Episode 13: The Life of an Intimacy Coordinator/Actor/Author (with Aryn Mott)

I learned SO MUCH durning this chat wiht the incredible Aryn Mott! We talk all about their artistic journey from performing arts school to becoming an intimacy coordinator. They discuss the importance of a supportive environment on set and the significance of mental health and consent in performance. 

Aryn also reflects on their experiences working on the Emmy-winning series Shogun, highlighting the need for emotional safety and the unique experience of exploring the work through the leans of a culture new to them.  In this conversation, we discuss their journey as an intimacy coordinator and actor and Aryn shares insights on the tools and techniques used in intimacy coordination, the balance between acting and coordinating, and their experience becoming a published author. Throughout this chat, Aryn also reflects on the lessons learned from auditions and the significance of collaboration and curiosity in storytelling.

Chapters

00:00
Artistic Beginnings and Early Influences

02:53
Navigating Education and Personal Growth

05:55
The Gap Year: Travel and Self-Discovery

08:52
Lessons from Academia: Finding One's Voice

11:51
Transitioning to Intimacy Coordination

14:48
Understanding the Role of an Intimacy Coordinator

22:19
The Role of Intimacy Coordination

27:02
Importance of Intimacy Coordination on Set

31:55
Mental Health in Performance

39:18
Insights from Shogun Production

45:22
Diving into Language and Culture

50:40
What's in the Intimacy Coordinator's Kit?

57:29
Mental Health Toolkit for Performers

01:00:26
Balancing Acting and Intimacy Coordination

01:05:46
The Importance of Curiosity in Collaboration

01:06:50
Understanding the Psychological Impact of Performance

01:08:02
Regulatory Tools for Actors on Set

01:09:30
Aryn's Social Media and Sharing Knowledge

01:13:24
Introducing Aryn's Book - 'Performing with Resilience' 

01:19:47
This One Time: A Transformative Audition Experience