The Rad Livin Podcast: Taking Your Power Back with Michael Vlamis (EP #5)

Tuesday // October 6 // 2020

LISTEN: ITUNES / SPOTIFY

In a world where so many decisions seem like they are made for us, Michael Vlamis joins us today to break-down how to take your power back and make it by being as authentic as possible.

Michael is an actor, writer, and filmmaker currently starting in The CW’s Roswell New Mexico. He joins Olivia in today’s episode to fill us in on his hustle, the highs and lows of going for a dream, and learning life’s lessons (like a breakup) and how that catapulted Michael into being the most authentic and ‘care free’ version of himself. The conversation also dives into mental health, dating during a pandemic, and advice for ‘staying in your own lane’ when pursuing a life true to yourself.

“My main goal in life is to get rid of every single gatekeeper there is'”.

In this episode we cover:

Michael shares the story of going from a collegiate baseball player to pursuing his dream of acting.
Learning the game and making it his own – the unique ways that Michael took his power back to make it in a tough industry.
The struggles of the highs and lows of pursuing your dream and how Michael overcame it.
Michael talks about how a breakup was the catalyst for becoming his most authentic self in life and on the screen.
Michael walks us through the audition process for for the CW’s Roswell New Mexico.
The moment that changed everything when he took a risk during his audition.
The importance of doing what you love but at the same time not tying your self-worth to your work.
Coping mechanisms that help him overcome periods of unhappiness.
How important it is for your mental health to focus on your happiness and inner fulfillment.
How meditation can be helpful in offsetting fear during times of uncertainty.
Advice to someone who wants to be their authentic selves and live a fully expressed version of themselves.
How to stay in your lane and stay true to yourself.
Michael talks about navigating the feelings of perfectionism.
The impact Michael hopes to make and continue to make through his work on Roswell New Mexico.
How to navigate the fine line of saying ‘No’ or ‘Yes’ when opportunities come around (especially when fear is involved!)
Michael fills us in on what he is currently working on and what’s next on the horizon.

Resources from this episode:

Watch Roswell New Mexico now on Netflix.
For simple guided meditations, check out conniechapman.com Purely Being Guided Meditations and headpace.com.
To watch Michael’s seriously funny Sun Bum prank, click here.
Some of Michael’s favorite current reads:
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
Martin Scorsese: Interviews by Peter Brunette