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  <title>Episode #100 – Albert Bramante: Hypnosis, Agents &amp;amp; Managing Self-Doubt</title>
  <description> Episode #100 – Albert Bramante: Hypnosis, Agents &amp;amp;amp; Managing Self-Doubt  In this special centennial episode, I’m joined by Albert Bramante, Ph.D. — talent agent, hypnosis &amp;amp;amp; NLP practitioner, psychology expert, working with actors and creatives to push past mental barriers. We went deep: acting, agents, hypnosis, and even near-death experiences (NDEs). Here’s what we unpacked.    What We Talk About  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Who is Albert Bramante: his background as a psychology Ph.D, his work as a talent agent and coach for actors and creatives.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Hypnosis &amp;amp;amp; NLP tools: how they work, what they’re good for, and how Albert uses them to help performers manage self-doubt, mental blocks, and performance anxiety.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Acting &amp;amp;amp; the agent relationship: what agents do for actors, how to work with them, what they expect, and what actors should look for in an agent.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Mind &amp;amp;amp; mental performance: mindset, resilience, mental preparation for creative work, overcoming fear of rejection, vulnerability.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Near-Death Experiences (NDEs)? Listen to the end for a little on that subject.    Why You’ll Want to Tune In  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; If you’re an actor or creative struggling with performance anxiety, fear, or mental blocks, you’ll gain concrete tools and perspectives.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; For people curious about hypnosis or NLP: useful models and practices, not just theory.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Insights into the behind-the-scenes of representation: what agents do, what to expect, and how working with one can change your career.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; A more human view of artistry &amp;amp;amp; mental health: how NDEs and deep life experiences shape creative identity and purpose.    Connect with Albert Bramante  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; LinkedIn: Albert Bramante, Ph.D. (LinkedIn)  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Website with hypnosis audios &amp;amp;amp; resources: albertbramante.com (albertbramante.com)  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Instagram / social: @dralbramante for mindset / hypnosis / acting tips (Instagram)   🎙️ Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht – actor, content creator, and curious conversationalist. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts.  Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.  My YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber  My Instagram: @joelyshmoley  FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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