Patrick Martin
Patrick Martin
Why This Hollywood Actor Quit to Become a Therapist (The Truth About Ego & Success) - Sasha Feldman, AMFT
Why This Hollywood Actor Quit to Become a Therapist (The Truth About Ego & Success) - Sasha Feldman, AMFT
Why This Hollywood Actor Quit to Become a Therapist (The Truth About Ego & Success) - Sasha Feldman, AMFT
Friday 24th October 2025
Hollywood actor Sasha Feldman shares his journey to becoming a therapist and insights on ego, identity, and healing.
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Episode Overview
- Acting skills can enhance therapeutic practices.
- Rupture and repair are crucial for client progress.
- Identity crises can lead to profound personal growth.
- Balancing career ambitions with personal well-being is vital.
- Embracing change can lead to unexpected fulfilment.
What will help me as a human? Not as an actor, but as a human.
What drives a Hollywood actor to trade the glitz and glamour for the therapy room? In this fascinating episode, Sasha Feldman, a former actor turned therapist, shares his journey from the big screen to helping people heal. Sasha opens up about the ego-driven nature of Hollywood and how he found a deeper sense of purpose in therapy. He discusses how acting skills can be pivotal in therapy, especially through psychodrama, where clients can re-enact personal experiences for healing.
You'll hear about Sasha's personal struggles with identity and ego, and how he ultimately chose to serve others over the superficial allure of fame. The conversation touches on the challenges actors face, like the pressure to say yes to every gig and the fear of rejection. Sasha recounts his own experiences with self-doubt and imposter syndrome, both in acting and therapy. Yet, he emphasises the importance of being okay with oneself, regardless of external circumstances.
Listeners will gain insight into the value of 'rupture and repair' in therapy—how disagreements can lead to breakthroughs. The episode also delves into the complexities of identity and self-concept, offering valuable lessons for both therapists and anyone grappling with self-worth. So, are you ready to explore how art and therapy intertwine? Dive into this episode for a unique perspective on healing, identity, and the courage to change paths. What would you choose: fame or peace?