{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode #100 \u2013 Albert Bramante: Hypnosis, Agents &amp; Managing Self-Doubt","description":" Episode #100 \u2013 Albert Bramante: Hypnosis, Agents &amp;amp; Managing Self-Doubt  In this special centennial episode, I\u2019m joined by Albert Bramante, Ph.D. \u2014 talent agent, hypnosis &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\u2019s what we unpacked.    What We Talk About  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&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.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Hypnosis &amp;amp; NLP tools: how they work, what they\u2019re good for, and how Albert uses them to help performers manage self-doubt, mental blocks, and performance anxiety.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Acting &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.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Mind &amp;amp; mental performance: mindset, resilience, mental preparation for creative work, overcoming fear of rejection, vulnerability.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Near-Death Experiences (NDEs)? Listen to the end for a little on that subject.    Why You\u2019ll Want to Tune In  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; If you\u2019re an actor or creative struggling with performance anxiety, fear, or mental blocks, you\u2019ll gain concrete tools and perspectives.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; For people curious about hypnosis or NLP: useful models and practices, not just theory.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&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.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; A more human view of artistry &amp;amp; mental health: how NDEs and deep life experiences shape creative identity and purpose.    Connect with Albert Bramante  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn: Albert Bramante, Ph.D. (LinkedIn)  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Website with hypnosis audios &amp;amp; resources: albertbramante.com (albertbramante.com)  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Instagram \/ social: @dralbramante for mindset \/ hypnosis \/ acting tips (Instagram)   \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht \u2013 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;nbsp; ","author_name":"Were You Still Talking?","author_url":"http:\/\/wereyoustilltalking.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38233340\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193094395"}