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In this podcast, Peter Etia interviews Hugh, who is an actor. Hugh talks about how he got his start in acting and how he was lucky to get cast in the Royal National Theater in London. He talks about how he was inspired by Trevor Nunn, one of the great theater directors of all time, and how that gave him the confidence to pursue a career in acting. Hugh also talks about how he has always had the courage to put himself out there and take risks. He marvels at people who have the confidence to know what they have to offer and ask for the opportunity to demonstrate it.
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In this episode of The Peter Attia Drive, Peter interviews award-winning actor Hugh Jackman. They discuss navigating professional criticism, self-identity, spirituality, raising kids, and the role that past trauma often plays in extremely driven individuals. They also explore the importance of physical and mental health and wellbeing.
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An Intimate Discussion with Hugh Jackman
In this episode of The Peter Attia Drive, award-winning actor Hugh Jackman reflects upon his acting career, navigating tough decisions, and handling professional criticism. Peter and Hugh have an intimate discussion related to self-identity, spirituality, raising kids, and the role that past trauma often plays in extremely driven individuals.
Hugh talks about his voracious curiosity and early years of his acting career. He explains how he has learned to let go of the desire to please everyone, and how to dismiss the vitriol on social media. He emphasizes the importance of going with your gut and finding the right partner, and shares a hard decision that lead to a turning point in his life.
Hugh also reflects on the effect of fame on his family, how he finds the energy to consistently perform, and the spiritual connection he feels when acting. He discusses his experiences on the set of The Fountain and the meaning behind the film, as well as his deep connection to Logan (his character in Wolverine). Finally, he shares his thoughts on physical aging, emotional wellbeing, and longevity.
Overall, this episode is a fascinating glimpse into the life of an accomplished actor and individual. Hugh’s reflections on self-identity, overworking, handling criticism, and the importance of physical and mental health and wellbeing are insightful and inspiring.
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Hugh Jackman is an award-winning actor and an overall fascinating and introspective individual. In this episode, Hugh reflects upon his acting career, including how he navigated many tough decisions that led to important professional turning points for him. Peter and Hugh have an intimate discussion related to handling professional criticism, self-identity, spirituality, raising kids, and the role that past trauma often plays in extremely driven individuals. Hugh gives the inside scoop on some of his most well-known character roles and explains how he finds the energy to consistently perform. Finally, they tie the conversation together with a discussion on the importance of physical and mental health and wellbeing.
We discuss:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:00:10 – Hugh’s voracious curiosity and early years of his acting career;
00:07:41 – Self-identity, overworking, and the importance of living well;
00:18:00 – Handling criticism and letting go of the desire to please everyone;
00:28:22 – Dismissing vitriol on social media, and the challenge of communicating science;
00:32:05 – Going with your gut and the value in finding the right partner;
00:42:03 – A hard decision that lead to a turning point a turning point in Hugh’s life;
00:48:57 – How driven personalities often develop from a place of trauma, and how to avoid going from productive to destructive;
01:01:46 – The effect of fame on Hugh’s family;
01:10:11 – How Hugh finds the energy to consistently perform, and the spiritual connection he feels when acting;
01:30:40 – Hugh’s experiences on the set of The Fountain and the meaning behind the film;
01:38:47 – The potential of imagination, the idea of a higher power, and thoughts on science vs. religion;
01:47:20 – The deep connection Hugh felt to Logan (his character in Wolverine);
02:01:37 – Reflections on physical aging, emotional wellbeing, and longevity;
Show notes page: https://peterattiamd.com/HughJackman/
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Peter is a physician focusing on the applied science of longevity. His practice deals extensively with nutritional interventions, exercise physiology, sleep physiology, emotional and mental health, and pharmacology to increase lifespan (delay the onset of chronic disease), while simultaneously improving healthspan (quality of life).
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