Frank Grillo On Managing Expectations, Controlling Difficult Emotions & Dealing With Rejection

Today's guest is actor Frank Grillo. You may recognize Frank from “Warrior,” “The Grey” or from some of the Marvel movies or shows like “Billions” or “Kingdom.” In this episode we are going to get real and you are going to hear a side of Frank that you may not be as familiar with. Frank lost two people very close to him in the last year to suicide and it impacted him deeply. He is on a mission to prioritize his mental health, help his family, and help others do the same which is a big focus of today’s discussion. Frank also gets candid about parenting, divorce, healing trauma, his career and more. What to Listen For: 0:00 Intro 1:28 What motivates Frank to continue to push himself physically? 3:05 Learning to embrace the journey 5:04 Frank’s role got cut from a major movie 8:07 Is he still waiting for his “big break”? 9:59 Dealing with multiple tragedies 16:03 How Frank manages his mental health 18:11 Empowering his kids & helping them with their mental health 25:51 Why you need to cut people out of your life 28:18 Becoming famous later in life 29:46 How Frank’s childhood impacted him 32:23 Reflecting on his divorce 34:34 Healing toxic patterns (& learning healthy ones) 36:35 Why money won’t solve all of your problems 39:36 How does Frank calm himself down? 42:42 Does he struggle with comparison? 43:45 How Frank’s latest role challenged him (& changed him) 48:27 Dealing with criticism 51:06 What’s his new movie about? ***Frank's latest movie “Lamborghini: The Main Behind The Legend” is officially out today in select theaters or also available on digital and demand. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov