The past year has been a tough year.

What do I, a 53-year-old actress, have in common with two 22-year-old hippie guys smoking pot?

And the answer might be nothing but I think more often than not theres something that connects us.

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Were much more alike than we think we are.

Im really late to the social media party.

I resisted it for a long time.

Its just not my comfort zone.

I dont like just posting about my day, she explains.

But its important to be able to reach people and thats what I hope Im doing now.

In addition toVan Therapy, Hatcher hosts a cooking show that encourages people to eat cleaner.

Years ago, I was watching the documentaryFed Up, which tries to expose hidden sugars.

Hatcher says of what inspired her seriesDont Eat It Out of a Box.

Im trying to provide some fun while trying to convince people to eat less processed food.

The key to making her new shows, says Hatcher, is simplicity.

Im trying to just put out even the smallest amount of positivity out there, she says.