The Psychology of Improv

Learn how to practice free association to exercise and stretch your brain and release your ego. Improv is a special kind of medicine, one that can lead to a more courageous life.

1. How (performing) Improv can lead to a better life

2. Ways to practice the tools Improv provides even in the comfort of your own home

3. A special, one-of-a-kind segment at the end of the episode you won’t want to miss

Learn how to practice free association to exercise and stretch your brain and release your ego. Improv is a special kind of medicine, one that can lead to a more courageous life. This episode is an interview with two Improv performers; Zach Mouriz and Amadeus Dameron. They were gracious with their time to come on the show and share some of the inner workings of the magic of Improv.

This podcast among many other projects I’ve personally pursued in my life were all attempts to find a way of living outside of my head. I was a prisoner in my own body and mind for a long time. I found Improv to break out of my internal world and found an amazing art form in the end.

Many of our behaviors are driven by our desire to achieve a particular status relative to those around us. People continually raise and lower their status in conversation through body language and words. Say yes to more and stop blocking the opportunities that come your way.

• Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre by Keith Johnstone

• Jason Silva, Shots of Awe, and referenced expert of FLOW

• Default Mode Network

• Avatar: The Last Airbender

• Avatar the movie

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Zach Mouriz performs improvisational comedy on stage (eight years of experience) and have taught improv workshops for over six years. He is currently a part-owner and Director at Spitfire Comedy House and has performed/taught/volunteered there since its inception in October 2016. Zach operates as the Director of Programming and hosts the Saturday night shows.

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Amadeus Dameron has a way with words bringing the magic of psychology to performing arts. He also hosts Hip-hop Improv shows at Spitfire Comedy House.