Quotes from Nikki DeLoach

I learned how to get rid of the Southern accent when I was, like, 11 years old and living in New York for the summer doing modeling and commercials and auditioning for Broadway. The mother I lived with for the summer taught me how to drop my Southern accent.

I actually have a lot of guilty pleasures.

I cannot stress the importance of pausing to take a few deep breaths throughout the day. It's simple and effective.

Reminding myself of all that I have to be thankful for really helps ground me and keeps me from tipping over into that negative place.

Everybody remembers what it's like to be in high school. We really never leave those years behind.

Going for a walk is always helpful for me. I also love gratitude exercises.

Be kind to yourself and to others. Treat others the way you would want to be treated. I was told that every day of my childhood.

If I wasn't an actress I'd definitely want to do something in the arts and something that was very creative.

I have a skill set that often helps me get through hurtful moments or experiences. However, sometimes when the pain cuts really deep, my normal go-to exercises just won't work.

My biggest vulnerability now is my son, Hudson. I am often plagued with fear: Is he ok? Is he safe? I'm in the process of trying to work through this fear. It's a hard one.

I feel most alive when I'm surrounded by family and friends, and when I am working.