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

<p>Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "https://bit.ly/alysonstoner421">https://bit.ly/alysonstoner421</a></p> <p>Alyson Stoner (IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/alysonstoner/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@alysonstoner</a>) is a multi-disciplinary artist, published author, and global speaker. She is a co-founder of <a href="https://www.movementgenius.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Movement Genius</a>, a digital platform using movement to improve mental and emotional health.</p> <p>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.”</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Alyson’s early roots into the entertainment industry</li> <li>Explicit pressure vs. implicit pressure</li> <li>Noticing behaviours around food restriction & exercise obsession</li> <li>Going to rehab for an eating disorder</li> <li>What is alexithymia?</li> <li>It’s important to slow down and refresh</li> <li>The lack of support within the entertainment industry & what needs to change</li> <li>Can you navigate the entertainment industry in a healthy way?</li> <li>How to show up for someone dealing with body dysmorphia</li> <li>Details of the recovery process</li> <li>Alyson's mixed feelings about returning to entertainment after rehab</li> <li>The fear of plateauing</li> <li>Be intentional about balancing life</li> <li>Using somatic principles to create a state of wellbeing</li> <li>The art of learning how to say no</li> <li>Going plant-based improved Alyson’s mood</li> <li>Movement Genius works with licensed somatic psychotherapists</li> <li>The goal of trauma informed movement</li> <li>Using equine therapy to treat eating disorders</li> <li>Understanding adult attachment styles: dismissive/avoidant</li> <li>Alyson’s journey into minimalism</li> <li>Alyson embracing her sexual identity/coming out</li> <li>Showing faith without u