recent blog post "Welcome to LA, Amy Schloerb" where I wrote a letter of advice to my younger self on the 14-year anniversary of my arrival in LA. Links:Welcome to LA, Amy SchloerbThe Aligned Actor Community on FacebookThe Aligned Actor Community mailing list Music:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licenseht...2020-09-1629 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#22 - Wrestling with My White Supremacy - Cultural AppropriationI have been questioning how I show up in the world. These are the beginning thoughts of that journey. Links:Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadI need to talk to spiritual white women about white supremacy (Part One)I need to talk to spiritual white women about white supremacy (Part two)To Some, Mindfulness Feels too Whitewashed to Embrace (Vice)How Wellness Got Whitewashed (Glamour UK)My blog post Musi...2020-08-1216 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#21 - The Aligned Actor Vision StatementI'm running a FREE alignment challenge for the month of August 2020 and what I share with you on this episode of the podcast is what manifested as a result of my alignment practice on day 2. Join The Aligned Actor™ August Alignment Challenge! Read the full text of The Aligned Actor Vision Statement Music:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 2020-08-0408 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#20 - Stove Top Manifesting: How Working on Many Desires at Once Serves YouWhat's Stove Top Manifesting? Listen to this episode to find out! Links:The Aligned Actor CommunityThe Aligned Actor on Instagram Music:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack.com2020-07-0320 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#19 - The Racist Lie I Tell Myself as a White ActorThis episode is all about the racist lie that I've discovered I tell myself as a white actor. Do you tell yourself this lie, too? Links:Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad13th - Documentary film by Ava DuVernayThe Aligned Actor CommunityThe Aligned Actor Instagram Music:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/li...2020-06-2912 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#18 - Align and then...This episode is all about the success I've been having by getting into alignment and then following inspired action. But it can still be a challenge....The Aligned Actor CommunityMusic:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack.com2020-02-2716 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#17 - Let Social Media Serve You!In this episode I tell you about a fun new way I've been looking at social media posts that's offering me more excitement and alignment! Links:The Aligned Actor CommunityThe Art of Living Big Podcast by Betsy Pake Music Credit:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a public episode. If you would like to di...2020-01-1815 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#16 - Why Am I An Actor?Finding my "why" on a daily basis has been keeping me "high vibe" lately! Links:The Aligned Actor Community Music:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack.com2019-11-0513 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#15 - Pursuing vs. EngagingA simple word change can make all the difference. This is the mindset shift that I've been engaging recently, and I've found it very grounding.Links:The Aligned Actor Community Music:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack.com2019-10-2919 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#14 - Actor Hustle vs. Inspired ActionHmmm, is this really a podcast episode? Well, it's more of an update on a new "business model" I'm testing out and still wrestling with my gremlins over. Links:The Aligned Actor Community Music:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...2019-10-1612 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#13 - A Fun Way to Think About Divine Timing!Sometimes when I find myself feeling frustration or lack, I think of this one time at the grocery store with my son! Links:The Aligned Actor CommunityLOA Recon with Jeannette Maw (Episode on Patience vs. Alignment)Ann Dowd ArticleMusic:The Aligned Actor Podcast"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a p...2019-09-2214 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#12 - Inspired Action with a side of FEAR!"Yes, I'll have the inspired action, please!""Great! That comes with a side of fear.""Wait, what? What do I do with the fear?!""Record a podcast about it...?"Links:The Aligned Actor CommunityMusic:The Aligned Actor Podcast"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a public episode. If you would like...2019-09-0419 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#11 - Preschool LessonsMy son started preschool today and I'm the one learning the lessons! Duh! In this episode I talk about:"letting go of the 'how'""releasing attachment to the outcome""the beauty of divine timing" Links:LOA Recon episode - "For Bigger Magic, Drop This Habit"The Aligned Actor Community Music:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licenseht...2019-08-2818 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#10 - "JUST" stop.Episode 10! Yay! Today, I'm talking about eliminating the qualifying word "just" from how we talk about what's happening in our careers. It's not "just" an audition. It's not "just" a co-star credit. SchloerBITS is not "just" a little web series. In order for us to maintain healthy mindsets, it's important to stop qualifying our accomplishments.Links:The Aligned Actor CommunitySchloerBITS - not JUST a web series! ;-) Music:The Aligned Actor Podcast"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.c...2019-08-2515 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#9 - "In the arena"I have a new favorite way of looking at the highs and lows of my career and it's really helping me live more authentically, which feels amazing. Links:The Aligned Actor CommunityThe Art Of Living Big with Betsy Pake - "Step into the arena" episode Music Credit:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a pu...2019-08-1119 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#8 - Alternative Vision Boards for ActorsThis episode is exactly what it sounds like. I talk about 4 alternative types of vision boards that are specifically designed for actors. I've been playing with them and I think they're fun! But don't just take MY word for it! Give a listen and try them for yourself! Links:The Aligned Actor Community Music Credit:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 2019-07-2517 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#7 - Celebrating Our Decisions / Celebrating In AdvanceThis episode is just a big ol' celebration! Wooohooo! Party! Okay, well, really, I was intrigued by the idea that here in American we celebrate our Independence Day on the day we declared our independence rather than the day we actually won it. I started relating this idea to my own manifesting practice and I think I ended with some cool ideas that I wanted to share! Happy 4th of July!LinksThe Aligned Actor Community Music Credit:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)2019-07-0210 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#6 - Alignment Game "Playing Pretend" with Hilary WardThis episode is super fun! I introduce a fun alignment game and you get to hear me play it "live" with my career/business coach, the amazing actress, Hilary Ward! Linky links:The Aligned Actor CommunityHilary Ward's Website Music Credit:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a public episode. If you would like to di...2019-06-1818 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#5 - Breaking The Habit of Waiting To HearConfession time! I have a "bad actor" habit of eagerly (okay, okay, obsessively) waiting to hear that I booked the job after an audition. I know I SHOULD just let it all go and move on, but I find myself obsessively checking my email. But the time has come to break this habit! Let's work through this together so we can all move on!Things I mention in this episode...The Aligned Actor CommunitySuper Soul Conversations - Gabrielle Bernstein: The Universe Has Your Back 2019-06-1513 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#4 - Reframing "Rejection"What?! Episode 4? This one is all about finding a better feeling thought than "I got rejection" so we can let go of the limiting belief that "actors face a lot of rejection" and get back to feeling empowered in our careers.The Aligned Actor Community This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack.com2019-06-0611 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#3 - "Rehearsing" For The BestIn this episode, I try an exercise "live" on the podcast and then share my experience with you. I sometimes have a habit of "preparing for the worst" but I want to change that and start "rehearsing" for the best (hence the clever name of this episode). It'll all make sense when you listen...I hope...if not, come ask me questions in the Facebook group!The Aligned Actor Community ( This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thealignedactor.substack...2019-06-0514 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#2 - Listening To My Champion!Oh boy! It's episode 2! (Well, technically it's episode 1, but you'll hear allllll about that!). In this episode I introduce you to a WAY more fun voice you should be listening to instead of those mean ones!Links to things mentioned:The Aligned Actor Community (our high-vibe, fun-times podcast Facebook group!) Music Credit:"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This is a public episode. I...2019-06-0108 minBeing an Aligned ActorBeing an Aligned Actor#1 - Who am I and why I'm doing thisWelcome to the first episode of The Aligned Actor Podcast! Woohoo! In this episode you will get to know a little bit about me, Amy Schloerb, and why I'm doing this podcast. You'll also be invited to join The Aligned Actor Community on Facebook which is where this podcast gets interactive!Links to things mentioned:The Aligned Actor Community (our Facebook group!)SchloerBITSYou Are A Badass (by Jenn Sincero)The Art Of Living Big (podcast with Betsy Pake)LOA Recon...2019-06-0112 minSays Who?Says Who?Amy Schloerb Season 1 Episode 2Host Laura Buckles interviews Amy Schloerb,  a TV, film, and commercial actress whose work can be seen on such shows as Black-ish and Criminal Minds. She is the creator of the web series SchloerBITS.  The discussion includes creating for the web, background acting and more.2018-03-2820 minHow to Listen to Free Audiobook in Nonfiction, True CrimeHow to Listen to Free Audiobook in Nonfiction, True CrimePaw Prints on My Heart: Stories of Homeless Pets Who Found Love and Hope by Paws Humane Society | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Paw Prints on My Heart: Stories of Homeless Pets Who Found Love and Hope Author: Paws Humane Society Narrator: Amy Schloerb Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-13 Publisher: PAWS Dahlonega Humane Society Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Summary: A heart-warming, poignant, and victorious collection of stories and photos celebrating companion animals who found good, loving homes through the efforts of animal shelters. All profits go to the spay/neuter program for PAWS Humane Society, Dahlonega, GA. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2013-06-255h 51The Empty Frame PodcastThe Empty Frame PodcastEmpty Frame Podcast Episode 12 - Michael May & Amy SchloerbAmanda Tate & Darrin Yalacki are joined by Actor/Director Michael May and Comedian/Actor Amy Schloerb and talk about the Web Series, Short Comedy, Stand Up, Improv, Producing and Darrin announces his intent to run for President. Mikey's Websites:mydrinkwithhollywood.com/Amy's Websites:schloerbits.com/ http://amyschloerb.com/ Darrin & Mikey's Webseries:www.con-sequences.com  Subscribe in a readerEmail The Empty Frame PodcastTweet Darrin @dyalackiLike us on Facebook: TheEmptyFramePodcastSubscribe on iTunes: Empty Frame iTunes2012-09-0200 min