As the holiday cheer fills the air, we're jazzed to have London's own Jordan Copeland joining us to unravel the fabric of our daily experiences with her astute reflections. We kick things off with a lively debate on hydrogen water—yes, it's a thing—and the lengths we'll go to for health, despite what our taste buds might think. The merriment continues as we reminisce about the hilarity and joy that structured games brought to a recent holiday party, prompting us to reconsider the underestimated value of organized fun.

Our conversation with Jordan takes an engaging turn as we navigate through the quirky waters of cultural language differences. Ever found yourself befuddled by slang on your travels? We sure did. But it's not all about the laughs; we delve deep into the transformative world of Artistic Development. Here, actors and laymen alike are encouraged to challenge perceptions and articulate emotions, a practice that proves invaluable both on stage and in the complexities of everyday life. And don't get us started on the social media rabbit hole—Jordan’s insights on self-awareness and the dark art of comparison are as enlightening as they are timely.

As we wrap up, the theme of self-discovery remains strong. We reflect on the powerful interplay between pain and growth, the intricacies of relationship boundaries, and our quest for meaningful connections. Jordan's fresh take on character redemption in TV land leads us to ponder our own personal epiphanies and the habits that define us. And for the actors out there, we're talking about finding your unique voice amidst the challenge of self-awareness on stage. So whether you’re praying for good weather in LA or sipping tea in London, this episode is guaranteed to stir the pot and maybe even inspire your next holiday conversation.

(00:05) Push Podcast With Jordan Copeland

Jordan Copeland shares London experiences, debating hydrogen water's taste and enjoying organized fun at a holiday party.

(12:38) Exploring Reflections and Communication Skills

Cultural language differences, self-reflection, and the value of articulating emotions are discussed in this podcast episode.

(16:23) Knowing Yourself, Avoiding Comparison on Social Media

Self-awareness, social media, and otherization are discussed through personal experiences of living abroad and returning home.

(27:54) Navigating Emotional Resilience and Relationship Boundaries

Pain can lead to personal growth, forgiveness and memories build resilience, relationships can hinder or aid development, and meaningful conversation is desired.

(41:46) Reflections on Acting and Self-Identity

Character redemption, personal growth, sunk cost bias, habits, transformative experiences, sacrifices, self-evaluation in TV show "Power" and its spinoff.

(50:26) Find Your Voice in Acting

Challenges of authentic performance, struggle with self-awareness, detrimental role of ego, embracing vulnerability, and taking up space without apology.

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