Why This Hollywood Actor Quit to Become a Therapist (The Truth About Ego & Success) - Sasha Feldman, AMFT

Ep. 133

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What if the skills used to bring a character to life on a Hollywood set could be the key to unlocking profound healing for our clients? What happens when we move beyond the 'script' of traditional talk therapy and into the realm of embodied, spontaneous transformation?

My guest today has lived that exact journey. Sasha Feldman is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who began his career as a successful Hollywood actor. But after growing disillusioned with the formulaic, ego-driven nature of the industry, he discovered a powerful calling in the world of therapy—specifically, through the transformative practice of psychodrama.

In this powerful conversation, Sasha shares his incredible story of moving from audition rooms to addiction centers. We explore the immense pressure, the loss of self, and the spiritual search that led him to trade in his acting career for a more fulfilling path of service. Sasha reveals how the core principles of acting, when stripped of ego, become a remarkable vehicle for healing trauma.
For therapists, this episode is packed with insights on:

Navigating career transitions when your values no longer align with your profession.
The psychological toll of high-pressure, ego-centric environments.
Harnessing concepts like "Wu Wei" (effortless action) to find your true calling.
The clinical importance of "rupture and repair" in the therapeutic relationship.
Embracing humility and patience in our work with clients.

Join us as we explore how to help our clients (and ourselves) rewrite their stories in ways we never thought possible.
Learn more about Sasha Feldman:
► Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sasha-feldman-los-angeles-ca/1308587

► IMDB Profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3680453/ 

► https://menachempsychotherapygroup.com/

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