Anchored Actor | Acting, Wellbeing, Stability, Film, Theatre

Miriam Kaerma
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Are you an actor juggling auditions,  acting gigs, a day job, and other real-life commitments? And even though you’re surrounded by people in the creative industry, do you still feel lonely, unseen, or disconnected from those who truly get you — and your values? Do you feel emotionally tired from holding it all together, worried that if you slow down everything will fall apart? Do you ever wonder if staying true to your values will cost you roles, respect, or your future in the industry? I am so glad you’re here! This podcast will help you cultivate emotional stability, inner peace, and resilience so you can navigate auditions, day jobs, and uncertainty without burning out. You’ll learn faith‑rooted mindset tools, wellness rhythms, and practical habits that support both your acting career and your everyday life, even when the industry feels unpredictable. Each episode offers encouragement, simple practices, and honest conversations to move you from isolation and overwhelm into grounded confidence, creative freedom, and a steady sense of purpose in your calling. Hey, I’m Miriam—an actress and creative who combines a steady corporate job with acting and other projects. I know what it feels like to crave stability while your heart still burns for storytelling and performance. For a long time, I tried to fix that tension by doing more: side projects, “this might be it” business ideas, and relationships that kept me busy but not fulfilled. I was juggling roles, exhausted, and often lonely, trying to hold together work, creativity, and my inner life by sheer willpower. Spiritually, I carried a lukewarm faith—praying when things got heavy, then going straight back to hustling on my own and wondering why I still had no peace. What finally changed wasn’t a big break, but letting God into my everyday decisions and learning to build emotional stability from the inside out. Simple wellness and mindset rhythms, clearer boundaries, and a lived, daily faith helped me walk through auditions, my job, and uncertainty with far less burnout and far more calm.Now, I am ready to teach how to do the same If you’re tired of pushing through your calling in constant tension and you’re ready to feel grounded again, this podcast is for you. Press pause on the hustle, settle in, and let’s step into stability together.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    8 | Actors & Financial Stability: Why Your Other Job Is Actually Smart?

    Have you ever been asked "Is acting a full-time job for you?" ..... and felt your stomach drop? Do you worry that having another job means you're not a "real" actor? Are you tired of measuring your success by how frequently work comes in? In this episode, I'm sharing why the belief that you have to be a "full-time actor" to be real is a myth, and how diversifying your career as an actor is actually smart, responsible, and how you build long-term financial stability. If you are an actor who feels torn between your acting dreams and the practical reality of needing another income, this conversation is for you. We dive into: The "full-time actor" myth, and why the data shows it doesn't reflect reality. The Queen Mary University study, 2.5 million screen actors, only 2% make a living from acting alone. The investment diversification analogy, why diversifying is praised in finance but seen as failure in acting. The "corporate girly" identity, what it's like to be an actor with another job, and why it doesn't make you less real. The Diversification Audit, a simple reflection exercise to see your life like a portfolio. To help you move from "I'm not a real actor because I have another job" to "I am my own business, and diversifying that business is smart." Related Episodes  Episode 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing Episode 2: Stressed About Balancing Your Day Job With an Acting Tour? Episode 3: Think You Blew an Acting Audition? Think Again Episode 4: When the Audition Goes Silent: Managing Anxiety and Finding Stability Episode 5: Nicole Scherzinger: From Pain to Brave Stability Episode 6: Exhausted Actor? The 'Tiny Medicine' RAYE's Story Reveals Episode 7: From Actor to CEO: What One Exercise Taught Me Stability If this episode met you in a moment of doubting whether you're a "real" actor because you have another job, please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs to hear that having more than one thing doesn't make you less real. It makes you human, smart, and building. Reviews and word-of-mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, work, and real life, and it genuinely lights me up to know these stories are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go.

    20 min

  2. APR 26

    7 | From Actor to CEO: What One Exercise Taught Me Stability

    Have you ever picked a "humble" number when asked what you want to earn, only to realise you were shrinking your own vision? Do you feel guilty wanting more money as an actor, like it makes you greedy or "not authentic"? Are you tired of seeing yourself as "just an actor waiting"  but not sure how to shift that mindset? In this episode, I'm sharing the "Who Is Being Selfish?" exercise from Daniel Priestley's Entrepreneur Revolution  and how it revealed that what I thought was humility was actually limiting my sense of worth as an actor, so you can start seeing yourself as a creative business, not just someone waiting for the next yes. If you are an actor who feels torn between wanting to be humble and wanting to be successful, or who secretly feels guilty about wanting more money, this conversation is for you. We dive into: Why actors resist seeing themselves as businesses — and why that resistance is actually keeping you stuck. The "Who Is Being Selfish?" exercise — a powerful money mindset activity that reveals how much you're shrinking your own vision. The brand survey homework — a simple 2–5 minute exercise where you ask people what roles they could see you playing, what traits define you, and what celebrity you remind them of. To help you move from "I'm just an actor hoping someone picks me" to "I am the CEO of a small, values-led creative business — and I know my worth." Related Episodes Episode 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing Episode 2: Stressed About Balancing Your Day Job With an Acting Tour? Episode 3: Think You Blew an Acting Audition? Think Again Episode 4: When the Audition Goes Silent: Managing Anxiety and Finding Stability Episode 5: Nicole Scherzinger: From Pain to Brave Stability Episode 6: Exhausted Actor? The 'Tiny Medicine' RAYE's Story Reveals If this episode met you in a moment of doubting your worth as an actor — or feeling guilty about wanting more money, more impact, or more stability — please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs the reminder that your worth is not determined by outcomes, and wanting more doesn't make you greedy. Reviews and word-of-mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, work, and real life, and it genuinely lights me up to know these stories are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go.

    23 min

  3. APR 19

    6 | Exhausted Actor? The ‘Tiny Medicine’ RAYE’s Story Reveals

    Do you ever feel like an exhausted actor just “pushing through” while something in you is quietly burning out? Have you had seasons where you numb out with busyness, scrolling or “being fine” because actually naming the dark room feels too scary? Are you curious whether faith and forgiveness could be a soft support – a tiny medicine – instead of more pressure on your already‑tired shoulders? In this episode, I’m sharing the story of RAYE – a singer‑songwriter who walked through addiction, numbness and deep exhaustion into a season of honest faith and “music as medicine” – so you can discover one tiny “medicine” for your own exhausted actor heart. If you are an actor who feels burnt‑out, fragmented, or secretly done with pretending you’re okay, this conversation is for you. We also touch on how British Vogue’s “RAYE finds her light” cover sits alongside Nicole Scherzinger’s “Brave Nicole” moment – two women whose public images now reflect years of deep inner work and healing. We dive into: Naming where it hurts (your “dark room”) – how RAYE’s honesty about addiction, trauma and mental health opened the door to real healing, and how you can gently name your own hard place without shame. Letting faith be support, not pressure – what it looks like when faith becomes a quiet place to lean in the dark rather than another thing you’re failing at, drawing from RAYE’s language of clinging to God when she felt she couldn’t go on. Forgiveness and tiny “medicine” from your story – how letting go of bitterness creates room for creativity and how RAYE describes her new album as “medicine… a hug, a bed, a soft place” for herself and her listeners, inspiring you to make your own small medicine: a journal line, a voice note, a song idea or a simple prayer. You’ll leave with one simple, doable invitation: a tiny “medicine” you can create this week – not to fix everything, but to give your exhausted soul a softer place to land. Related Episodes: Episode 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing Episode 2: Stressed About Balancing Your Day Job With an Acting Tour? Episode 3: Think You Blew an Acting Audition? Think Again Episode 4: When the Audition Goes Silent: Managing Anxiety and Finding Stability Episode 5: Nicole Scherzinger: From Pain to Brave Stability Episode 6: Exhausted Actor? The ‘Tiny Medicine’ RAYE’s Story Reveals If this episode met you in a moment of exhaustion, numbness or quiet burnout, please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs the reminder that your worth is not determined by outcomes or constant performance. Reviews and word‑of‑mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, work, and real life, and it genuinely lights me up to know these stories are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go.

    23 min

  4. APR 12

    5 | Nicole Scherzinger: From Pain to Brave Stability

    Have you ever felt like you’re performing a polished version of yourself while hiding the parts that are in real pain? Do you long to become a “brave you,” but feel held back by old patterns, shame, or the version of you people expect to see? Are you tired of living in fragments—one self on stage, another in private—and wondering what it would take to feel whole and grounded in your creative life? In this episode, I’m sharing Nicole Scherzinger’s journey from fragmentation to “Brave Nicole” so you can begin reclaiming your whole self and stop living in pieces. We look at how she has spoken about a long hidden struggle with an eating disorder, how faith has carried her through years of healing, and how her Tony Award moment and Vogue Greece cover titled “Brave Nicole” reflect that journey of integration and identity. If you are an actor who feels split between the version of you the industry celebrates and the version of you that struggles in secret, this conversation is for you. We dive into: Fragmentation – what it looks like to live in multiple versions of yourself (the performer, the “good girl,” the hidden struggler) and why that’s unsustainable. Identity – who you are beyond roles, outcomes, and other people’s approval, and how a faith-rooted identity can ground you when the industry is unstable. Integration – becoming a “brave you” who no longer chooses between versions of yourself, but lets your past, your pain, and your calling come together as a whole story that can comfort and strengthen others. The goal is to help you move from hidden, exhausted fragmentation to a more faith-rooted, courageous wholeness in your acting life. Related Episodes: Episode 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing Episode 2: Stressed About Balancing Your Day Job With an Acting Tour? Episode 3: Think You Blew an Acting Audition? Think Again Episode 4: When the Audition Goes Silent: Managing Anxiety and Finding Stability Episode 5: Reclaiming Your Whole Self – Nicole Scherzinger on Identity, Faith & “Brave” Integration If this episode met you in a moment of feeling fragmented, exhausted, or unsure who you are beyond your work, please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs the reminder that your worth is not determined by roles or outcomes. Reviews and word‑of‑mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, work, and real life, and it genuinely lights me up to know these stories are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go.

    22 min

  5. APR 4

    4 | When the Audition Goes Silent- Managing Anxiety & Finding Stability

    You've made it all the way to the final round. You know you're close. You've rearranged your entire life for the opportunity. You've managed the logistics, handled the pressure. And then comes the silence. The waiting for that last verdict. This episode explores the emotional tension of being on the edge and how to process the silence when the outcome isn't immediate. If you've ever felt stuck in that waiting room between "almost there" and "it's a yes," this conversation is for you. I share how I've navigated the silence period after reaching the last stages of an audition—the waiting, the uncertainty, and the tools I use to stay grounded. You'll learn how to process your emotions without burying them, why separating your identity from the final outcome is critical for your mental health, and how to reframe the space you've created so it becomes an opportunity for rest and creativity, not just anxiety. Related Episodes: Episode 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing Episode 2: Stressed About Balancing Your Day Job With an Acting Tour? Episode 3: Think You Blew an Acting Audition? Think Again If this episode met you in a moment of silence, waiting, or uncertainty after a final audition, please leave a short review wherever you're listening and share it with an actor friend who needs the reminder that your worth is not determined by outcomes. Reviews and word‑of‑mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, work, and real life, and it genuinely lights me up to know these stories are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go.

    10 min

  6. MAR 29

    3 | Think You Blew an Acting Audition? Think Again

    This episode is for the moments you open your inbox, see a missed audition email or deadline, and feel that awful drop in your stomach. I share a real story from a very full season—balancing a day job, auditions, and life—where I spotted a paid audition too late, watched the shame spiral kick in, and then chose a different response. If you’re an actor scared that one missed opportunity means you’ve ruined your acting career, this conversation offers a gentler, faith‑rooted way to move from panic to grounded action. I walk through a simple framework I now use whenever I think I’ve “blown it”: first noticing the harsh story I’m telling myself and coming back to what’s actually true, then asking what I can still do from my side and acting on that. I talk about redefining “wins” to include every brave step—reaching out, taping, arranging time off, and walking into the room—and share how my belief helps me combine practical steps with trust in God. This mindset offers vital mental health support, shifting you from panicked reactivity into a more mindful, grounded response so your sense of stability isn’t hanging on one audition.   Related Episodes: Episode 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing (Tools to calm the shame spiral mentioned in this story) Episode 2: Stressed About Balancing Your Day Job With an Acting Tour? (How to manage your schedule so you don't miss important emails)   If this episode met you in that “I think I’ve blown it” feeling, please leave a short review wherever you’re listening and share it with an actor friend who needs the same reminder. Reviews and word‑of‑mouth are the main ways this podcast reaches other creatives juggling acting jobs, work, and real life, and it genuinely lights me up to know these stories are helping you stay rooted, steady, and anchored as you go.

    20 min

  7. MAR 29

    2 | Stressed Balancing Day Job + Acting Tour? Start With This Stability Plan

    If you’ve ever wondered how on earth you’d make a tour work alongside your day job, this episode walks you through the honest prep most people never talk about. I share how I made a touring contract workable with a corporate role, and why the real key was what happened before I said yes: looking at my actual capacity, having transparent conversations, and putting simple structures in place. This conversation is for actors in the UK theatre and film industry who care about their craft and their career stability—finances, health, and relationships—and want a way to hold both without burning out. You’ll hear how to take a clear-eyed look at your current season and decide whether a tour genuinely fits it, how to approach your employer about flexible hours, and what to think through around housing and logistics. I talk about the daily rhythms that kept me grounded, protecting my wellbeing in the workplace and reducing long‑term stress and exhaustion while on the road. We also touch on the reality of financial pressure in our industry—where recent data shows that 74% of UK film and TV workers have considered leaving due to money stress—so you know you’re not alone in feeling this way. By the end, you’ll have a three‑part stability plan you can adapt to your own life before saying yes to a big acting job in theatre or film. Related Episodes: Episode 1: 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Wellbeing (Essential tools for staying grounded on tour) Episode 3: Think You Blew an Acting Audition? Think Again (Handling the stress of missed opportunities while juggling work) If this episode helped you feel less alone in juggling work and acting, please leave a quick review wherever you listen and send it to another actor who’s thinking about touring or wrestling with their day‑job setup. Your reviews and shares are what help this podcast reach more creatives who are trying to build something sustainable, one brick at a time.

    22 min

  8. MAR 29

    1 | 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety And Protect Your Wellbeing As An Actor

    Do you ever walk into an audition with a racing heart and shaky hands, then replay every moment for days afterwards? This episode is for actors who feel stuck in overthinking, performance anxiety, and early signs of burnout, and want grounded, gentle tools they can actually use in the waiting room or before a self‑tape. I share three simple practices that blend breathwork and mindfulness techniques to support your mental health & wellbeing, so you can show up to your work with more steadiness and self‑trust. You’ll learn why regulating your breath is the first step in settling anxiety, how a quick “thought audit” gets worries out of your head and onto paper, and how gentle reframes can stop one wobble from turning into “I’m not good enough.” You’ll leave with a practical three‑step toolkit for anxiety relief and stress management that you can start using this week to protect your emotional wellbeing on and off stage. Related Episodes: Episode 2: Stressed About Balancing Your Day Job With an Acting Tour? (Build the stability that makes anxiety easier to manage) Episode 3: Think You Blew an Acting Audition? Think Again (What to do when panic hits after a missed opportunity) If this episode encourages you, please leave a quick review wherever you’re listening and share it with another actor who’s navigating anxiety right now. Reviews and shares help more creatives find these conversations, and it genuinely means a lot to know the podcast is helping you breathe a little deeper as you build a sustainable acting career.

    16 min

  9. TRAILER

    Anchored Actor Podcast Trailer

    Welcome to the Anchored Actor Podcast!  In this trailer, I’ll share everything you need to know about what this podcast is about and what you can expect.

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Are you an actor juggling auditions,  acting gigs, a day job, and other real-life commitments? And even though you’re surrounded by people in the creative industry, do you still feel lonely, unseen, or disconnected from those who truly get you — and your values? Do you feel emotionally tired from holding it all together, worried that if you slow down everything will fall apart? Do you ever wonder if staying true to your values will cost you roles, respect, or your future in the industry? I am so glad you’re here! This podcast will help you cultivate emotional stability, inner peace, and resilience so you can navigate auditions, day jobs, and uncertainty without burning out. You’ll learn faith‑rooted mindset tools, wellness rhythms, and practical habits that support both your acting career and your everyday life, even when the industry feels unpredictable. Each episode offers encouragement, simple practices, and honest conversations to move you from isolation and overwhelm into grounded confidence, creative freedom, and a steady sense of purpose in your calling. Hey, I’m Miriam—an actress and creative who combines a steady corporate job with acting and other projects. I know what it feels like to crave stability while your heart still burns for storytelling and performance. For a long time, I tried to fix that tension by doing more: side projects, “this might be it” business ideas, and relationships that kept me busy but not fulfilled. I was juggling roles, exhausted, and often lonely, trying to hold together work, creativity, and my inner life by sheer willpower. Spiritually, I carried a lukewarm faith—praying when things got heavy, then going straight back to hustling on my own and wondering why I still had no peace. What finally changed wasn’t a big break, but letting God into my everyday decisions and learning to build emotional stability from the inside out. Simple wellness and mindset rhythms, clearer boundaries, and a lived, daily faith helped me walk through auditions, my job, and uncertainty with far less burnout and far more calm.Now, I am ready to teach how to do the same If you’re tired of pushing through your calling in constant tension and you’re ready to feel grounded again, this podcast is for you. Press pause on the hustle, settle in, and let’s step into stability together.

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