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Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Hold my hand, I'm anxious': Why touch is a superpower we're still afraid of
While spiralling through Instagram reels one late night, I came across a clip of Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby during a Fantastic Four interview. In it, Kirby was gently stroking Pascal's face, holding his hand, and even rubbing his back while he answered questions. It was brief, subtle, and entirely non-verbal, but I felt it was loaded with emotion. Apparently, the two share a strong bond off-camera, and Pascal has spoken about how physical touch helps him manage anxiety during stressful press events. Since I watched the Reel twice, the Instagram algorithm served me more –– fan reactions, think pieces, breakdowns of 'chemistry,' and even a Drew Barrymore Show moment where Cynthia Erivo explained how she and Ariana Grande hold hands during interviews to ground each other. 'I don't think it's romantic,' Erivo once clarified, 'it's just… we love each other and that's how we show up for each other.' Barrymore, who's long been known for hugging her guests, nodded along, even calling it 'the safest way to connect.' It made me think about the power of touch, and the many ways it's helped me. I remember a job interview I was terrified to attend. My girlfriend, who'd accompanied me, held my hand all the way there. She didn't let go until I walked into the building. That single gesture made me feel like I could handle anything. I was so centred by the time I sat across from the interviewer, that when he asked me about my evening plans, I said without hesitation, 'I can't wait to go back to my girlfriend. She's the reason I'm even sitting here confidently.' A more recent example is from last year, before setting off on the Srinagar–Ladakh–Manali bike circuit with two of my closest engineering college friends, I was riddled with fear. I survived a near-fatal bike accident in 2016 and had since sworn off long rides. This trip was a giant leap, physically and emotionally. Before we got on our bikes, my friend gave me a hug. It was brief, but tight. It said everything: 'I'm proud of you. You've got this. We'll do it together.' That hug cracked open something in me, and I didn't falter once in those 12 days of intense riding and off-roading. Touch is our oldest form of communication. Long before we had language, we had hands –– reaching, holding, reassuring. Today, science backs what our instincts already know. A landmark study from the University of North Carolina found that a 20-second hug between partners not only lowers cortisol – the stress hormone – but also reduces blood pressure and heart rate. 'Hugging is a powerful way to buffer stress,' said lead researcher Dr Karen Grewen. Dr Tiffany Field, director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami, notes that even small amounts of physical contact – like a shoulder squeeze or hand-hold – can activate the parasympathetic nervous system. 'It's like hitting the body's reset button,' she says. 'Touch calms the fight-or-flight response. It tells your brain: you're safe now.' Neuroscientist Dr James Coan's brain imaging studies have shown that people who experience supportive touch during moments of fear or pain display less activity in brain regions associated with threat. 'A simple hand-hold from someone you trust can literally change your brain's response to stress,' he told Psychology Today. In India, however, we're often awkward – if not outright uncomfortable – with physical affection. A lingering hug, a hand held too long, or a back rub among friends raises eyebrows. Even among families, hugs aren't always second nature. This discomfort is cultural. Our relationship with physical intimacy has long been policed by notions of modesty, gender roles, and public decorum. Even Bollywood, once famous for its platonic touch-heavy friendships – think Dil Chahta Hai or Rang De Basanti – has in recent years retreated into choreographed intimacy. We police who touches whom, and in what context, as if affection is always loaded with intent. That's why when two actors hold hands or hug on camera, even in non-romantic settings, it becomes content. It's dissected, judged, misinterpreted. Because we're not used to seeing emotional vulnerability, especially expressed physically, especially between adults, and especially between men and women. In the West, moments like the Pascal-Kirby clip or Erivo-Grande hand-hold are still debated online, but there's an evolving understanding around physical touch. Even body language experts who analysed the Pascal-Kirby video noted that the gestures were comforting, not flirtatious. 'It's not romantic intimacy, it's nervous system support,' wrote one commenter. 'You can tell they trust each other.' But perhaps it's time to change that. Hugs aren't always loaded. Hand-holding isn't always romantic. Sometimes, it's just a friend saying: I'm here. I've got you. Like Pascal and Kirby. Like Erivo and Grande. Like my friend, on that mountain road. Touch, when consensual and respectful, is a lifeline, not a threat. It's not a performance, it's presence. And in a world that moves so fast, sometimes the most radical thing we can do for someone is… staying still, holding their hand, and giving them a hug. Mind the Heart attempts to uncover the unspoken in our relationships – or the over-discussed, without nuance – spanning solo paths, family bonds, and romantic hopes. Join us to discover the whys of our ties
New York Post
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Meghan Markle shares rare footage of Prince Harry with Archie and Lilibet on Father's Day: ‘Our favorite guy'
Meghan Markle shared a series of never-before-seen videos of her husband, Prince Harry, and their children Archie and Lilibet in honor of Father's Day. On Sunday, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, took to Instagram to post a sweet video montage of the 'Spare' author, 40, with their two kids over the years. 'The best,' the 'Suits' alum wrote on Instagram. 'Happy Father's Day to our favorite guy 💕.' 6 Meghan Markle shared a series of never-before-seen videos of her husband, Prince Harry, and their children Archie and Lilibet in honor of Father's Day. Instagram/@meghan In one clip, the Duke of Sussex can be seen dancing along with Archie in the kitchen, before another video cut to the father-son duo laughing during storytime. Another video showed Harry being smothered with kisses by his son, 6, and daughter, 4, on a backyard swing. One sweet throwback clip showed the Invictus Games founder teaching Archie how to ride a bike as the little one pedaled down a path at their $14 million Montecito, Calif., mansion. In the background of the video, the As Ever founder was heard cheering along as Lili ran up behind her brother. 6 On Sunday, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, took to Instagram to post a sweet video montage of the 'Spare' author, 40, with their two kids over the years. Alexi Lubomirski / Duke and Duch 6 'The best,' the 'Suits' alum wrote on Instagram. 'Happy Father's Day to our favorite guy 💕.' Instagram/@meghan The sweet video montage, which Markle shared with her 3.8 million followers on the platform, was set to Jason Mraz's track 'Have It All.' Markle previously shared the secret to how the pair keep their romance alive while parenting their two children: date night. 'We make it a point — at least, I don't know, during the week, our days are busy with meetings — but we have lunch together every day and have that middle of the day catch up of, 'What's been going on?' [and] 'How are your meetings?' [And] 'OK great, back to it,'' she said on the 'Drew Barrymore Show.' 6 The sweet video montage was set to Jason Mraz's track 'Have It All.' Instagram/@meghan 6 The Sussexes welcomed daughter Lilibet in June 2021. meghan/Instagram 'We just make it a point to date each other. It's felt amazing, honestly. It's felt just so amazing and fun, just showing up.' The Sussexes famously exchanged vows at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018. Less than a year after welcoming son Archie in May 2019, the duo quit as working members of the royal family and hightailed it across the pond. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters There, they welcomed daughter Lilibet in June 2021. Earlier this month, the royal couple was mercilessly mocked online after sharing a rare video of them dancing in the hospital while awaiting Lilibet's birth. 6 The couple tied the knot in 2018 and moved to the US in 2020. Netflix The video, which Markle uploaded in honor of Lilibet's fourth birthday, showed the former actress 'drop it low' while dancing to Starrkeisha's then-viral song, 'The Baby Momma Dance,' while cradling her baby bump. While the clip immediately garnered mixed reactions from followers, it appears as though it didn't break Markle's spirit.
Gizmodo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Renpho Eye Massager Returns to Its Lowest Price for Father's Day, One of Amazon's Hottest Gifts of All Time
Use this $60 heated massager as a sleep mask or to relieve tired eyes, and connect it to your smartphone for music. If you get the occasional tension headache, you know the restorative power of heat and massage. If you're a more frequent headache sufferer, especially if you deal with migraines, you really know what a game-changer that can be. Those microwaveable beanbag-type masks are good, but the Renpho Eyeris 1 is better — way better — and it's on sale at Amazon right now for just $60 (-40%). The Eyeris 1, which normally sells for $100, requires no heating or preparation. Just keep the battery charged with the USB-C cable, put it on, and turn it on for a combination of relieving heat, soothing compression, and relaxing vibrations. You can choose any combination of those 3 treatments, or any of them individually. The Eyeris 1 also has Bluetooth to connect to your favorite music or other content. See at Amazon Still a Big Deal The Eyeris 1 was one of the hottest gifts of the 2024 holiday season, with sales spurred by viral videos and appearances on the TODAY show, The Drew Barrymore Show, and other programs. Since then, it's benefitted from strong word-of-mouth recommendations and great reviews. (Full disclosure: I own one, and it's great.) All told, over 26,000 Amazon reviewers have given the Eyeris 1 an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. The reasons for all the hubbub are clear. The Eyeris 1 lets you choose between 5 built-in modes that are easy to toggle between with the 3-button interface, where you're also able to control the music or content on your phone if you're using the Bluetooth function. (Pro tip: Guided meditations are great when you're wearing the Eyeris 1.) The pain-relieving heat hovers between 104 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit, and the air compressions and oscillating pressure are terrific at reducing stress and bringing you to a state of deep relaxation. Perfect Fit While the Eyeris 1 may look like it would be heavy on your face or unwieldy, it's anything but. The mask weighs just 12.7 ounces, and the part that rests against your face is extremely soft, non-reactive protein PU leather that's also breathable and easy to clean. A single charge gives you 2 hours of use, but the 15-minute auto-timer that switches it off comes in very handy because it's so easy to doze off while wearing the Eyeris 1. For travel, the Eyeris 1 is foldable for convenient packing and portability, and it's one size fits all, with an adjustable headband. It comes in 11 colors, although some of them come with a slight price increase. There's really no price you can put on the ability to vanquish headaches and stress, but if there were, it would definitely be far more than the $60 that Amazon is selling the Eyeris 1 for during this 40% off deal. See at Amazon
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Drew Barrymore looks back on her love for cosy clothes: 'I don't like to dress up in a bikini'
Hollywood actress is getting nostalgic. The actress recently took to her Instagram, and shared a throwback video of her childhood. In the video, a young Drew Barrymore can be seen saying that she is more inclined towards comfortable and warm clothing over something like a "bikini". Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She says in the video, "I don't like to dress up in a bikini, and go to the beach, I like to dress up warm, be in my thermies, and run around the hotel." The actress wrote in the caption, "I don't know what compelled me to say this, but it just goes to show how deep my love for comfortable clothing really runs." Earlier, Drew Barrymore, who is known for leaning in as close as possible while in conversation on her self-titled programme, she admitted she had tried to stop after getting "awful" feedback about her habit. Asked about her decision to sit close to the guests, she said on 'Watch What Happens Live!', "I don't know, I can't actually control it. Because we got focus groups when (The Drew Barrymore Show) launched and it was not good. It was awful." And asked if she had implemented her pledge in August last year that she would work on "practicing physical distance" with her guests in 2025, she admitted, "It's not (going) good." As per 'Female First UK', the actress admitted she worries about her breath being fresh when she gets close to her guests. Asked if she had ever pulled away because one of her interviewees had bad breath, she said, "All I'm thinking about also is, 'How's my breath?' Here's the best news, no one has had bad breath yet and I am like pupil to pupil and nobody has had bad breath." In December, a clip from the 'Drew Barrymore Show' went viral after guest playfully pushed the host away mid-conversation when she got too close, but the 'Never Been Kissed' actress insisted the lifestyle guru "really does like" her.
Fox News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Valerie Bertinelli's 'emotionally excruciating' year had star struggling to get out of bed
Valerie Bertinelli is reflecting on her painful past. On Friday, the "One Day at a Time" star, 65, took to social media to detail an "emotionally excruciating" eight months of internal struggles and share the lessons she's learned along the way. "I go back and forth and hesitate sharing vulnerable posts like I so often used to because I put the useless opinions of the minimal creepers above the many of you who have made this page so special," she began her lengthy Instagram post. "Those of you who understand and feel not so alone by sharing your own struggles too." "I started two jobs in different states and writing my new book all while going through some of the most emotionally excruciating eight months of my life," Bertinelli, who joined "The Drew Barrymore Show" as a lifestyle expert and began hosting the Game Show Network's "Bingo Blitz," said. "And I still got my exhausted, sleepless ass up in the morning, put on a good face, and showed up, when all I wanted to do was stay in bed and sob." "This is not to say I feel sorry for myself because I don't. Nobody has the market cornered on grief and heartache. People go through hard sh-- all the time. You just do what you have to do to get through what you have to get through," she continued. "And I don't know that I would change any of it. I've learned so much more about my strength, my weaknesses, my patience, my resilience, and my worth. I still have more inner work left to do." Bertinelli offered some sound advice for her followers fighting similar feelings. "If I could give you anything of value from my experience it would be this; don't let the challenging days make you forget how far you've actually come," she wrote. "No matter what, always believe in your core self. Do not allow the opinions of others or their experience with you, color what you think of yourself. You did your best with what you knew at the time." "Betrayal of your own self-worth is even worse than another's betrayal. You deserve kindness, respect, and confidence that can be trusted. Especially and mostly from yourself. We're here on this little floating rock to learn and to love. Learn to love yourself. Even that damn shadow," Bertinelli continued. "And if/when we fall or get pushed down again, we can either wallow, navel-gaze and be a victim or we can get our asses back up and live our big, beautiful life. Do that," the star concluded. In February, the former Food Network star — who called it quits with ex-boyfriend Mike Goodnough in November after ten months of dating — opened up about how her breakup has impacted her day-to-day. "When you feel hurt and wronged and know you deserve an apology but are being stonewalled by your partner because they're feeling shame, maybe this can shift your thinking," she began her lengthy post. "How are you bringing it up? Are you only pointing out what they're doing wrong, being hypercritical, and expecting them to just fix it? That could be making things worse. Change, real change, never happens through criticism, shame, or pressure. They most likely already feel all that. (I know when I f--- up, oof, do I feel shame)." "When feeling attacked, a natural reaction is to shut down and get defensive and feel overwhelmed about changing behavior that may be a coping mechanism since childhood,"she continued. "They'll feel judged and feel like they can't get anything right and they won't really hear you." "If you stop focusing on what they did wrong and instead approach with empathy and understanding, everything can then start to shift," she added. "Instead of saying, 'You always do this!' Maybe try, 'This is how I feel when this happens, can we figure this out together?' That one small change can make a difference." Bertinelli reminded her followers that it's important to work with your partner, not against them. "And hello, I'm not saying this is easy when you've been hurt and you want to lash out in anger (which is fear and/or grief and probably some of your own hidden childhood triggers). BUT, doing it differently may give you a better chance at getting the apology and amends that you deserve," she wrote. "Looking for ways to show up for each other is a love language and it takes two to do it," she continued. "Even when you feel wronged and think they should just know and do better. I think we all just want to do better and feel awful when we've hurt someone we love and shame prevents us from thinking clearly. Wouldn't it be nice to relieve the one you love from shame so they can truly give you the amends you're looking for?""Then again, what do I know?" she concluded. "I have two failed marriages and fumbled the last true good man I met. Maybe don't take advice from me."
