You know the kind—the kind that loops when you’re preparing for an audition or performing. Questions like Did I make the right choice for the character? Will I remember my lines? Am I good enough? start flooding in. When this happens, you can’t fully be present. Instead of acting with freedom and joy, you’re busy trying to do everything “right” or worrying about whether the casting director will like you.
Here’s the problem: When you watch my training below you will discover that when you’re stuck in self-doubt, you’re not defending the character—you’re defending your ego. This stops you from truly experiencing the fulfillment and freedom of acting. Worse, it creates a spiral: the more you doubt, the less you book. The less you book, the more you doubt. It’s frustrating and painful, especially when you’ve chosen this career to feel alive and connected to your art.
So why is this happening? The root of it lies in how you’re conditioned from your childhood. As kids, you’re told “Don’t cry”, “Don’t yell”, “Don’t be afraid”. You learn to push down your instinct and feelings, to behave how others expect you to. Over time, you disconnect from your truth.
Fast forward to now: you’re an artist. Your career demands you to be authentic, instinctive, and present, but you’ve spent years learning to disconnect from your authentic self. No wonder self-doubt creeps in! Your nervous system isn’t trained to trust you—it’s trained to conform to what others expect.
So how do you break free? The first step is counterintuitive: feel the self-doubt. It’s not about fixing yourself or learning more from yet another class. It’s about undoing the conditioning and reconnecting with yourself. That’s what we do in the Reset Journey. It’s like rebooting a glitchy computer. We guide you through the layers of conditioning so you can feel what’s real and authentic again.
When you’re free, instinctive, and truthful, acting becomes effortless. You’re no longer battling self-doubt or seeking approval—you’re just present for the character. Casting directors notice. Roles come to you. When you step into your truth, the work chases you because your authenticity is magnetic.
After you watch the interview, I'd love for you to join in the conversation happening in our private Facebook Group THE INSTINCTIVE ACTORS' SOCIETY. You can get answers for your specific situation directly from me and connect with THOUSANDS of like-minded actors across the globe, so we can move things forward faster together.
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Jo Kelly
Creator, The Reset Journey From Resistance to Freedom
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