Confessions Of An Actress

Why Hydration is Crucial for Long-Term Health Water is the essence of life, constituting up to 60% of the human body. Every system, organ, and cell relies on adequate hydration to function optimally. From regulating body temperature to aiding digestion and nutrient absorption, water plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall well-being. Chronic dehydration can lead to a myriad of health issues, including fatigue, headaches, impaired cognitive function, and even more severe conditions such as kidney stones and urinary tract infections. Factors Supporting Proper Hydration Several factors influence our hydration levels, including climate, physical activity, diet, and individual metabolism. Hotter temperatures and increased physical exertion can elevate the body's water requirements, necessitating higher intake to compensate for losses through sweat. In addition to water , consuming hydrating foods such as fruits and vegetables, along with avoiding excessive caffeine and alcohol, contributes to maintaining adequate hydration levels. How Hydration Manifests in and on Our Bodies The signs of dehydration are not always obvious, but our bodies communicate their need for water through various signals. Thirst is the most obvious indicator, but other symptoms like dry mouth, dark urine, fatigue, and dizziness also signal a deficit in hydration. Moreover, proper hydration reflects externally in glowing skin, improved complexion, and healthier hair and nails. Recommendations for Staying Hydrated: Set a Water Intake GoalAim for at least half of your body weight in water per day as a baseline, adjusting based on individual factors like age, weight, and activity level. Carry a Reusable Water BottleKeep a refillable water bottle with you throughout the day to make it easier to sip water consistently, whether you're at work, running errands, or exercising. Hydrate Before, During, and After ExerciseDrink water before starting your workout, and continue to hydrate during and after physical activity to replace fluids lost through sweat. Eat Hydrating FoodsIncorporate hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumber, oranges, strawberries, and celery into your meals and snacks to boost your water intake while enjoying essential nutrients. Monitor Urine ColorUse the color of your urine as a simple indicator of hydration levels. Aim for pale yellow to clear urine, which indicates adequate hydration. Limit Dehydrating BeveragesMinimize consumption of caffeinated drinks like coffee and soda, as well as alcoholic beverages, which can contribute to dehydration. Create Hydration HabitsEstablish routines, such as drinking a glass of water upon waking up, before meals (try a tablespoon of ACV with water it also helps balance blood sugar), and before bedtime My fav Arbonne products to stay hydrated: Arbonne Energy Fizz Sticks CleanTox Tea (Cold or Hot) Green Elixir and much more! Click on this link to order your own! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

In keeping with authenticity, this is not the 99th episode as I said, it is truly the 97th. This is my confession and a deep dive into how I am unwinding so many beliefs. I dive into my connection to my worth being what I have accomplished as an artist and how I still don't believe I have made it in the entertainment industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

Meredith talks at length about her own dealings with covert narcissism in her life and family. Please read VeryWellMind.com article about Understanding The Covert Narcissist. Follow @terricole and YouTube psychologist Barbara Heffernan for more information on signs and recovery tips for Narcissism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

This Wellness Wednesday dives into the 6 personality traits of addiction and addicts. If you need help and are an addict please reach out to your local facility, a family member or friend for help. RIP Matthew Perry

Meredith gives tips on how to help obtain your goals and keep success momentum. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

This wellness Wednesday, Meredith talks about releasing stored trauma from your body and gives you tips on how to do it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

In this episode, Meredith gets vulnerable and authentic about her journey as an actress in the entertainment industry and where she is today. Follow her on social media @confessionsofanactress @merpatterson @merieproductions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

This Wellness Wednesday, Meredith discusses Mel Robbins techniques and her million dollar morning routine which takes you through six brilliant steps to start your day off right. Go to MelRobbins.com for more information --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message

In this brief episode Meredith talks about how simply shifting your energy can bring what you want closer to reality! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message

In this bonus episode Meredith talks about depression, clinical and with her own personal experience --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message

Meredith talks about her side hustle that she quit because it wasn't bringing her joy and Broadway HD. And why she thinks shows should be streamed from the Lincoln Center archives citing the following article. https://playbill.com/article/why-you-cant-stream-broadway-shows --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message

Want to be happier? Do things that scare you. This bonus episode is about facing your fears and diving in and the positive effects of getting out of your comfort zone. Meredith refers to the article https://medium.com/writers-blokke/want-to-be-happier-try-doing-things-that-scare-you-4b99e065c481 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message

Merie Productions is Meredith's new production company that is dedicated to providing quality stage, tv, film and literary projects worldwide. Donate to Merie with her current crowd funding page https://gofund.me/23a0d377 or via Venmo @meriellc. Thank you for your support of creativity and inspiration in the world

In this bonus episode Meredith talks about the five stages of grief, from the famed Swiss psychologist Elizabeth Kubler Ross' book On Death & Dying --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message

5 Steps to Reinvent Yourself: Create the Future You Visualize --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message

Meredith discusses Napoleon Hill's Book Think & Grow Rich Follow along in this Fearless Motivation article link 13 Principals of Think & Grow Rich Try to apply them yourself and watch your life change --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message

Meredith talks about the transformation you can make with your life by joining The 5am Club, a method of starting your day from the book by Robin Sharma. Own your morning and elevate your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about the necessary conversation of gun safety and the representation of guns in Hollywood. https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/jun/13/amy-schumer-julianne-moore-guns-film-tv --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

How Do We Separate Professional and Personal Identity? From Article https://www.thoughtfull.world/post/separating-professional-and-personal-identity Our roles at work and our personal identity are closely intertwined. Imagine this common scenario: When someone asks us: “What do you do?” Most of us naturally reply with what wedo for work even when the question isn't work-specific. In social situations like these, our jobs provide us with a quick way to define and position ourselves in relation to others. While there's nothing wrong with basing ourselves off our 9-5, it becomes concerning when our self-worth becomes too entangled with our professional lives. A study published in the Journal of Organizational Behaviour stated how losing our jobs (andeven the fear of it) can negatively impact our self-esteem and wellbeing (1). Apart from dealing with the financial stress of job loss, people tend to struggle to separate themselves from their professional identity. So, what can we do about it? Meredith talks about the importance of separating your work from your self worth. A crippling and toxic connection for self esteem in actors and artists. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith updates you on her life, her confessions and what's new --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about the emotional ups and downs of awards and striving for awards as an artist in this business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about where she is now, what she's looking forward to, why she started this podcast and thanks each and every one of you for supporting her always #confessionsofanactress --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about the importance of prioritizing your mental health, creating space and downtime for your body and mind, and gives you tips on how to do this. Referencing article https://selecthealth.org/blog/2021/01/5-ways-to-rest-and-refresh-your-brain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

After a long break, Meredith connects on losing legends in the Broadway community, Casting Director Jay Binder and Legendary Designer Tony Walton. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about why some people suppress negative emotions and how some feel being vulnerable is the most courageous way to show you are human. Research from Healthline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about self esteem, doubt and confidence as an actress in the entertainment industry. Citing an article from TheCreativeMind.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith is back from hiatus and takes you through her audition for Music Man on Broadway! Order her book "Confessions Of An Actress: From Chorus Girl to Broadway Star" on Amazon. Available on Kindle, Hardcover & Paperback. Follow her on Instagram @merpatterson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

We don't talk enough about money and your health. This episode Meredith dives in and plants seeds to help your financial health become wealth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

The weekend after the release of her first book, Confessions Of An Actress: From Chorus Girl to Broadway Star, Meredith takes you through her feelings, thoughts and gratitude. Available in Print and Kindle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith guided you through 7 Journal Prompts to Question your limiting beliefs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about an incredible form of manual therapy called Viceral Manipulation she had performed at Fifth Avenue Massage in Whitefish, MT --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Confessions of an Actress: From Chorus Girl to Broadway Star is now available for pre-order on @amazonkindle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BLXMZSC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Citing an article from PsychCentral.com, Meredith gives tips and insight on how to protect yourself from negative energy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Before she goes on hiatus for the Summer, Meredith confesses a few things --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about ways to take care of yourself, body, mind and spirit --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Lois has been hailed by critics as one of the most highly respected directors in the Bay Area. She has directed over 75 productions at Playhouse West and other theatres throughout the country. Her versatility as a director ranges from Pinter’s Betrayal “Betrayal Sparkles” (San Francisco Chronicle) to Noel Coward’s Private Lives “The production is crisp, clean and wonderfully vicious in a velvet-lined sort of way” (Contra Costa Times) to Sandy Wilson’s The Boy Friend (Bay Area Critic’s Circle awards for Best Entire Production and Best Direction of a Musical) “Every facet of this musical gem has been polished – Leaves the audience cheering” (San Francisco Bay Times). Pat Craig of the Contra Costa Times wrote: “Playhouse West is the most consistently excellent theatre on this side of the hill, and one of the best in the entire Bay Area.” Lois has personally won 7 Bay Area Critic’s Circle Awards, 6 for directing and choreographing and 1 for Best Actress in 2001. Her World Premiere Production of the musical In This House garnered 4 Critic’s Circle Awards, 2 of which were awarded to Lois for Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical in 2008. Lois Grandi launched her performing career at age of 12, as a solo ballet dancer with The Philadelphia Orchestra. At age 17, she ventured from Philadelphia to New York, where she became enamored with Musical Theatre.  Shortly thereafter, she found herself doing the Charleston, singing and having a blast in the Off Broadway production of The Boy Friend at The Cherry Lane Theatre. Thus, her initiation into the professional theatre! Roles that followed, included Louise in Carousel with John Raitt, Leisl, in The Sound of Music, Tiger Lily in Peter Pan with Sandy Duncan and Betsy Palmer, and Laurey in Oklahoma! opposite Peter Palmer. While in New York, she made many TV commercials and industrial films. She launched the choreography facet of her career, with The Music Man starring Bert Parks. Lois moved to The San Francisco Bay Area and raised her family. Back to work after a little break, she sang in many clubs in The Bay Area and made numerous industrial films and TV commercials. She had a recurring role in the TV series Up and Coming for PBS, and performed in and directed productions in various theatres in the area. In 1984 she founded The Performing Arts Academy (later re-named The Playhouse West Academy) and founded Playhouse West Theatre in 1995. In 2005, Lois performed as Melinda Metz in Michael Weller’s What the Night is For. “Melinda changes before your very eyes – from coquettish to a neurotic mess. The actress does an emotional striptease with unusual skill in peeling off the character’s protective layers.” (Talkinbroadway.com). Earlier at Playhouse West she played the heart wrenching, handicapped Edna in Light Sensitive by Jim Geoghan. This role won her the Best Actress Critic’s Circle Award. “Lois Grandi shines in the role of Edna” East Bay Express. She was most recently seen in the TV series Trauma and played Melissa in Love Letters at The Willows Theatre in 2009. www.loisgrandi.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith reads from one of her favorite websites https://tofubud.com/blogs/tips/wellness-tips --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith gives you a quick confession on what’s going on in her life

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and it’s connection to the Pandemic and Covid 19. Visit www.ptsd.va.gov for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Jess LeProtto is a New Jersey native and Broadway performer, who holds a B.F.A. Musical Theater at Pace University. Broadway credits include: Carousel, Hello, Dolly!, Cats (Mungojerrie), On The Town, Newsies (OBC), Bye Bye Birdie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and The Boy From Oz. National Tours/Regional Theater include: Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby Tucker), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Grand Ole Opry), American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (Joyce Theater), A Bronx Tale (Papermill Playhouse), In Your Arms (Old Globe Theater), Freddie Falls in Love (Signature Theater). Film/Television credits include: West Side Story (directed by Steven Spielberg), So You Think You Can Dance (Season 8, Top 8), Smash, Law & Order: SVU, One Life to Live, and the MTV VMAs. @jessleprotto www.jessleprotto.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about the incredible chiropractic technique called NUCCA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

RYAN SHORE is a 2x Emmy Award and Grammy Award nominated composer, songwriter, music director, and conductor for film, television, virtual reality, games, records, concerts, events, and theater. He is often known from his scores for numerous Star Wars animated series, Scooby-Doo! films, The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo, and Go! Go! Cory Carson. Shore was Assistant Music Director and Contributing Composer / Arranger / Orchestrator for the 87th Academy Awards, where he worked with artists including Lady Gaga, John Legend, Adam Levine, Anna Kendrick, Common, Tim McGraw, Jack Black, Neil Patrick Harris, and Jennifer Hudson. He is currently scoring the upcoming Lin-Manuel Miranda movie musical In The Heights (additional music), The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo (HBO Max), Mark Steven Johnson’s romantic comedy feature Love, Guaranteed (Netflix), Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures (Lucasfilm), and score and songs for Go! Go! Cory Carson (Netflix). Shore’s 75+ scoring credits also include Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures Fun Facts (Lucasfilm), Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (Lucasfilm), Julie’s Greenroom (Netflix) starring Julie Andrews with all new Jim Henson puppets, The Shrine (Grammy Award nomination), R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls (Emmy Award nomination), P.O.V. (Emmy Award nomination), score and songs for The Legend of Muay Thai: 9 SATRA (winner Thai Academy Award Best Score), Penn Zero: Part Time Hero (Disney), Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (Warner Bros), Scooby-Doo! And WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (Warner Bros), SpyHunter (Warner Bros), Prime (Universal), Harvard Man (Lions Gate), Cabin Fever 2(Lions Gate), score and songs for Sesame Street (PBS), and The X Factor (FOX). Shore has conducted orchestras including The New York Philharmonic, The Hollywood Symphony Orchestra, The Skywalker Symphony Orchestra, The Czech Philharmonic, and concerts for Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions and Soundtracks Live! featuring music from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Shore’s Broadway and theatre credits include orchestrations and arrangements for Broadway concerts starring Tony Award winners Sutton Foster, Idina Menzel, Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew Broderick, Kristen Chenoweth, Heather Headley, and Faith Prince, as well as music directing the Los Angeles production of Heathers: The Musical, directed by Andy Fickman. Shore plays saxophone and has performed with artists including John Williams, Matchbox Twenty, Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole, Dave Koz, Arturo Sandoval, Gerry Mulligan, Ana Gasteyer, Mark Ballas, and Clark Terry. www.ryanshore.com www.instagram.com/ryanshore www.twitter.com/ryanshore www.facebook.com/ryanshoremusic #StarWars #InTheHeightsMovie #ConfessionsOfAnActress #NewPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about the benefits of Hot Springs. @fairmonthotsprings #fairmonthotsprings #hotsprings --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Dan Micciche is a true Wizard of the Ozdust, in his post as the current music Director/Conductor of Wicked on Broadway! He’s been with the show for 6 years and counting, including the National/International tour. For his first 6 years of living in New York, Dan started out as an actor and played Mary Sunshine in Chicago for 2000 performances on Broadway as well as the National/Asian Touring companies. He’s also performed at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and 54 Below. A graduate of The Boston Conservatory of Music, Dan loves meeting students and fans for coachings and classes to make them Broadway-ready! @danmicciche --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about her getting fully vaccinated for the Covid 19 Virus

Nathaniel Hill is the New-York based founder and president of Broadway Plus VIP Services, the first and only company to fulfill and promote Official VIP experiences for Broadway shows. Broadway Plus creates unforgettable experiences for clients both virtually and live in New York City. These include star meet-and-greets, backstage tours, performance lessons, corporate events, bespoke travel itineraries, and more. Nathaniel is the lead producer of CLEOPATRA , the groundbreaking theatrical experience, which played to critical acclaim Off-Broadway in 2018.  He proudly serves on the Junior Board of Make A Wish Foundation's New York chapter, aiding the organization's fundraising efforts and granting dozens of Broadway wishes each year.  Nathaniel’s professional experience includes freelance concert and workshop producing, company management at DR Theatrical, general management on Sting's The Last Ship, theater and concert advertising at Serino/Coyne, and management work on numerous Broadway and touring companies including Hamilton, Next to Normal, Billy Elliot, Ragtime, and Wicked. Nathaniel graduated from Duke University magna cum laude, having completed the University’s first undergraduate thesis in theater producing. @broadwayplus www.broadwayplus.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith talks about the new Netflix’s Documentary Seaspiracy and 9 Things We Should Never Minimize. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith confesses what is was like to get her Covid vaccine shot, and the emotional, spiritual, religious and political journey she feels to get to this monumental day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith gives you advice from her own experience doing side hustles and recent articles from CastingFrontier.com about the best Side Hustles for actors and artists. Go to earnings.Arbonne.com for more information on being an Arbonne consultant. Go to www.MeredithBrayley.Arbonne.com to join Meredith’s digital business as a client or consultant. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Meredith confesses how she feels 365 days after Broadway shut down. She gives hope about how live theatre will change for the better because of this pandemic. Join Clubhouse Group "Broadway Dressing Room" and follow creator and moderator @MerPatterson Please support Save Our Stages Act Donate to The Actors Fund When Broadway Comes Back - Fortune.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Don't Quit by John Greenleaf Whittier When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all up hill, When the funds are low and the debts are high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but don't you quit. Life is strange with its twists and turns As every one of us sometimes learns And many a failure comes about When he might have won had he stuck it out; Don't give up though the pace seems slow— You may succeed with another blow. Success is failure turned inside out— The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell just how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit— It's when things seem worst that you must not quit. #BlissIsYourBirthright #WellnessWednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support