Patti Negri, Actor/Psychic-Medium/”Good Witch”, has a recurring role on Travel Channel’s #1 show Ghost Adventures in addition to having been on Master Chef, Beverly Hills Pawn, and Jeff Lewis’ Flipping Out just to name a few. She has graced numerous magazine covers, written over 20 books, and conducted seances on radio, film, and TV working with such legends as Jon Voight, Josh Duhamel, Chevy Chase, Gregory Hines, and many others. She strives to create balance and change lives for the better.
Women Fitness recently caught up with the spectacular actor and spoke to her about her life and journey.
Namita Nayyar:
How did you get started in the entertainment industry?
Patti Negri:
Actually, I started modeling at age 15. I entered a poem in a National TEEN Magazine “Miss Teen America” contest – and I won! I started modeling in the magazine. I was the “All American Girl” in magazines, print and Kodak ads nationwide. As it often does, modeling led to acting. So thus, began my “Hollywood” career.
Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about some of the celebrities you’ve worked with.
Patti Negri:
I have been very lucky! (Luck of course being attributed to real hard work and years of determination.) Over the years I have had the honor of working with Martin Sheen, Burt Reynolds, Jon Voight, Ernie Hudson, Josh Duhumel, Chevy Chase and Sylvester Stallone to name a few. I have danced with Gregory Hines (who was my idol) and even choreographed for David Hasselhoff.
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Namita Nayyar:
How did you transition from a performer to a psychic medium?
Patti Negri:
I have always been both. I just kept them very separate for years and years! I wasn’t sure the world was ready for an actor who also saw the future and talked to dead people. Especially once I started my production company Brain Brew Entertainment where I produced very corporate industrial shows. So, I kept the “magical” part of me very private.
Then, in about 2008 – when the last economic crisis hit – and “corporate entertainment” became a dirty word AND reality TV was taking a huge hold, somebody who knew me asked me to do a séance on a CMT show called “Mobile Home Disaster”. I figured no one probably watched that show – so why not – plus, my income from performing was way down due to my live shows practically tanking with the economy! I remember the day after it aired – one of my very corporate clients called me and I was sure it was the end of that relationship – but quite the opposite was true. She said, “I didn’t know you were into the paranormal, I LOVE the paranormal!” – and immediately our relationship became stronger than ever! Due to my years of TV experience and my psychic abilities the Reality stuff just kept coming in fast and furious – and I found it more fun and more fulfilling than just performing or producing! I loved getting to be “myself” on a show and giving little bits of insight and wisdom to an audience I would NEVER have acting or in my one-on-one psychic work!
Namita Nayyar:
When did you first learn you had psychic abilities?
Patti Negri:
As far back as I can remember, I knew I was different. When I was just a toddler, I knew that the “imaginary friends” little kids have were not all imaginary! I knew that they were real entities and beings that I could talk to, play with and get to know. I also knew that I was just not “overly sensitive” as my mom put it, when I would come home from school and tell her about what the other kids were thinking and saying.This was usually just chalked up to my vivid imagination. I knew there was more to it though. I became a seeker… even at a young age. I traveled. Without leaving my room, I traveled near and far to see what was out there. I remember one time going with my mom to one of her friend’s homes for a luncheon. I swore up and down that I had been there before.My mother assured me that I had not, that neither of us had been there before. Then I proceeded to tell her the color of every room within the house – right down to the pattern of the wallpaper in the bathroom – before we even entered the front door.
I was raised without any mention of god, religion or family spiritual belief system. My mom had been loosely raised protestant and my father was raised by a “near evangelical” atheist by his famous psychoanalyst father Vitali Negri, who thought ANY spirituality, religion or non-scientific belief system was sheer ignorance. As I rode around in the back of my family car – as we passed churches, synagogues and temples I was envious of the people going in. I had never even uttered the word god before… Thinking it was almost some kind of naughty word. I knew these were places of mysticism and magic… and faith and belief in things that you can’t see… but any more than that, I did not know. I just had to find this mystical and spiritual “world beyond ours” on my own…
My obsession with “the beyond” grew and grew. I decided I needed to consciously contact a dead person. I was seven or eight years old. Unfortunately, I didn’t really know any dead people, so I decided on Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy. The two most famous deceased people I had heard of. I knew most of my “usual” contact with the other side was at night in the dark, so since it was daytime I went into our windowless hallway, closed all the doors, lined the cracks with towels and dragged my best friend Sherry Jones in with me. We sat cross legged on the floor and I started asking the spirits of Marilyn and John to enter the room. I asked, I pleaded, I believe I even created my first chant – and low and behold – the hallway filled with orbs of bright light. They started in the corner and quickly began filling the room. It was amazing. Sherry and I, being proper little girls, ran screaming out of the house… but I had never been so excited. I had actually and consciously contacted the other side. My journey had begun. In talking a bit more to my mom, I began to learn a little more about my family history – how her grandmother was clairvoyant and always knew when someone was going to pass by an angel visiting her the night before.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you use your abilities to create positive changes in your life?
Patti Negri:
I use my abilities everyday to help manifest and create the life I want. We are powerful beings indeed. Honestly, my best magic is just intention and a perception change – and living into the “Mind, Body, Spirit” connection – which I believe gives you a “home run” most every time! My FAVORITE thing though is teaching other people how powerful and magical we are as humans… that sheer intent, belief and action can literally move mountains.
Namita Nayyar:
Since you are always working, what do you do to keep a healthy lifestyle?
Patti Negri:
Six days a week I go up to Lake Hollywood (a beautiful reservoir right under the Hollywood Sign) to work out. I teach a free class to anyone who wants to come. It’s called PACE Express. It was invented by a wonderful MD named Dr. Al Sears in Florida – and it has literally changed my life. I became a certified trainer in it. It is simple Interval training. The basic moves we all did in high school gym class – but in very specific, increasing short time spurts. In four 4- minute sets you can get the equivalent of an hour workout – and it’s the absolute best at heart and lung strengthening for health and stamina. We do it rain or shine – outdoors under the Hollywood sign amongst the deer, ducks and wildlife. I can’t even imagine starting a day without it anymore. After the workout, we walk about 2.5 miles round the lake and talk and take in the nature around us. I am then set for the day. Physically, mentally and spiritually!
Namita Nayyar:
What is your favorite way to stay fit when you travel?
Patti Negri:
I do travel a lot – so I must work at it. Luckily, my PACE workout can be done in the smallest of Hotel rooms, but I do like to mix it up a bit. When possible (and weather permitting) I like to walk a lot. Get to know the city I am in. I also try out the hotel gym and pool when I can make the time.
Namita Nayyar:
What are the best yoga moves to support the Zodiac signs?
Patti Negri:
Hmmmmm, can’t help you with this one at all. I LOVE yoga – and I LOVE Astrology – but I am NOT an expert in either… but, if I go with my regular life philosophy about it – I would say the pose that you FEEL is the best – and gives you the most satisfaction and peace would be the right one! Trust your intuition and instincts (and then talk to a yoga/astrology expert!) ;o)
Namita Nayyar:
How does mediation play a role in your life?
Patti Negri:
Traditional meditation plays a very small role in my life right now. It’s not lack of desire – just a lack of time. BUT, I need the benefits of it as much as anybody – so I have developed some very short techniques that you can get many of the benefits of meditation in a much shorter time span – again combining the mind, body, spirit techniques I work with. I do recommend meditation though… And when I can, I run away to a retreat and recharge!
Namita Nayyar:
What is your role with the Hollywood Arts Council?
Patti Negri:
Nonprofit and charity work has always been an important part of my life. I am on the executive board of the Hollywood Arts Council. We support all the arts in Hollywood. Dance, Theater, Fine Arts and more. Upcoming and professional artists alike. Our main program is Project S.O.A.R. where we bring art classes, taught by professional artists, into our local elementary schools – who due to budget cuts have no art programs at all. I truly believe that art changes everything. Yes, dance and acting classes, photography, painting and sculpting classes offered free to children improves their learning ability in math, science and English! I saw first hand our local elementary school – go from a poorly rated school in in testing and academics to an official “school of excellence” in just two years – and in large part due to bringing in these art classes. The kids get confidence, self-worth and truly do soar!
Namita Nayyar:
You do it all! If you could choose only one vocation what would it be?
Patti Negri:
Oh my! Just do one thing? I can’t imagine! BUT, If I HAVE to choose one thing, it would be a big arena to teach and empower people. Whether on TV or live events – a place where I can personally help people to bring out their own best – and live a joyful and magical life!
Namita Nayyar:
What final thoughts would you like to share with our readers?
Patti Negri:
To me it is all about Awareness… Awareness, Intent and Conscious Creation. Let’s live our life “Awake”. Which is very different than a life lived on “auto pilot”, “phoned in” or “asleep at the wheel”! Who has the power? YOU do! (If not… who or what have you given it away to?) Be the master or your universe. Be the architect of your own life. You DO have the power! Choose to live a magical life every day! Everything is energy. Create the shift, open the door, enhance the opportunity, see a new perception to move forward in the direction you want with a bit more grace, ease and enjoyment as you manifest the life you want!
Be sure to follow her on:
- Social Media: @patti.negri
- https://pattinegri.com
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