Fearless Living: Lessons from Stunt Double Meredith Richardson
But I'm just so glad that now I can inspire people to go for it, because it's not going to be easy, but it's so worth it.
Imagine jumping off buildings or getting hit by cars for a living. That's just a day in the life of Meredith Richardson, a professional stunt double for stars like Amy Schumer and Rebel Wilson. In this episode of 'Accidentally Intentional', host Zoe Asher chats with Meredith about what it really means to be fearless. Spoiler alert: it's not about having no fear at all, but learning to manage and face it head-on.
Meredith shares some jaw-dropping stories from her decade-long career in Hollywood, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the grit and determination required to succeed in such a demanding field. But it’s not all about stunts and action. Meredith dives into personal topics too, like how she's dealt with loss and grown stronger from it. She talks about standing up for herself in a male-dominated industry, embracing body positivity, and rejecting unrealistic beauty standards.
Her candidness about vulnerability and the power of sharing struggles is both refreshing and inspiring. If you’ve ever wanted to punch fear in the face and chase your dreams, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement to help you do just that.