Episode 14: Vasthy Mompoint Gets Muddy About Divorce, ADHD and Mental Health

Into The Mud Podcast

Bessel van der Kolk's popular book, "The Body Keeps the Score", tackles the heavy repercussions that emotional trauma and stress leave on the physical body. Actress Vasthy Mompoint is no stranger to this phenomenon. Battling a crippling divorce, an ADHD diagnosis, lifesaving fibroid surgery, and even early menopause, Vasthy and her body have been to hell and back again the last eight years. If you want a story filled with strength, resilience, and comedic bits, look no further and tune into this week's remarkable episode with a truly remarkable human.
Bio: Vasthy is the daughter of Haitian immigrants and was raised in Hoover, Alabama. Vasthy went on to do 8 original Broadway shows including The Prom, The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical, Mary Poppins.Recent credits include: High School Musical: the Musical: the Series (Krystal), Briny the Whale in Baby Shark’s Big Show! on Nick Jr. She served as choreographer for films WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, Cursed Friends, The Prom, and Miracle Workers.
In 2020, Vasthy launched a virtual children’s entertainment business, Vasthy & Friends, in the hope of bringing joy during difficult times, and now performs all over the US. V & F released an original children’s music album: “Sing, Dance, Play” available on all music streaming platforms.
Vasthy currently resides in LA, but continues to work in New York City and at theaters and schools across the United States.
Vasthy's Social Media: @Vasthyandfriends and @frostyvasthy

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