This Might Make You Cry: How This Child Star Is Healing Trauma Through The Mind-Body Connection, With Actress Turned Advocate Alyson Stoner

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Today, you're in for an emotional ride so grab your tissues! I had the pleasure of speaking with the wonderful Alyson Stoner, a former child star turned multidisciplinary artist, author, global speaker, and co-founder of Movement Genius, a digital studio focused on mental and emotional health through movement. In our conversation, Alyson shares their journey towards healing from trauma and their advocacy for mental health and child labor protections in the entertainment industry.

We also discuss Alyson's perspective on the impact of media on identity, relationships, and body image. Plus, they share the steps they are taking to strengthen their mind-body connection and their thoughts on the true meaning of manifestation. We touch on the importance of honest communication when dealing with trauma, as well as the desire for genuine connection without being misunderstood. Alyson is such a breath of fresh air and so authentic; you will love this inspirational and heartfelt episode.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(2:33) Alyson’s early childhood and how they started a career in entertainment

(7:35) What Alyson is an advocate for and why they’re so passionate about it

(14:37) How Alyson is working through their traumatic experiences from child acting

(20:09) Advice and wisdom for healing from the mind/body perspective

(26:00) Alyson’s initial apprehension to speaking on Manifestival

(34:20) The desire to be seen and heard with the fear of being misrepresented or misunderstood

(38:08) Giving gratitude to our physical bodies and the lives we walk

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