Difficult Questions

In this episode, Judy and Sophia discuss their intense fear of snakes and share their most intense fears and experiences. They also ask each other personal questions to deepen their understanding of each other. They talk about transformative experiences, the number of children they wanted, and the hardest moments they faced together. They also discuss how they helped each other heal from painful family experiences. In this conversation, Sophia and Judy reflect on their childhood memories and experiences, discussing topics such as the loss of their father, their fears, funny moments, and the importance of parental advice and education. They express a desire to have stayed in Jamaica longer and highlight the values of service and generosity instilled in them by their parents.

Takeaways
The role of an intimacy coordinator is to ensure boundaries, consent, and psychological safety for actors in scenes involving intimacy, nudity, and sexual violence.
Training and preparation for the position involve mental health certification, movement training, and understanding cultural competency.
The coordinator's presence empowers actors, promotes creative freedom, and ensures that boundaries are respected, leading to a safer and more respectful working environment.
The hope is that the role of intimacy coordinator will become a standard part of training for actors, directors, and production teams, eliminating the need for the position in the future. The role of intimacy coordinators is crucial in ensuring boundaries, respect, and safety during intimate scenes in film and theater.
Mental health support on set, including the presence of mental wellness consultants, is important for the well-being of actors and actresses.
The conversation highlights the need for inclusive storytelling that represents diverse body types, ages, and ethnicities in intimate scenes.
Challenges and considerations in coordinating intimate scenes include medical intimacy, child actors, and the impact of ageism, sizeism, and colorism in the industry.

Produced by NO LONGER NETWORK
Hosted by Judy and Sophia Grant.
Producer Nikita Belomestnykh

www.nolongernetwork.com

Keywords
intimacy coordinator, boundaries, consent, psychological safety, training, preparation, creative freedom, empowerment, film, television, theater, intimacy coordinators, boundaries, respect, mental health, diverse representation, ageism, sizeism, colorism, inclusive storytelling, medical intimacy, child actors