Listen "Aryn Mott: Canada's first certified mental health and intimacy coordinator "
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, Aryn Mott discusses their journey in the entertainment industry, focusing on their role as an intimacy coordinator and mental health advocate. They share insights on the importance of mental health in performance, the impact of travel on personal growth, and the evolution of intimacy coordination in the industry. Aryn emphasizes the need for safe spaces in storytelling and the significance of understanding the psychological aspects of performance.Aryn is an educator at theVancouver Film School, teaching Empowered Actor and Intimacy for the Actor. Aryn is honoured to be a contributor to a chapter in an upcoming book on A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment by Brooke M. Haney—out this August. You can order here. Aryn can be found through their website here. They can also be found on TikTok here .Her book launches in the coming months so stay tuned! It's called Performing with Resilience: Mental Health and Wellness in the Entertainment Industry, will be published by Routledge in December.Takeaways:Calming the Nervous SystemPractical Tools for Anxiety ManagementThe Role of Intimacy CoordinationMental Health in the ArtsChapters00:00 Introduction and Life Updates01:57 Aryn Mott's Professional Journey04:21 Childhood and Early Influences09:23 Navigating Neurodivergence and the Arts14:37 High School and Early Career Aspirations19:42 Post-High School Experiences and Travel25:01 Cultural Exposure and Personal Growth27:33 The Journey Through Acting School29:56 Transitioning to Professional Acting32:17 The Role of Intimacy Coordination41:25 Mental Health in the Arts46:06 Navigating Challenges in the Industry47:55 Calming the Nervous System54:04 Practical Tools for Anxiety Management55:36 Food and Comfort: A Personal Touch57:09 Exploring Hidden Gems in Vancouver57:17 Content Consumption Preferences57:37 Imagining Different Eras58:43 The Power of Curiosity
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