Chill Chat
The star shares her heart-healthy wellness tips.
Nicole Ari Parker has gotten really into tea.
Its calledShroom Juice from Chagit, I hear him say over speakerphone, followed by, Hi everybody!
Tea drinking and all ofits many benefits is oneheart-healthy habitParker has picked up.
Im in mom mode, Im in acting mode, Im in checking-in-on-my-parents mode.
Im writing and producing.
So it helps to take a moment forself-careto breathe and relax, she says.
Tea has become a big part of my life.
How did you take care of yourself on the set ofAnd Just Like That…?
Oh, I woreall those beautiful clothes[laughs].
It was just a wonderful experience being on set.
What does your morning routine look like?
How do you get ready for a busy day?
Between being a mom, acting, and all my social media obligations, the mornings have become chaotic.
So I actuallymeditatenow when I wake up and Iwrite in my journalfor a few minutes.
I write down things Im grateful for right now and all the wonderful things that are to come.
And then I really do make myself a cup of tea!
Imcoming off coffeea little bit because Im trying to be more conscious of my health.
Were you a big coffee drinker in the past?
I was a big coffee person.
Theres something very stabilizing about having a cup of tea instead.
I like to start my daywithout the rush or the anxiety.
Do you have any beauty products you like to apply in the morning?
As a Black woman, I have just started learning that Ineed to wear sunscreen, too.
I likespray-on sunscreensbecause I wear a lot of makeup.
Im also really into moisturizing.
How do you cope with stressful moments throughout the day?
It all depends on where I am.
If Im in the car, I takedeep breathsand sometimes say a phrase to myself.
It could be from scripture, it could be apositive affirmation whatever I need in that moment.
It could also be as simple as saying to myself, Its going to be OK.
Sometimes Ill reach out to a friend and check in on them, too.
Whats your go-to exercise?
Im back intoweightlifting, but Im definitely acardiogirl.
I love thetreadmill so much!
What does a day off look like for you?
I make a big deal out of the bathtub[laughs].
I love a warm bath like really, really warm.
I do the salts and the oils, bubbles, candles, and all of that.
Its like a littleapothecary around my bathtub.
Sometimes my husband will sit next to the tub and read to me.
Well have wonderful little date nights with candles and nice music and interesting talks.
Its kind of sexy, just chilling in the bathroom.
BesidesAnd Just Like That…,whats your favorite TV show right now?
Im obsessed withSuccession I just finished that one.
Do you have anything special you like to do to wind down before bed?
My husband makes me another cup of tea usually achamomile teaor something decaf.
Its very calming and helps me fall asleep.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.