On today’s episode, Kate opens up about what it really looks like to walk away from the dream you’ve carried since childhood. From seeing Wicked at age four to training at Northwestern, acting defined her life for over two decades—until it didn’t. Kate shares the grief, the spirals, the identity crisis, and the hard-won clarity that led her to finally say, “I don’t want this anymore.”
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On today’s episode, Kate opens up about what it really looks like to walk away from the dream you’ve carried since childhood. From seeing Wicked at age four to training at Northwestern, acting defined her life for over two decades—until it didn’t. Kate shares the grief, the spirals, the identity crisis, and the hard-won clarity that led her to finally say, “I don’t want this anymore.”
3: The Psychosis of Audition Season (feat. Cara Rose DiPietro)
XO, Your Unlicensed Therapist
54 minutes
1 year ago
3: The Psychosis of Audition Season (feat. Cara Rose DiPietro)
The queen of pink and advocating for self-care within the theater industry, Cara Rose DiPietro, joins us today to talk all things audition season. Those dreadful 4-5 months of winter in NYC where every professional theater actor makes a home in the halls of Pearl Studios or Ripley Grier. Join Kate & Cara as they talk about mental health stigma within the theater, how to survive the season of no’s, the non-equity AND equity actor hustle, emotional UTIs, and so much more. Grab your favorite dunkin’ order and join our girling session!
XO, Your Unlicensed Therapist
On today’s episode, Kate opens up about what it really looks like to walk away from the dream you’ve carried since childhood. From seeing Wicked at age four to training at Northwestern, acting defined her life for over two decades—until it didn’t. Kate shares the grief, the spirals, the identity crisis, and the hard-won clarity that led her to finally say, “I don’t want this anymore.”
