Unhooking from the Pressure of Performance with Darren Darnborough

The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel good

In this episode, Darren Darnborough and I dive deep into themes like unhooking from results and the importance of coming from a place of wholeness in a world often beyond our control. We discuss the 50 percent rule, which emphasizes focusing on what you can control and letting go of the rest—essential for building confidence and reducing overthinking. Darren shares insights from his journey as an actor, including the challenges of auditioning and the brilliance of WeAudition.com, a platform that empowers actors to refine their craft. I also share my personal experience with WeAudition.com and the benefits it provided me, highlighting how it allowed me to enjoy the fun of being of service and playing with other actors. We explore how to shift our perspective on comparison, using it as a source of healthy motivation rather than a path to unhappiness.

About Darren Darnborough:
Darren Darnborough is a British-born actor working in Hollywood. His TV and film work includes hit US shows like MacGyver, Magnum PI, 2 Broke Girls, and True Blood. His current releases in 2024 include the horror film Abruptio(alongside Oscar-winner Jordan Peele), River of Grass, and the EMMY-nominated Web3 series RZR. Darren is also the Co-Founder and CEO of WeAudition.com, the global video-chat community for auditions, rehearsals, self-tapes, and advice. A member of SAG-AFTRA, UK Equity, and the TV Academy (EMMYs), he regularly attends major film festivals such as Cannes and Sundance. Darren is passionate about cultivating community and supporting and elevating diverse talent around the world.

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Hi Soul Sisters and Brothers! It’s a profound gift to have found you! I was born in an American Sikh yoga ashram in Boston but mainly grew up with Reiki masters, channelers and healers in Vermont. I’ve been a professional film and TV actor for over 25 years appearing in over 30 feature films, and national commercials. I’m a domestic CEO, Mountain Breathwork teacher, Akashic teacher, Reiki Master of Masters, Human Design reader, Buddhist practitioner. My husband, two boys and I live outside Portland, Oregon, where I enjoy music, dance and our two dogs!

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