In this engaging conversation, Lili Reinhart, actress and mental health advocate known for her role in *Riverdale*, opens up about the liberating power of embracing emotions. She shares her personal journey with anxiety and the importance of vulnerability. Lili highlights that it's essential to acknowledge mental health struggles, especially for young people, and encourages accepting emotional expression. The discussion also touches on how dietary changes can empower, alongside the transformative impact of spirituality and self-identity in the pursuit of healing.
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Early Job Experiences
Lili Reinhart worked various jobs before acting, including hostess, bakery worker, and sales associate.
She experienced panic attacks in most jobs but found a tolerable fit at Pier 1 Imports.
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LA Job Anxiety
At 18, Reinhart's anxiety stemmed from working jobs she disliked while pursuing her acting dream in LA.
She felt isolated and pressured, needing money but struggling to hold down a job due to panic attacks.
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Drive Overcomes Darkness
Reinhart's drive to become an actress fueled her perseverance despite setbacks.
A strong internal drive can overcome obstacles, even in dark times.
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Jay Shetty sits down with Lili Reinhart to discuss how allowing yourself to feel your emotions can become liberating. We are often told that crying in front of others is a sign of weakness, that being vulnerable is allowing others to hurt you. Yet we have never been taught that listening to our thoughts and allowing ourselves to truly feel our emotions is often the best way to bring out our true self.
Lili Reinhart has quickly amassed an impressive resume as one of Hollywood’s most exciting young actors on screen and is quickly becoming a multi-faceted talent with projects as an executive producer and author. She is well known for playing ‘Betty Cooper’ in Greg Berlanti's television series, Riverdale which is based on the famed Archie Comics. As an author, Lili penned, Swimming Lessons which is a collection of poems released by St. Martins’ Publishing in 2020. Currently, the book is available for purchase worldwide. Lili is an activist for mental health and body image and uses her platform to raise awareness to these issues.
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