Alyson Stoner on Surviving the Entertainment Industry, Minimalism & Healing With Movement

Episode 421

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/alysonstoner421

Alyson Stoner (IG: @alysonstoner) is a multi-disciplinary artist, published author, and global speaker. She is a co-founder of Movement Genius, a digital platform using movement to improve mental and emotional health.

During her childhood years, Alyson performed in 200+ films, TV shows, and tours. She remains active in the voiceover world and can be heard in "The Incredibles 2," Amazon's "Pete the Cat," and "Lego Batman."

In this episode, we discuss:

Alyson's early roots into the entertainment industry
Explicit pressure vs. implicit pressure
Noticing behaviours around food restriction & exercise obsession
Going to rehab for an eating disorder
What is alexithymia?
It's important to slow down and refresh
The lack of support within the entertainment industry & what needs to change
Can you navigate the entertainment industry in a healthy way?
How to show up for someone dealing with body dysmorphia
Details of the recovery process
Alyson's mixed feelings about returning to entertainment after rehab
The fear of plateauing
Be intentional about balancing life
Using somatic principles to create a state of wellbeing
The art of learning how to say no
Going plant-based improved Alyson's mood
Movement Genius works with licensed somatic psychotherapists
The goal of trauma informed movement
Using equine therapy to treat eating disorders
Understanding adult attachment styles: dismissive/avoidant
Alyson's journey into minimalism
Alyson embracing her sexual identity/coming out
Showing faith without using words
Hold tightly loosely

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Alyson Stoner on Surviving the Entertainment Industry, Minimalism & Healing With Movement