WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode 1656 - Mariska Hargitay
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Jun 30, 2025 Mariska Hargitay, famed for her role as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU, shares her deeply personal journey in creating the HBO documentary My Mom Jayne, which explores the life of her mother, Jayne Mansfield. Mariska discusses her struggle with her mother's legacy, how it affected her identity, and the emotional revelations she encountered while documenting her family's story. The conversation also touches on the impact of overcoming trauma and the powerful connections forged through storytelling and self-discovery in the face of familial complexity.
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Trauma Integration Brings Peace
- Integration of trauma by recognizing different parts of oneself brings peace.
- Honoring all emotional parts lessens extremes and promotes internal balance.
Self-Parent Your Inner Parts
- Listen and give attention to your inner parts like small children.
- Acknowledge their feelings to help calm and integrate yourself.
Discovering Acting in School
- Mariska discovered a love of acting in high school after an English teacher encouraged her.
- She went from athlete to theater major at UCLA, surprisingly finding her passion.