StACEY PRUSSMAN
Comedian, Actor, Keynote Speaker & Radio Host
Stacey is producing a new podcast. An eye opening interview show that will feature in-depth interviews with fascinating people with insightful and compelling stories.
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About
Stacey Prussman is a versatile actress, performer, comedian, and public speaker based in New York City. With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Stacey has established herself as a force to be reckoned with, known for her quick wit, infectious energy, and engaging personality.
In 2021, Stacey ran for Mayor of New York City, bringing her unique perspective and insights to the forefront of the political arena. Although she was not successful in her bid, she remains committed to making a positive impact on her community and advocating for change.
Stacey has been a syndicated terrestrial radio host when she hosted a show called Ears Wide Open which aired daily in Boston and Washington D.C. She has appeared numerous times on The Howard Stern Radio Show and has been a guest on several popular radio shows on the Sirius XM network such as: Jim Norton’s Chip Chipperson podcast, Race Wars, The Sam Roberts Show, The Bennington Show, and John Fugelsang’s show. Stacey was also a guest on Jay Mohr's top rated podcast, Mohr Stories, a regular on The Anthony Cumia Show, and is a guest host every Thursday on the ever popular Artie Lange/Artie Quitter podcast.
As a stand-up comedian, Stacey has headlined clubs and theaters throughout the US and Canada. Her jokes have been published in Judy Brown’s books “Squeaky Clean” and “Love’s Funny that Way”, and in Jeffrey Gurian’s book “Filthy Funny and Totally Offensive.” She was also quoted in Rosemarie Jarski’s Book “Words From The Wise, 6000 of the Smartest Things Ever Said.”
As an actress, Stacey starred in the award winning film Glam-Trash directed by SNL producer Greg Scarnici. She had roles in the films Everything’s Jake, and Girl In The Park along side Sigourney Weaver. She also appeared regularly on Lorne Michael’s network Above Average acting in comedic shorts. Stacey has been a guest on the TV show, The Redeye with Tom Shillue on Fox News and was also one of the hosts on the Emmy Award winning show The Best Places to Live on PBS.
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Why Does Stacey Speak?
When not performing comedy or acting, Stacey travels around the country to colleges and treatment centers to speak to people about her experiences with eating disorders, a subject she is passionate about. She was one of the top 10 speakers in the college market by the Campus Activity Board. Stacey was honored by being nominated female performer of the year several times by Campus Activities Magazine for her work in the college market.
Stacey’s earliest memories of her disordered eating patterns and negative self image where around age 10 after her big audition for the title role in Annie on Broadway. An agent told her after her audition, “You need to lose weight.” She was immediately put on a very strict diet and the next 15 years were filled with an array of fad diets, weight loss pills, periods of starvation, extreme exercise, depression, anxiety and bulimia. After being sent to an emergency room due to the effects of her eating disorder, she knew her only choice was to seek help. She fought with a vengeance for her own recovery and learned to set her own standards.
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Stacey is now encouraging others do the same by telling her personal story with humor and brutal honesty. Stacey has been in recovery from her eating disorder for over 10 years and not only has she been committed to her own healing she has been committed to healing the planet. She is a professional stand-up comedian, actress, TV host, certified personal trainer, motivational speaker, environmentalist, animal welfare advocate, but most importantly, an eating disorder survivor. In 2012, Stacey was nominated for Female Performer of the year by Campus Activities Magazine. In addition, she was recently named one of 2014's Hot Speakers.
Program #1
Looking Through Broken Mirrors: Understanding Eating Disorders
In this program Stacey addresses the progression of her eating disorder and treatment through her own personal story. She’ll discuss the different types of eating disorders and the warning signs, and all the while, add a fresh, humorous twist to this serious topic. What are the effects of fad diets, crash diets, diet pills and over exercising? How is the media’s intense influence on a slender body image brainwashing you? What is society’s reaction to the media? How can we not let the media influence us? What is a healthy body weight and how to maintain it without obsessing, dieting and unhealthy eating patterns? These are a number of questions Stacey addresses. Stacey provides the tools to create strength and self-confidence in times of stress and how to avoid unhealthy eating patterns and disorders, and shows the audience how to find body acceptance in everyday life no matter what size you are.
Program #2
Burnout, Binging and Balancing: Tools for Keeping a Healthy Mind and Body During College The Years and After.
Do you ever feel like you have taken too much on? Do you constantly check email/facebook because you are afraid you might miss something? Do you feel there is not enough hours in the day to eat properly, go to class, study, go to meetings, exercise, call friends and socialize? Do you feel you are spreading yourself so thin that you aren't able to take care if yourself? Have you been binge eating or not eating due to stress and anxiety? Do you wait to the last minute to study or do a paper? Do you feel overworked? Peer Pressure?This session deals with solutions to the questions above and more.
In this program Stacey will give the participants tools that will help them learn to find a new perspective and teach them how to create a healthy lifestyle during their college life and after. She will help them recognize triggers that lead to unhealthy behaviors, avoiding emotional eating and emotional non eating, the pitfalls of procrastination, and most of all learning how to take care of one's mind and body no matter what life brings.
Through an interactive discussion, lots of humor and practical exercises, Stacey Prussman motivational speaker, eating disorder survivor, fitness trainer, professional comedian, 5 year yogi and a former stress junkie will share her insights and practical tools to help students and administrators learn to relax, stay healthy and thrive!
CONTACT
To book Stacey for a comedy show, speaking engagement or podcast/radio appearance, you can email her at: staceyprussmannyc@gmail.com.