23. You Don’t Have to Suffer for Your Art with Lindsey Morgan

Lindsey Morgan was one of the lead actors on the TV show, The 100, and the reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger. In this episode, we discuss how success doesn’t always translate into happiness – and the dangers of expecting it to. So many people feel guilty when they hit their goals but still don’t feel happy or fulfilled. We’re here to tell you that what you may be experiencing is normal, that it is okay, and that there is nothing wrong with you. We unpack the ways Lindsey was pouring her trauma and pain into her acting instead of processing it, how she came to understand the stress that this was putting on her, and some of the resources she’s used to begin to heal. If you need help dealing with codependent people in your life, Lindsey recommends the organizations and resources below which can give you the support you need. Resources: Follow Lindsey on Instagram:   / linzzmorgan   Follow Lindsey on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4289392 Follow Lindsey on Twitter:   / linzzmorgan   Lindsey Morgan on exiting Walker: https://ew.com/tv/lindsey-morgan-walk... 21-Day Meditation Experience w/ Oprah & Deepak:    • [Day 1] 21-Day Meditation Experience w/ Op...   The Hoffman Institute: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org Explore the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org/Home Read The Big Silence: https://thebigsilence.com/pages/memoir Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram:   / karenadawn   Follow The Big Silence on Instagram:   / the.big.silence   “The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney. Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein. The Big Silence is produced by Crate Media. Timestamps 00:05:39 Opening, and why Lindsey pulled her first episode on the podcast 00:09:25 Lindsey’s career backstory 00:23:38 Arriving to LA, and early days of her acting career 00:30:59 Lindsey’s home life 00:42:03 Depression during her career, and how that played into her role 00:54:34 Body image, and weight expectations of actresses 01:03:45 Next acting gig on CW’s ‘The 100’ 01:19:55 Lindsey’s mental health practices 01:37:29 Stored trauma, identifying it, and how it manifests 01:48:01 Takeaways from healing at the Hoffman Institute 01:57:13 Lindsey’s meditation practice 02:08:25 Next steps, and getting back to work