Kris Carr
American Author
| Date of Birth | : | 31 Aug, 1971 |
| Place of Birth | : | Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Profession | : | Author |
| Nationality | : | American |
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Kris Carr is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, wellness advocate, public speaker and entrepreneur. Carr is best known for her work inspiring people to think outside the box in order to become empowered participants in their health and healing.
Early life
Carr grew up in Pawling, New York and attended the Wooster School in Danbury, Connecticut. She attended the School of Performing Arts in New Milford, Connecticut, where she studied dance and Italian. After high school, Carr attended Sarah Lawrence College and later Marymount Manhattan College where she majored in English Literature and Art History.
Early career
Carr began her career as a dancer, actress, and photographer in New York City. As an actress, she worked both on and off Broadway, as well as in film and television. She appeared in television shows including Law & Order, as well as dozens of commercials, most notably as a Bud girl for two Budweiser beer Super Bowl commercials. Carr originated a role in Arthur Miller's Mr. Peters' Connections, in which she played the ghost of Marilyn Monroe. Carr directed and choreographed stage productions regionally and abroad and served as a faculty member at Stone Street Studios and Playwrights Horizons Theater School, both at NYU.
Cancer
On February 14, 2003, Carr was diagnosed with a rare Stage IV cancer called epithelioid hemangioendothelioma affecting her liver and her lungs.
Personal life
Carr resides in Connecticut with her husband, Brian Fassett; the couple wed in 2006.
Quotes
Total 40 Quotes
Above all, cancer is a spiritual practice that teaches me about faith and resilience.
Change is a pesky notion. For many folks, the biggest challenge in changing their eating habits isn't money, time, or education; it's reframing their connection between food and love.
Sleep is the best time to repair, but it's hard to get a good night's rest when we don't dial the inner chatter down.
When we’re courageous enough to be with what scares us, we can awaken our intuition and create a new path for healing.
Quite literally, your gut is the epicenter of your mental and physical health. If you want better immunity, efficient digestion, improved clarity and balance, focus on rebuilding your gut health
When we truly embrace acceptance, that's when our body exhales and can begin healing.
I knew when I was diagnosed with cancer the only thing I could control was what I ate, what I drank and what I would think.
There's a great metaphor that one of my doctors uses: If a fish is swimming in a dirty tank and it gets sick, do you take it to the vet and amputate the fin? No, you clean the water. So, I cleaned up my system. By eating organic raw greens, nuts and healthy fats, I am flooding my body with enzymes, vitamins and oxygen.
Love is healing. Love is comforting. Love is holy. Food can be all those things, too.
If you don’t think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days.
