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 System
• Practical Tools for Anxiety Management
• The Role of Intimacy Coordination
• Mental Health in the Arts

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Life Updates

01:57 Aryn Mott's Professional Journey

04:21 Childhood and Early Influences

09:23 Navigating Neurodivergence and the Arts

14:37 High School and Early Career Aspirations

19:42 Post-High School Experiences and Travel

25:01 Cultural Exposure and Personal Growth

27:33 The Journey Through Acting School

29:56 Transitioning to Professional Acting

32:17 The Role of Intimacy Coordination

41:25 Mental Health in the Arts

46:06 Navigating Challenges in the Industry

47:55 Calming the Nervous System

54:04 Practical Tools for Anxiety Management

55:36 Food and Comfort: A Personal Touch

57:09 Exploring Hidden Gems in Vancouver

57:17 Content Consumption Preferences

57:37 Imagining Different Eras

58:43 The Power of Curiosity