Best Jackie de Crinis Podcasts (2025)

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122. The Connection Between Mind and Body with Beatriz Victoria Albina 41:42

11d ago41:42

41:42

What does it really mean to “listen to your body”? In this episode, I talk with Beatriz (Béa) Victoria Albina, a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Master Certified Somatic Life Coach. We explore the world of somatics - the study and practice of embodied awareness. Béa unpacks what somatics truly means, h…

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121. Giving Yourself Permission 10:06

25d ago10:06

10:06

Many people, especially women, grow up conditioned to seek permission for their needs and desires and often feel guilty or selfish for prioritizing their own joy. In today’s episode, we’re explore how to break free from this pattern, reclaim your agency, and start living joyfully on your own terms without waiting for anyone else’s approval. Listen …

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120. Getting Over Divorce with Julie Danielson 18:08

1M ago18:08

18:08

Are you feeling stuck, guilty or blamed after a difficult divorce? Today, I’m interviewing Julie Danielson, a divorce coach and creator of the Get Over Divorce Collective. She shares her personal journey from a miserable marriage to thriving after divorce. She also shares what patterns to look out for and how she helps women reclaim their power and…

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119. Building Confidence for Working Women with Elyse Conroy 25:50

2M ago25:50

25:50

Are you a woman in the workplace feeling the pressure to be perfect, or struggling with self-doubt and career confidence? This week, Elise Conroy, a former Fortune 500 beauty executive turned confidence coach, shares her transformative journey and insights. Elise reveals how she went from chasing success in an industry that profits from women's ins…

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118. My Secret Hack to Losing Weight 14:58

2M ago14:58

14:58

Are you feeling sluggish, bloated, or just not quite yourself? This week, I’m sharing my go-to reset that helps me feel energized, clear-headed, and back on track. It’s not about fad diets or deprivation. It’s about eating in a way that fuels your body and mind. Join me in this episode if you’re looking to lose weight, improve your sleep, or just f…

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117. How to Say No with Michelle Gauthier: Overwhelm, Overcommitment and Overachieving 28:30

3M ago28:30

28:30

Are you feeling stressed, burnt out, and like you’re failing at everything? Do you want to stop the feeling that you’re sprinting through life? Then this episode is for you. I’m joined by life coach Michelle Gaultier to talk about how she transformed her life from chaos to calm. Learn how she helps busy, overachieving women thrive by ditching perfe…

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A Final Thank You: Closing the Speak L.A. Chapter 3:25

3M ago3:25

3:25

Dearest Actors, We are eternally grateful for the years we’ve shared with you through our podcast episodes. It has truly been an honor to connect with each of you in this special way. After much reflection, we've decided that it's time to close the chapter on our podcast series. We hope these episodes continue to inspire you, as they were created w…

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Warner Loughlin - Treasured Hollywood Acting Coach & Teacher 32:48

3M ago32:48

32:48

In this episode, we had the pleasure of hearing from Warner, one of L.A.’s most compassionate acting teachers. She shares her incredible journey from acting to teaching, her belief that there’s no such thing as competition, and the power of generosity in the industry. We saved this episode as the last in our series because Warner’s warmth and joy f…

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116. Finding the Right Coach with Jacqueline Potter 30:33

3M ago30:33

30:33

Have you found yourself asking: what does a coach do? Or, how do I find the right one? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Jacqueline Potter, co-founder of Collectively, a revolutionary company transforming how women find the right coaching support. Collectively tackles the challenges of the unregulated coaching industry by providing a vetted netw…

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Laura Mac - Canadian Actress & Acting Coach 35:50

3M ago35:50

35:50

In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the talented actress and respected acting coach, Laura Mac. A versatile and seasoned performer, Laura brings her passion for acting and coaching to every project she takes on. In this conversation, she shares invaluable insights and practical advice for aspiring actors. You’ll learn: Why you…

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Gil Junger - Prolific Hollywood Director – Ten Things I Hate About You, Black Knight, If Only 35:48

3M ago35:48

35:48

In this episode, we chat with Gil Junger, the legendary director behind hits like Ten Things I Hate About You, If Only, Black Knight, and the unforgettable Coming Out episode of Ellen. Gil takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable career, sharing the lessons he's learned and the magic that happens when you step into L.A. and embrace authenticity…

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115. Multitasking is Making You Stressed 13:35

4M ago13:35

13:35

Is multitasking actually helping, or are you just stressing yourself out? I thought I was doing it all, until my puppy gave me a wake-up call. In this episode, I explore the science of attention and how our addiction to dopamine is hijacking our focus, damaging our relationships, and fueling our anxiety. Listen in to learn how to break the cycle an…

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114. Finding Joy After Grief: Adopting a Puppy 10:54

4M ago10:54

10:54

After losing my beloved dog, Blaze, in October, I was consumed by grief. There was an emptiness in my heart that felt impossible to fill. But then, a conversation with a friend (who happens to be a psychiatrist) set off an unexpected chain of events that can only be described as serendipity. In this episode, I share how taking a leap of faith and w…

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113. How to Travel Stress-Free with Marsha Sharpe: Travel Tips and Advice for Packing and Long-Term Travel 37:18

5M ago37:18

37:18

I have an inordinate fear of packing and struggle with preparing for travel. I'm a homebody, and packing creates stress and anxiety. This episode is for you if you find yourself in a similar situation. Today, I'm joined by Marsha Sharpe, a seasoned traveller, co-owner of SongDivison, Board President of the Maui Food Bank, and Vice Board President o…

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112. Manifest Your Best Year Yet 11:24

5M ago11:24

11:24

Are you ready to make 2025 your best year yet? This episode is here to help. It’s time to ditch rigid New Year’s resolutions - let’s focus on setting meaningful goals, choosing empowering words, and embracing inspiration mantras instead. In 2024, I embarked on a personal journey of growth. Instead of setting a resolution, I set specific goals and c…

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111. Grief: Around the Holidays 11:57

6M ago11:57

11:57

For many people, the holidays are about joy, family, friends and celebration. But for many, the holiday season can stir up feelings of grief. If the holidays feel heavy for you this year, you’re not alone. Grief and love are deeply connected, and both can coexist, even in the holiday season. Today, I’ll share the story of how losing my mother to ca…

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110. Grief: In the Workplace with Laverne McKinnon 38:26

6M ago38:26

38:26

Loss and grief in careers are typically taboo to talk about, as it gives us labels like “not viable” or “undesirable”. But job loss can trigger feelings of grief and mourning, whether we were fired, let go, or even quit ourselves. In this episode, I talk with Executive and Leadership Coach Laverne McKinnon about job loss, setbacks, and rediscoverin…

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109. Grief: Losing a Pet 21:48

7M ago21:48

21:48

When we think of grief, we often imagine it reserved for the loss of a human loved one, but losing a pet can be just as hard. Losing Blaze, my loyal and loving dog, brought a wave of emotions I wasn’t prepared for. Join me in this episode as I explore the unique grief of losing a pet, the guilt and second-guessing that often follow, and the comfort…

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108. Navigating Adult Friendships 24:33

7M ago24:33

24:33

Have you ever felt like adult friendships are a bit of a rollercoaster? Join me in this episode, as I explore the unique complexities of adult friendships. Why they sometimes drift apart, why misunderstandings linger, and why the friendships that once felt so solid can grow distant or disappear altogether. We’ll talk about the life transitions that…

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107. The Overthinker's Guide to Joy is now a book 11:28

8M ago11:28

11:28

It’s here! Join me this week as I celebrate the launch of my first book: The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy: A Handbook for Overachievers, People-Pleasers, and Perfectionists! In this episode, I delve into the journey of writing this book, and how much fear and self-doubt I had about putting my ideas out into the world. Whether you've been following my…

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106. The Benefits of Journaling 10:04

8M ago10:04

10:04

This week, I cleaned out my office cabinet, and I found decades of journals dating back to 1976. They were filled with memories, emotions, repetitive thoughts, overthinking, and growth. When writing them, the journals served as a therapeutic tool that helped me process feelings and provide clarity to my overthinking mind. Reading them now allows me…

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105. Redefining Bucket Lists 12:27

9M ago12:27

12:27

When we think of bucket lists, we usually associate them with adventure and travel. However, they are actually a personal inventory of deeply meaningful goals. Bucket lists allow us to dream big, providing a sense of fulfillment. It's something everyone should have, regardless of what is included and at any stage of life. Join me in this episode as…

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104. The Summer I Turned 60 13:05

9M ago13:05

13:05

As summer comes to an end, I’ve given myself a homework assignment to reflect on the summer I turned 60. When I was younger, I loved summer, but this year, I was dreading it. I faced a quieter summer, as my grown children were an ocean away, and many of my friends were travelling. But I was determined to make the most of the summer by embracing cha…

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103. Tony Shalhoub’s Journey Through Theater, Television and Film 53:54

9M ago53:54

53:54

In this episode, I interview the talented Tony Shalhoub. He is best known for his iconic role as Adrian Monk in the hit series “Monk”, where he received multiple Emmy nominations and wins, a Golden Globe Award, and two SAG awards. He also starred as Abe Weissman in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," where he won a Primetime Emmy Award and two further SAG…

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102. The Art of Manifestation with Jamie Berman 35:40

10M ago35:40

35:40

Jamie Berman is a master-certified coach specializing in manifestation and the energetics of money. With a background in spiritual psychology, she has empowered thousands of clients to shift their beliefs and behaviors, enabling them to break free from under-earning and achieve financial success without the need for constant hustle. Manifestation h…

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101. Television, Growth, and Business with Bonnie Hammer 43:37

11M ago43:37

43:37

Known as “the Queen of Cable” and “the most powerful woman in entertainment”, today I’m joined by Bonnie Hammer. In this episode, Bonnie shares her journey from starting as a production assistant, to becoming the Vice-Chair of NBCUniversal, and what helped her do so. She shares insight on career growth, leadership, and navigating the entertainment …

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100. Why Are We So Hard On Ourselves? 12:09

11M ago12:09

12:09

Why is it that we’re often our own harshest critics? Why are we harder on ourselves for mistakes, we would easily forgive others for? I know I’ve experienced self-criticism, especially when it comes to perfectionism. Society expects us to always do well and emphasises achievement. We’re told to work hard and be resilient. Social media fuels this by…

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99. Why Do We Procrastinate? 22:46

12M ago22:46

22:46

We all do it, even the most organized and motivated of us. Procrastination affects everyone - I procrastinated just this week when recording this episode. But why is it so common? Join me in this episode as I delve deep into all things procrastination.By Jackie de Crinis

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98. Reframing Negative Thoughts with the STEPS Model 19:10

12M ago19:10

19:10

Negative thoughts can lead to frustration, anger, and irritation - especially for perfectionists. Luckily, we can reframe these thoughts using one of my favorite tools: the STEPS model. It’s a powerful tool for reframing your mindset in challenging circumstances, and you can use it too. Join me today as I take you on a personal journey in which I n…

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Jackie De Crinis - Studio Executive/Life coach 35:53

1y ago35:53

35:53

In this episode, we covered: How do you shift gears when realizing you want a different career? As a studio executive, can you explain who gets the jobs and why? How do you learn to believe in yourself finally? What does it mean to “work on yourself?” How do you get to the next level?By Jen Jostyn & Camile Thornton-Alson Co-Founders of Speak L.A.

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97. Life, Television, Meditation and Mindfulness with Mark Feuerstein 47:03

1y ago47:03

47:03

Mark Feuerstein, the successful actor, writer, producer and director known for his starring role in USA's Royal Pains, joins me today. We discuss Mark's journey into meditation years ago and how it has grounded him amid his successful acting career spanning television hits like The West Wing, Sex and the City, and Prison Break, as well as films suc…

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96. Your Brain Is Even More Powerful Than You Think 16:59

1y ago16:59

16:59

As a society, we have a tendency to rely on external things for support and solutions. Things like good luck charms, superstitions and placebo effects are proof that the power to getting through hard times, actually comes from our minds - it’s called Associative Memory. And it is in no way a bad thing - I use Associative Memory in my life by listen…

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95. What's Keeping You Awake At Night? 18:59

1y ago18:59

18:59

Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? Are you often kept awake by restlessness and an inability to drift off? I’ve struggled with insomnia most of my life, with trouble falling asleep when I was younger and difficulty staying asleep now. In this episode, we’ll go over my challenges and how I dealt with them. We’ll also talk about what might …

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94: Acting, Life and Reinvention with Tim Omundson 54:57

1y ago54:57

54:57

Best known for his roles as Detective Carlton Lassiter in Psych and King Richard in Galavant, today I’m talking to Tim Omundson. After suffering a serious stroke in 2017, which caused him to need to learn to eat and walk again, Tim is sharing his nearly seven-year journey of adaptation, perseverance, and reinvention, which allowed him to act again …

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Stacy Solodkin - Beth Stein Agency 42:08

1y ago42:08

42:08

In this episode you will learn: Why L.A. has it's own special brand of acting? How you can rise as an actor by cultivating your Community? Why you can start your acting career without an agent? Why finding the right agent is like finding the right romantic partner? Why communication is the key to every professional relationship?…

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93: Learning to Embrace Failure 15:00

1y ago15:00

15:00

Fear is a primal instinct wired into our brains as a survival mechanism. It served our ancestors when facing immediate physical threats like predators, and now when we experience it, we feel as though we lack courage. However, courage and fear can coexist simultaneously, we just think they can’t because of our tendency to overthink and underestimat…

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92: Time Management: A Secret Hack to Staying Focused 24:57

1y ago24:57

24:57

Moving from a structured, corporate job into owning your own business can be a learning curve when it comes to time management and focus. I found this when I started trying to write my own book. But through taking a course on how to write a book in 30 days, I discovered an amazing technique that generates focus, and it’s all to do with how you mana…

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91. FOMO, JOMO, FOPO and Me 11:36

1+ y ago11:36

11:36

The Fear of Missing Out, the Joy of Missing out and the Fear of Other People’s Opinions are the three musketeers of the modern social landscape. When I worked in television, I struggled with FOMO and FOPO. Everything was about getting on the right lists, being invited to big events, networking with the right people and curating a sense of a glamoro…

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Heidi Dean - Social Media Marketing Expert for Actors 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

36:09

In this podcast you will learn: How to approach social media when you're not a fan. How to treat social media like a business. How to protect your energy on social media and get back to what you love - acting. How to connect to YOUR story in order to connect to and build your followers. How to make social media your virtual coffee house. Instead of…

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90. The Importance of Me Time with Maggie Lawson 48:06

1+ y ago48:06

48:06

When life gets hectic, me time often falls by the wayside. My guest this week is someone who has followed her dreams and knows the real value of celebrating me time. Discovering and embracing me time is something she credits her success with, and we all need a little reminder to take some time for ourselves. Maggie Lawson is a lifelong actress who …

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89. Inspiration from the Emmy Awards 8:21

1+ y ago8:21

8:21

The entertainment industry is smack-dab in the middle of award season, and like most people, one of my favorite parts of tuning in is the acceptance speeches. Niecy Nash-Betts has almost 100 acting credits, but it was her first time winning an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Series, and her speech was nothing short of show-stopping. …

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88. Strategies to Stop Negative Thinking 11:43

1+ y ago11:43

11:43

If you’re struggling with negative thoughts, tune in this week to discover how your brain’s natural negativity bias is influencing your perception of your life. I’m discussing how the brain processes negative stimuli versus positive, and you’ll learn how to avoid falling victim to the clutches of your brain’s negativity bias, without resorting to t…

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Kimber London - Professional Model - BMW, Post Malone, Black Eyed Peas, Crocs 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

36:18

In this episode you will learn: How making a drastic change in appearance can help you find YOU? Why building a character in your body is more powerful than just learning your lines? Why it's important to say yes to the things that scare you and are important to you? Why models aren't just models anymore - how to embrace your look? Why a proof of y…

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