Sophia Bush on Curiosity and Activism

Jul 16, 2021

Sophia Bush, renowned for her roles in "One Tree Hill" and "Chicago P.D.," shares her insights as an actress and passionate activist. She discusses the dangers of perfectionism and the importance of embracing all emotions, highlighting how vulnerability fuels personal growth. Sophia underscores the connection between spirituality and nature, advocating for environmental stewardship. The conversation also touches on the roles we play in activism and the need for empathy in confronting societal injustices, inspiring listeners to engage meaningfully with their communities.

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INSIGHT

Feeding the Good Wolf

We all have both positive and negative emotions within us.
We can choose to nurture the best parts of ourselves and change our emotional state.

INSIGHT

Embracing Imperfection

The desire to be perfect is dangerous; accepting negative emotions is crucial for growth.
Ignoring "bad" emotions turns them into monsters; acceptance makes them manageable.

INSIGHT

Social Media's Illusion

Social media presents "flat" versions of people, leading to unrealistic comparisons and negativity.
Everyone experiences insecurities and challenges, regardless of outward appearances.

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Sophia Bush is an American actress, activist, director, and producer. She starred as Brooke Davis in the WB/CW drama series One Tree Hill and as Erin Lindsay in the NBC police procedural drama series Chicago P.D. She hosts the podcast, “Work in Progress” and is also well known for her philanthropy work and social activism.

In this episode, Eric and Sophia share a meaningful conversation about a variety of things including spirituality, nature, curiosity, maturity, growth, and activism.

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In This Interview, Sophia Bush and I Discuss Curiosity, Activism, and …

The dangerous idea of trying to be perfect and ignoring the bad feelings
Seeing the “flat” versions of others and not the whole person
How her work is what she does, but not who she is
Her desire to make connections with real people
The ebb and flow of balancing her work and personal life
Nature and the environment as her house of worship
Spirituality and how it allows her to relinquish her desire for control
The wisdom in spiritual traditions
Maturity is learning to be okay with not having answers
Her capacity to be more tender and curious
Asking what we can do to change policies and systems
Everyone has a part to play in activism on important topics
How anxiety and self-criticism show up in her life
Her collection of affirmations and evidence of the truth
Making space for fear and leaning into the truth from trusted people

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