
Performers & Creators Lab
An entrancing look at the world of performance and creativity. Learn about the neuroscience of the “it” factor, listen to artists who channel ghosts to create their work, and hear firsthand from a booking agent about how to promote yourself as an artist. Host, Holly Shaw, a hypnotherapist and performance coach to Emmy award winning and Grammy nominated artists, includes spotlight coaching sessions, the "open channel game" where guests go into trance and answer questions, and wildly far-out conversations with musicians, actors, choreographers, and influencers on this podcast. As one reviewer says, “Holly is amazing at pulling deep wisdom out of her interviewees. This podcast is a must listen!"
Episodes
135 episodes
Creating Your Own Arena with Storyteller, Angie Krass
Angie Krass was rejected by the musical theatre world but figured out how to make a space for herself in comedy and storytelling while relentlessly loving animals and people along the way! In this delightful conversation we talk ab...
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Episode 111
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53:44

For the Love of It with Comedian Diane Amos
Today's podcast interview is with the one and only, Diane Amos! Comedian, actor and storyteller she weaves through the turning points of her long career as a performer with her infectious joy and sparkling attitude. Don't miss this opport...
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Episode 110
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58:58

The Only Thing You'll Ever Need to Get Through A Bad Show
Whether the audience is hating you or you're just having an off night, Holly distills it all down to one central factor that will determine whether you stay in the game or spiral out of it.This episode includes:Ways ...
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Episode 109
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35:03

Finding Your Own Set of Keys
Throughout your life you obtain different keys: your house key, the keys to the family car. But these keys aren't just physical but also mental, emotional, metaphysical. Listen as Holly explores what it really means to experience safety, ...
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Episode 107
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37:27
Getting Choosy with Comedian and Booker, Steve Ausburne
Sometimes whether we like it or not we are at the mercy of a "picker" or someone who gets to decide if we get to go on stage or not: casting directors, producers, bookers, or maybe it's just the guy who got tasked with hiring entertainment for ...
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Episode 106
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1:03:09

What's Really Holding You Back from Being Bold
Holly shares about what's really holding you back from being bold, asking for what you want, and letting go of what other people think of you. Followed by a quick exercise to help fortify your self-confidence and recognize just how damn resilie...
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Episode 105
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40:52
Your Soul Is Secretly Evolving
This week we discuss the spiritual journey that is likely happening to you while you don't even think about it! Join Holly in a brief respite from worrying about how you're shaping your artistic career, to take this time to explore how your cra...
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Episode 104
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35:56
The Art of Showing Up
Are you having trouble just getting yourself unstuck and doing the thing? Yup, been there! What we know is that you learn so much more in action then just sitting around dreaming about doing the thing, so in this episode Holly shares snea...
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Episode 103
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32:11
Intuition Part III - Talking to Dead People
In this third episode in a series about intuition we finally start talking about dead people. Can you talk to them? How to safely go about it. Listen to this podcast to make the most of this season where the veil is thin!...
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Episode 102
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31:55
Intuition Part II - Answering Your Questions
We continue our conversation about intuition as Holly answers some important questions:How can I tell the difference between intuition and anxiety?Was there ever a time you didn’t listen to your intuition and what was that ...
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Episode 101
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22:37
I Am Intuitive And So Are You: A Psychic Starter Kit
Get ready for some real talk about intuition! The most common question I get asked when I do my "relationship auras" comedy bit is "Are you really an intuitive?" and my answer is always, "yes, and so are you!" So I decided to dive a littl...
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Episode 100
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37:36
Stepping Into Big: A Convo with Katy Alaniz Barnhill
How to bring all of yourself with you onstage, tap into the leadership role, bring the energy especially when you have to wear multiple hats. In this lively dialogue with dancer, creator and director, Katy Alaniz Barnhill we talk dance, s...
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Episode 99
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1:00:09

The Perfect Day
Real talk about how to take a little more pleasure in life.About Holly ShawBefore becoming a comedian, Holly Shaw spent a lifetime on stage, T.V. and film as an actor, professional dancer and later as a speaker, coach ...
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Episode 99
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19:34
Moving Meditation - Take Care of Now
A musical meditation to listen to as you walk, dance, glide or sit quietly for a quick tune up with these affirmations:You are a mentor to your younger selfTake care of now, your process, and how you are doing your ...
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Episode 98
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7:50

You Can't Do It Alone: Are you feeling disconnected? Listen to this.
In this episode Holly tackles the issue of loneliness and healing the wounds of community, betrayal and how to find your true people.We cover a ton in this episode:Shocking effects of loneliness and why you shouldn't ignore ...
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Episode 98
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44:57
Natasha Muse - Meandering through Barriers
A talk with Natasha Muse about motherhood, writing and performing stand-up comedy, creative barriers and how sometimes it's easier to meander unknowingly through them. See Natasha Muse LIVE at Comedy Culture Club, Friday,...
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Episode 97
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45:17

The Gentle Nudge You Need to Take the Pressure Off
Holly talks to you about how listening to your body can be the one degree shift you need today to place yourself on a different trajectory in your life. How focusing on the process as opposed to the destination is the answer for getting t...
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Episode 96
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20:55

Quitting and Winning
Holly talks about quitting jobs and winning conversations. Have you ever apologized for something you said and then felt angry afterwards? Holly explains why.NEW SHOW ALERT! Friday, September 8th, 2023 I'm kicking off ...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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17:23

Your Audience Is Your Instrument with Comedian Ellis Rodriguez
Prepare to be inspired! I sat down and had an electric conversation with comedian Ellis Rodriguez (Comedy Central, Stand Up NBC) where he dropped some real truth about comedy life, inspiration, voice, bombing and more! Listening to this episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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59:50

The Creative Life with Emma Arnold
Forbes magazine called her, “One of the hardest working comics in the industry.” Listen as I get into it with comedian Emma Arnold about how she writes so much so fast, life on the road, and is she quitting comedy for real this time?...
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Episode 93
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58:04

The Circle of Comedy with Melissa McGillicuddy
Comedian Melissa McGillicuddy (Voted best comedian, Sacramento News & Review 2019) will be headlining at the Comedy Edge Saturday, June 18th and I was happy to have the chance to grab her for a conversation about how she got her start in co...
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Episode 92
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58:31

The Sharp Edge of Honesty with Mean Dave
Comedian Mean Dave will be headlining at the Comedy Edge next Saturday, May 28th so I decided to sit down with him and see what goes on inside that funny head. In our convo we talk about comedy, writing, his journey with addiction and more!
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Episode 91
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Chris Riggins: Get Out of Your Own Way
The incomparable Bay Area comedian, Chris Riggins! We talk about Dave Chappelle, his rapping career, fashion for men, merch, comedy of course and so much more. Come see Chris Riggins at the Comedy Edge on the Oakland waterfront, Satu...
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Episode 90
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