This is the #1 thing that she always does on set.
Dawson:The thing I’m probably most renowned for is my energy levels.
Especially after that lunch slump, I’m definitely the hype woman.
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I’m a New Yorker, Im very enthused and very passionate about what I do.
And I’m really big on getting some good sleep and hydrating.
So I close my eyes and I just re-ground again because I get very stimulated.
EatingWell:Whats a sustainable practice that you have incorporated into your own life?
Dawson:Composting is, for me, one of the easiest, simplest things.
I do it differently in different places.
When I’m in New York, I put them in the freezer.
I give her the scraps; we get eggs!
Our government and our systems can shift in a way that can be impactful for generations to come.
The pollution that it is causing and the ripple effect that is happening is irrefutable.
That’s why I think it’s just very hopeful.
I think it’s a film that is very inspiring.
It is very educational.
Common Ground
EatingWell:What does eating well mean to you?
Dawson:It’s having a relationship with your body and knowing what it wants and what it needs.
I think it’s just really trying to be in tune with where your body is.
I also prefer to eat seasonally.