The Independent Womxn Experience Series: Tell Your Story & Be Vulnerable with Award-Winning Film Maker & Actress Kerri Lynn Miller

Mental Health & WellnessIndependent Women Series

Aug 11

Meet Kerri Lynn Miller, an award-winning film maker and actress known for her appearances in Shades of Blue, Blue Bloods, Royal Pains, The Blacklist, and several feature films. In this episode, Kerri details her experience with body dysmorphic disorder and how she found the courage to share her truth with her friends, family, and the world.

After discovering other women who shared her insecurities and struggles, Kerri developed a love for meditation and began writing her own screenplay, a cathartic experience which blossomed into her current film project, Awaken Her. Pulling the curtain back on the world of plastic surgery, the film entails what happens to people when they endeavor to physically change themselves.

Kerri’s story resonates with so many of us, and she will inspire you to tell your own story and be vulnerable, honest, and raw.

KERRI’S Takeaways:

Being a perfectionist can often feel like you are two separate people.
Body dysmorphic disorder can feel all consuming, even though others may not see it.
A powerful, impactful experience can often solidify any negative feelings of self-loathing or doubt.
Perfectionism is encouraged through social media.
Allowing yourself to be vulnerable can often open channels of communication.
You are more than your body.
Shame needs three ingredients: silence, secrecy, and judgment.