Danielle Winston

1 month ago | backstage.com | Danielle Winston

When an actor is labeled an overnight success, it can paint a deceptive picture of a performer’s life. Rarely are we privy to the far less sexy backstory—the one that involves years of rejection before achieving stardom. It takes mountains of emotional strength to keep auditioning and maintain belief in yourself. In many ways, hope is the fuel that propels people forward during monumental challenges, marking the difference between staying the course and giving up.

1 month ago | backstage.com | Danielle Winston

From Nicole Kidman in “Babygirl” to Colin Farrell on “The Penguin,” some of the most daring actors today have earned awards and accolades by saying yes to roles that were firmly against type. But what if you’re an early career actor who doesn’t have a flood of scripts and job offers coming your way every day? Given how competitive auditioning is, you may feel grateful for any role you’re offered and thus feel the need to accept it no matter what.

2 months ago | backstage.com | Danielle Winston

The Experts:  Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, relationship and intimacy coachCarla Marie Manly, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and author of “The Joy of Imperfect Love”Jessica Steinrock, intimacy coordinator and CEO of Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC)Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. The list of actorly duos who have fallen in love or lust behind the scenes is longer than the line of New Yorkers waiting hours for one of Bradley Cooper’s Philly cheesesteaks.

Jun 12, 2024 | helpguide.org | Danielle Winston |Cara Everett

Weight Loss Obesity is considered a public health crisis in the United States and worldwide, affecting adults and children of all ages. Read on for facts and stats about obesity and the impact of this disease. Key takeaways Roughly 41.9 percent of adults and 19.7 percent of children have obesity in the United States. Both children and adults with obesity are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, liver disease, type 2 diabetes, and more.

Jun 6, 2024 | ncoa.org | Danielle Winston |Suzanne Gorovoy |Susan Stiles

Discover simple daily habits to improve your sleep health and overall well-being. Sleep hygiene tips include limiting stimulants and food close to bed, avoiding smartphones in bed, and using tactics, like meditation, to help you relax. Adults need seven-plus hours of sleep each night, with research showing that older adults who sleep six to nine hours a night have sharper cognition and better health than those who sleep fewer hours.