

Corinne Foxx ON: Coping With Anxiety & Being Kind Even When Life Isn’t
Jan 31, 2022
Corinne Foxx, an actress, producer, and mental health advocate, joins Jay Shetty to discuss her journey with anxiety, diagnosed at 14. She shares how coaching and therapy were pivotal in her healing. Corinne highlights the importance of community support and her volunteer work with NAMI. The conversation touches on embracing creativity as a coping strategy and the significance of mindfulness practices like meditation. She reflects on her father-daughter dynamic and the evolution of their relationship through shared experiences.
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Underwater Movie Challenge
- Corinne Foxx lied about her swimming abilities to secure a role in 47 Meters Down: Uncaged.
- She had to quickly learn how to swim, passing the test on her second attempt thanks to her boyfriend's coaching.
Figure-It-Out Mentality
- Develop a "figure it out" mindset, like Corinne Foxx, who learned to swim after accepting a role requiring it.
- Instill confidence in yourself and believe in your ability to learn and adapt.
Embarrassing Dad
- Corinne Foxx's show Dad Stop Embarrassing Me is inspired by her relationship with her father, Jamie Foxx.
- The show humorously portrays Jamie Foxx's over-the-top personality and the resulting embarrassing moments for Corinne.