Your Improv Brain
Jen deHaanYour Improv Brain is a show that helps you understand your brain (and body!) to be a happier, better performer. I'll also explore the intersection of improv comedy, neurodivergence, and the science of performance. Episodes cover how different brain types, including neurodivergent and neurotypical minds, experience comedy and performance. The show discusses creating supportive environments and unde... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsComedyImprov | |||
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You get the "more energy" note in improv and nobody tells you what to actually change. I take that note apart and look at what your teacher was probably reacting to.
The energy note does a lot of work in one word, so it can mean several different th... more
WORKSHOPS! Check out what's coming up for the Off Script Workshops. We're working on stuff brought up in this ep. yourimprovbrain.com/offscript
If you start building your next line while your scene partner is still talking, you might be solv... more
You're in a scene, it's your turn, and your brain goes somewhere else. Going blank on stage, hitting that freeze, is near the top of most improvisers' fear lists, and I want to add something new to the pile of advice about it. I have new things to sa... more
NEW WORKSHOPS! Find all the information on the newly released website at YourImprovBrain.com/offscript
Someone asked in an improv forum how you should actually learn improv, whether that's doing scenes, watching other people, or reading and ... more
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This show centers on how brain and body realities shape performance, with a focus on neurodivergence and inclusive coaching for improv and acting. Across episodes, listeners encounter practical tools for staying present, reading scene dynamics, and regulating arousal through nervous-system strategies, all grounded in neuroscience and lived experience. The host consistently weaves autistic and ADHD perspectives into actionable coaching, scene-start tactics, and learning approaches, making performance more resilient, expressive, and collaborative. A notable throughline is building neuroinclusive environments that help both neurodivergent and neurotypical performers thrive, improve coaching methods, and move beyond simplistic “yes, and” framew... more
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Your Improv Brain launched 3 years ago and published 51 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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