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:
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