Bluesy Burke on Anxiety, Acting, and Facing the Unknown
About this episode
Maurice Benard and Bluesy Burke discuss anxiety, acting, and the challenges of growing up in the spotlight.
On this episode of State of Mind, Maurice Benard sits down with rising actress Bluesy Burke for an honest conversation about anxiety, acting, and growing up in the spotlight. Bluesy opens up about moving across the country during COVID, leaving behind close friendships, and stepping into the unknown at a young age. She shares what it was like booking General Hospital, walking into high-pressure auditions, and navigating nerves on set while learning to trust herself. Together, they explore: What anxiety actually feels like in real time The fear of the unknown and how it shapes decisions Why doing the thing you’re afraid of changes everything Mental health across generations Simple tools like breathing, movement, and mindset shifts It’s a conversation about showing up scared, pushing through self-doubt, and realizing you’re more capable than your thoughts tell you. As Maurice reminds us, sometimes the breakthrough comes from doing it anyway. Show your support:Follow SOM, tap 5 stars, & share this episode with someone who needs it. Video Versions of State of Mind available on YouTube! Watch! Read Maurice’s New York Times Bestselling Book!Nothing General About It: How Love (and…
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