The topic of mental health is generally a taboo one, especially in Hollywood. My guest today is the fabulous actress, Alessandra Torresani. Alessandra got her start in Hollywood from a young age, making appearances in popular shows like Malcolm in the Middle and Even Stevens. Her career eventually evolved into more notable roles in shows such as American Horror Story, Caprica, and The Big Bang Theory.

 

In this episode, Alessandra shares stories about her work in Hollywood and how the pandemic has completely rocked the industry. More importantly, she’s chatting about her experiences with mental health, how she’s advocating and serving through her podcast, and why showing up as your authentic self--online and everywhere else--is the key to building community.

 

In this episode, we cover:

• How Alessandra caught the camera bug
• Growing up as a child actress
• How Alessandra’s acting career continued to flourish
• How the pandemic rocked the film and TV industry
• Alessandra’s journey with mental health and mental health advocacy
• The importance of authenticity

 

“I had a girl that came up to me and she showed me her scars because she harmed herself. And she said, ‘I didn't know that people on TV had the same feelings that I did.’ So I just started crying and I was inspired to share my story..” - Alessandra Torresani

 

Links mentioned: 

• Amp Up Your Clubhouse: https://my.danabowling.com/Amp-Up-Your-Clubhouse-Waitlist?r_done=1 
• Alessandra’s Instagram: @alessandratorresani
• Emotional Support Pod: emotionalsupportpod.com
• Dana’s Instagram: @thisisdanabowling
• Dana’s Website: danabowling.com