10% Happier with Dan Harris Natasha Rothwell (White Lotus, How To Die Alone) On: Loneliness, Envy, People Pleasing, And Finding Your “Hell Yes”
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Sep 13, 2024 
Natasha Rothwell, an Emmy-nominated actress and creator known for her roles in HBO’s The White Lotus and How To Die Alone, dives deep into the nuances of loneliness versus being alone. She shares her struggles with people-pleasing and burnout, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries. The conversation touches on envy, the scarcity mindset, and how therapy and self-love can lead to personal growth. Natasha also reflects on her creative journey, providing insight into her upcoming projects while championing authentic storytelling.
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Loneliness and Vulnerability
- Loneliness is fueled by isolation and the false belief of being uniquely alone.
- Talking about loneliness makes you vulnerable, which is the antidote to loneliness itself.
Isolation and Reconnection
- In Natasha Rothwell's loneliest times in New York, she isolated herself.
- Reaching out felt strange initially, but she rediscovered her social skills and received unexpected empathy.
Cultural Pressures and People-Pleasing
- Natasha Rothwell's upbringing in the church promoted self-sacrifice, contributing to people-pleasing tendencies.
- Being a Black woman added to this pressure, creating an expectation to fix problems without acknowledging her own needs.