She pauses. Her phone, which is face-down on a woven coaster, buzzes. It is her assistant reminding her about her 3:00 PM “breathwork intensive” with a Goop-affiliated shaman.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to a trusted adult, mental health professional, or support hotline. Allison recommends checking out resources like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Body Positive Movement. allison mutha magazine article
"How a Small-Town Girl Became a Global Inspiration for Body Positivity and Mental Health Advocacy" She pauses
Born and raised in a small town in the Midwest, Allison grew up surrounded by traditional values and expectations. As a teenager, she struggled with body image issues, feeling like she didn't fit the mold of what was considered "beautiful." She recalls, "I was always comparing myself to others, feeling like I wasn't good enough, and trying to conform to societal standards." These negative self-thoughts eventually led to anxiety and depression, which Allison struggled with for years. If you or someone you know is struggling
This multidisciplinary approach is a hallmark of the modern creative economy, yet Mutha executes it with a veteran’s ease. She bridges the gap between high-concept art and commercial viability, proving that you don't have to starve to be a visionary, nor do you have to sell out to be successful.
“I used to think noise was power,” she says, crossing legs that haven’t seen a razor or a free minute in a decade. She is wearing a beige linen muumuu that retails for $1,200 on her website, AllisonMutha.co . “Now I know that silence is the only currency that matters. That, and Substack referrals.”