In this episode of Every Day Courage, David Millstone and Stephan Dweck engage in a heartfelt conversation with Park Borchert, exploring his journey through the challenges of acting, filmmaking, and coping with chronic pain after a botched surgery. Park shares his experiences in acting workshops, the impact of pain on his relationships, and the courage it takes to navigate legal battles for justice. The discussion delves into the role of writing and creativity in healing, the complexities of anger, and the importance of personal growth and resilience in the face of adversity.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Park Borchert's background in acting and filmmaking.
- The benefits and challenges of Acting workshops.
- How chronic pain can significantly impact one's mental health and relationships.
- Finding courage often involves confronting difficult emotions like anger.
- Legal battles can be a long and arduous process, but hopefully they can also provide a sense of justice.
- Writing and creativity can serve as powerful tools for healing.
- Courage is often about making choices that align with one's values.
- Personal growth can come from navigating adversity and pain.
- How important it is to acknowledge and process feelings of rage and frustration.
Guest:
Park Borchert is a writer, New York Actor and Stand-up comedian as well as an award winning director and animator. A Wisconsin native, Park moved to New York City in the 1980’s where he established himself as a successful commercial actor, as well as performing on television and stage work. Park’s artwork ranges from award winning animation and video to oil paintings and sketches. His work has been shown in venues as diverse as art showings to digital salons. He is presently working on a series for TV for children and an episodic comedy for adults.
Social media: Park's Instagram
About the Producer: Michelle Simone Miller is an actress producer of Every Day Courage and host of the top-ranked podcast Mentors on the Mic, where she interviews entertainment industry professionals about how they got their start and built lasting careers.
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