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More Than You See

Written by: Deborah Lee Smith
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  • More Than You See is a weekly conversation with actor, filmmaker, and mental health advocate Deborah Lee Smith that explores non traditional resources to help you build your own mental health toolkit. Come learn about books, personal practices, podcasts and other resources that will help you feel less alone and pull you out of those sh*tty times. Because we are all More Than You See.
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  • 5.07 Navigating Life Transitions & Mindfulness Practices with Elizabeth Boykewich

    5.07 Navigating Life Transitions & Mindfulness Practices with Elizabeth Boykewich
    May 1 2024
    This episode of the More Than You See podcast features an in-depth conversation with Elizabeth Boykewich, a casting director and career coach, about her journey through the entertainment industry and how it intertwined with her personal growth and mental health. They dive into topics such as the impact of corporate culture shifts, the challenges of living with an autoimmune disease, and the transition from casting to career coaching. Elizabeth shares her insights on the importance of mental health tools, her approach to overcoming personal and professional obstacles, and how mindfulness practices have transformed her life. Throughout the episode, practical advice for creatives navigating their careers and mental health is provided, highlighting the significance of self-listening, present awareness, and embracing one's unique skills and passions. Timestamps: 00:41 Spotlight on Elizabeth Boykewich: Casting Director Turned Career Coach 02:17 Elizabeth's Personal Journey: Battling Autoimmune Disease and Embracing Change 12:38 The Evolution of a Casting Career 20:54 Supporting Actors Beyond the Screen: Mental Health and Social Media Guidance 28:40 Navigating Industry Changes and Personal Growth with Elizabeth Boykewich 33:13 Rapid Fire Questions: Getting Personal with Elizabeth 33:29 Unveiling Personal Fears and Preferences 34:11 Transitioning from Casting to Coaching 34:53 Deep Dive into Spiritual Psychology and Personal Growth 38:24 Applying Spiritual Insights to Professional Life 42:38 Navigating Career Transitions and Embracing Multiplicity 53:34 Practical Tools for Personal Development 58:00 Embracing Vulnerability and Presence 01:03:01 Reflections and Takeaways About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Boykewich spent two successful decades as the Senior Vice President of Talent & Casting at The Walt Disney Company. She loved discovering new stars, identifying where artists were most powerful and often said that her purpose was to give them “a platform to shine.” In 2013, Elizabeth felt a call to do this same meaningful work on a larger scale. She earned an MA in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling & Facilitation from the University of Santa Monica. Elizabeth continues to study all kinds of healing modalities and mindfulness techniques. Elizabeth's Links: 3 min box breath Website Instagram Podcast If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends, subscribe, write a review, etc! It really does help spread the word of mouth! Thank you for being part of this MTYS community! Join us on social media:⁠ Instagram⁠| ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Tik Tok⁠ | YouTube _______________________ Learn more about Deborah Lee Smith: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ ⁠~NEWSLETTER SIGN UP~ ~ New here? Every Wednesday join me, Deborah Lee Smith (actor, filmmaker, and mental health advocate) for a conversation with creatives about their mental health journeys. We discuss the highs, lows, and in-betweens of a creative career and the tools they use to get through it all. Our hope is that you will resonate with their journey, pick up some tips and tricks for your own mental health, and most importantly, feel a little less alone. Because we’re all More Than You See. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/more-than-you-see/message
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 5.06 The Power Of Investing In Yourself with Deborah Lee Smith

    5.06 The Power Of Investing In Yourself with Deborah Lee Smith
    Apr 17 2024

    In this mini-episode of the More Than You See podcast, Deborah discusses the importance of investing in oneself, particularly in the context of creativity and mental health.


    The conversation delves into the idea that investing in oneself goes beyond financial aspects and includes nurturing creativity, personal health, and mental well-being.


    Everyone, not just creatives, should prioritize investing in themselves as a holistic approach to personal and professional growth.


    Timestamps:

    00:39 Reflecting on Creativity with Brad Rushing

    01:35 The Journey of Producing 'Glitter Bomb'

    03:52 The Power of Investing in Yourself

    05:54 Everyday Investments: Health, Reading, and Personal Joy

    09:17 Revisiting Monetary Investment and Creative Careers

    13:42 Embracing Self-Investment for a Fulfilling Career and Life

    16:29 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

    If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends, subscribe, write a review, etc! It really does help spread the word of mouth!


    Thank you for being part of this MTYS community!


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    New here? Every Wednesday join me, Deborah Lee Smith (actor, filmmaker, and mental health advocate) for a conversation with creatives about their mental health journeys. We discuss the highs, lows, and in-betweens of a creative career and the tools they use to get through it all. Our hope is that you will resonate with their journey, pick up some tips and tricks for your own mental health, and most importantly, feel a little less alone. Because we’re all More Than You See.

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/more-than-you-see/message
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    18 mins
  • 5.05 Building Your Creative Community & Being Unapologetically Authentic with Brad Rushing

    5.05 Building Your Creative Community & Being Unapologetically Authentic with Brad Rushing
    Mar 20 2024
    In Season 5 Episode 5 of the More Than You See podcast, Deborah has an in-depth conversation with Brad Rushing, a celebrated musician and cinematographer known for his work on top movies on Netflix, HBO, and other platforms. This episode explores Brad's multi-disciplinary approach to life as an artist and how his identity has shaped his journey. Brad shares his experience navigating the industry, his creative processes in cinematography and music, and the importance of being unapologetically authentic. He discusses the challenges and lessons learned from the recent film industry strike, personal traumas, and the therapeutic aspects of immersing in music. Throughout the conversation, Brad emphasizes the significance of community, authenticity, and self-awareness in both professional and personal spheres, offering insights into finding one's group of people and the impact of being genuine on mental health and relationships. 00:42 Brad Rushing: A Multidisciplinary Artist's Journey 01:38 Embracing Authenticity and Finding Your Tribe 03:41 Brad's Personal Struggles and Triumphs During the Industry Strike 05:59 The Power of Collaboration and Building Your Creative Community 12:03 Exploring Musical Diversity and the Freedom of Being a Multi-Hyphenate Artist 17:33 The Therapeutic Journey of Rediscovering Music 21:47 Opening Up About Depression and the Quest for Authenticity 26:45 Navigating Misunderstandings and Embracing Authenticity 28:42 Rapid Fire Questions 34:02 The Creative Process and Overcoming Personal Struggles 45:02 Embracing the Multifaceted Self and Future Excitements 48:02 Finding Hope and Value in Commitment and Creativity 50:53 Reflections and Gratitude: Wrapping Up the Podcast About Brad: Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Brad expressed an aptitude for art and science from a very early age. He majored in fine art at Houston's prestigious High School For The Performing And Visual Arts and also college where he added filmmaking for a double major. Early filmmaking experience afforded Brad some of his first feature film opportunities as Director of Photography. After a number of years concentrating on indie feature films, Brad began to shoot high-end music videos photographing award-winning, iconic clips for artists like Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Nelly and Eminem. Brad has achieved a reputation as a gifted commercial cinematographer. Brad’s recent cinematography highlights include the Netflix Original feature films "A California Christmas" and “A California Christmas: City Lights.”, “Holiday Harmony” on Max, “Alarmed” on Tubi, and “The Island” on Starz. Brad's experience with visual effects led to an invitation to join as a full member of the Visual Effects Society. He is also a member of The Television Academy. Brad Rushing is known for being well-prepared, organized, fast, efficient, and always friendly and cheerful. He is a longtime vegetarian, animal lover, artist, musician, and songwriter. Brad's Links: Website ⁠Personal Instagram⁠ ⁠"Just Call On Me" (Song) "Dreams Are All I Have" (Song) If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends, subscribe, write a review, etc! It really does help spread the word of mouth! Thank you for being part of this MTYS community! Join us on social media:⁠ Instagram⁠| ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Tik Tok⁠ | YouTube _______________________ Learn more about Deborah Lee Smith: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ ⁠~NEWSLETTER SIGN UP~ ~ New here? Every Wednesday join me, Deborah Lee Smith (actor, filmmaker, and mental health advocate) for a conversation with creatives about their mental health journeys. We discuss the highs, lows, and in-betweens of a creative career and the tools they use to get through it all. Our hope is that you will resonate with their journey, pick up some tips and tricks for your own mental health, and most importantly, feel a little less alone. Because we’re all More Than You See. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/more-than-you-see/message
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    53 mins
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