Maisie Williams: The Painful Past Of A Game Of Thrones Star | E181
- Sep 25, 2022
- 1:52:52
- Full Episode
Maisie Williams is one of the biggest actors in the world today. One of the breakout stars of Game of Thrones, Maisie hasn’t known a normal life since she was 11 years old when she was cast in the biggest tv show in the world.
Topics: 0:00 Intro 02:03 Early years 19:52 How do you feel about your father now? 23:38 Did you always think you were wrong growing up? 30:13 Acting took me out of my real world 34:42 Dealing with fame 42:29 Your identity after game of thrones 54:03 Would you erase any areas of your life? 56:46 Are you able to say nice things about yourself now? 01:00:09 Issues with substance abuse 01:03:58 Romantic love 01:09:43 Who are you now? 01:16:36 What does success in the next 10 years look like for you? 01:21:05 Your personality is very different now 01:28:39 Were you nervous about coming here and opening up? 01:31:58 Why we are all artists 01:38:20 Nothing is a waste of time 01:42:43 The last guests question
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Brief Summary
Maisie Williams discusses childhood trauma, mental health, and the impact of fame on her identity and self-acceptance.
Key points
- The Search for Joy. A poignant moment where the speaker questions when they will find joy in their life.
- The Impact of Family Dynamics. A deep dive into the complexities of family relationships and their lasting effects.
- Understanding Anxiety. The speaker discusses the roots of their anxiety and the struggle with identity.
- The Weight of Expectations. Feeling the pressure to succeed can lead to disappointment, but optimism can be a privilege.
- The Illusion of Wealth. Having money doesn't erase personal struggles or trauma; it merely shifts the focus.
- The Eraser Test. Discussing the concept of erasing painful memories and its implications on identity.
Episode highlights
- The Search for JoyA poignant moment where the speaker questions when they will find joy in their life.“Where does the joy come for me?”0:47Sep 25, 2022
- The Impact of Family DynamicsA deep dive into the complexities of family relationships and their lasting effects.“I was in a child cult against my mother.”17:32Sep 25, 2022
- Understanding AnxietyThe speaker discusses the roots of their anxiety and the struggle with identity.“I really wanted to control a lot of things that you just can't control.”24:02Sep 25, 2022
- The Weight of ExpectationsFeeling the pressure to succeed can lead to disappointment, but optimism can be a privilege.“I generally feel like I've got nothing to lose.”30:10Sep 25, 2022
- The Illusion of WealthHaving money doesn't erase personal struggles or trauma; it merely shifts the focus.“Money won't take the pain away.”41:58Sep 25, 2022
- The Eraser TestDiscussing the concept of erasing painful memories and its implications on identity.“If I could give you an eraser, would you use it? Not a single piece.”54:05Sep 25, 2022
- Journey of Self-DiscoveryExploring the challenges of self-worth and the journey towards acceptance.“I am worthy of everything in life of whatever I want from life.”58:21Sep 25, 2022
- Art as a Healing ForceThe belief that creativity can help alleviate pain and improve the world.“I wonder if more people could do what they love for a living, would we be in a better place?”1:20:22Sep 25, 2022
