
The Imperfects Myf Warhurst - The Anxiety of Uncertainty
Aug 20, 2023
Myf Warhurst, Australian media personality and broadcaster known for Spicks & Specks, Triple J and voice work on Bluey, shares candid reflections. She talks about the anxiety of freelance life and day‑to‑day nervousness. She opens up about grief, taking creative risks later in life, and why she made a show about menopause and its links to anxiety and ageism.
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Freelance Performance Fuels Ongoing Anxiety
- Myf says freelance performing breeds persistent anxiety about future gigs and perceived relevancy.
- She describes the constant hustle, fear of not being chosen, and how ageism amplifies that worry even after career success.
Giving Advice Reveals Your Own Doubts
- Myf realises giving advice to younger performers exposed her own unresolved anxieties about relevancy and idea-generation.
- She admits she still questions whether she has fresh ideas and whether she can 'choose' herself.
Self Worth From Serving Others Through Work
- Myf explains her self-worth ties to work stem from making personal, service-oriented content that helps others.
- She found during COVID she could enjoy her own company and that work giving joy validates her identity.

