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Natasha RothwellAcclaimed actor known for his role of belinda lindsay at hbo White lotusis supporting a more inclusive vision of health and wellness, advocating for access regardless of body size.
45 year oldWho proudly identifies herself as plus size, challenges the prevailing narrative that often associates health with thinness. “Because someone is plus-size — and very proudly so — often, health and fitness are equated with thinness and skin, which is not true,” she says. Rothwell believes greater diversity in the wellness sector is important, ensuring that “mental health and their well-being is also important and should be prioritized for everyone”.
LA-based writer, producer and directorcurrently collaborating ASICS For their new Everyday Escapes campaign, the hope is that their involvement will signal a change towards “greater representation in the health and wellness sector.” She notes a significant disparity: “Too often, many of the opportunities for support in this area come from people who don’t look like me.” Rothwell argues that this oversight is “a huge disservice to a lot of populations who want to see themselves in the health and wellness arena. They are participating and they are an amazingly beautiful demographic to acknowledge.”
ASICS The initiative promotes the benefits of just 15 minutes of daily commuting, offering a counterpoint to costly health holidays. Rothwell, whose breakthrough role was Kellyanne Prennie on HBO vulnerable,vulnerableThis message resonates. “For a very long time, I couldn’t afford to travel to wellness resorts to enhance my well-being,” she explains.
“I talk very openly about my mental health and the impact of just 15 minutes of activity a day can boost your mood and mental health.” She adds, “Kids these days say, ‘Go touch the grass’ and so often we’re on our phones and not in touch with reality. So it’s important to realize that there’s an everyday escape right outside your door.”
Rothwell candidly discusses her mental health journey, especially the challenges of a demanding career. “I feel like when life gets extremely busy and being in the entertainment industry, I can have 18-hour long days,” she explains.
She reflects on that previous mindset: “I was raised to be productive all the time and was taught that you have to earn your rest and those moments of respite. However, the truth of the matter is that you need those moments of rest to function at the high level that my job demands of me.” She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness: “I think we all have this recognition mission when we know something is off or we’re not balanced. When we realize the scales have tipped, we need to reframe ourselves and put our health and well-being on the priority list.”
In the film and television industry, Rothwell sees a growing recognition of work-life balance. She criticizes the notion of welfare Hollywood: “There’s often an idea that there’s a price to be paid, literally and figuratively, before you can truly experience health and well-being. There’s this idea that the more you can pay, the better off you’ll be.” However, he believes the reality is quite different.
“I think it’s actually quite the opposite. These weird, very expensive ‘cures’ for fatigue don’t have to cost much to access the benefits you want. I think the industry is doing a much better job of recognizing the misconception that in order to experience peace and relief, you have to be rich and famous to access these things, which I’m glad to see.”
Rothwell acknowledges the experience of burnout, which she sees as an opportunity to pause. “One key is to recognize when I feel overwhelmed, a sign for me is that I feel my anxiety levels going up and I feel overwhelmed,” she says. “It’s a signal for me to stop and reset.” These resets are often brief but effective. “Nine times, maybe even 10 times out of 10, it feels like just stepping away, getting into yourself, breathing, walking, feeling the sunlight on your face instead of the glare of a computer screen. There are all kinds of moments that are available to us to tell us that we’re burnt out or that we’re tired. You have to listen to your body and recognize what you need.”
Despite frequent travel, Rothwell incorporates meditative practices into her daily routine. “Sometimes I go on meditation walks and that means being mindful about every single movement of my body while I walk,” she explains.
“This way, you’re not necessarily moving without thinking about anything. You’re really in tune and present with your body.” As a self-proclaimed introvert, alone time is vital to her energy. “I’m a very deeply introverted person, which means I get my energy from alone time. I find that short 15-minute walks are moments I can recharge.” Besides running, she loves dancing, doing crosswords and has recently adopted lego As a hobby to exercise your brain and have fun.
When advising others, Rothwell cautions against the notion that stress relief requires expensive trips. ,Research has revealed that many wellness retreats increase stress levels and cost too much. The juice is not worth the squeeze,” she claims. Instead, she encourages people to embrace the readily available opportunities for relief. “I would tell people not to delay or miss the opportunity to find the relief they’re looking for just at the touch of their fingers on the other side of the door. There have been a lot of studies about our lack of connection, and I think being out and about and connecting with other people is just as good for the mind and body.”
Reflecting on her own well-being journey, Rothwell offers simple advice to her younger self: “Just walk.” She recalls her early twenties, when she looked at people with fascination new york Gym and wish she could afford such facilities. “And I’m walking there new yorkWhich is the best city for me? I would tell my younger self to put your wallet away and let your left foot follow your right foot and repeat.”